Groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion programs roll out in Minnesota and Texas
IAFF members in Minnesota and Texas are joining the IAFF’s broader push to implement prehospital blood transfusion initiatives.
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3 tips to get heart healthy this month
Fire fighters are at elevated risk for heart disease due to on-the-job stress and exposures. But they can reduce risk by maintaining three healthy habits.
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I Stand With Workers, Not Billionaires: In the States Roundup
I Stand With Workers, Not Billionaires: 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:This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the love and solidarity we share as a union family. Together, we fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and dignity for all workers. Let’s continue to show the love by standing up for one another. Happy Valentine’s Day! pic.twitter.com/KtViEdM5yc— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) February 14, 2025California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Huge thanks to Sacramento Assemblymember @maggykrell for showing up today to join @CaliforniaLabor in standing in solidarity with #SiemensWorkersUnited in their fight for a union and better future for their families! @ibbunion @IBEWlocal1245 @sacramentolabor https://t.co/xCLCUoYQJh pic.twitter.com/sGaL5gXPyF— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) February 11, 2025Colorado AFL-CIO:Five Secretaries Of Labor Champion SB-5, the Worker Protection Act, Urge Governor, legislators to expand worker freedom to negotiate for better pay and safety. #coleg #copolitics https://t.co/SK1YLh7kDa— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) February 18, 2025Connecticut AFL-CIO:”Occupational cancer over the last 10 years has become the number one killer of firefighters and it currently accounts for nearly 75% of all line of duty deaths.” –@UPFFA President Peter Brown on the need to create a dedicated funding source for the Firefighter Cancer Relief Fund pic.twitter.com/SvIGKYf9ME— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 18, 2025Florida AFL-CIO:The Florida AFL-CIO and everyone in Florida’s Labor community mourns the passing of Senator Geraldine Thompson. She was a true champion for Florida’s working families and a defender of justice. pic.twitter.com/EPVybATDBS— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) February 14, 2025Illinois AFL-CIO:Markeisha is an up and coming organizer with @UFCW Local 881. In her eyes, #BlackHistoryMonth is a time to educate, agitate, organize and have the hard conversations that remind us why we’re in the labor movement: to create an economy that works for all.#1u pic.twitter.com/vxSQz0Dfim— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 18, 2025Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:Thank you to all the union workers who are out in the elements keeping us safe! You keep Iowa running! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/c7hgRWmBg6— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) February 12, 2025Maine AFL-CIO:Maine Republicans have submitted right-to-freeload bills every legislative session since 1948. Not a single Maine worker testified in support of this bill. Time for these national corporate lobbyists to pack it in & go home! pic.twitter.com/lI6DHSLGAT— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 14, 2025Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Join us Tuesday, Feb. 25th to tell our elected officials that we oppose closing Pappas Rehab Hospital for Children & Pocasset Mental Health Center, reducing DMH Case Managers by 50%, & raising healthcare costs for state workers & retirees RSVP here: https://t.co/4XUaEgvA2c pic.twitter.com/xkaNkbCdCX— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) February 18, 2025Michigan State AFL-CIO:Elon Musk is putting hard-working people out of work, calling them parasites, and laughing while he does it. Interested in learning how you can fight back? Check it out 👇 pic.twitter.com/mVWrPr1L6i— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) February 15, 2025Minnesota AFL-CIO:HealthPartners is dragging their feet in bargaining & has committed several Unfair Labor Practices. Tell executives & the board that it’s time to bargain in good faith with @OPEIULocal12 workers. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/5kOOeWaCxY— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 18, 2025Missouri AFL-CIO:Unelected and out-of-touch billionaires are threatening American Federal Workers. It’s time to stand up and say NO to the corporate greed that is trying to intimidate our #Union brothers and sisters. #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/JihlVl1UWo— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 18, 2025Nevada State AFL-CIO:Happy Presidents’ Day to our President Liz Sorenson!Liz has served as president of the Nevada State AFL-CIO since 2017. She began her career over 40 years ago and in 1990 transferred to Nevada Bell, where she served as a steward, organizer, lobbyist & officer for CWA Local 9413 pic.twitter.com/OOxO9bbq5C— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) February 17, 2025New Hampshire AFL-CIO:’Right-to-work’ bill voted down once again #NHPolitics https://t.co/5Am3FNR6PK— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) February 14, 2025New York State AFL-CIO:Thank you @RepNicole for your concerns, these vast proposed Medicaid cuts will have real world consequences. https://t.co/kVwdPuysDH— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) February 18, 2025North Carolina State AFL-CIO:#FMLA turned 32 this week—used 500M times—but the U.S. is still one of only 6 countries without a national paid family leave program. Workers in NC lose $914M every year due to lack of #PaidLeave. Time to demand what we deserve! #WorkersRights #PaidLeaveForAll #Unionize pic.twitter.com/K7u8zLSowg— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) February 7, 2025North Dakota AFL-CIO:Take action for ND Kids: Universal Free School Meals for All ND Students. Write your Rep. here: https://t.co/BYu7A9emvu— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) February 6, 2025Ohio AFL-CIO:Let them know, @RepEmiliaSykes https://t.co/szi0U0Jay5— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 11, 2025Oregon AFL-CIO:In response to Elon Musk’s anti-worker actions from the Department of Government Efficiency (DODGE), the AFL-CIO has created the Department of People Who Work for a Living (DPWL).Ahead of DODGE’s first subcommittee, DPWL submitted testimony to chair Marjorie Taylor Green:…— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 13, 2025Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Geisinger nurses are standing up for fair wages, safe staffing, and the respect they deserve. When nurses win, we all win! 💪🏥https://t.co/YncQqkSQOq— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) February 8, 2025Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:🚨 REGISTRATION OPEN🚨Now in its 13th year, the Tennessee Shoot for a Cure Charity Sporting Clay Shoot is set for April 28th at Lone Oaks Farm. Once again, this always-popular event benefits both the March of Dimes and the Tennessee Members’ Assistance Program – pic.twitter.com/Ale1sFBNR0— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) February 18, 2025 < >Texas AFL-CIO:🗣️ “It is one of the characteristics of a free and democratic modern nation that it have free and independent labor unions.” This Presidents’ Day, we’re thinking of Texas workers, not out-of-touch oligarchs. #PresidentsDay pic.twitter.com/7fDQoBnHAk— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 17, 2025Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:Congrats to our VP Dean Shelton! ✊ https://t.co/dUqF2XkFbk— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 14, 2025Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Governor Evers prepares to deliver biennial budget address https://t.co/7Z6bO69eBR— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 18, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 02/18/2025 – 12:17
Fighting Back Against DOGE Firings
Fighting Back Against DOGE Firings
Federal workers are the heart of our government, ensuring that critical services like Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits run smoothly. And with 85% of federal workers living outside the Washington, D.C., metro area, they’re also our friends, family members, and neighbors all across the country.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has put thousands of good, hardworking federal workers out of a job this week—jeopardizing the programs we all depend on.The most powerful thing you can do right now is to put a face to the DOGE’s reckless cuts. If you are a worker, or the friend or family member of a worker affected by the DOGE, we want to hear more about who you are, how you’ve helped our country, and how the DOGE is impacting you.You can share your story anonymously or connect with us to help get your story out for everyone to hear. Get started now: go.aflcio.org/worker-story.Unions will fight for working people every step of the way, with every tool in our toolbox. But you have power, too. Thank you for standing shoulder to shoulder with the hardworking Americans who make our country run.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 02/18/2025 – 11:36
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December 2024 Wrench and Wood Newsletter
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Black History Month Profiles: Enika Blunt-McNair
Black History Month Profiles: Enika Blunt-McNair
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 Enika Blunt-McNair of the Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT).
Enika Blunt-McNair’s journey began during a conversation with her mother, who advised her to “get involved” if she wanted to understand the union. Blunt-McNair took that advice to heart, joining the negotiation team where she learned about collective bargaining and members’ rights. Blunt-McNair served as co-chair and chairperson. Through her advocacy, Blunt-McNair defended members against unfair treatment and micromanagement, using union tools to protect jobs and ensure dignity for workers. Her leadership was especially impactful during the fight against Florida’s S.B. 256, where she stood shoulder to shoulder with the union to push back against harmful legislation.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 02/18/2025 – 09:57
Teamsters Strike 10 Roads Express
(WASHINGTON) – More than 500 Teamsters drivers at 10 Roads Express, one of the largest private contractors for the United States Postal Service (USPS), have been forced to strike across eight states over the company’s unfair labor practices and refusal to bargain in good faith. Despite the critical role these drivers play in keeping mail […]
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Children’s Theatre Company Public Facing Staff Ratify First-Ever Contract With IATSE Local 13
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 International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 13 workers ratified their first contract on Monday, February 3. The contract covers nearly 50 ushers, ticket takers, front of house associates, ticket office associates, performance supervisors and concessions leads. IATSE requested voluntary recognition and received it on January 15, 2024.“While bargaining began slowly, we have appreciated the consistent attention to these negotiations from CTC throughout and since the company underwent a change in both the artistic and managing director roles last summer. We are pleased that our work together has produced meaningful gains for member employees and strengthened CTC’s workforce,” said an IATSE representative.IATSE members focused on language protecting diversity and accessibility and the development of health and safety protections, which were agreed to in the contract.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 02/18/2025 – 09:35
St. Louis District 837 Readies For Upcoming Boeing Defense Negotiations
IAM District 837’s negotiating committee recently completed a negotiation preparation program ahead of upcoming contract talks with Boeing Defense in St. Louis. The week-long training covered essential skills, such as drafting contract language, presenting proposals, assessing the company’s strengths and weaknesses, and exploring various bargaining strategies. Aerospace Coordinators Bobby Barnwell, Stephen Jordan, and Instructor Jeff
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2025 Missouri State Convention
Room rate: $155/night. Group code: MPWU0625 Reservation deadline: May 26, 2025.
June 22, 2025 – 9:45AM to June 25, 2025 – 5:45PMCamden on the Lake Resort2359 Bittersweet Road
Lake Ozark, MO
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Camden on the Lake Resort
2359 Bittersweet Road
Lake Ozark, MO
Room rate: $155/night. Group code: MPWU0625 Reservation deadline: May 26, 2025.
Registration
The registration fee is being waived. Registration includes lunch on June 25. If you are a Missouri State delgate, please include your registration alon/ with your credentials signed by your Local President and Secretary.Treasruer. Local dues must be current.
Mail your registration and credentials to:
Catrina Dawson, Sec/Treasurer MPWU
PO Box 2
Sikeston, MO 633801-0002
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