Tony Blevins Appointed Director of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines as IAM Thanks Russ Gittlen for Leading Union’s Favorite Charity
The Board of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines has appointed Tony Blevins as the charity’s Director. Blevins, a longtime IAM leader and advocate for the IAM’s favorite charity, had been appointed as GDA | TLC’s President by IAM International President Brian Bryant on Jan. 1, 2025. Blevins, now the GDA | TLC President and
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Maryland Governor Honors Local I460 Members, Eastern Territory for Solidarity During IKEA Strike
IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan and IAM Local I460 (District 4) members, were recently honored by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in Annapolis with a Governor’s Citation. Their efforts in a 64-day strike at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Md., highlight the significance of standing up for fair wages, better working conditions,
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Stand Up and Support Federal Workers: In the States Roundup
Stand Up and Support Federal Workers: In the States Roundup
It’s time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X.
Alaska AFL-CIO:Today, we honor the life and legacy of César Chávez, a generational labor leader born on this day in 1927. ¡Sí se puede! #CesarChavezDay pic.twitter.com/0ds9Ffgta0— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 31, 2025California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:This Saturday, April 5, unions across California and across the country will come together with allies of labor to send a message to the federal government: #HandsOff our unions and contracts!Find an event near you: https://t.co/uTTjWDq1V3 pic.twitter.com/qcp2ZitCy3— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) April 1, 2025Colorado AFL-CIO:Don’t get it wrong, the fight for worker justice is the fight for trans rights. Trans workers are our siblings in this struggle. And we proudly fight alongside them. Happy Trans Day of Visibility!Say it loud, say it proud: trans rights are workers rights! period. 💅 pic.twitter.com/h8T9Ehu0yS— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) April 1, 2025Connecticut AFL-CIO:”Social Security is an earned benefit. It may be called an entitlement program by those who wish to ransack it to increase their personal bottom line but working people contribute to Social Security with every single paycheck, it’s our money!” -CT AFL-CIO President @EHawthorne3 pic.twitter.com/qynYk1QWMi— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 31, 2025Illinois AFL-CIO:Central Labor Council’s are where the action is. The Vermilion County Federation of Labor joined over 100 individuals in Mahomet, IL earlier this month to demand a town hall meeting from Congresswoman Mary Miller. #1u pic.twitter.com/eCvGDTDBti— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 31, 2025Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:Senator @ChuckGrassley and his staff tried to keep his “town hall” in Hampton today quiet by not publishing it, but word got out. This is the overflow of people who couldn’t get into the event. People are sick and tired of the Trump/Musk agenda! @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/47QMVskUea— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) March 21, 2025Kentucky State AFL-CIO:Stand up. Fight back. Walk-in!This morning, union members and community allies stood alongside educators and students during walk-ins across Kentucky, showing up to defend public schools and the people who make them strong. Watch out for more walk-ins through March 21 ✊ pic.twitter.com/QObp1tVUGR— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) March 19, 2025Maine AFL-CIO:“We see this as a full on assault on our rights, and we’re banding together and we’re fighting back against it. It’s totally illegal and it’s unacceptable.” https://t.co/tEiEvXEXXN— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 1, 2025Massachusetts AFL-CIO:We were proud to stand with @UAWRegion9A workers on strike at Wellesley College today! pic.twitter.com/kurwcqD9Iw— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 27, 2025Michigan State AFL-CIO:STATEMENT: We Applaud @GovWhitmer’s Investment in Registered Apprenticeships through the Michigan Workforce Development Institutehttps://t.co/tneZAWmiKR pic.twitter.com/Imttp5W5pR— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 1, 2025Minnesota AFL-CIO:Minnesota has lower poverty; a slightly higher proportion of its population with health coverage; better education outcomes; and lower violent crime rates. It is hard to conclude that our higher taxes did not make these achievements possible. #mnleg https://t.co/zCepVKI3Bq— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 1, 2025Missouri AFL-CIO:We were proud to stand up and support federal workers this weekend with @AFGENational, thank you to everyone who showed up and spoke up against illegal firings and attacks on #Unions! #Solidarity #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/8WIQ8BziOH— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 31, 2025Nebraska State AFL-CIO:Join on April 8th in Lincoln and show your support of VA workers. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/00ufvpJtZs— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) April 1, 2025Nevada State AFL-CIO:An injury to one is an injury to all. pic.twitter.com/EwGGw0LQ1K— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) March 29, 2025New York State AFL-CIO:Statement from President Cilento on the federal collective bargaining executive order stripping workers of their right to unionize: https://t.co/wkxOoPq4Wc— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 28, 2025North Carolina State AFL-CIO:We will not be silenced! NC AFL-CIO Condemns Union Busting Executive Order: https://t.co/LC4EA29D7N #countmein #1u 🧵 pic.twitter.com/rieTg0VANe— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 28, 2025Ohio AFL-CIO:“Flight attendants are living in their cars, they’re living in crash pads,” said Rebecca Black, AFA. “They can’t afford rent and apartments, they’re having to live with their families.”We will stand with our @afa_cwa Siblings until a deal is done.https://t.co/eEnE5AUeWc— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) March 27, 2025Oregon AFL-CIO:This month, we recognize and celebrate Arab American Heritage Month. In 1979, Oregon was the first state to elect an Arab American governor – Victor George Atiyeh. 1/ pic.twitter.com/HgvbdjCp10— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 1, 2025Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:We voted to prioritize American workers and families, not special jobs for CEOs and propping of dictators. Our leaders must put America first. pic.twitter.com/VRMeoK2dZR— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 1, 2025Texas AFL-CIO:🚨 ACTION ALERT: @GregAbbott_TX’s private school voucher scam is moving through the Texas House this week. Call your State Represenative NOW (click to call at the link below) and tell them Texans don’t want vouchers – vote NO on #HB3 and #SB2! #txlege https://t.co/03f3402K9W— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 31, 2025Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:All the 💐🌷🌹🌻🌺 to Verlene and Jacquie! https://t.co/pifHU5lI9M— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 31, 2025Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:pic.twitter.com/aJ8mZcFL4z— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 1, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/01/2025 – 12:32
Trump Tariffs on Canada Jeopardize Aerospace, Defense, and Manufacturing Sectors While Threatening National Security
Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing 600,000 workers, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, today issued a strong rebuke of President Trump’s tariffs, warning of severe economic consequences and job losses across the United States and Canada: “President Trump’s scatter-shot tariffs are a direct
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Famous LA Museums Launch Effort to Form Union
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Famous LA Museums Launch Effort to Form Union
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.
Staff at Los Angeles’ Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits have gone public with their intent to join AFSCME District Council 36.As part of AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United (CWU) organizing campaign, workers are joining together under the name Natural History Museum & Tar Pits Workers Union (NHMTPWU). The bargaining unit would cover some 300 performers, engineers, educators, guest relations associates, and other workers who are seeking improvements like higher wages and more workplace transparency.“As staff, we provide valuable services to our Los Angeles community and work hard to keep our institutions running,” workers said in a public letter that urged management to voluntarily recognize the union. “We believe that the power of decision making must be shared with all voices, including ours, across various departments and diverse roles within the institution.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/01/2025 – 10:05
DFA Members Show Up for Teamsters Tuesday
Members at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plants all across the country wore their Teamsters beanies to work yesterday in a show of strength against the company. By May 5, 18 collective bargaining agreements for nearly 2,000 members at the dairy conglomerate will have expired. The Teamsters Union is demanding that DFA settle all outstanding […]
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Workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino Authorize Strike
(ELIZABETH, Ind.) More than 140 workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino, represented by Teamsters Local 89 and Operating Engineers Local 399, have voted by a 98 percent margin to authorize a strike. The overwhelming vote is a direct response to management’s refusal to offer a fair contract. “Our members are united and ready […]
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First Responders in Oregon Secure Teamsters Contract
(BEAVERTON, Ore.) – Emergency medical service dispatchers, technicians, and paramedics at American Medical Response (AMR) in Washington County represented by Teamsters Local 223 have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The three-year agreement includes wage increases, signing bonuses, an eight percent 401(k) match, and improved vacation language. “This contract is the first labor agreement […]
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Vermont fire fighters play crucial role in election of mayor with IAFF support
Rutland, VT Local 2323’s endorsement of pro-labor, incumbent mayor Michael Doenges highlights how collaborative efforts, and strategic support can lead to political wins.
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