Casey Trees Workers Vote to Unionize and Prepare for First Contract Negotiations
Casey Trees Workers in Washington, D.C. voted in August to unionize with the IAM in a 22-6 vote. Casey Trees was started in 2001 with the goal of restoring, enhancing, and protecting the Capitol’s canopy. In addition to beautifying the District, a robust tree canopy helps lower temperatures on streets and surrounding buildings in the
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2025 Illinois Postal Workers Union Off-Year Convention
May 21st, 2025, through May 23rd, 2025 at Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center in Oglesby, Il. For information please contact George Bates, President, at ilapwuprez@gmail.com, or Clare Brook, Executive Vice-President, at clarebrook18@gmail.com.
May 21, 2025 – 9:00AM to May 23, 2025 – 6:00PMStarved Rock Convention CenterOne Lodge Ln
Oglesby, IL 61348
LocalNoYes2024-10-31 00:00:002025 Illinois Postal Workers Union Off-Year ConventionIllinois Postal Workers Union Off-Year Convention will be held May 21st, 2025, through May 23rd, 2025 at Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center in Oglesby, Il. For information please contact George Bates, President, at ilapwuprez@gmail.com, or Clare Brook, Executive Vice-President, at clarebrook18@gmail.com.
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Philly TCU/IAM Members are Voting their Jobs & Voting Harris-Walz
Chief of Staff to the International President Vinny Addeo, IAM National Legislative and Political Director Hasan Solomon, TCU/IAM National Legislative Director Dave Arouca, and IAM Assistant Communications Director DeLane Adams recently visited members of TCU/IAM Locals 1351 and Local 878 who work for Amtrak in Philadelphia. Members were able to receive IAM Union for Kamala
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PSHB 2024 Open Season Booklet – Retirees
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Members at Fred Meyer and QFC Ratify New Contract
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Members at Fred Meyer and QFC 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.
After months of negotiations, members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555 who work at Fred Meyer and QFC stores in Oregon and southwest Washington overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract.Fred Meyers workers in Portland went on strike in August in response to multiple unfair labor practices. The agreement covers more than 11,000 members and ensures higher wages, stronger health care and a stable retirement. Additionally, the new contract improves the process to address contract violations.“Our new contract gives me peace of mind knowing that my healthcare is protected and my wages will keep up with the rising cost of living,” said Dale Russell Cronin, a Fred Meyer worker and Local 555 board member. “I’m especially thankful for the improvements in dental benefits and retirement. It feels good to know we are a fighting union and when we work together, we win.”
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IAM GOTV Teams Canvass Philadelphia to Educate Union Member
This past week in northeast Philadelphia, several hundred union members from various unions gathered at the Sprinkler Fitters Local 692 Hall, coordinated through the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, for its Saturday labor walk. The walks are organized to canvass the city and educate union members at their homes by dropping off materials so they can make an
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IAM Members Hit the Ground in North Carolina to Boost Union Turnout for Pro-Labor Candidates
IAM members are actively campaigning in the crucial state of North Carolina to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who have both demonstrated a strong commitment to labor rights, in their run for the presidency. Partnering with the North Carolina AFL-CIO, IAM members are canvassing union households, aiming to boost turnout
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Parking Attendants at Lumen Field Join Teamsters Local 117
(SEATTLE) – Parking attendants who service the Parking Garage, North Lot, and King County Parking Garage at Lumen Field have chosen to join Teamsters Local 117. The Teamsters were authorized as the workers’ exclusive bargaining representative through a card check process conducted by an independent arbitrator. “I am excited to welcome Lumen Field parking attendants […]
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Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes
October 30, 2024The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical and dependent care expenses.
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The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical and dependent care expenses.
The proposed management change will not eliminate the FSA. In addition, management’s changes are not related to upcoming changes in the FEBH/PSHB Health Plans beginning in 2025.
Management is switching the FSA administrator for enhanced security and more flexibility in how employees can access their accounts. Management understands that they need to keep all of the benefits of the current program, and says they intend to.
However, the current administrator (FSAFEDs) and the Postal Service are notifying current FSA enrollees that their funds must be used by December 31st, 2024, or they will be forfeited. This is completely unacceptable. Employees who put money in their FSA expecting to roll over any remaining money should not lose out in this switch in administrators.
The APWU is actively monitoring the situation.President Dimondstein has raised our concerns to the Postmaster General’s office. In addition, we are researching any possible legal action.
The Postal Service needs to ensure a roll over between FSA administrators, delay implementation of the change so that employees have time to use their FSA funds, or guarantee any money left in FSA accounts will remain available to employees next year.
Employees who wish to enroll in FSA for next year will need to create a “login.gov” account prior to Open Season.
The APWU leadership will continue to share any additional information and updates.
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