Service & Solidarity Spotlight: CWA Wins Tentative Agreement at AT&T Southeast
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: CWA Wins Tentative Agreement at AT&T Southeast
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.
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced on Sunday that the union has reached a tentative agreement (TA) with AT&T Southeast, ending the longest telecommunications strike in the region.The new contract covers technicians, customer service representatives, and other workers who install, maintain, and support residential and commercial services in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Wages and health care costs were key issues for members. The deal includes across-the-board wage increases of 19.33%, with additional 3% increases for wire technicians and utility operations, and provisions that hold health care premiums steady in the first year and then lowers them in the second and third years.“I believe in the power of unity, and the unity our members and retirees have shown during these contract negotiations has been outstanding and gave our bargaining teams the backing they needed to deliver strong contracts,” said CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. “CWA members and retirees from every region and sector of our union mobilized in support of our bargaining teams, including by distributing flyers with information about the strike at AT&T Wireless stores.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 09/18/2024 – 10:02
Don’t Forget to Register to Vote: In the States Roundup
Don’t Forget to Register to Vote: 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 (formerly Twitter).
Alaska AFL-CIO:If Project 2025 is implemented, roughly 15 million workers could be forced to pay taxes on their healthcare benefits. This is another prime example of how Project 2025 only aims to hurt working families. #LaborMonth2024 #1u pic.twitter.com/zr7AZISCFy— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 18, 2024California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:So… what are you doing Saturday? pic.twitter.com/nmwl3sbjDL— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) September 16, 2024Connecticut AFL-CIO:New Haven is a UNION TOWN! Working people are rallying with striking hotel workers at the Omni as they fight for fair wages, job security & respect for all hotel workers. #1u #strike @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/TGtzhyAekX— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 14, 2024Florida AFL-CIO:💪💪💪 https://t.co/2EbReTd9LE— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 18, 2024Georgia State AFL-CIO:🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the power of unity! 🎉Labor unions have always been a pillar of strength for workers. Let’s honor our Hispanic brothers and sisters who have fought for workers’ rights. ✊🏽#1u #SpanishExcellenance pic.twitter.com/9mwfAHLjyK— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) September 15, 2024Illinois AFL-CIO:#WaybackWednesday to 1973 when a group of trade unionists found @LCLAA, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. Today the organization is the leading advocacy group for Latino/a working rights in the country. #1u pic.twitter.com/wzrZ3SnEMS— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 18, 2024Maine AFL-CIO:We’re super excited to begin reading @GrimKim’s book “Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor” for our next Labor Group Selection. All are welcome to join us!https://t.co/gKnJJmLzqe— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 17, 2024Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Join the MA Labor Movement this Saturday as we head north to knock doors with the @NHAFLCIO in support of endorsed labor champions! pic.twitter.com/cgoM5xUBCP— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) September 17, 2024Michigan State AFL-CIO:7 weeks until Election Day.Make sure you’re registered to vote. pic.twitter.com/E96G8Hk3pk— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) September 17, 2024Minnesota AFL-CIO:A collective union action pushing for better ventilation at work, for example, has a much higher impact than a single disabled worker asking for this accommodation. https://t.co/W0YoVyHNF4 #BetterInAUnion— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 17, 2024Missouri AFL-CIO:David Gregory is out of touch with St. Louis voters. He hasn’t won in his election but he is moving forward with a plan to build a literal CASTLE in Jefferson City. Let’s not send him to the #moleg! Follow @perelesforMO and get involved in his campaign!https://t.co/rBqZ0WXsqT— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 16, 2024Nevada State AFL-CIO:“We were trained by the Reid machine.” – @LVSusanNV 💪🏼😎https://t.co/dPIaqWwZ3k— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 18, 2024New York State AFL-CIO:It’s a beautiful day to REGISTER TO VOTE! Here’s everything you need to know about voter registration in New York State: https://t.co/Rjq24pbBJZ #NationalVoterRegistrationDay pic.twitter.com/FLuGRyOfqS— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) September 17, 2024North Carolina State AFL-CIO:”NC should be the #1 state for both workers and businesses. These two ideas are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are interconnected.” @votebraxton #ncpol #1u Read more at: https://t.co/pAJwADk1Ce— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 9, 2024Ohio AFL-CIO:On the one-year anniversary of the historic Big Three strike, @UAW President Shawn Fain was at a @UAPipeTrades Local 50 hall near #Toledo leading a @SherrodBrown chant! pic.twitter.com/G7WnhMzdOB— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 15, 2024Oregon AFL-CIO:Join #OregonLabor and @MachinistsUnion President @IAMBrianBryanton Thursday 9/19 at 11AM for a solidarity rally in support of Striking Boeing Workers.For details go to: https://t.co/qVIO73URup pic.twitter.com/RSkBAaQzMy— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 18, 2024Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Don’t be counted out on Election Day. Make sure your voice is heard – get registered to vote! #LaborVotes https://t.co/e9vlnW6ApL pic.twitter.com/8bgJCbisbR— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 17, 2024Texas AFL-CIO:🚨A Trump-appointed judge right here in Texas just sided with a company claiming the NLRB is unconstitutional.We can’t afford four years of judges, like this one, who will enable corporations to exploit workers.We need Kamala Harris & Tim Walz in the White House.— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 17, 2024Virginia AFL-CIO:Today is National Voter Registration Day! 🚨🗳️ As workers, our collective voice shapes our future. Make sure you’re registered to vote and have a say in policies that impact us all. Visit https://t.co/t5LQe0pkAT to register or check your status today!#UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/UbtXVKdScl— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) September 17, 2024Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:As Machinists continue to strike Boeing, labor and community support is essential. Here’s how you can stand with the workers.This page will be continuously updated until the workers’ demands are met.https://t.co/725C1m1GE9 pic.twitter.com/vAUnY4t2k8— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 16, 2024Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Ben Wikler chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin addresses delegates: “Trump’s Project 2025 is Scott Walker’s 2011” playbook super-charged. #upup24— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 17, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 09/18/2024 – 03:14
UAW President Shawn Fain Holding Facebook Live at 7 p.m. ET on the Fight for Good U.S. Jobs at Stellantis
UAW President Shawn Fain will address the UAW membership on Facebook Live at 7 p.m. ET tonight. He will discuss Stellantis’ refusal to fulfill the product and investment commitments it made in the UAW’s 2023 contract and the union’s next steps to ensure the company invests in America.
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New Jersey fire fighters rescue sailboat in distress off Brigantine Coast
Local 2657 members executed a successful nighttime rescue of two sailors whose sailboat ran aground off Brigantine.
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American Red Cross Teamsters Ratify New National Agreement
(WASHINGTON) – Teamsters at the American Red Cross have voted by an overwhelming 86 percent to ratify a new national master agreement, securing significant wage increases, improved employer-paid health care contributions, time-and-a-half pay for holidays, and a six percent match on 401(k) contributions with vesting reduced to two years of service. The national contract protecting […]
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Happy National Voter Registration Day
Happy National Voter Registration Day
The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. It’s the beating heart of our country’s civil rights—and our labor movement.
That’s why we’re celebrating National Voter Registration Day—the single largest voter registration day in the country. We’re reaching out to make sure you, your family, co-workers, neighbors and friends are ready to exercise our democratic rights.The voter registration deadline is approaching in many states over the next few weeks. Some states have deadlines during the first week of October.So we have two important questions for you.1. Will you take a moment to review the voter registration deadlines in your state?Find information about your state’s voting laws and deadlines through our partner Ballot Ready.2. Will you make sure your voter registration is correct and up to date? Or, register to vote for the first time. We have all the tools you need on our website:betterinaunion.org/registerIt’s important to check your voter status early, so you don’t miss any registration deadlines and are ready when Election Day rolls around.Thank you for getting ready to vote in November! Our vote is our voice, and we’ll need every voice during this election to make sure we protect our contract, our jobs, and our freedoms.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 09/17/2024 – 12:54
Can you Vote? For National Voter Registration Day, Make Sure You Can!
It takes less than two minutes on average to register to vote or check your registration status! Today is National Voter Registration Day, the single largest voter registration day in the country and a perfect time to check your status and register to vote this election season. Register to Vote: betterinaunion.org/register It’s important to check
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Rosie O’Donnell Shares Her Family’s Heartwarming GDA|TLC Story at IAM Convention
Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canine’s Autism service dog graduate, Rosie O’Donnell visited the IAM 2024 Grand Lodge Convention to share her story of how life-changing it is to receive the gift of a service dog. O’Donnell is the primary handler of a service dog for her child with autism. After discovering GDA|TLC,
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Taos, New Mexico, fire fighters ratify long-awaited first contract
Aerospace Members Learn About the Service Contract Act
The IAM Aerospace Department recently held training at the William Winpisinger Education Center. The IAM normally conducts two classes per year about the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965, more commonly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA). The Service Contract Act applies to every contract entered into by the United States or the District
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