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IAM Union Discusses Impacts on Aerospace Workers Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The IAM Union is closely monitoring the impacts of ever-changing tariff policy on all IAM members, including aerospace workers who rely on heavily integrated supply chains, especially between the United States and Canada. IAM International Affairs Director Peter Greenberg was recently featured on an expert panel webinar hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Greenberg noted
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Illinois Uber, Lyft Drivers Join Together with Powerful IAM Local 701, SEIU Local 1 Coalition
After more than a decade of organizing rideshare drivers in Illinois and across the country, the IAM and SEIU are joining together in Illinois to win the pay, benefits and work rules that Uber and Lyft drivers deserve. The drivers, which number roughly 250,000, say they want union representation because they’re underpaid and overworked.
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Defend the Public Postal Service: In the States Roundup
Defend the Public Postal Service: 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:BREAKING: The Alaska House just voted to pass HB 69, which would increase the BSA by $1,000. This is a huge win for Alaska’s working families. #akleg #RaiseTheAKBSA pic.twitter.com/EIHvA3F6S1— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 12, 2025Arizona AFL-CIO:Today Union members joined Veterans at the Tucson VA Hospital rallying against VA employee layoffs 💪 Currently, over 2,400 VA workers have already been laid off, with an alarming plan to eliminate an additional 80,000 jobs. @AFGENational pic.twitter.com/Ss4Fv7bNHT— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) March 15, 2025California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:CA @AsmSadeElhawary introduced AB 1331 (sponsored by @CaliforniaLabor ) – which bans California employers from using invasive surveillance technology to monitor their workers in private, off-duty areas, such as the break room, the bathroom or an employee’s personal vehicle. The… pic.twitter.com/wRRjiqAGl9— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) March 18, 2025Colorado AFL-CIO:This Women’s History Month, we recognize the astonishing legacy of “Flaming” Milka Sablich, a true labor champion and leader in the 1927 coal miners strike right here in Colorado. l pic.twitter.com/JKyTJ2PWbh— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) March 15, 2025Connecticut AFL-CIO:Powerful labor town hall with Senators Murphy & Blumenthal. We are fortunate in CT to have two strong Senators fighting every day for working people. But make sure to continue reaching out & telling your stories about how federal cuts and freezes will impact working families. pic.twitter.com/vrXMg1nIX4— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 17, 2025Illinois AFL-CIO:NEXT WEEK: Chicago Climbing Gym workers at First Ascent have announced their intent to form a union. Join them for a night of climbing and solidarity on March 20, from 7-9 PM, to show management that the labor movement has their back. Sign up:https://t.co/tGkihAHdUR pic.twitter.com/w5qF2GErSe— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 15, 2025Maine AFL-CIO:Join postal workers & letter carriers for rallies to protest attempts to privatize the USPS!@APWUnational Bangor & Portland – Thurs, March 20, 2025@NALC_National Portland – Sun, March 23, 2025 https://t.co/R7zAMaL7JW— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 17, 2025Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We are remembering many leaders who built and grew the labor movement. Also thankful for the Massachusetts labor family, which was well represented at our union night fundraiser for the Steven A. Tolman Addiction Fund with the Dropkick Murphys on Friday. pic.twitter.com/LJFl5TLuvl— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 17, 2025Michigan State AFL-CIO:It’s time for lawmakers — Democrats and Republicans — to put politics aside and work together to get pro-worker bills that have already passed the legislature signed into law.Call on the MI House and Gov. Whitmer to do right by working families: https://t.co/HLCYuDtE8X pic.twitter.com/hSaEE1jy96— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 18, 2025Minnesota AFL-CIO:”Folks who claim to represent Minnesota businesses, like the @MN_Chamber, will try to tell you #PaidLeave is bad for business. As a thriving small employer and retailer, I can tell you that it is just the opposite.” #mnleg https://t.co/CBGmrqGBDK— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 17, 2025Missouri AFL-CIO:Seven different #Unions introduced students to career paths at a career pathway showcase last month, this is a great way to offer alternatives to a four-year college and encourage trade apprenticeships! https://t.co/2cMauV0GWp— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 16, 2025Nebraska State AFL-CIO:Thursday March 20th 3:30pm – 4:30pmStart at the southeast corner of 10th& Pacific St., and move to the northeast corner of 13th & Pacific St.Omaha pic.twitter.com/g1oGR27lEB— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) March 13, 2025New York State AFL-CIO:On the latest episode of the #UnionStrong podcast we sit down with @NYSDOLCommish to discuss the key workforce elements in the Governor’s budget proposal, including worker protections, investments in childcare, workforce training initiatives, and more: https://t.co/cmbjDWkuwV— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 12, 2025North Carolina State AFL-CIO:We support @NC_Governor Josh Stein’s call for a pause on scheduled corporate and personal income tax cuts for millionaires and the wealthy few in order to invest in families and workers instead. #ncpol #1u pic.twitter.com/8KtoT2yEvA— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 13, 2025Oregon AFL-CIO:As an Oregon Department of Human Services worker with @seiu503, Holly Smith works with Oregonians at the lowest income levels in our state. SB 916 is for striking workers who are already in impossible positions. #ORPol #ORLeg #SB916 #OregonLabor #OregonAFLCIO pic.twitter.com/FplFtEp3f9— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 14, 2025’Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Losing jobs and a weakened economy were not on the ballot. We voted for American workers, to protect good-paying union jobs, and build an economy that works for everyone, not just billionaires. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/J2tPlqndmt— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 13, 2025Texas AFL-CIO:#HB1078 is a common-sense bill to help veterans get information on the benefits they’ve earned!USW (@steelworkers) Local 759 President Raj Penn & USW Local 13-2001 President Aquarius Johnson testified in support of the bill at the hearing ⬇️ #txlege pic.twitter.com/884QbvvHiX— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 17, 2025Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:These virtual sessions are free, and offered on March 20, April 30, and May 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click the link below for more info ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/DpPyOeklkn— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 18, 2025Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Early voting for Wisconsin election starts Tuesday: How to vote for Supreme Court, other April races https://t.co/386hAvSDFe via @journalsentinel— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 17, 2025
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Tue, 03/18/2025 – 10:07
Women’s History Month Profiles: Sue Martin
Women’s History Month Profiles: Sue Martin
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 Sue Martin of AFSCME.
Sue Martin is the first female president/secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska State AFL-CIO and a member of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE)/AFSCME Local 61. She helped lead successful ballot initiatives to increase the minimum wage and institute paid sick leave in Nebraska. With her admirable dedication and passion for the state’s labor movement, Martin is highly regarded by Nebraska affiliates, elected officials and coalition partners.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 03/18/2025 – 09:59
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Unions Representing USPS Workers Respond to DeJoy’s Agreement with DOGE
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Unions Representing USPS Workers Respond to DeJoy’s Agreement with DOGE
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.
In response to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s agreement with Elon Musk’s DOGE, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) President Brian Renfroe released the following statement:NALC is aware of the agreement between the Postal Service, [General Service Administration] and DOGE to assist with ‘identifying and achieving certain efficiencies.’ We remain in contact with the Postal Service regarding DOGE’s efforts at USPS and any potential impact on NALC members. The safety of our members always comes first. That includes their information and data….Common sense solutions are what the Postal Service needs, not privatization efforts that will threaten 640,000 postal employees’ jobs, 7.9 million jobs tied to our work, and the universal service every American relies on daily.American Postal Workers Union (APWU) National Executive Board released the following statement:Members likely heard the recent news of an agreement between the Postmaster General and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by the un-elected billionaire Elon Musk, and not established by Congress. It is no surprise that DOGE has set its sights on the people’s Postal Service…. The APWU position is clear: There is no legitimate role for DOGE in the USPS or any other Federal agency. The public Postal Service was created by Congress as an independent government agency with robust oversight from the Office of Inspector General, the Postal Regulatory Commission, and the Board of Governors, as well as Congressional Committees.The National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU), an affiliate of the Laborers (LIUNA), released the following statement:Mail Handlers have seen the DOGE team dismantle federal agencies, impacting services provided to Americans across the country, and are therefore rightly concerned about the potential impact on the work of the Postal Service generally and the work of the more than 54,000 dedicated mail handlers across the country….Privatizing the Postal Service will threaten customers’ ability to receive packages and letters ranging from Social Security checks, necessary medications, government correspondence, and mail from loved ones….The NPMHU will remain cautious and vigilant and is prepared to fight against any ill-conceived attempts by DOGE to dismantle this American institution.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 03/18/2025 – 09:47
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Read More....Wall Street Licks Its Lips at Prospect of Selling Off Public Post Office
March 13, 2025Wells Fargo Analysts publish a report on the massive profits they could make by selling-off our public Postal Service
US Mail Not for Sale
Just over one month into the new administration, Wall Street speculators are already excited at the prospect of extracting massive profits from a sell-off of our public Postal Service and raising shipping costs for the public.
President Trump has expressed support for privatization and is reported to be actively planning a direct takeover of the Post Office by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik, former chairman and CEO of Wall Street bank, Cantor Fitzgerald.
Despite the critical role that the Postal Service plays, Wall Street privatizers have been chomping at the bit to tear up this national treasurer and put its profit in their own pockets.
Wall Street Circulates Document Detailing Potential Profit from Postal Privatization
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In a document circulated within the banking industry, Wells Fargo equity analysts argue that postal privatization could be a huge money-maker for investors. They advise the administration to sell off the most profitable parts of the service – primarily packages and parcels, while putting taxpayers on the hook for the rest.
They stated that privatizing could be a huge money-maker for investors, calling the Postal Service “an obvious source of value.” The Postal Service generates nearly $80 billion in revenue each year. That is $80 billion in the public domain that Wall Street investors can’t get their hands on.
Wells Fargo suggests that the Postal Service should sell off the most profitable parts of its service – primarily packages and parcels, and put taxpayers, who currently don’t pay a dime, on the hook for the rest – stating that if they were in control, “Parcel could be carved out and sold or IPO’ed” to Wall Street investors.
The report suggests they would raise prices by as much as 140 percent, claiming “…we believe raising prices would be likely, which would be positive for [USPS competitors] FedEx and UPS. In order to stand alone and earn a reasonable return we estimate USPS would need to raise prices by [about] 30-140 percent across its product lines.”
They also want to sell-off, lease, or otherwise monetize our community Post Offices, which occupy prime real estate locations. “Unlocking [about] $85b of Real Estate Can Underpin the [privatization] Process,” exclaims the report, outlining a postal real estate portfolio that includes around 7,200 “smaller post office facilities” and 20,700 acres of land.”
“We believe value can be harvested to help underpin the financial burden of separation,” write the authors. It would mean that six-day delivery would be shifted to a mail-only service that is either subsidized by taxpayers or paid for by cashing in on local Post Offices.
Postal Workers, Our Community are Wall Street’s Biggest Threat
However, the report also suggests that Wall Street fears our power and influence to stop them in their tracks. “Public, private, labor, and federal support of the USPS remains high,” the authors admit before recognizing that rural communities “have a particularly strong affinity for the USPS,” and that many critical services are moved through the mail, including election ballots, medicine, taxes, bill payments, government distributions, and much more.
The report also recognizes that the USPS is authorized as an independent agency by Congress, has high bipartisan support, and is overseen by the Postmaster General and the Postal Board of Governors.
So, Congress should not stand by as the billionaires and corporate-bought politicians openly plan to privatize our public Postal Service. The APWU encourages you to call, write, and email your congressional representatives and urge them to defend our public Postal Service and to say to the Wall Street privatizers, “Hands off our public Postal Service – The U.S. Mail is Not for Sale!”
Read the whole report here.
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The US Postal Service is back in the headlines and with Trump 2.0’s emphasis on cost cuts, we believe Postal reform may become a focus.
Project Kyono honors the life and legacy of a late San Francisco fire fighter
As he faced Stage 4 lung cancer, retired San Francisco, CA Local 798 member Brian Kyono used his final months to protect future generations from occupational cancer.
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