NFFE-IAM Forest Service Council conducts Steward Training
National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) recently conducted union training for 35 members of the Forest Service Council, focusing on the benefits of intermediate stewardship. Jon Mikkelson, the council’s Secretary-Treasurer, explains that participants engage in specialized workshops to improve their skills in contract interpretation and in the formal grievance writing process. Watch Video Here Beyond
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APWU Honors Women’s History Month
The APWU honors the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. “Women have played a pivotal role in the advancement of social justice throughout history,” said APWU President Jonathan Smith. “We enourage all members to get involved in recognizing womens’ participation in organized labor and the APWU.” The […]
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WGAE Members at HuffPost Ratify New Contract; Secure 3% Raises
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WGAE Members at HuffPost Ratify New Contract; Secure 3% Raises
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.
Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at HuffPost have unanimously ratified their new three-year contract, securing critical artificial intelligence guardrails among other meaningful wins.The 69-member strong HuffPost Union bargaining unit first secured voluntary recognition in 2016. This is their fourth collective bargaining agreement at the online news outlet. Other contract highlights include 3% annual wage increases, codified parental leave, unlimited sick time, protected severance language, increased budgets for professional development conferences and training and more.“We stood firm in protecting safeguards that support a diverse and representative newsroom,” said the union’s negotiations committee. “We did not let industry uncertainty around technology stop us from securing AI protections. We refused to sell out future workers for short-term promises. And we were able to do this because 100% of our members were unified about what the contract we deserved looked like, and what we were willing to do to secure it.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 03/03/2026 – 09:52
Iowa State Council Mobilizes as Members Rally for High-Stakes 2026 Elections
Delegates from IAM Locals across Iowa convened in Des Moines to strategize for the battles ahead, taking a clear-eyed look at the shifting political climate and the stakes facing working families at both the statehouse and in Washington. The conversation carried added urgency as delegates discussed the recent layoffs at Whirlpool Corporation facilities in Iowa,
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Bay Area Teamsters Demand Accountability from Waymo Following Blackout Disaster
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Today, Teamsters Joint Council 7 was joined by Service Employees International Union Local 1021 and the International Association of Firefighters Local 798 at a press conference outside San Francisco City Hall calling for good jobs and safe streets.
The press conference was followed by a hearing before the Board of Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee, where Waymo was compelled to testify about its operational failures during a widespread power outage in December.
During the outage, Waymo vehicles froze in place, causing significant traffic jams and public safety threats. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) blocked first responders and delayed firefighters who were responding to the electrical substation fire that caused the blackout.
“Waymo’s excuses about why fire trucks continue to be blocked en route to emergencies, or what will happen to the workers they are trying to displace will persist until we force real change,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Joint Council 7 President and Co-Chair of Teamsters California. “We must continue demanding guardrails and accountability from AV companies while they roam free on our streets, threatening public safety and middle-class jobs.”
Since 2022, when Waymo was first approved to operate without a human driver in California, threats to public safety grow by the day. A child was struck by a Waymo outside of his school, and another one killed a Bodega cat in San Francisco. AVs also have a history of driving through construction zones and active crime scenes. In Texas, over the weekend a Waymo blocked an ambulance that was responding to a mass shooting. Waymo has consistently put workers, firefighters, police officers, and the public at risk.
“We are in the streets every day, navigating steep, narrow roads to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe. AVs continually cause route disruptions that delay garbage and recycling collection,” said Quentin Booker, a member of Teamsters Local 350 and sanitation driver in San Francisco. “Waymos shouldn’t be impeding hardworking Teamsters from doing their jobs.”
This year, Teamsters Joint Council 7 will advance a bold legislative package that prevents the threat of dangerous AVs to public safety, protects workers, and ensures that our state’s economic growth benefits everyday Californians — not just corporate executives and shareholders.
Teamsters Joint Council 7 represents more than 100,000 members in 20 local unions across Northern California, the Central Valley, and Northern Nevada. Our members work in freight and delivery, construction, dairy, beverage, rail and ports, food processing, parking, solid waste and recycling, hotels, student transportation, public services, and many other industries. For more information, go to teamstersjc7.org.
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IAM Midwest Territory Hosts Inaugural Snowmobile Run to Support Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines
The IAM Midwest Territory recently hosted its inaugural Snowmobile Run Fundraiser to benefit the IAM Union’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), bringing together IAM Union members, families, and community supporters for a day of solidarity and winter camaraderie in support of a life-changing cause. See photos here.
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SAVE America Act Threatens Voting Rights for Working Americans
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (S.1383), also known as the SAVE America Act, does nothing to “save” America. In fact, this bill would make it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote. This bill represents a significant threat to our democracy — and unless the Senate acts to stop it, it […]
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Higher Safety Standards: The Working People Weekly List
Higher Safety Standards: The Working People Weekly List
Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
Fred Redmond: One Hundred Years of Black Workers Telling the Truth: “In 1917, A. Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen launched The Messenger, a pro-labor, anti-war magazine that connected racism to exploitation and demanded justice for Black workers. Two years later, the federal government responded with tactics of targeted censorship—surveillance, harassment and threats of prosecution—and branded a small Black labor magazine ‘the most dangerous’ publication in the country simply for encouraging Black workers to organize.”How We Organized a Union at Whole Foods: “There were six of us at the first meeting to form a union at Whole Foods in Philadelphia: too many to fit around the coffee shop table, a good sign, so we moved to a restaurant around the corner. We talked about disrespectful managers, low pay, and the loss of paid breaks and health care for part-timers. ‘I’ve seen many wonderful people come and go’ in a decade at the store, said produce worker Ed Dupree. ‘So many of them worked hard and weren’t always treated well, especially after the Amazon acquisition.’”Randi Weingarten: How to Measure Real Progress in Education: “Re: ‘Hope for American Schooling, From Three Red States,’ by Nicholas Kristof (column, Feb. 15): Mr. Kristof is right that the literacy gains in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana deserve attention. Students are being taught to read in effective ways, and it shows. It’s not red or blue; it’s a commitment to good curriculums, knowledgeable educators and leadership that gives teachers the time, tools, feedback and investment to make this happen.”Roxanne Brown Breaks Steel Ceiling as New USW Leader in Pittsburgh: “Roxanne Brown is set to take the helm of the United Steelworkers this Sunday, stepping into the union’s top job after a months-long leadership handoff. When she is sworn in, she will become both the first woman and the first person of color to lead the USW, which represents roughly 850,000 members across North America. Her arrival at the top job comes with instant pressure tests in contract talks, political work, and the energy transition that will shape the union’s next four years.”Senators Introduce New Version of Railway Safety Act: “A bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced a new version of the Railway Safety Act today (Feb. 24). The new legislation includes a mandate for wayside defect detectors, an expanded list of hazardous materials subject to higher safety standards, and a two-person crew requirement. The Railway Safety Act of 2026 is the third version of the bill introduced following the Norfolk Southern derailment and hazardous material release in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023. The prior versions failed to reach a vote on the Senate floor.”N.J. Union Leaders: Our Energy Crisis Demands Homegrown Solutions, Not Imported Power: “New Jersey is in an energy crisis. Electricity prices have been rising in states across the country, but in New Jersey, which was already home to some of the highest electricity prices, we’ve seen bills go up faster than just about anywhere else. Working families are feeling this crisis month after month when choosing between keeping the lights on or buying groceries.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Mon, 03/02/2026 – 10:36
Clerk Division & USPS Establish Q&As to Clarify TACS Settlement Issues
On February 26, 2026, the parties jointly agreed to a set of Questions and Answers (Q&As) to confirm their intentions in the recent TACS settlement agreement. The September 30, 2025, settlement agreement returned many of the time and attendance duties in TACS to clerk craft employees, primarily Lead Clerks. It also gave clerks performing TACS […]
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