IAM Union: Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Congress’s Constitutional Authority Over Trade
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2026 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest aerospace and defense labor union, released the following statement: “Arbitrary, snap tariff decisions—especially those targeting close allies like Canada—create uncertainty that endangers jobs in highly interdependent industries such as aerospace and manufacturing,
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Black History Month Profiles: Michelle Mattox
Black History Month Profiles: Michelle Mattox
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 Michelle Mattox of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).
With 30 years of experience, Michelle Mattox exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding steward at Case Farms in Canton, Ohio. As a bargaining committee member, she played a crucial role in negotiations and continues to enforce the contract. Her kind spirit, great sense of humor and unwavering commitment to looking out for her fellow workers make her invaluable to the UFCW Local 880 family.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 02/20/2026 – 10:19
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Beneficial State Bank Workers Ratify Second Contract; 9% Raises
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Beneficial State Bank Workers Ratify Second Contract; 9% 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.
Members of Communications Workers of America (CWA) locals 9412 and 7901 who work at Beneficial State Bank locations up and down the West Coast have ratified their new collective bargaining agreement.The bargaining unit includes bankers, consumer loan servicing representatives, loan processors, underwriters, file clerks and custodial staff. Workers first organized in 2020 as part of CWA’s Committee for Better Banks. Their latest contract included wins like an average 9% general pay increase—and a wage differential for Spanish speakers—a higher employer 401(k) contribution match and more paid time off.“Ratifying a second contract is a huge win for us. In a time when so many workers are facing uncertainty, we’re proud that we secured continued improvements to our wages and benefits with no givebacks,” said bargaining committee member and Beneficial State Bank Commercial Banking Associate Michele Hunt. “Our contract has helped us hold Beneficial State Bank accountable to the workers who keep this bank running.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 02/20/2026 – 10:13
Volkswagen Workers Make History, Ratify First Union Contract at Major Southern Auto Plant
In a historic victory, Volkswagen workers have voted by 96 percent to ratify their first union contract. The deal locks in 20 percent wage increases, healthcare cost reductions, job security guarantees, an enforceable grievance procedure, and much more. The ratification vote caps a years-long campaign by Volkswagen Chattanooga autoworkers to join the UAW and win a better life with a union contract. […]
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IAM Union Local 588 Members at Garlock in Palmyra, N.Y. on Strike for Fair Contract
PALMYRA, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2026 — IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 588 (District 65) members have been on strike at Garlock Sealing Technologies in Palmyra, N.Y., since Monday, Feb. 16, after contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement that meets workers’ demands for fair wages, stronger retirement security, improved workplace safety
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IAM Union Opposes VA Rule That Shortchanges Disabled Veterans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) strongly opposes a new Department of Veterans Affairs rule that changes how Veterans’ disabilities are evaluated when medication is involved. The interim rule rates disabilities based solely on how Veterans function while symptoms are masked by medication. This approach would ignore
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CPC Logistics Drivers Join Teamsters
(JOLIET, Ill.) – CPC Logistics drivers in Joliet, Ill., have voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 179. The group of 42 workers transport products for major companies like John Deere, Procter & Gamble, and Walgreens. They are seeking higher wages, improved benefits, and protection from at-will employment.
“I chose to join the Teamsters because silence protects the system — solidarity changes it,” said Robert Morris, a CPC driver and proud new member of Local 179. “With the Teamsters behind us, we’re ready to fight for a fair agreement that guarantees us respect on the job.”
The new group of Teamsters join more than 150 CPC Logistics workers who have unionized with the Teamsters across Illinois, Texas, and New Jersey.
“This is a great win not just for these workers but for the entire interstate trucking industry,” said Chris Richter, President of Local 179. “We are ready to hit the ground running to help these workers secure the standard-setting contract they want and deserve. On behalf of all the rest of our brothers and sisters at Local 179, it’s an honor to welcome these drivers to our ranks.”
Teamsters Local 179 represents workers in a variety of industries in suburban Chicago and Northern Illinois. For more information, please visit teamsters179.org.
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March 1 is the Deadline to Honor a Fallen Member with Personalized Brick at the IAM Workers’ Memorial
Every year, we observe Workers’ Memorial Day to honor the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill due to their work. As part of this observance, your Local or District can pay tribute to a fallen member by adding a personalized brick to the IAM Workers Memorial at the William W.
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Justice for All: An IAM Union Representatives’ Perspective on Inclusivity, Diversity and Solidarity
Justice For All. By Larry Bickett, IAM District W24 Business Representative As published in the District W24 newsletter in conjunction with Northwest Labor Press There was a time when hate and bigotry were clearly recognized for what they are: harmful, divisive, and unacceptable. While those attitudes certainly existed in the past, I want to believe they
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A Stronger Voice at Work: What Working People Are Doing This Week
A Stronger Voice at Work: 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:As we continue our celebration of BlackHistoryMonth, we highlight this story about Frederick O’Neal: actor, civil rights activist and Equity president from 1964 to 1973. Learn more about the triumphs and accomplishments of this true visionary on the member portal. https://bit.ly/3OiD8Oc[image or embed]— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) February 19, 2026 at 9:19 AMAFSCME:This Ramadan, we honor the values of service, empathy and community. Wishing all who observe a month filled with peace and purpose. pic.twitter.com/feXZukz57o— AFSCME (@AFSCME) February 19, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:Reminder: Social Security is OURS. We spend DECADES contributing and our benefits reflect the hard work we’ve put in over the years!— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 19, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:Our Local 788-St. Louis, MO, made history by launching the first registered Paratransit Operator apprentice program in the country. The program developed with Metro in St. Louis is a powerful statement about the value of our paratransit members, who provide safe and reliable… pic.twitter.com/jhbInoRmMj— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 19, 2026American Federation of Musicians:The AFM is creating a secure and encrypted platform where AFM members can report a range of concerns, including harassment, contract or policy violations, unresolved payroll discrepancies, and instances of feeling unsafe in any way. Read more here: https://t.co/IawYI7adng— AFM Local 47 (@AFMLocal47) February 14, 2026American Federation of Teachers:In response to thousands of members who took the AFT’s debt survey, we’ve launched a new campaign: Fight for Affordability. Watch @rweingarten.bsky.social and allies share the survey results and announce new tools to help AFT members navigate debt at a press conference in Orlando yesterday.[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) February 19, 2026 at 12:18 PMAmerican Postal Workers Union:”It is the union’s position that every employee has the right to call 9 -1 -1. That is not even debatable. This is what you’re supposed to do in an emergency situation.” – APWU President Jonathan Smith. pic.twitter.com/bjrwuiH5rE— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) February 12, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:🚨 TA Reached with @PSAAir (@AmericanAir)! The 3 year agreement includes an immediate 10% increase, pay for boarding adding an additional 15-16% compensation on avg, scheduling improvements, more https://t.co/aMZm0RQ9Ty 1/3— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 19, 2026Boilermakers:As we continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, today we feature L-S2 (La Vergne, Tennessee) #Boilermaker Talisha Hutton-Ingram. pic.twitter.com/LXe3w1Owj3— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 18, 2026Bricklayers:BAC Local 1 Hawaii members David and Alika Kinimaka from Hilo Tile and Stone are bringing top-tier craftsmanship to the UH Mānoa campus. Clean work, solid builds, and nothing but aloha for the craft.#WorkstieWednesday #SkilledTrades #BestHandsInTheBusiness pic.twitter.com/Tiq2WgkV52— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) February 18, 2026Communications Workers of America:Workers know that the best check on a bad boss is a strong union contract. Despite relentless attacks on our freedoms and our livelihoods by the rich and powerful, workers are fighting back and union representation is growing. pic.twitter.com/Yh51ytptR7— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 19, 2026Department for Professional Employees:Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their annual union membership report, which shows nearly 170,000 more professional joined unions in 2025, bringing the total number of professionals in unions to more than 6.6 million. Full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas…[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) February 18, 2026 at 2:48 PMElectrical Workers:From a segregated Mississippi factory to the front lines of labor and civil rights, Charlie Horhn’s life proves what solidarity can achieve. “The union and the Civil Rights Movement made me the man that I am,” Horhn said: https://t.co/RaxdGdujCv #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/H04jKWpOeF— IBEW (@IBEW) February 18, 2026Fire Fighters:♥️ #HeartHealthMonthCardiac events remain a leading cause of on-duty fire fighter deaths. Small daily habits matter:✅ Move every day, even daily walking can help✅ Hydrate before, during, and after shifts✅ Know your numbers, get annual ph✅ Avoid tobacco (in any form) pic.twitter.com/OuxnhtRvjL— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) February 19, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:Kicking off #PinP26 with breakout sessions! SMART and @SMACNA leaders are learning from their fellow leaders about megaprojects, leveraging technology to advance the industry and more. pic.twitter.com/59gLWuIaVC— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) February 18, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:Nearly 100 IFPTE leaders and members from across the United States and Canada traveled to Washington, DC for IFPTE’s annual legislative advocacy conference.https://t.co/AdfXLOIxzt— IFPTE (@IFPTE) February 14, 2026International Union of Police Associations:Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Assn., I.U.P.A. Local #77 Members participated in the Traction Law Sticker Event to keep everyone safe on the road! https://t.co/Z6zB3Lndxm— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) February 19, 2026Laborers:You push workers around? We ORGANIZE! #Union membership just hit a 16 year high. More union contracts than we’ve seen in over a DECADE. That’s #solidarity. That’s POWER!Link to article:https://t.co/oBJlAxOzP3 pic.twitter.com/QCELfa0TgS— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 19, 2026Machinists:Working Americans in Iowa will pay the price for @WhirlpoolCorp’s betrayal.The company is offshoring hundreds of IAM Union, U.S. jobs to Mexico, just for the products to be shipped back here, and we aren’t going down without a fight. https://t.co/9lyHYFG4g8— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) February 18, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:MLBPA Player Board appoints Bruce Meyer as Interim Executive Director, Matt Nussbaum as Interim Deputy Executive Director pic.twitter.com/xsczBmxzfD— MLBPA (@MLBPA) February 19, 2026National Air Traffic Controllers Association:Help the NATCA Charitable Foundation build on a successful 2025 by setting up automatic payroll deductions today. NCF helps strengthen communities and programs in the cities and regions where NATCA members reside and work! https://t.co/L0XzC57Nzk pic.twitter.com/GlbnMDmOvG— NATCA (@NATCA) February 19, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:During Black History Month, we commemorate the legacies and stories of Black Americans, including the trailblazing women of the Six Triple Eight! During World War II, this Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps stepped up to address a massive backlog of mail to U.S. troops… pic.twitter.com/VO7pvEhJLc— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 17, 2026National Domestic Workers Alliance:It’s Valentine’s Day, and what better way to show some love than fighting for worker protections, better pay, and equity for Black women. What will you do to show your love this holiday? pic.twitter.com/gHooGM1HLz— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) February 14, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:Playing in parallel with quarterfinal overtime comeback victories, @HockeyCanada and @leijonat assess their opponent heading to the semifinal in #MilanoCortina2026: https://t.co/UICWKO6CIm pic.twitter.com/e6M5GUFWGU— NHLPA (@NHLPA) February 19, 2026National Nurses United:Today, Reno nurses are making their voices heard on the strike line. ✊📢Management has refused to move on the issues that matter most: Safe staffing, patient safety, and retaining experienced nurses. It’s time to put patients over profits! #RNStrike pic.twitter.com/vpPPbhNUFc— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) February 18, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:Bhairavi Desai, the executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, which represents more than 28,000 cab, Uber and Lyft drivers in the city, said she welcomed the governor’s decision to pump the brakes on the upstate pilot programs.“This is technology that is going…— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) February 19, 2026NFL Players Association:Statement on Team Report Cards. pic.twitter.com/m7BSaOJFSf— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 13, 2026North America’s Building Trades Unions:Gen Z is choosing purpose, stability, and skilled careers.NABTU is proud to see more young people discovering what we’ve always known: union construction offers real opportunity, real training, and real futures.https://t.co/pCJRAyQtDP— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 19, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:Congratulations to Robbie Martinez from District Council 36 on 40 years of service!Robbie is a Superintendent for Cor-Ray Painting, and we are grateful for his four decades of dedication and leadership! pic.twitter.com/bHwJEcmnVz— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 19, 2026Professional Hockey Players’ Association:Thirteen PHPA members representing five countries will take part in the #Milano2026 Olympic Winter Games.Story by @TonyAndrock: https://t.co/t9sUh5xa85 pic.twitter.com/NWdqzddZq1— PHPA (@thephpa) February 6, 2026Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:.@PASSprezdc Spero participating on @ATCA_now panel “Operational Excellence: Setting Foundation” for new air traffic control system. It cannot be built or sustained w/o PASS represented workers @FAAnews #ATCmodernization #aviationsafety #federalemployees #publicservants https://t.co/s2rqzBxFno— PASS (@PASSNational) February 19, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:No job is worth your health or safety. RWDSU members fight every day to make sure workplaces protect the people who make them run. #WorkerSafety #UnionStrong #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/zKRauTXP6f— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 19, 2026SAG-AFTRA:TAKE 5 🎬 Learn about the protections #SagAftraMembers get when working under the Verticals Agreement! SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin and NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI explain. #Take5SagAftra pic.twitter.com/4e3WrKBpDh— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 19, 2026Service Employees International Union:Solidarity Center:Our vision is simple: workers should earn a FAIR wage, have SAFE working conditions and a VOICE on the job and in society ✊#Solidarity#WorkerRights pic.twitter.com/J3u1WJpWmK— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) February 18, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:When the FBI raided the home of Post journalist Hannah Natanson, they seized her devices and refused to return them.To help journalists protect themselves, we’re sponsoring a digital security training with @FreedomofPress – Join us Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. ET: https://t.co/5juSDQl6sM pic.twitter.com/TjtrjSqQpQ— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) February 17, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:Join Behind the Scenes on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern for a free, 90-minute webinar on simple yet impactful ways to assist if you witness or suspect substance use impacting the workplace. The session is designed to be practical, compassionate, and directly… pic.twitter.com/IEyTAoGpuA— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 19, 2026Transport Workers Union:The Big Tech giveaway letting Waymo test #robotaxis outside NYC, which was in @GovKathyHochul’s budget proposal, is being withdrawn – and that’s the right move. As we argued, #AV tech is unsafe and threatens to eliminate hundreds of thousands of blue-collar NY jobs. A far more…— TWU (@transportworker) February 19, 2026Transportation Trades Department:Last year, the labor movement grew by nearly half a million members. All over the country, workers are organizing and fighting back because it’s better in a union. https://t.co/LeOXJZzuPv pic.twitter.com/gBh1AK6eYk— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) February 18, 2026UAW:The spirit of solidarity is high on the picket line as workers at Lorain County Job and Family Services demand a fair contract and enter their second day on strike. Workers are dedicated to delivering vital services to the public, but they can’t do their jobs when they are… pic.twitter.com/ArVm7B0wTq— UAW (@UAW) February 19, 2026Union Veterans Council:Tweet 1VETERAN ALERT: H.R. 6047 just cleared committee, but there’s a catch.We support the wins for survivors, but we REFUSE to fund them by hiking home loan fees on disabled vets (70% & below). No more paying for benefits on the backs of our brothers and sisters. 🧵 (1/2)— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) February 17, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:Discover the UFCW Discount College Program, offering highly discounted tuition rates at participating colleges. Unlock flexible online classes & pursue higher education goals on your schedule. Available to all UFCW members & families.➡️ https://t.co/vJfcSxhgs0 pic.twitter.com/zTUkeoHgRA— UFCW (@UFCW) February 19, 2026United Steelworkers:Since 2026 is a big bargaining year for many in our union, we continue to cover the basics you need to know about bargaining. Today, we answer the question: what happens if we don’t finish negotiations by the contract expiration date? pic.twitter.com/UhjkEBn04v— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) February 19, 2026Writers Guild of America East:Last night, 2026 Writers Guild Awards comedy/variety contenders joined us to discuss the state of late-night comedy, political commentary, and the process of making current events funny. 🎬🏆[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) February 19, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 02/19/2026 – 12:07