IAFF affiliates take action during National Fire Prevention Week
This year, the IAFF spotlights smoke alarms and their critical role in saving lives.
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No time for a break: IAFF Relief operations reactivated in wake of Hurricane Milton
IAM Air Transport GVP Richie Johnsen Walks Boeing Picket Line
IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen was recently in Washington state and Oregon to visit with striking IAM members walking picket lines at the Boeing plants. “This is currently the largest strike going on in the United States, and IAM members are taking this fight directly to Boeing management,“ said Johnsen. “Members are
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Teamsters at Millcreek Township School District Ratify Historic First Contract
(MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa.) – After voting overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 397 earlier this year, nearly 170 secretaries, nurses, and education assistants from Millcreek Township School District have taken the historic step of ratifying their first-ever contract. This agreement follows more than one year of organizing and nine months of negotiating with Millcreek Township School […]
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History Project: “Hispanic Heritage Month”
The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, in conjunction with the Teamsters History Project, welcomes the next segment of monthly history programs based on Teamsters, the labor movement, and the diversity within our union. These programs are designed to look at a wide variety of aspects in our shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, […]
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United Airlines Teamsters Rally Nationwide for a Strong Contract
(WASHINGTON) – Today, United Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) held their second nationwide rally for an industry-leading contract from the carrier, demanding improved wages, higher safety standards, and more comprehensive health care coverage. “United Airlines only runs because of the hard work and professionalism of Teamsters technicians. Without their dedication, the airline wouldn’t see a […]
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NIOSH’s new health and safety initiative will boost fire fighter protections
A new initiative focusing on keeping fire fighters safe from the hazards of the job is up and running.
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Service & Solidarity Action: Join the Picket and Support Fired Dancers!
Service & Solidarity Action: Join the Picket and Support Fired Dancers!
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.
Dancers at the Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) organized and unanimously voted for a union with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) back in May. Then, DBDT did the unthinkable: It fired the entire troupe and hired nonunion replacements. Join us on the picket lines to support the DBDT-fired dancers as we demand fairness. AGMA, the dancers, our affiliated unions and community allies will be on the line, sending a clear message to DBDT: Union-busting is disgusting, and it will not stand.When: Oct. 11–12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. CTWhere: One Arts Plaza, 1722 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201Register here.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 10/11/2024 – 09:38
Teamsters Extend Picket Lines to Every Bigfoot Location
(BEND, Ore.) – Teamsters have escalated pressure on Bigfoot Beverages by extending picket lines to its distribution facility in Bend, Oregon. The extension of the picket lines is part of an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike led by more than 240 members of Teamsters Local 206 and Teamsters Local 324. “We’re not going anywhere until […]
Read More....Fall 2024 Issue of Solidarity Magazine is Now Online!
The UAW Fall 2024 Solidarity Magazine can now be viewed online.
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