At 37 Actions Across the US, Tens of Thousands Rally to Stop Cuts to Federal Research, Health and Education
Detroit, MI — Thousands of people across the country came together yesterday for Kill the Cuts, a national Day of Action to raise awareness and fight back against the Trump administration’s devastating attacks on research, health, and higher education. The events (see the full list here) were sponsored by a coalition of education, labor and health advocates, including UAW, […]
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals Ratify New Contract
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals 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.
Members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) who work at San Leandro and Alameda hospitals voted overwhelmingly last week to ratify a new five-year contract.This new deal brings over 380 registered nurses (RNs) across the two facilities under the same collective bargaining agreement. Major highlights of the contract include provisions that establish economic parity between nurses at each hospital, changes to scheduling practices that prioritize nurses who live and work in the community over nonunion travel nurses, meal break protections, and more.“Every single article of our contracts was up for negotiation and nurses upheld the high standards of care we’ve historically fought for,” said Linda Strack, RN, who works in the operating room at Alameda Hospital. “Because we remained united in our goal to improve nurse and patient health and safety, this landmark agreement raises the bar for the recruitment and retention of Bay Area nurses.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 04/09/2025 – 08:58
IAM Mourns Loss of TCU/IAM Legislative Leader, Rail Labor Activist Tony Padilla
The IAM is mourning the passing of Tony Padilla, TCU/IAM’s retired Assistant National Legislative Director. Padilla enjoyed a remarkable 43-year career in the rail industry, retiring in December 2009. His journey began in February 1967 as a General Clerk Freight and Passenger Agent with Southern Pacific Railroad. Padilla continued his dedication to the industry as
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How to Talk About Postal Privatization Threats
April 8, 2025As proud unionized postal workers, this is an urgent time to speak up and be heard! Talk to your coworkers, family, friends, and elected officials about the dangers of postal privatization, and why it’s important for the postal service to remain a public entity.
As proud unionized postal workers, this is an urgent time to speak up and be heard! Talk to your coworkers, family, friends, and elected officials. Share information with organizations you are part of. Write letters to the editor of your local newspapers. These “talking points” can help amplify your own voice and message!
The Postal Service is enshrined in the Constitution, created by Congress and supported by the people. Public postal services are a democratic right of the people. The universal service mandate requires delivery to 169 million addresses at least six days a week. Private companies base their services on private profit and would never provide such a universal service. The Postal Service belongs to the people, not to any one individual or the billionaires.
The USPS is the low-cost anchor of the $1.2 trillion mail and package industry consisting of over 7 million jobs.
By law, the U.S. Postal Service runs on its own revenue, not tax dollars. USPS revenue challenges come from declining letters in the internet age. The transition to more package volume combined with new and expanded services is the best solution.
Privatization means turning over public postal services to private companies and investors for maximum profit, not the well-being and rights of the people. Selling off a part or all of the public Postal Service will lead to higher prices and reduced services – especially to rural America.
Privatization would eliminate decent living-wage union jobs for workers from all walks of life, including more than 70,000 military veterans. Good jobs build stronger communities. The USPS was created by Congress to be free of political interference. The effort to take over the USPS would be an illegal, hostile takeover. The law is clear: The Board of Governors is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Only the Board of Governors can hire or fire the Postmaster General. Only Congress can change the structure of the Postal Service.
The public should take recent threats seriously. In 2018, during President Trump’s first term, an OMB budget report proposed outright privatization of the USPS – selling it off to private corporations for private profit. The president has confirmed new efforts to do so.
We stand with the people to defend the Postal Service, as well as other important government services under assault, from VA medical care to Medicaid benefits. Our message is the “US Mail is Not For Sale” – Hands off Our Public Postal Service!
The Post Office will celebrate its 250th anniversary in July. Let’s work together to bring another 250 years of strong, public postal services!
Tell Congress to stand up to the administration and protect the Postal Service.
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2025 IAM Executive Council and International Officer Elections: Summary of Nominations and Full Nominations by Local
As previously reported, IAM Union members have nominated and elected the incumbent Executive Council members and international officers to a new four-year term, beginning July 1, 2025. Therefore, there are no runoff elections for international officer elections. Click here for a summary of nominations. Click here for the full nominations by local. ELECTED EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND INTERNATIONAL
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Florida IAM Members Fight for Workers’ Rights
Florida State Council of Machinists President Mike Phillips recently addressed members in Tallahassee regarding anti-union and anti-worker legislation being considered during the state’s legislative session. He highlighted specific threats to teachers’ unions, minimum wage, and child labor laws, emphasizing the need for strong opposition. IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, IAM Southern Territory General Vice President
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Teamsters Call on Nevada Lawmakers to Require Human Operators in Driverless Trucks
(CARSON CITY, Nev.) – Teamsters testified at the Nevada state capitol to demand lawmakers in the upper chamber’s Growth and Infrastructure Committee vote for Senate Bill 395 (SB 395). The bill, introduced by State Sen. James Ohrenschall (D – Las Vegas), would require a trained human safety operator behind the wheel of commercial vehicles weighing […]
Read More....Hands Off: In the States Roundup
Hands Off: 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.
Alabama AFL-CIO:https://t.co/dWqJcb1Em1— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 4, 2025Alaska AFL-CIO:We could not be more proud of Alaskans. Thousands of people, from Anchorage to Cordova and everywhere in between, hit the streets to send a clear message to Washington, DC: #HandsOff. This is what democracy looks like! #1u #UnionStrong #akleghttps://t.co/0OeRPS5a3O— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 6, 2025California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:San Francisco is saying hell no! #HandsOff of our workers’ rights! When we fight, we win! pic.twitter.com/jurSM58Wzt— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) April 5, 2025Colorado AFL-CIO:Trump lost in Colorado by hundreds of thousands of votes. Overwhelmingly, we didn’t vote for his agenda. So why are @SenatorHick and @SenatorBennet voting with him so much? Workers are demanding answers. We need a town hall. pic.twitter.com/WKjMddFQ5r— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) April 6, 2025Connecticut AFL-CIO:Solidarity action with the workers organizing a union at PetSmart in East Hartford! Thanks to everyone who came out, including support from State Representative @TomDelnicki! #1u pic.twitter.com/MM3q7ei6Vs— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 6, 2025Illinois AFL-CIO:Our friends from Time of Day media are coming to town. Join us to learn how you can use paid advertising as a tool to fight back, mobilize workers and win campaigns.🗓️ Thursday, April 24🕐 4:30 PM 📍 656 W. Randolph, 2W, ChicagoRegistration:https://t.co/4TQkjnFr2U pic.twitter.com/Ub6xhwsmU2— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 8, 2025Maine AFL-CIO:Democrats voted to reject a bill that would roll back the minimum wage law that Maine voters passed at the ballot box in 2016. The bill would eliminate cost-of-living increases. Here is a list of Maine companies that supported it. https://t.co/wf9AOLld9N— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 4, 2025Massachusetts AFL-CIO:President @chrissylynch29 just joined @JessJTang from @AFTMass, Rich Couture from @AFGENational Co. 215, and thousands of Bostonians to send the Trump/Musk administration a clear message: #HandsOff Massachusetts, #HandsOff our workers, #HandsOff our #Unions! @AFLCIO #mapoli pic.twitter.com/WEFsCCiOFM— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 5, 2025Michigan State AFL-CIO:How can you not be romantic about baseball? Especially when it’s UNION BASEBALL.✊Join us on April 26th for UNION DAY with the @tigers! 🐅 https://t.co/FdghOXdLws— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 7, 2025Minnesota AFL-CIO:Grocery workers need your support! Meet with @UFCW663 members at Lunds & Byerlys in Maple Grove TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8th at 2:30pm to demand better wages, affordable healthcare, secure retirement, and protections for hours and transfers. #BetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/dIPw5Vr25e— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 7, 2025Missouri AFL-CIO:It’s #ElectionDay, Missouri, let’s get out and #Vote! Polls open until 7PM, don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. pic.twitter.com/nLMpR2kotm— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 8, 2025Nebraska State AFL-CIO:NO Nebraskan should have to choose between their health and a paycheck. Nebraskans agree: 75% of us voted FOR Pd Sick Leave.📷Sign the petition NOW to demand the #NEleg OPPOSE 📷LB415’s attempt to undermine access to paid sick leave: https://t.co/gcR5luXx8p pic.twitter.com/lUh9js7gig— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) April 2, 2025Nevada State AFL-CIO:Testified in strong support for Assembly Bill 414 this afternoon. It’s disheartening that in 2025 we are trying to pass legislation that gives workers basic human working conditions where they aren’t breathing harmful odors, or working in rooms that aren’t air conditioned. pic.twitter.com/CCtgyj2YKn— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 8, 2025New York State AFL-CIO:#HandsOff rally in Syracuse pic.twitter.com/mtLGnTRVrG— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 5, 2025Ohio AFL-CIO:Support of Cascade East Transit workers on Friday, April 11, from 8-10 am. Some 100 members of @ATUComm Local 757 are fighting for a living wage in bargaining with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. They are essential workers who deserve community support! pic.twitter.com/zde3sQ5Y7I— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 8, 2025Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:We voted to keep Americans safe, not for reckless policies that put our communities at risk. Our government must prioritize the security and well-being of its people. pic.twitter.com/i1BKeYlyGU— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 8, 2025Texas AFL-CIO:🚨 ACTION ALERT: On Wed., the Texas House State Affairs Committee will hold a hearing #HB1951 – an attack on Texas construction workers!This is the sister bill to #SB925. Can you send your #txlege Representative an email now to tell them to vote NO? ⬇️ https://t.co/bvi4rsjEJR— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 7, 2025Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:An injury to one is an injury to all. Click the link to take actions in support of Lelo and Lewelynhttps://t.co/DmdXI2kG8K pic.twitter.com/G9sbtQbM1N— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 3, 2025West Virginia AFL-CIO:“The current actions are chaotic, disruptive, counterproductive and frankly wasteful.” #wvpol https://t.co/bb8TGFVXPA— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 4, 2025Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:☎️📲CALL 844-896-5059: Restore and Protect Federal Collective Bargaining Rights Now. https://t.co/KvtRS8TLOk pic.twitter.com/18qVrEm5SI— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 3, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/08/2025 – 10:52
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers Around the Country Attend Hands Off Rallies
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers Around the Country Attend Hands Off Rallies
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.
Tens of thousands of people mobilized in cities across the country on Saturday for a nationwide protest against Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s attacks on federal workers and important social services. Union members and labor leaders participated in powerful marches and rallies to fight back against the billionaire takeover of our government.“So, to every working person here, and everyone watching—I don’t care if you’re Democrat, Republican or Independent—do you want common sense from your government? Are you sick and tired of a government that is of and by and for billionaires? Are you ready to do something about it,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler to attendees at the Washington, D.C., rally. “Our votes are not for sale! Our values are not for sale! Our rights and our freedoms are not for sale!”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/08/2025 – 09:18
UAW Statement on Job Cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The UAW adamantly opposes the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate nearly 900 workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. For decades, NIOSH has conducted vital research and offered important recommendations to help prevent work-related injury and illness. The agency provides workers with guidance and support on numerous important issues, including chemical […]
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