Families of fallen 9/11 members continue the tradition of bravery
Inspired by their parents’ legacy, a new generation of IAFF members are answering the call in New York City.
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September 10, 2024Greetings APWU Family,
With our main Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on September 20th, I wanted to give you a status report.
Mark Dimondstein
Greetings APWU Family!
With our main Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on September 20th, I wanted to give you a status report.
Simply put, the work of negotiations is proceeding.
Over the summer, your negotiating committee and many of your officers and staff have been laser focused on negotiating the strong new contract you deserve.
Under the solid leadership of Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash, who serves as our chief spokesperson, we’ve worked tirelessly to strategize and formulate proposals. We’ve had main table with meetings with postal management about once a week.
So far, the union has presented some 80 proposals to management. These include vital issues for our members, including an all-career workforce, bridging the divisive multi-tier wage structure, improving workplace safety, better staffing and job security. At this point management has presented 11 proposals.
Once proposals are made and placed into the record, they are often sent to subcommittees for deeper discussion, including Craft Subcommittees, which are headed up by each of the four craft directors.
This Saturday, September 14th, the APWU and management will be locking down for seven days of intense negotiations.
While it is not uncommon for our negotiations to go beyond the expiration date, we do hope to make real progress in the week ahead. In 2021, we reached a tentative agreement in early December. If a new agreement is not reached by September 20th, our union contract will continue in full force and effect.
This is great time to declare, “Union Proud, Say it Loud!” by wearing your union gear and sending management the message that we are united in securing a good contract that respects and rewards postal workers for our dedication and hard work.
We will continue to keep you posted with messages like this on our hotline, which you can reach by calling (202) 642-9049, as well as at apwu.org and on our social media channels.
Solidarity forever APWU members!
President Mark Dimondstein Updates Members on APWU Contract Negotiations0
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Labor Votes Debate Bingo
Labor Votes Debate Bingo
This election is crucial for working people. It’s about protecting our future: strong unions, better wages, affordable health care and a secure retirement. It’s about whether we’re going to build things in America and create millions of good union jobs doing it. It’s about standing up for our fundamental freedoms, including the freedom to join a union.
That’s Vice President Kamala Harris’ vision, and it’s why the labor movement is leading the way to mobilize millions of voters across the country to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.We’ll be following the #ABCDebate tonight at 9 p.m. ET and reacting in real time. And at our own union watch parties and in homes across the country, we’ll also be playing Labor Votes Bingo as a fun way to track what both candidates are saying.Try your luck by downloading a Labor Votes Bingo card.Want to play Labor Votes Bingo with friends? Download our five-pack of bingo cards here.Follow the AFL-CIO and President Liz Shuler on X/Twitter for live updates, and share your debate and bingo photos with us! The AFL-CIO will be posting reactions on Threads, Instagram and Facebook.And visit our BetterInAUnion.org website for all the facts on Vice President Harris and former President Trump’s records of working for working people, what the Trump Project 2025 Agenda would mean for working families and unions, and ways that you can take action between now and Election Day.Thanks for tuning in this evening ahead of this critical election for working people!
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 09/10/2024 – 16:02
Thanking Military Veterans in the IAM
The IAM is thanking its members who are veterans with a powerful video that embodies the union’s pride and patriotism. The IAM is leading the labor movement with an initiative, called the Veterans Services Program, that assists them, and their families, with obtaining government benefits. The program also offers help with PTSD and substance abuse.
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Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen Train at Winpisinger Center
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) held its annual General Chairmen’s Training at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Watch the video report here. “The IAM’s facility offers an invaluable opportunity for our General Committee Officers to collaborate closely and discuss shared challenges across properties,” said BRS National President Mike Baldwin. “The
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Never Forget: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Never Forget: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here’s a look at the broad range of activities we’re engaged in this week.
Actors’ Equity:Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones. Through countless iconic roles on stage and on screen, he was an inspiration to so many over his 60-year career. In addition to his EGOT, Jones was awarded Equity’s Paul Robeson Award in 2011. He will be missed.https://t.co/xyKgf0v61o— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 9, 2024AFGE:Our union’s very existence depends on the outcome of the November election.Find out more about our Election 2024 volunteer opportunities ⬇https://t.co/DIZXFZ9oaI— AFGE (@AFGENational) September 6, 2024AFSCME:Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker and member of AFSCME Local 2663 (Council 4) in Connecticut, won our union’s Never Quit Service Award for her extraordinary dedication to her clients. https://t.co/qnQtP1GxU9— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 9, 2024Alliance for Retired Americans:Remember as we head into tomorrow’s debate: Republican plans may have different names but they all have the same goal — to privatize Medicare and/or cut Social Security. https://t.co/2zrNwyOPcj— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 9, 2024Amalgamated Transit Union:John Costa, the International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), which boasts a membership of 200,000, emphatically stated, “Vice President Harris is without question the best candidate to beat Donald Trump… We must protect our job security, healthcare,…— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 10, 2024American Federation of Teachers:If you’re an AFT member and concerned about the impact of gun violence on higher education, join us Sept 30 for a discussion with the @WhiteHouse and @usedgov. https://t.co/O6CiI5fzYs— AFT (@AFTunion) September 10, 2024American Postal Workers Union:APWU Members – today we are flooding the lines of Congress to bring justice to our retirees! Call the APWU Legislative Hotline and tell your House representatives to sign the discharge petition, H.Res. 1410, to bring the Social Security Fairness Act directly to a vote. This bill… pic.twitter.com/8HGcp9XLwf— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) September 9, 2024Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:The AFA Honor Guard held our annual Remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to honor Flight 77. We were joined by our @APFAunity and @unionveterans siblings. We will #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/1HA1nq4cZQ— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 10, 2024Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:ORGANIZING ALERT: On August 27th, 22 maintenance unit workers employed at Hearthside Food Solutions in Michigan City, Ind. filed for an election to be represented by the BCTGM. https://t.co/t5qeOQghBY— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 4, 2024Boilermakers:Tomorrow, many will remember where we were and what we were doing 23 years ago. Local 5 #Boilermaker Frank Kotnik remembers. Read about Brother Kotnik’s work as a Blacksmith in New York City, and what he saw on that fateful September day. https://t.co/Qht2jNbGxt pic.twitter.com/nEdBvWqzPk— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 10, 2024Bricklayers:We agree with the next President @KamalaHarris – When unions are strong, America is strong! ✊Like and Share if you agree!#UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/cBof7TvIFG— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 10, 2024Communications Workers of America:https://t.co/MiacvfG1dQ pic.twitter.com/ud4CbX9Jpn— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 10, 2024Department for Professional Employees:Today, with our 12 AEMI affiliates we’ve launched the Reimagining Federal Support for the Arts and Public Media policy agenda, which advocates for policies to ensure professionals can have sustainable careers in the nonprofit arts & public media sector. https://t.co/VybNpJv7Hk— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 10, 2024Electrical Workers:It’s true and working people are seeing the results. https://t.co/lamELK5IzB https://t.co/7z2gazYimR— IBEW (@IBEW) September 9, 2024Heat and Frost Insulators:Gear up for U.S. Election Day! 🇺🇸 🗳️ Register to Vote ✅ Check Registration 🏠 Update Address ✍️ Update Name ➡️ Check your registration today: https://t.co/YyeZccjAsR #InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #voterregistration #electionday pic.twitter.com/HoQ4xTz4nX— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 10, 2024International Labor Communications Association:Our final workshop of the day is all about building union websites to engage, inform, and empower our members, presented by our friends from @CanLabourMedia! pic.twitter.com/5dITQJwpui— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) September 6, 2024Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:September 17 is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Help celebrate democracy by getting every eligible American registered & #VoteReady for 2024! #Empower24 https://t.co/YgZKZMpEyP pic.twitter.com/BhbIdAxOQ1— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 10, 2024Labor Heritage Foundation:📚 LISTEN NOW! “Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States” 👧🧒https://t.co/W1Caz5Yx4X @JAlbertMann @FoundationWals #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory pic.twitter.com/2pQSg9CkLb— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) September 8, 2024Laborers:Twenty-three years after the September 11 attacks, we mourn and honor those lost in that cowardly assault on our nation. We will #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/dlgy1GIg4u— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 11, 2024Machinists:IAM National Legislative & Political Director Hasan Solomon represented the IAM at today’s National Black Labor Leaders Breakfast hosted by @CBTU72 and @CBCInstitute. The breakfast addressed important discussions on Black wealth, Labor rights, and skills training to empower… pic.twitter.com/8ksAw6pSo3— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 11, 2024Metal Trades Department:Harris campaign website now outlines policy platform, including support for the PRO Act. The page lists Harris’s economic, immigration and foreign policy agendas, contrasting each section with the far-right Project 2025 policy proposal. https://t.co/RNOIhHeMWb— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 10, 2024Mine Workers:Matewan is one of the best labor movies in history and James Earl Jones is a reason why. https://t.co/9AR2YjpZ92— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) September 10, 2024Musical Artists:San Francisco Symphony Chorus Director Emeritus Vance Y. George sent a message to Symphony CEO and SFS Board Officers, expressing his concern about the drastic proposed Chorus budget cuts: https://t.co/kebVYjoOyc pic.twitter.com/PQTEOGCppf— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 10, 2024National Air Traffic Controllers Association:Today marks 23 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. We remember those who lost their lives and commend the aviation safety professionals that were on duty that day for their bravery and hard work. https://t.co/WuJ6CtIEHb pic.twitter.com/kDs1FCuf7q— NATCA (@NATCA) September 11, 2024National Association of Letter Carriers:NALC honors and remembers the victims of the terror attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. In recognition of their heroism, we salute the first responders and individuals who bravely jumped into action to help others that day and throughout the recovery efforts that followed. pic.twitter.com/VHPWf6t23G— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 11, 2024National Domestic Workers Alliance:.@aijenpoo: We want to make childcare more affordable and accessible and ensure that families don’t have to pay more than 7% of their income on childcare. Right now, in every state, people are paying more for childcare than housing. https://t.co/oBFFdkKVqO— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 9, 2024National Nurses United:Minnesota nurses are fired up at tonight’s @mnnurses #NursesForKamala debate watch party! 🔥 #Debate2024 pic.twitter.com/B2BzRQADUt— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 11, 2024NFL Players Association:It matters where you play.Despite 92% of surveyed players calling for high-quality grass, over half the league continues to use artificial fields.Players: check the playing surface at every NFL stadium so you know what you’re facing when you go to work each week. pic.twitter.com/EUSKDB5jWC— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 7, 2024North America’s Building Trades Unions:September is Suicide Prevention Month. For resources visit: https://t.co/b7Bfvv5hwu pic.twitter.com/yIDPFtr6o2— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 9, 2024Office and Professional Employees:We are proud to launch the AEMI Reimagining Federal Support for the Arts and Public Media policy agenda with our siblings @DPEaflcio & advocate for policies to ensure professionals can have sustainable careers in the nonprofit arts and public media sector. https://t.co/GjD1aoqmpd— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) September 10, 2024Painters and Allied Trades:Unions like ours are central to our communities and how they live!We’d like to spotlight DC50 members who volunteered their time to paint the exterior and interior of the Lahaina Aquatic Center located in Maui, Hawaii, after it was destroyed during the 2023 wildfires. pic.twitter.com/xwN2NkafKJ— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 11, 2024Plasterers and Cement Masons:Our democracy depends on ordinary people who make sure every election runs smoothly & everyone’s vote is counted. You can make sure we have safe, fair, efficient elections for all voters. Step up & become a poll worker for the next election today!https://t.co/RqaE1geilg— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 8, 2024Pride At Work:What does it mean to you to have Inclusive contract language? #union #solidarity #collectivebargaining pic.twitter.com/1L83VIbMAE— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) September 10, 2024Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:On 9/11/01 terrorists used 4 planes as weapons—deliberately crashing World Trade Center, Pentagon, a field in Penn. A dark day for America but aviation’s finest hour. PASS-represented workers at @FAANews helped guide over 4,500 planes to safe landings. #NeverForget #September11 pic.twitter.com/ex3VDvfEVy— PASS (@PASSNational) September 11, 2024Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we honor and remember all the lives lost – including our brave first responders, many of whom were part of our NYC union family. We will #NeverForget! pic.twitter.com/7S6ZlJUqCw— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 11, 2024Roofers and Waterproofers:How do we elect people who care about workers and our families? By showing up on Election Day.Register to vote here. It takes less than two minutes on average. If you want to check your registration status, you can do so here. https://t.co/HXCUXIqCDc— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 10, 2024SAG-AFTRA:Both Houses in the CA Legislature adopted bill #AB2602, ensuring proper representation and informed consent prior to licensing a performer’s digital voice & likeness. This fight goes hand-in-hand with our #VideoGameStrike 🎮🤝 Share and tag Governor @GavinNewsom to sign AB 2602! pic.twitter.com/0xu6u5aNwz— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 11, 2024Solidarity Center:Union activism can be felt far beyond the workplace. Unions & their members help shape local & national policies that make communities stronger & create more democratic societies.#WorkerRights #Solidarity #LaborMovement #1u pic.twitter.com/qYHgkLmvN1— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 9, 2024The NewsGuild-CWA:🚨 We’re on strike at @law360union! 🚨 @Law360 laid off 10% of our Guild-represented staff and violated U.S. labor law — right after LexisNexis boasted record revenue. We’re holding power to account and on the picket line today!✊Sign the pledge: https://t.co/qDzhhj7vWN pic.twitter.com/GE0iYt4pDK— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 10, 2024Theatrical Stage Employees:Today, we remember our kin who worked tirelessly to keep Ground Zero bright. https://t.co/kbcM2OLXBl pic.twitter.com/ROj5pL4PtH— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 11, 2024Transport Workers Union:The TWU Honors 9/11 Heroes pic.twitter.com/FIWshknN9N— TWU (@transportworker) September 11, 2024Transportation Trades Department:Congratulations to @IAFFPresident Ed Kelly and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma on getting reelected last week at the 57th @IAFFofficial Convention. Firefighters and IAFF members protect the public every single day, and together we’ll fight to protect their rights as workers. https://t.co/GVRUXjMesk— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 9, 2024UAW:Why are prices sky high? Because corporations are jacking up prices. And why do they do it? Corporate greed. If we’re going to fix the cost-of-living crisis, we’re going to have to take on Wall Street and corporate America head on.@KamalaHarris is up to the task. pic.twitter.com/iK6ozu3cJr— UAW (@UAW) September 9, 2024Union Veterans Council:With over 1 million union veterans in our ranks, we will ensure our voices are heard. This isn’t about politics—it’s about standing against anyone who believes they’re above our nation’s core values.As our oath states, we will “support and defend the Constitution.” https://t.co/CKVdaA2gzK— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) August 30, 2024UNITE HERE:“Workers aren’t making enough to support their families. Many can no longer afford to live in the cities that they welcome guests to, and painful workloads are breaking their bodies.” – @GwenMillsUH https://t.co/d5RiWXyYD5— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 10, 2024United Food and Commercial Workers:Michigan Planned Parenthood said “Union YES!” Medical assistants at the Planned Parenthood health center in Livonia, Michigan, recently became the first Planned Parenthood unit to be represented by UFCW Local 876. Congratulations!➡️ https://t.co/OwDhtKw59d pic.twitter.com/rUWYrrCkbB— UFCW (@UFCW) September 6, 2024United Steelworkers:Today, we honor the bravery, resilience, and unity that define us as a nation. On this Patriot’s Day, we pay tribute to the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001. pic.twitter.com/cezaYRjHSR— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) September 11, 2024Utility Workers:Twenty-three years ago today, heroes including many utility workers rushed towards danger at ground zero. Please contact Congress to make sure that survivors and first responders receive the healthcare that they deserve. https://t.co/wlAHiLl90H pic.twitter.com/FavR71B0zH— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 11, 2024Working America:Healthcare is way too expensive – that’s what millions of working people like LaRonda are dealing with in neighborhoods across the country. It’s time to make health care cheaper for everyone, regardless of income. #HealthCare #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/tyA6N9JjUM— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) September 9, 2024Writers Guild of America East:Writing is writing, whether it’s for animation or live-action. We’re fighting for a @PBS contract that gives animation writers the union coverage they deserve and for AI protections, paid parental leave and higher streaming residuals for ALL PBS writers. #PBSWritersUnited #1u pic.twitter.com/8viYaySryi— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) September 9, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 09/10/2024 – 12:32
UNION PLUS – LIFE INSURANCE
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and a great time to plan for your family’s financial security. Learn how affordable a Union Plus Term Life Insurance Plan is, and how easy it is to apply online. Click here – https://unionplus.click/kip
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Organizers Gather to Learn New Skills
The commitment to grow the IAM is showing as a team of dedicated of IAM members gathered recently for the Organizers III program at the William Winpisinger Education Center. Watch the video here. Twelve members participated in the week-long class to fine-tune their skills and learn new ones. Each student was required to teach two
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IAM Marches in New York City Labor Day Parade
Machinist Matthew Maguire is credited with starting Labor Day in 1882 to honor workers who fought for fairness, safety, and respect in their workplaces. The first Labor Day celebration in New York City included a parade and a picnic where workers from all walks of life came together. IAM members from across North America joined
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Central Vermont Medical Center Support Staff Votes to Join Union
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Central Vermont Medical Center Support Staff Votes to Join Union
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.
Support staff at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) overwhelmingly voted last week to join the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Vermont.This unit will cover licensed nursing assistants, mental health technicians, phlebotomists, front desk staff and food service workers across CVMC’s locations—including the hospital, 27 community-based medical practices and a nursing facility. The resounding election victory comes just over a year after CVMC nurses and technical staff also joined the state chapter of AFT. Core issues for these invaluable workers are largely based around lack of employment protections other hospital personnel have, the need for safer patient-to-staff ratios, and demands for higher wages and better benefits.“We are passionate about our jobs, and we value being in service to our central Vermont community, so we are hoping to work collaboratively with the CVMC administration to come to mutually beneficial agreements that will impact our community positively,” said Spencer Starr, a patient service specialist and organizing committee member.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 09/10/2024 – 10:36