Workers at Mill Rock Packaging Join Teamsters Local 117
(TUKWILA, Wash.) – Workers at Mill Rock Packaging have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 117. The material handlers will join an existing bargaining unit of press and assistant press operators, floor help, pre-press, plate makers, and sheeter operators at Mill Rock who previously joined the union. “We are proud of these workers for sticking together through this process,” said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117. “Our goal is to make sure their concerns are addressed at the bargaining table. We look forward to working with this group to outline their demands and negotiate a contract they can be proud of.” The material handlers organized for workplace protections, increased wages, affordable health insurance, and better retirement benefits. “With this step, our union grows stronger. Now that everyone in our department will be represented by the Teamsters, I believe we will be treated more fairly,” said Curtiss Jackson, a material handler at Mill Rock Packaging. Teamsters Local 117 represents 19,000 workers across Washington State across many industries in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit Teamsters117.org. The post Workers at Mill Rock Packaging Join Teamsters Local 117 appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Workers at Mt. View Funeral Home Join Teamsters
(TUKWILA, Wash.) – A group of 11 workers at Mt. View Funeral Home have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 117. The staff associates will join an existing bargaining unit of 17 cemetery workers, embalmers, and funeral directors already represented by the Teamsters. After speaking with their co-workers about the benefits of unionization, the staff associates reached out to Teamsters representatives to discuss how to improve workplace safety, secure equitable wages, and win respect on the job. “We are thrilled to welcome another group of workers at Mt. View to the union,” said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117. “These workers provide care, compassion, and support to families when they need it most — after the loss of a loved one. They deserve a strong Teamsters contract with fair pay, good benefits, and provisions that protect their safety and well-being.” Staff associates at Mt. View are responsible for transporting deceased individuals to the funeral facility. They offer support to family members of the deceased at multiple locations during the grieving process — prior to transportation, at the funeral home, and at memorial services. "We wanted to join the Teamsters because we didn't feel confident that upper management cared about our safety,” said Leía Allen, a staff associate at Mt. View Funeral Home. “People have been hurt and pressured to return to work before they are fully healed. Our needs and requests have been repeatedly ignored, forgotten, and dismissed. But not anymore." Teamsters Local 117 represents 19,000 workers throughout Washington State across many industries in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit teamsters117.org. The post Workers at Mt. View Funeral Home Join Teamsters appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
Over 800 members of UAW Local 5101, representing workers at Woodward MPC, have voted by 71% to authorize a strike after months of company stall tactics and unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. The post Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→
Teamsters Forced On Strike at Open Kitchens
(CHICAGO) – Drivers and helpers at Open Kitchens in Chicago have been forced to strike over the company’s unfair labor practices. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 703, are fighting for a first contract. “Our members at Open Kitchens are demanding the company end its illegal labor practices and negotiate a fair first contract,” said Thomas W. Stiede, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 703. “Management’s reckless and unlawful conduct has left these workers with no choice but to strike. It is time for the company to stop breaking the law and get serious at the bargaining table.” Teamsters at Open Kitchens deliver meals to Chicago Public Schools and other customers throughout the Chicagoland area. Workers voted to join the Teamsters last year, but the company has continued to intimidate workers and drag out negotiations instead of reaching a collective bargaining agreement. “We come to work every day to do our jobs and provide for our families, but management has treated us with disrespect and constant threats to our livelihoods,” said Ernesto Patino, a helper at Open Kitchens and a member of Local 703. “As Teamsters, we are not backing down from this fight until we win the dignity only a union contract can provide.” Local 703 has filed multiple unfair labor practice charges against Open Kitchens with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging the company illegally terminated workers in retaliation for protected union activity. Those unlawful terminations, coupled with the company’s continued efforts to delay reaching a first contract, forced these workers onto the picket line. “Open Kitchens thought they could violate federal labor law and stall these negotiations until our members gave up,” said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “They made a serious miscalculation. The Teamsters have the strength and the resolve to win this fight.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. The post Teamsters Forced On Strike at Open Kitchens appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Judge Blocks the Postal Service from Unlawfully Restricting Vote-by-Mail
On June 25, a federal judge in Massachusetts blocked parts of Executive Order 14399 Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections. The executive order directed the United States Postal Service (USPS) to limit who can vote by mail based on ballot requirements and state-specific mail-in voter lists. The U.S. Constitution is clear — states […] The post Judge Blocks the Postal Service from Unlawfully Restricting Vote-by-Mail appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Following IAM Union Advocacy, Kansas PERB Orders Count of Timely Cast Ballots in KU Health System Pharmacy Technician Union Election
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Following weeks of advocacy from the IAM Union, Pharmacy Technicians, elected officials and community supporters, the Kansas Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) has ruled that 37 previously uncounted ballots will be included in the final tally of the recent union representation election involving Pharmacy Technicians at the University of Kansas (KU) The post Following IAM Union Advocacy, Kansas PERB Orders Count of Timely Cast Ballots in KU Health System Pharmacy Technician Union Election appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
IAM Applauds Senators Durbin, Duckworth in Calling on Dana Inc. to Do Right by Robinson, Illinois Workers
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) welcomed a letter from U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth ( D-Ill.), urging Dana Inc. to engage in good-faith bargaining with the union over the closure of its Robinson, Ill., automotive gasket manufacturing plant. Dana Inc. has announced it will permanently The post IAM Applauds Senators Durbin, Duckworth in Calling on Dana Inc. to Do Right by Robinson, Illinois Workers appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
IAM Union Activists Take Workers’ Agenda to Capitol Hill at 2026 Legislative Conference
More than 400 IAM Union delegates from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 IAM Union Legislative Conference, bringing the voices of working people directly to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. WATCH: Bipartisan, Pro-Worker Messages Headline IAM Legislative Conference Throughout the three-day conference, delegates met with members of Congress and their staffs The post IAM Union Activists Take Workers’ Agenda to Capitol Hill at 2026 Legislative Conference appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
We Celebrate Freedom, Culture, and Community: What Working People Are Doing This Week
We Celebrate Freedom, Culture, and Community: What Working People Are Doing This Week Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' Equity:The Actors’ Equity Foundation hosted its 2026 awards this past Monday. Check out some photos from the event! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Ali-Louis-Bourzgui-Ruben-Santiago-Hudson-and-More-at-the-Actors-Equity-Foundation-Awards-20260624[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) June 25, 2026 at 12:31 PMAFSCME:Members of AFSCME Local 3157 (Council 13) stepped up to negotiate a strong new contract that includes pay raises and more vacation time. This will help their Pennsylvania county prison recruit and retain the staff they need to keep their community safe. https://t.co/nVMxuivf7R— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 24, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:At yesterday's @SenateCommerce hearing, @ALPAPresident explained why pilots need integrated flight deck technologies and why alternatives to integrated systems - like Electronic Flight Bags - aren't sufficient. Thank you @SenDuckworth for asking this important question. pic.twitter.com/8jPcsQw76B— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) June 24, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:It's no secret that President Trump wants to make it harder for older Americans to vote by mail. Now he's demanding the Postal Service do his dirty work and refuse to deliver ballots to eligible voters. @sengarypeters isn't standing for it, and neither will we. pic.twitter.com/Edrc9PeHXK— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 25, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the tragic fatal shooting of our Local 820-Union City, NJ, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Manuel Colon. Our entire community is reeling from the senseless act of gun violence that took the life of one of our own. Our…— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 25, 2026American Federation of Musicians:The AFM wrapped up its 103rd International Convention today. Under the theme “Two Countries, One Union,” the 103rd Convention, Delegates from across the US and Canada gathered to strengthen cross-border solidarity, vote on the union’s future, and elect leadership for the next… pic.twitter.com/lobFP4Boqp— AFM (@The_AFM) June 23, 2026American Federation of Teachers:AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social joins @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @ramirez.house.gov and other leaders to announce legislation to guarantee a living wage. Press conference is about to start. Stream live! www.youtube.com/live/B_WpteT...[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) June 25, 2026 at 12:05 PMAmerican Postal Workers Union:Final call! This Friday is the last day you can sign up for the Leadership Institute! Hone your skills and grow into a great leader – apply today! Visit https://t.co/GyC9uMxTYV pic.twitter.com/V4CcAhwF33— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 24, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Newly elected Flight Attendant Officers from Alaska, Envoy, ATI, Endeavor, Frontier, Hawaiian, Norse, Omni, Piedmont, PSA, and United gathered for a three-day New Officer Orientation ahead of the start of their terms on July 1, 2026.Welcome, Officers-elect! pic.twitter.com/tfY4MponGj— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 22, 2026Boilermakers:👩🏭 Save the date #Boilermakers. This year's Trades Women Build Nations Conference is October 9-11, in Houston, Texas. ⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR - You must register FIRST to receive access to the discounted hotel room booking link.Registration is now open: https://t.co/IYkwpFyCtp pic.twitter.com/2z0SRcFoap— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 25, 2026Bricklayers:From scrolling to building! Aidan Kennedy discovered our #apprenticeship program on social media and is now sharing his learning experience at BAC Local 1 NY. We look forward to watching his growth and success in the trade! #UnionProud #SkilledTrades pic.twitter.com/H41u2bkyql— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 25, 2026Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:GIVE NO GROUND WE BLED FOR! #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/jjXSP79qbZ— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 17, 2026Communications Workers of America:Congratulations to @uwotc_official! We are so happy to have them in the CWA family. https://t.co/BIYwV4edYA— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 24, 2026Department for Professional Employees:ICYMI: Ocean State Media employees in Rhode Island voted to form a union with @sagaftra.org. www.wbur.org/news/2026/06...[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) June 24, 2026 at 4:01 PMElectrical Workers:Our lineworkers are America's heroes, keeping the lights on through wind, rain, heat, and cold. Proud to thank @SenCortezMasto and @SenKevinCramer for their bipartisan leadership in designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Appreciation Day— IBEW (@IBEW) June 25, 2026Fire Fighters:🔥 #OnThisDay in 2021, #IAFF members were on the ground in Surfside, FL, after the tragic Champlain Towers collapse.The IAFF delivered P-100 respirators to protect those working the pile and partnered with @univmiami to test the air for toxins and carcinogens. pic.twitter.com/4XoWvyRJtF— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 24, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:In SMART, we organize to win the work that members rely on. That was proven in Chicago: Through strong teamwork from rank-and-file members and local staff, Local 73 successfully reclaimed multiple rooftop unit replacement projects for a UNION contractor: https://t.co/qcRSflkP1a— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 25, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE + CLC = UNION SOLIDARITY! We proud to fight with @PresidentCLC and Canada's working families. pic.twitter.com/N6vX6s7rZQ— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 14, 2026International Union of Police Associations:Fort Myers Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6065 Member Officer Urena and K9 Scout just underwent some important training with other statewide K9 staff. https://t.co/9Rgoo3cCX6— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) June 25, 2026Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:LCLAA responds to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Temporary Protected Status. Today, the courts green-lighted the Trump administration to initiate mass deportations of our Haitian and Syrian brothers and sisters pic.twitter.com/M66Uhi9Vvi— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 25, 2026Laborers:Workers who have followed the law, paid taxes, raised families, and helped build America deserve certainty, not political limbo.LIUNA stands with our TPS members and calls on Congress to act. Temporary protections are no substitute for permanent solutions. It's time to pass… pic.twitter.com/aZIql5GA35— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 25, 2026Machinists:The IAM applauds @SenatorDurbin and @SenDuckworth for calling on Dana Inc. to bargain in good faith over the closure of its Robinson, Ill., facility. Our members deserve respect, a fair transition, and a seat at the table.https://t.co/ZzicqQydg3— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) June 25, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:Statement from the MLBPA on the Earthquakes in Venezuela pic.twitter.com/tYcPiGfffk— MLBPA (@MLBPA) June 25, 2026Major League Soccer Players Association:Today, we celebrate freedom, culture, and community. Happy Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/i49JWPpXk5— MLSPA (@MLSPA) June 19, 2026Maritime Trades Department:Waiver Jeopardizes U.S. Maritime Careershttps://t.co/dlJy7VHv41@AMPmaritime— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 24, 2026National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA members and retirees recently attended the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations annual conference in Bucharest, Romania, from April 20-24, 2026. This year’s event marked IFATCA’s 65th annual conference. https://t.co/5QnsvM7O4w pic.twitter.com/lPxyc3zYy2— NATCA (@NATCA) June 24, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:After Spokane, WA Branch 442 member Tony LeClaire was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and entered comfort care, his fellow letter carriers made sure he knew how much his 27 years of service meant in a show of love and solidarity. 💙https://t.co/nz0FlxYlhh— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 22, 2026National Day Laborer Organizing Network:Supreme Court Clears the Way for One of the Largest Mass De-Documentations in U.S. HistoryThe justices’ shameful 6-3 decision effectively destroys the decades-old humanitarian program that has allowed migrants from troubled countries to lawfully live and work in the US…— NDLON (@NDLON) June 25, 2026National Domestic Workers Alliance:Exactly 🫶 https://t.co/tA82JEFXpy— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 16, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:NHLPA Goals & Dreams proudly donated more than $750,000 in hockey gear this season, with 1,300 sets given to more than 75 organizations across 10 countries: https://t.co/SZ3A3izeRO #NHLPAGnD pic.twitter.com/pdrPUPgHH4— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 23, 2026National Nurses United:MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in D.C. — and now it's closing its postpartum unit.This decision will disproportionately harm Black mothers and babies. Nurses are fighting back. #PeopleOverProfit pic.twitter.com/hnHV5LWit2— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) June 24, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:What an honor to have the solidarity of @FrencHMonTanA! We will never forget your kindness and generosity toward our member Noureddine Bitat. Thank you to everyone who has donated to Noureddine’s @gofundme and to MDMotivator and to all the amazing folks whose tireless work and… https://t.co/el4Wwuwwd9— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 18, 2026NFL Players Association:Having experienced the game as both a player and head coach, @JasonGarrett knows why prioritizing grass fields for NFL players is worth the cost.(Via: @UpAndAdamsShow) pic.twitter.com/eJomrb1Ovv— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 23, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:The wait is over! Visit the TradesFutures website NOW to register for TWBN 2026. See you in Houston!https://t.co/YhrM82C3dW pic.twitter.com/rtUQoLSMow— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 25, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General President Jimmy Williams Jr. released the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians:“Today’s Supreme Court decision regarding Temporary… pic.twitter.com/5bCyic49Tu— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 25, 2026Professional Hockey Players’ Association:Doug Messier was a pioneering advocate for the rights of professional hockey players.We’re proud to name our most prestigious player award in his honor. Presented annually to the AHL's and ECHL's Most Outstanding Player - as voted by fellow PHPA members - the Doug Messier… pic.twitter.com/ByyydnTZcw— PHPA (@thephpa) June 25, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:A safe workplace is one where you can be your authentic self. Let's make every shop an RWDSU safe space. 🤝 #UnionValues #RespectAtWork #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/iaBtyIPSfS— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 25, 2026Roofers and Waterproofers:Today we signed a 10-year training partnership extension w @washtenawcc to keep our National Instructor Training Program on campus til 2035. This agreement ensures our trainers have access to the best resources + instruction for years to come. https://t.co/9t4qobArrw— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 24, 2026SAG-AFTRA:If you work the SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code, your participation is CRUCIAL. Join us on Monday, June 29 at 1 PM PT for a wages and working conditions meeting in preparation for the upcoming negotiations. More info/RSVP here: https://t.co/Fbc9OrYiYz. pic.twitter.com/qXz8cCYC1P— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 25, 2026Service Employees International Union:Rideshare drivers are winning big from coast to coast. Following the historic recognition of the App Drivers Union in Massachusetts, the California Gig Workers Union is kicking it into high gear in their drive to represent hundreds of thousands Uber and Lyft drivers across the…— SEIU (@SEIU) June 25, 2026Solidarity Center:THE ROAD TO RATIFICATION 🚗 The @ilo has adopted #C193 concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy, but the journey for workers & their unions & organizations continues. Now, the ILO's member countries must ratify the convention and align its laws with these new standards. 💥 pic.twitter.com/nssp5xtnQ1— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 25, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:WOOOOO! First Contract!!!!! Way to go @aajcollective_ !!!! https://t.co/XYySxrtM50— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 16, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:The @IATSE_DEI Committee proudly commemorates #Juneteenth honoring freedom, resilience, & the ongoing pursuit of justice & equality. We honor the contributions of African American workers to our union & reaffirm our commitment to solidarity, inclusion, & opportunity for all. pic.twitter.com/nNzrCcjaFw— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 19, 2026Transport Workers Union:June 19, 1865. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the news reached Galveston, Texas. All slaves were finally free.We celebrate freedom, resilience, and strength. pic.twitter.com/tOt7mD9hcj— TWU (@transportworker) June 20, 2026Transportation Trades Department:On International Day of the Seafarer, we honor the skilled maritime workers that move cargo & passengers, and connect us across the globe. Their essential work takes immeasurable sacrifice and dedication.⚓ pic.twitter.com/1dOhFI6f9r— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 25, 2026UAW:"For the second consecutive year, the UAW bet early on long-shot candidates and won big.“'Within our own ranks, there is energy and leadership that can take the next step, not just to union office, but to now federal office,' said @UAWRegion9A Director Brandon Mancilla."…— UAW (@UAW) June 25, 2026Union Veterans Council:Our Executive Director gets personal on this! #rejecttcava #vanotforsale #Veterans https://t.co/6Lef76EzwX— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) June 23, 2026UNITE HERE:🥳 Congrats to the Fika and Slate & Stone Catering workers at the American Swedish Institute on winning their FIRST collective bargaining agreement! Highlights of the agreement are: ✅ A PENSION!✅ Union Healthcare ✅ BIG raises and....✅ More vacation and holidays pic.twitter.com/nxJATcfhSJ— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 23, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:🥎 The countdown is on.As teams get ready for the next UA Softball Tournament, we’re taking one more look back at the friendships, competition, and memories that keep members coming back year after year.See you at the ballpark soon. pic.twitter.com/Rb4Zdt2hUx— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) June 25, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:With outside temperatures on the rise, now is the time to make sure employers are taking the steps necessary to protect workers from heat stress and heat-related illness.Read more about workplace strategies for hot weather safety here: https://t.co/GvYa8P7F5P pic.twitter.com/O7rwtRa8WB— UFCW (@UFCW) June 25, 2026United Steelworkers:Congratulations to the workers at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh who voted to join our union! These folks work hard to take care of and find homes for dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. pic.twitter.com/uc3TctkRL3— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 25, 2026Writers Guild of America East:Visit wgaeast.org/salons to learn more and join a Salon—member-led groups that work to build community, amplify the voices of underrepresented writers.[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) June 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:58Continue reading→
Watch the New Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Video Series & Enter to Win
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) is proud to introduce Solid Ground, a new YouTube video series highlighting the union men and women who build America and the outdoor traditions that shape who they are. The pilot episode follows four union members whose shared passion for waterfowl hunting has created lasting family traditions and lifelong friendships The post Watch the New Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Video Series & Enter to Win appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Pride Month Profiles: John Henry Jr.
Pride Month Profiles: John Henry Jr. For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is John Henry Jr. of AFSCME. As president of AFSCME Local 2191, John Henry Jr. represents the workers of Columbus (Ohio) Public Health. He has spent his career in HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention, where he has seen the importance of dignity, safety and a real voice on the job. As a proud third-generation union member, Henry believes Pride and the labor movement share the same purpose: standing together for human dignity, equality and the freedom for every worker to be respected for who they are. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:25 Tags: PrideContinue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Health Care Professionals in New Jersey Ratify New Contract
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Health Care Professionals in New Jersey Ratify New Contract Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 152 who work at Cape Regional Physicians Associates (CRPA) in New Jersey have secured a powerful new collective bargaining agreement.The three-year contract covers nurses, medical assistants, receptionists and clerical staff who work at dozens of offices across Cape May County. Highlights include across-the-board raises for all staff, yearly wage increases, a new health care plan and clarifying provisions around paid time off (PTO).“Wages and healthcare are usually at the forefront of most negotiations. While we were able to secure good increases and savings to healthcare, language around PTO was the most important issue for CRPA employees. I couldn’t be more proud of our negotiating committee who worked with our bargaining team to create meaningful changes to PTO language that gives our members the flexibility they deserve,” said Chad Brooks, Local 152 bargaining representative. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:18Continue reading→
Cannabis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike
(BARRY, Ill.) – Over 300 members of Teamsters Local 916 at Ascend Wellness have been forced out on strike over the company’s unfair labor practices (ULPs), which includes their refusal to bargain in good faith. It’s the first strike undertaken by Teamsters at a cannabis grow house. “Ascend caused this strike by refusing to bargain a fair contract with the workers who make this company run,” said JP Fyans, President of Teamsters Local 916. “They illegally fired a bargaining committee member to retaliate against them. We will not tolerate that kind of bullshit from anyone.” The company is refusing to bargain a contract that addresses wage increases, health care benefits, and overtime. Local 916 members cultivate, process, package, and distribute products for dispensaries across Illinois. The strike could have a significant impact on the cannabis supply chain statewide. “This is one of the largest multistate cannabis operators in the country. They can afford to bargain a fair contract instead of wasting time and money to disrespect our members,” said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. “These workers deserve the same standard that Teamsters at Ascend dispensaries enjoy, and we won’t stop until we get it.” “If Ascend wants to continue being a successful business, it needs to empower the workers and communities who made that success possible,” said Shane Wilmer, an Ascend cultivator and member of Local 916. “We are proud of the work we do, but we’re not afraid of a fight. Ascend needs to know that our concerns are serious and must be addressed.” Teamsters Local 916 represents more than 4,000 workers throughout the state of Illinois from Chicago to Carbondale and East Saint Louis to Champaign. For more information, visit teamsters916.org. ### The post Cannabis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
IAM-Sponsored High School Program Paves a Pathway to Automotive Careers
IAM Local 1414 in the San Francisco Bay Area is a labor leader in youth education, skill development and trades. For more than a decade, the Local has sponsored San Francisco city’s only high school automotive program. Classes at Washington High School have given hundreds of students valuable skills which have translated into lucrative careers The post IAM-Sponsored High School Program Paves a Pathway to Automotive Careers appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
UAW Celebrates Union Member Leader Claire Valdez’s Victory in NY-07’s Democratic Primary for Congress
Today, the UAW is celebrating the Democratic primary victory for one of the Union’s own member leaders, Claire Valdez for Congress in NY-07. The post UAW Celebrates Union Member Leader Claire Valdez’s Victory in NY-07’s Democratic Primary for Congress appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→
Fairfax Carhaulers Win Teamster Protections
(FAIRFAX, Kan.) – Carhaulers with Cassens Transport at General Motors’ Fairfax Assembly plant have joined Teamsters Local 41. They will now be working under the National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement (NMATA), securing major economic gains, improved working conditions, and strong job protections. “These 10 drivers were the spearhead of something much bigger,” said Avral Thompson, Director of the Teamsters Carhaul Division. “We made clear that Fairfax workers deserved the same wages, benefits, and protections as every other carhauler covered by the national agreement. With the support of Joe Monslow, Mark Malicoat, Pamela Newport, Bret Rust, Troy Pike, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, these drivers stayed united through more than a dozen bargaining sessions and never backed down.” After GM shifted the Fairfax carhaul work to nonunion carrier Hansen Adkins, the drivers organized with Local 41 to fight for the wages, benefits, and other standards they previously had under NMATA. Earlier this year, GM sought a new carrier, and Cassens Transport was awarded the contract. As if June 8, 2026, the drivers are now working for Cassens under the NMATA. “We knew what Teamster standards looked like, and we knew we deserved better,” said Bret Rust, a Fairfax carhauler and member of Local 41. “Now that we are under the national agreement, I know the wages, benefits, seniority rights, and other benefits I’ve earned as a carhauler are protected. Our victory shows every Hansen Adkins driver that you don’t have to accept lower standards.” Teamsters Local 41 represents thousands of workers across a wide range of industries in the Kansas City area. For more information, visit www.teamsters41.org. ### The post Fairfax Carhaulers Win Teamster Protections appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
At 39th Constitutional Convention, UAW Delegates Chart Ambitious Course For Next Four Years
Nearly 900 delegates gathered in Detroit, Michigan last week for the UAW’s 39th Constitutional Convention, charting an ambitious, aggressive path forward for the iconic union. The post At 39th Constitutional Convention, UAW Delegates Chart Ambitious Course For Next Four Years appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→
Oklahoma IAM Union Members Hold Second Annual Gears and Shears Event
Members of IAM Heartland Locals 850 and 2909 held their second annual Gears and Shears event at their combined office in Oklahoma City. The event utilized the talents of local cosmetologists, social work specialists, the power of local IAM Union members, and the BBQ skills of the allied building trades of Oklahoma City. Citizens in The post Oklahoma IAM Union Members Hold Second Annual Gears and Shears Event appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
NLRB Orders Amazon to Bargain with Teamsters on Eve of Prime Day
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Teamsters are lauding a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ordering Amazon to bargain with workers at its DCK6 facility in San Francisco. The ruling came only hours before the start of Prime Day, one of the company’s biggest events of the year. “The Teamsters applaud this decision and will do everything in our power to ensure that Amazon complies with it. Once again, an NLRB judge has rightfully ruled against the most abusive and corrupt employer in the world,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. It’s the second bargaining order in less than three months that the e-commerce giant has received from the NLRB. The board previously demanded that it comply with federal law and begin bargaining with Amazon Teamsters at the JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island. “Amazon has repeatedly demonstrated it has no interest in recognizing its workforce or respecting workers enough to meet them at the table,” Korgan said. “But as this ruling proves, Amazon cannot forever dodge its legal obligations. The time for Amazon to start bargaining is now.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. The post NLRB Orders Amazon to Bargain with Teamsters on Eve of Prime Day appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Take Action: Tell Congress to Protect NASA’s Skilled Workforce
The IAM Union is calling on members and allies to speak out against NASA’s poorly defined workforce initiative, “Restoring NASA’s Core Competencies,” which could eliminate thousands of federal contract positions across the agency and replace them with civil service jobs. For decades, highly skilled IAM-represented workers employed under the Service Contract Act have helped ensure The post Take Action: Tell Congress to Protect NASA’s Skilled Workforce appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears Elected Co-Chair of IndustriALL Global Women’s Committee
IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears has been elected co-chair of the newly formed IndustriALL Global Women’s Committee, which held its inaugural meeting on June 10 in Geneva, Switzerland. Fears was nominated for the leadership position by United Steelworkers (USW) International President and IndustriALL’s North American Executive Committee Vice President Roxanne Brown. “Nicole’s leadership and The post IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears Elected Co-Chair of IndustriALL Global Women’s Committee appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→