Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates New Laws Protecting Immigrant Workers
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates New Laws Protecting Immigrant Workers
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.
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is applauding Gov. Mikie Sherrill for signing into law three pieces of legislation that will protect the rights and safety of immigrant workers in the state.In response to unidentified federal agents swarming neighborhoods around the country to conduct immigration raids, the Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act will ban all law enforcement officers from wearing masks when conducting official duties and require them to provide identification prior to arresting or detaining a civilian. The Privacy Protection Act limits data sharing by government and health care facilities to ensure residents are not discouraged from seeking necessary services out of fear that their documentation status would be disclosed. Similarly, the third bill—the Immigrant Trust Directive—codifies the attorney general’s 2018 directive that limits the voluntary assistance New Jersey law enforcement may provide to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to prevent immigrant residents from feeling unable to seek out help from local law enforcement.“New Jersey has one of the highest populations of immigrants in the nation and we were proud to support these important pieces of legislation,” the New Jersey State AFL-CIO said. “[We] will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity with immigrant workers to ensure they are treated with respect and dignity and are not fearful to reside in our communities.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Mon, 03/30/2026 – 09:49
DHL Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement on Strong New Contract
(WASHINGTON) – After weeks of negotiations backed by a looming nationwide strike threat, the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee has reached a strong tentative agreement with DHL. The deal averts a national strike that would have involved thousands of workers across 26 locals across the country.
“Our members at DHL held management’s feet to the fire and demanded a contract that recognizes the hard work they perform every day,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “This agreement sets a new benchmark at the company and proves once again that no one fights harder for workers in the delivery and logistics industry than the Teamsters Union. With our members ready to take action, we secure real gains and force corporations to respect the people who make their profits possible.”
The new four-year agreement includes a 20 percent wage increase, higher health and welfare contributions, and critical job protections. It also establishes robust safeguards against AI-driven routing systems that undermine seniority and explicitly prohibits the use of autonomous vehicles that threaten Teamsters jobs.
“I’ve worked at DHL for 26 years, and this is by far the best contract we’ve ever negotiated,” said Eric Camarena, a DHL dockworker and Teamsters Local 986 shop steward. “I’m proud to have been part of this negotiating committee and of what we achieved together. We stood united and demanded what we’re worth.”
The DHL Teamsters National Master Agreement protects thousands of workers nationwide and was set to expire on March 31. Teamsters at DHL had voted by a 96 percent margin to authorize a strike, demonstrating their readiness to take action to secure a fair agreement.
“This contract is the result of rank-and-file power and a clear reminder to DHL that we are always ready to strike, if necessary,” said Bill Hamilton, Director of the Teamsters Express Division. “Our members were united and forced DHL to deliver real gains. The agreement protects jobs, raises standards, and puts DHL Teamsters in a stronger position for the future.”
DHL Teamsters will have the opportunity to vote on the agreement in the coming weeks.
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.
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IAM Union International President Brian Bryant Rallies Working People at ‘No Kings’ Rally in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga., March 28, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) joined thousands of labor, community, and pro-democracy activists Saturday at a “No Kings” rally in Savannah, Ga., delivering a forceful call for solidarity, economic justice, and political engagement from working people across the
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Women’s History Month Profiles: Marie Hathaway
Women’s History Month Profiles: Marie Hathaway
For Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Marie Hathaway of SAG-AFTRA.
After two decades as a first responder, working as a wildland firefighter, a paramedic supervisor and an emergency medical services trainer, Marie Hathaway brings a wealth of healing, therapeutic and lifesaving expertise. She initially served as a production supervisor at a Bay Area television station, and now she wears multiple hats in the industry, including SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local secretary, and executive producer, actor and crew member in local independent films.
Kenneth Quinnell
Sun, 03/29/2026 – 09:49
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Women’s History Month Profiles: Bobbye Hall
Women’s History Month Profiles: Bobbye Hall
For Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Bobbye Hall of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM).
Bobbye Hall’s rhythms have been a driving force behind dozens of Billboard Top 10 songs across soul, rock and pop. A current member of AFM Local 47, Hall established her reputation in Detroit’s legendary Motown scene and has since built a career spanning over five decades of landmark musical achievements. “On my 15th birthday, I was handed my union card, and that’s when I truly became a professional. I was so proud to be a young percussionist making my way,” Hall said.
Kenneth Quinnell
Sat, 03/28/2026 – 09:49
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Our Fight To Save Veterans’ Preference Rights, Health Care Benefits Continues
(This article appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) In 2025, we provided our APWU veteran leaders with a strategic plan to fight back against the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” plan to privatize and destroy the federal government’s VA Health Care system. In 2026, our strategic plan to fight back […]
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Women’s History Month Profiles: Linda Hunt
Women’s History Month Profiles: Linda Hunt
For Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Linda Hunt of UNITE HERE.
Linda Hunt is a fierce advocate for workers. She was elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 2024 by a resounding 64%. As a dedicated food server for 45 years, a shop steward and a Culinary Union member, Hunt represents a true working-class voice in the state Legislature and reaffirms the mission to elect more Culinary Union members to office, in order to center working families and issues.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 03/27/2026 – 09:45
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYU Faculty Reach a Tentative Agreement to End Work Stoppage
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYU Faculty Reach a Tentative Agreement to End Work Stoppage
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.
Contract Faculty United-UAW (CFU-UAW) members reached a tentative agreement with New York University (NYU) administrators on Wednesday after two days on strike.The union represents approximately 950 full-time, nontenure track faculty at the institution. While the agreement is still pending ratification, it includes wins like substantial salary increases, 3.5% annual raises starting next year, a new family care benefit fund, professional development resources, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and more.“We fought, and won,” said Brendan Hogan, an NYU philosophy professor. “Everyone in our union will get a minimum raise of $14,000 by the start of the next academic year.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 03/27/2026 – 09:39
District 751’s Jon Holden Appointed IAM General Vice President as Union Heightens Focus on Training Next Generation of Skilled Workers
IAM District 751 President Jon Holden has been appointed as an IAM General Vice President following a unanimous vote of the IAM Executive Council, effective April 1, 2026. In his new role as General Vice President of Training and Apprenticeships on the IAM Executive Council, Holden will focus on growing and expanding the union’s apprenticeship and
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Workers at Core-Mark Join Teamsters
(ORANGE, Calif.) – Workers at Core-Mark, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group (PFG), have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 952. The 70 drivers are seeking higher wages, stronger benefits, and safer working conditions.
“We joined the Teamsters because we needed a real voice on the job,” said Michael Cantewell, a driver at Core-Mark and new member of Local 952. “Without a union, management treated us like numbers. Now we’re unified and ready to secure a first contract that puts our rights in writing and protects every one of us.”
Core-Mark is the largest wholesale distributor to convenience stores in North America. PFG acquired the company in 2021 for $2.5 billion. The company delivers fresh, chilled, and frozen products to thousands of stores nationwide.
“I want to congratulate these workers for having the courage to stand up to the company’s union-busting campaign and win the representation they deserve,” said Eric Jimenez, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 952. “We are going to keep up our fight for our newest members as we negotiate a strong first contract.”
The Teamsters represent more than 2,000 workers across PFG and its subsidiaries. Last year, drivers at VISTAR, another PFG subsidiary, voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 853 despite the company spending tens of thousands of dollars on union busters who charged as much as $425 per hour.
“We’re building power at PFG because workers know the best way to win respect on the job is with a Teamsters contract,” said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “We will continue organizing across this company and raising standards for every worker in the food distribution industry.”
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.
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