TCU/IAM Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Workers Rally for Fair Wages
More than a year after voting to organize into the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the largest union on Amtrak, union representatives for Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton, Va., held an informational picket on Feb. 19, 2025, to highlight Drummac management’s stall tactics during negotiations. SEE PHOTOS FROM THE INFORMATIONAL PICKET The informational picket took
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A win for fair pay: Osceola, Fla. battalion chiefs’ overtime issues resolved
Outstanding issues surrounding overtime pay for Osceola County, Florida, battalion chiefs have been resolved through litigation with assistance from the IAFF.
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Rail Division Local Chairmen Visit Winpisinger Center for Training
IAM Rail Division Local Chairmen, also known as lead or first stewards, recently attended the Basic Local Chairman Class at IAM Union’s William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. Helping to lead the class from District 19 were: Reece Murtagh, President/Directing General Chairman Marty Rosato, Secretary-Treasurer John Denny, General Chairman and Assistant President/Directing General Chairman
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Iowa Local 1293 Dexter Laundry Members Prepare for Negotiations
The proud and hardworking IAM Local 1293 members at Dexter Laundry in Fairfield, Iowa, build U.S.-made professional laundry machines. The 170-member group recently sent four members to the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. The negotiation team prepared a unified approach for upcoming talks with the employer. Over the week,
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Workers Memorial Day
On April 28, Stand Up for Safe Jobs!
On Workers’ Memorial Day, File a PS Form 1767 Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition or Practice.
NFFE-IAM Takes Up Fight to Save VA, Protect Veterans
IAM Union and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), along with fellow labor unions and allies in Congress are calling for the current administration to stop its plan to recklessly cut the federal workforce, including crucial Veterans Affairs (VA) staff. NFFE-IAM National President Randy Erwin joined allies outside VA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in
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Workers Who Maintain DC-Area Trees Under Siege by Employer That Refuses to Bargain
Management at a Washington, D.C.-area non-profit are continuing to ignore the law by stonewalling their own employees from bargaining a union contract. Casey Trees workers, who plant and maintain trees across the DC area, voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM in August 2024. Workers have been seeking an increased voice in their work, which is
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Black History Month Profiles: Ralphe Armstrong
Black History Month Profiles: Ralphe Armstrong
For Black History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black 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 Ralphe Armstrong of American Federation of Musicians (AFM).
Ralphe Armstrong started playing in Detroit clubs at the age of 13. One of his first gigs was at a now-demolished jazz club called the Latin Quarter Theater. “I had no idea it was a union house,” he said. And that was when his mom stepped in. “Detroit is and always was a union town. My dad was in the UAW. I come from the era when if you wanted to be in the big time, you had to join the AFM….I’ve had so many good things happen to me because I was a union member, especially doing so much TV work and recordings. But the federation looks after my interests just as much as it looks after those who have other jobs and maybe just play music for fun, or gig to make some extra money.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 02/20/2025 – 09:35
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ski Patrol Union Reaches Tentative Agreement with Keystone Ski Resort
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ski Patrol Union Reaches Tentative Agreement with Keystone Ski Resort
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 United Professional Ski Patrols of America (UPSPA), Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 7781, who work at Keystone Resort have reached a tentative agreement (TA) on their first contract with Vail Resorts.Organized under the name Keystone Ski Patrol (KSP) Union, workers have been in negotiations with the largest resort operator in North America since September 2024. Over the course of bargaining, patrollers have staged a protest and filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board.“Keystone Resort and the Keystone Ski Patrol Union are pleased to announce that they have reached a new tentative agreement through May 31, 2027,” the union and management said in a joint statement. “Together, the resort and union are looking forward to a great rest of the season.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 02/20/2025 – 09:27
Virginia Postal Workers Union 2025 Spring Seminar and Convention
Spring Seminar: April 30 – May 1; Convention: May 1 – 3 | Room rate: 173.00/night (plus applicable taxes and fees). Reservation deadline: April 7. Block rate available for dates 4/29 – 5/4. | Click here to book group rate for Virginia Postal Workers Union | Registration: Convention delegate/Guest: $50; Seminar $50. Click for the VPWU Seminar Schedule and VPWU Convention flyer. Register at VAPWU.org
April 30, 2025 – 9:30AM to May 3, 2025 – 5:00PMDelta Hotels Virginia Beach2800 Shore Drive,
VA Beach, VA 23451
LocalNoYes2025-02-19 00:00:00Virginia Postal Workers Union 2025 Spring Seminar and ConventionThe VPWU Executive Board is excited to announce the convening of our State Convention on May 1, 2025 @ 1:30 PM through May 3, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA. The Board is working hard to ensure all delegates have a comfortable learning environment. Therefore, please notify us not later than April 4, 2025 if you have a special need request. We have also planned our Spring Seminar (April 30-May 1) which includes information and training to help move us forward in the struggle to protect the rights of our members. Click for the VPWU Seminar Schedule and VPWU Convention flyer.
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Delta Hotels Virginia Beach
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VA Beach, VA 23451
Room rate: 173.00/night (plus applicable taxes and fees). Reservation deadline: April 7. Block rate available for dates 4/29 – 5/4.
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Registration
Convention Delegate/Guest fee: $100.00, Spring Seminar fee: $50.00 (include 1 ½ days of instruction and information)
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