Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Local Lodge 2003 Members Ratify Strong Tentative Agreement at Fort Novosel
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Local Lodge 2003 Members Ratify Strong Tentative Agreement at Fort Novosel
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.
Approximately 3,400 members of IAM Local Lodge 2003 ratified a robust new agreement with M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Fort Novosel, Alabama.The five-year agreement covers workers performing aircraft maintenance and flight support. Highlights include annual general wage increases of 4%, 3.5%, 3.5% and 3%; improvements to overtime polling/scheduling; recognition of Juneteenth as an additional holiday; enhanced vacation scheduling; maintenance of leading medical coverage while managing costs; preservation of the current IAM pension along with increased contributions to 401(k) plans; and successful efforts to fend off several job descriptions that threatened to undermine seniority rights.“We are the heart of what keeps Fort Novosel running smoothly,” said Local Lodge 2003 Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Kelley. “Through hard work, unity, and a commitment to the process, we’ve negotiated a deal that reflects the value our members bring to the table, ensuring our voices were heard and concerns addressed.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 04/16/2025 – 10:22
One Year Later: VW Workers Celebrate Historic Breakthrough and Look Ahead to Locked-In Gains in First Union Contract
One year after making history as the first Southern autoworkers outside the Big Three to unionize, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga are preparing to secure a landmark first contract—one that guarantees, in writing, the better wages, benefits, and workplace protections they fought to win.
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In Major Escalation, UAW Members at General Dynamics – Electric Boat Authorize Strike, Hold Massive Rally
At a high-energy rally yesterday, UAW President Shawn Fain and Local 571 President Bill Louis stood shoulder-to-shoulder with more than a thousand union members to announce a major escalation in the ongoing labor dispute at General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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Emergency Health Workers Join Teamsters Local 120
(STURGIS, S.D.) – A group of 15 paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency health professionals who work for the City of Sturgis, South Dakota, have voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 120. “We’re proud and excited to officially become Teamsters,” said Casey Baker, a paramedic and new member of Local 120. “Standing together with Local 120, […]
Read More....Service & Solidarity SpotlightEquator Coffees Workers in California Join UFCW
Service & Solidarity SpotlightEquator Coffees Workers in California Join UFCW
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.
Workers at Equator Coffees in Los Angeles voted to join United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770. The workers are employed as baristas, shift leads and prep cooks.Workers organized because they were concerned about insufficient pay and scheduling and wanted a voice in the workplace. They look forward to negotiating their first union contract.“Upon the win of our union election, I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my co-workers as we come together to address our needs for steady hours, work meals, and a livable wage,” said UFCW member Nicole Territo. “This victory is a step toward a stronger, more supportive workplace, and I’m looking forward to working together to make meaningful changes for all of us. Let’s elevate the specialty coffee narrative from social justice buzzwords to bold actions that honor both coffee quality and the fight for justice.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/15/2025 – 10:15
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Equator Coffees Workers in California Join UFCW
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Equator Coffees Workers in California Join UFCW
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.
Workers at Equator Coffees in Los Angeles voted to join United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770. The workers are employed as baristas, shift leads and prep cooks.Workers organized because they were concerned about insufficient pay and scheduling and wanted a voice in the workplace. They look forward to negotiating their first union contract.“Upon the win of our union election, I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my co-workers as we come together to address our needs for steady hours, work meals, and a livable wage,” said UFCW member Nicole Territo. “This victory is a step toward a stronger, more supportive workplace, and I’m looking forward to working together to make meaningful changes for all of us. Let’s elevate the specialty coffee narrative from social justice buzzwords to bold actions that honor both coffee quality and the fight for justice.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/15/2025 – 10:15
New Jersey High School Students Explore Career Paths Through IAM Local 447 Worksite Tour
Seventeen students from three northern New Jersey high schools – Clifton High School, Kearny High School, and Lyndhurst High School – recently participated in an immersive worksite tour hosted by IAM Local 447. These students, all aspiring automotive and diesel technicians, are considering enrollment in the IAM CREST Auto and Diesel Technician’s Apprenticeship Program. The
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IAM, Union Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Cuts to Key Labor Relations Agency
The IAM Union, along with the AFL-CIO and several affiliated unions that represent workers across private and public sector industries, sued the Trump administration over its dismantling of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), including firing mediators and staff, and closing field offices across the country. “The Trump administration’s reckless attempt to eliminate FMCS
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Teamsters Ratify Powerful New Contract at Shepper’s Distribution
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Drivers at Shepper’s Distribution in Columbia and Jefferson City, Mo., have unanimously ratified the best contract they’ve ever had at the distributor. Shepper’s Distribution handles the delivery of Anheuser-Busch products and other alcoholic beverages throughout the region. “This is emblematic of the unparalleled wages and benefits workers get when they’re protected […]
Read More....WestPac Updated SFC List & Launches April 15, 2025
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