Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Montana Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining UFCW
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Montana Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining 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.
Cannabis workers at two Honey Sour dispensaries in uptown and downtown Butte, Montana, late last month voted to join United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1889.This election victory marks the first time Montana cannabis workers have successfully organized since the legalization of cannabis in the state three years ago. Staff initially reached out to the union with concerns about workplace safety issues—including mold and lack of running water—job security, customer well-being and more. Now members are looking forward to bargaining with Honey Sour to secure the fair working conditions that reflect their dedication and expertise.“I am incredibly proud to announce this historic achievement for us cannabis workers in Montana,” said Milo Vukovich, a Honey Sour dispensary worker. “Through today’s victory, we hope that we can pave the way for all cannabis workers in the state to receive the representation and benefits they deserve. This milestone shows just how powerful we are when we stand together, regardless of the industry.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 10/18/2024 – 09:24
One Day Longer, One Day Stronger
Amazing turnout at yesterday’s strike rally at IAM District 751 in Seattle! The energy was electric, and our unity was stronger than ever as we packed the hall, standing shoulder to shoulder, fighting for what we deserve. This strike is about every one of us – our future, our families, and our fight for a
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Kelly addresses delegates at Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters conference
For 30 years, the Southern Federation has been the driving force behind fire fighters securing collective bargaining rights in the South.
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New bargaining approach the focus of Southern Fed conference
For 30 years, the Southern Federation has been the driving force behind fire fighters securing collective bargaining rights in the South.
Read More....UAW President Shawn Fain Headlining Allentown “Rally with the Working Class” with Rep. Susan Wild, UAW Members and Leaders
On Sunday, UAW President Shawn Fain and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (CD-7) will join UAW members, leaders, and allies at the “Rally with the Working Class” to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and Democrats up and down the ballot.
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Fire fighters participate in 2024 Pittsburgh UNcathlon
This is Pittsburgh, PA Local 1’s fourth year participating in the event benefitting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
Read More....Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Charles Bend Techs Ratify New 3-Year Contract
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Charles Bend Techs Ratify New 3-Year 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.
Nearly 200 employees from the technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Bend ratified a union contract with 100% of workers voting in favor of the deal. These health care workers are members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT Local 5017). The contract includes raises, cost of living adjustments, a predictable pay scale that determines raises according to years of tenure and experience, improved language governing time off, reformed disciplinary procedures, and language to protect workers if St. Charles is ever sold to a new hospital system.“The ratification of our new contract is a positive step forward, one that will serve our community through better recruitment and retention of highly skilled health providers,” said Tyler Ecklund, a nuclear medicine technologist and member of the union’s bargaining team.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 10/17/2024 – 11:38
Local S6 Completes IAM CREST Train-the-Trainer Course on Workplace Safety
From Oct. 6 to 11, six IAM CREST Associate Instructors from Local S6 in Maine successfully completed an intensive Train the Trainer course, backed by enthusiastic support from the Eastern Territory. This specialized program equips instructors with crucial skills to educate others about the risks associated with the storage, shipping, loading, and unloading of hazardous
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In Manufacturing Town Hall, Midwest Territory Discusses IAM’s Critical Role in Growing Skilled Workforce
The IAM and organized labor are critical partners to grow manufacturing here at home and expand economic security for workers, said IAM Midwest Territory Grand Lodge Representative Kevin Murch at a recent manufacturing town hall discussion in Milwaukee. The Future of Manufacturing panel, hosted by Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, brought together labor
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Amazon Teamsters Drivers In California Demand Union Recognition
(VICTORVILLE, Calif.) – Today, hundreds of Teamsters drivers at the Amazon DFX4 facility in Victorville, Calif., demanded that the e-commerce giant recognize their union and begin negotiating a Teamsters contract to address low pay and dangerous working conditions. “We are organizing as Amazon Teamsters to win the fair pay, safe jobs, and respect that we […]
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