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IAM Union Statement on Spirit Airlines Shutdown

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued the following statement on Spirit Airlines’ announcement that it will cease operations: “Today’s news is devastating for the thousands of airline workers who showed up every day and gave everything to keep Spirit Airlines in the air. Our members on The post IAM Union Statement on Spirit Airlines Shutdown appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

Temco Teamsters Rally for Fair Contract at Home Depot Headquarters

(ATLANTA) – Three months after becoming the first group of Home Depot workers to unionize, Temco Teamsters and their allies rallied outside of corporate headquarters in Atlanta, demanding union recognition and to begin negotiations for a fair contract. The group of over 80 flatbed truck drivers for Temco Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Depot, began organizing with Teamsters Local 528 in December 2025. Since then, Te mco and Home Depot management have engaged in repeated unfair labor practices. “It is no shock to us that Home Depot would engage in illegal union-busting tactics. But Temco Teamsters will prove that worker solidarity always wins,” said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Material and Construction Trade Division. “We call on Home Depot and Temco to end their unfair labor practices and recognize Temco Teamsters by negotiating a fair contract.” “I’ve been a Teamster for over four decades, and I’ve never seen as vicious an anti-worker campaign as what Home Depot and Temco are running,” said Chuck Stiles, a representative of Teamsters Local 528. “After threatening our members’ jobs and trying to buy their votes during the union election, the company is now refusing to meet and negotiate a first contract. Our members will not be intimidated by Home Depot’s illegal and immoral tactics.” Along with improved pay and health care, Temco Teamsters are fighting for better workplace conditions and to address safety and scheduling concerns. “As Teamsters, we will force Home Depot to listen to our demands for respect and dignity on the job,” said Damari Chase, a Temco Driver and member of Local 528. “We will not rest until we get the union contract we have earned.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. The post Temco Teamsters Rally for Fair Contract at Home Depot Headquarters appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading

GST Cervantes’ International Auditors Conference Reinforces Financial Stewardship, Transparency, and Compliance

IAM International Auditors servicing Locals and Districts in the U.S. and Canada gathered in Orange Beach, Ala., for the 2026 IAM General Secretary-Treasurer International Auditors Conference to share strategies, strengthen coordination, and enhance support for members throughout the union. The conference focused on reinforcing the critical role auditors play in protecting IAM members’ dues, ensuring The post GST Cervantes’ International Auditors Conference Reinforces Financial Stewardship, Transparency, and Compliance appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IT/AS Tentative Agreement Announcement 

The American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, and the U.S. Postal Service reached a Tentative Agreement for the Information Technology/Accounting Services (IT/AS) bargaining unit on April 30 2026, announced Support Services Director, and lead negotiator, Kim Maurer. The agreement will be a 5-year term ending May 2030, with pay increases, protected COLA and a continued no-layoff […] The post IT/AS Tentative Agreement Announcement  appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Penn Live Arts’ Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Join IATSE

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Penn Live Arts’ Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Join IATSE 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. Eight production employees at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Live Arts’ Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 8.The group includes full-time and part-time audio engineers, digital production supervisors, house electricians, production coordinators, and theatre technicians who operate the venue’s technical and production systems.“There are a lot of great aspects of working here at Penn Live Arts,” said Tait Adams, theatre technician. “There is also a lot of room for improvement. As the organization continues to grow, the workers deserve to have a say in our conditions. Being represented by IATSE Local 8 means that we have the necessary support and resources to make sure our voices are heard.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:55 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading

UAW Members at Major Defense and Aerospace Producer Woodward MPC in Illinois Announce Strike Authorization Vote

Over 800 workers who build aerospace and defense products for Woodward MPC in Niles, Illinois to take strike authorization vote The post UAW Members at Major Defense and Aerospace Producer Woodward MPC in Illinois Announce Strike Authorization Vote appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading

Teamsters California Condemns Rushed, Reckless DMV Rules Allowing Driverless Trucks

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – The following is a statement from Teamsters California Co-Chairs Victor Mineros and Peter Finn regarding the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) new rules on heavy trucks that were announced this week: “The DMV’s decision to rush forward with driverless heavy‑duty trucks is reckless, and we will use every tool necessary to stop it — including taking this fight to the courts. Make no mistake: this is just the beginning of Teamsters California’s fight for good jobs and safety on our roads. “We have been clear from the start: a change this sweeping should be handled through the legislature, out in the open, with real transparency and accountability. Instead, the DMV is making major public policy behind closed doors. “The DMV is also ignoring the real-world stakes. These rules put our streets, our highways, and our jobs in jeopardy. This agency happily greenlit technology that companies still won’t fully disclose safety data on, thereby threatening the livelihoods of the professional drivers who keep California’s economy moving. That’s why California voters are with Teamsters: there’s no substitute for a human driver behind the wheel. “Teamsters California will keep fighting for public safety and good jobs throughout and beyond the November elections — and then the next administration — until California gets rules that protect communities, protect workers, and put accountability over experimentation and corporate greed.” Teamsters California is the united voice of 250,000 workers across dozens of industries who power the state’s economy and communities every single day. For more information, go to teamstersca.org. The post Teamsters California Condemns Rushed, Reckless DMV Rules Allowing Driverless Trucks appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading

With Teamsters’ Support, Maryland Bans Mandatory Captive Audience Meetings

(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) – Maryland Teamsters are celebrating the passage of SB 417/HB 45, legislation authored by Delegate Joe Vogel (D – Gaithersburg), which bans mandatory attendance for workers at captive audience meetings. These meetings are employer-sponsored propaganda sessions designed to discourage workers from organizing. “We started fighting for this bill three years ago because banning this undemocratic practice is a moral imperative — not just for the labor movement, but for everyone in our state who cares about economic justice,” said Sean Cedenio, President of Teamsters Joint Council 62 in Baltimore. “This a major victory for working families in Maryland, and it happened because Teamsters mobilized, showed up in Annapolis, and made our voices heard.” Maryland is the 14th state to ban mandatory captive audience meetings. As a result, nearly one in three Americans now lives in a jurisdiction where employers can’t forcibly subject workers to anti-union meetings. “I was subjected to vicious public attacks during a captive audience meeting when I was a rank-and-file worker fighting to form a union,” said Brandon King, an organizer with Teamsters Local 570. “No worker should ever be put in that position. Thanks to Teamsters and the leadership of Delegate Joe Vogel, State Senator Clarence Lam, and the strength of our coalition, Maryland workers are now protected.” Teamsters Joint Council 62 represents more than 20,000 hardworking men and women throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. The post With Teamsters’ Support, Maryland Bans Mandatory Captive Audience Meetings appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading

IAM Local 219 Defense Contractors Ready for Bargaining with Tunista

IAM Local 219 member Brian Martin describes the preparations his team is making for the upcoming contract negotiations with Tunista Logistics Solutions. The Negotiations Team recently attended the IAM’s Winpisinger Center for specialized instruction on contract organizing tactics and legal strategies. This dedicated team represents over 150 IAM-represented workers who provide classified services for the The post IAM Local 219 Defense Contractors Ready for Bargaining with Tunista appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Members Who Make New Acela Trains Ratify Strong Contract

IAM Local 2741 members in Hornell, N.Y., have ratified a new one-year collective bargaining agreement with Alstom, securing key improvements for the 190-member bargaining unit. Negotiations began on Feb. 17, 2026, with members voting to ratify the new one-year agreement on March 31, 2026. “This agreement reflects a collaborative and future-focused approach by the bargaining The post IAM Union Members Who Make New Acela Trains Ratify Strong Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

Teamsters Ready-Mix Drivers On Strike Against Glacier Northwest

(TACOMA, Wash.) – Ready-mix drivers represented by Teamsters Local 313 at Glacier Northwest, a CalPortland company, have reached the one-month mark of their unfair labor practice (ULP) strike against the company as negotiations over a fair contract have stalled. The drivers, based in DuPont, Wash., are fighting to address significant wage and benefit disparities with other CalPortland ready-mix drivers in neighboring King County. “Glacier Northwest Teamsters do the same work as CalPortland’s other drivers in Washington state, yet the company denies them the fair wages and respect they have earned,” said Nick Lansdale, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 313. “Rather than bargaining in good faith, CalPortland’s proposals would deepen inequality and undermine the livelihoods of hardworking Teamsters in Pierce County.” The union also condemned the company’s decision to bring in replacement workers and engage in other anti-union tactics since the strike began on April 1. Local 313 continues to call on CalPortland and Glacier Northwest leadership to immediately return to the table and reach a fair agreement that recognizes the essential role Glacier Northwest Teamsters play in the company’s operations. “The fact that CalPortland would bring in scabs just proves the value we provide to this company and reaffirms the decision we made last month to go out on strike,” said John Silver, a seven-year Glacier Northwest driver and member of Local 313. “All we are asking for is to be treated with the same respect and fairness that CalPortland treats drivers who live an hour away from us. We are ready to stay here as long as it takes to get a fair contract.” Glacier Northwest Teamsters will remain on the picket line until management returns to good-faith bargaining and offers proposals that accurately reflect the importance and reliability of their work. For over 120 years, Teamsters Local 313 has represented workers in a wide range of industries throughout the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit teamsters313.org. ### The post Teamsters Ready-Mix Drivers On Strike Against Glacier Northwest appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading

Worker Wins: Solidarity Forever

Worker Wins: Solidarity Forever Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. Air Ambulance Crews in Nevada and California Join TWU: Flight nurses and flight paramedics in northern Nevada and California voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Employed by REMSA Health, these air ambulance crews regularly perform intense, high-risk rescues in remote areas. The newly minted TWU members cited inadequate compensation and exclusion from important decision-making processes as core motivators for organizing. Despite an aggressive anti-union campaign by management, medical workers are energized and ready to bargain for the fair wages, quality benefits and respect they deserve. “These critical first responders no longer have to fight their callous and dismissive bean-counting bosses alone,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “REMSA’s union-busting actions failed miserably during this campaign,” TWU International Organizing Director Angelo Cucuzza said. “I hope, for their sake, the consultants they hired were on a contingency basis. The rehashed garbage they put out brought more workers to the TWU’s side, proving once again the boss is usually the best union organizer.”Workers at the Holy Donut Vote Unanimously to Form Union: Staff at a Portland, Maine, donut shop have voted unanimously to join IAM Union to address low wages and other workplace concerns. The Holy Donut Workers-Park Ave-IAM Union bargaining unit represents staff at the Park Avenue location of the Holy Donut. Workers have seen an outpouring of support from labor allies such as the Maine AFL-CIO, the Southern Maine Labor Council, the UMaine Graduate Workers Union (UMGWU-UAW Local 7650), the Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC), and more. “The work continues as we move to negotiations!” the bargaining unit said in a social media post. “To every person, union, and organization who called, messaged, emailed, mailed letters, showed up in person, stood with us in any way: Thank you! We are truly so excited to join our friends throughout Maine to advocate for all workers! Solidarity Forever!”Dining Workers at Virginia State University and Norfolk State University Win Recognition: Campus dining workers at two of Virginia’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—Virginia State University (VSU) and Norfolk State University (NSU)—have officially been recognized as members of UNITE HERE Local 23. These essential staff members are employed by Thompson Hospitality, a subcontracted food service provider. “I’m proud of the hard work and resilience it took for me and my coworkers to show Thompson Hospitality that, just like workers at all the other union universities, we deserve better wages and excellent healthcare at VSU. I personally can’t wait until the contract so that I can be able to pay my bills and still have some funds left over to go see my family in Louisiana!” said Nikita “Miss Nikki” Whitten, a cook for four years with Thompson Hospitality at VSU. “Our new union members have won the right to negotiate a union contract and secure higher wages, affordable quality health insurance, and a pension plan that means they can retire on with dignity,” said Marlene Patrick Cooper, president of UNITE HERE Local 23. “This is an opportunity for workers to earn the wages and benefits that match the care they afford to students every day. What’s more, the workforces at VSU and NSU are majority Black, and this victory will bring their compensation up to par with other unionized campus dining workers throughout Virginia, the South, and the nation.”OPB and KMHD Content Creators Unanimously Ratify First Contract: SAG-AFTRA members at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and KMHD Jazz Radio have ratified their first union contract. Highlights include a $65,000 minimum annual salary for all jobs, annual raises of at least 3%, guardrails around artificial intelligence (AI), safety protections, grievance processes, severance and more. “We extend our sincere congratulations to our newest members for their unwavering perseverance throughout the process of achieving and ratifying this contract,” said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. “SAG-AFTRA is honored to stand in solidarity as we move forward together.” “The process of securing this first contract has had a powerful and lasting impact across all of OPB. We are truly excited and grateful to SAG-AFTRA for their partnership in making this possible, and we look forward to realizing the full benefits this milestone represents,” said the organizing committee.Nurses at Ford Chicago Assembly Persevere, Vote to Join UAW: Earlier this month, after enduring an aggressive union-busting campaign by the company, nursing staff at the Ford Chicago Assembly plant successfully voted to join the historic UAW Local 551. The local already represents more than 5,000 autoworkers at Ford’s oldest operating manufacturing facility, and it traces its roots all the way back to the beginning of the UAW. Management ran a full-court press anti-union effort against the six-person bargaining unit. But with the support of their UAW siblings, the nursing staff members persevered and are now focused on bargaining for a contract that will ensure they have the resources needed to keep plant workers safe. “I’ve been a member of this local for over 30 years, and during that entire time, the nurses here have never been unionized,” Local 551 President Chris Pena said. “So, to see them finally win a seat at the table, everyone at the local is incredibly proud of them for demanding a voice.” “We felt like management didn’t want to make any type of financial investment in us that would allow us to increase our skills and our knowledge,” said Mary Quasney, an associate nurse at the plant. “We felt like we were understaffed, and that can have negative effects on the work we do. We truly care about the workers in this plant, and we want to provide the best care possible for them when they come to us.”Vineyard Theatre Crew Ratifies First Collective Bargaining Agreement: Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) members who work at Vineyard Theatre in New York City have ratified their first union contract. Backstage and overhire crew at the Off-Broadway theater company announced the news in a joint statement with management, noting that the bargaining process was thoughtful and collaborative. The agreement establishes a clear framework governing pay, benefits, workplace protections, scheduling and more. “Behind the scenes workers are the backbone of live entertainment,” said Brian Munroe, IATSE international representative. “They deserve fair wages, benefits, and union representation. The Vineyard Theatre worked in good faith negotiations with the IATSE to achieve this. We are looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the Vineyard.”Massachusetts AFSCME Members Defeat Privatization Attempt: Members of AFSCME Local 1404—part of AFSCME Council 93—successfully fought to defeat a plan to privatize custodial services in a Massachusetts school system, saving the jobs of up to 22 dedicated public sector workers. Workers showed up to Dracut School Committee meetings and town elections, leafletted in freezing temperatures, and spoke out on social media and in the local news to educate residents on the benefits of keeping the custodial services in-house. Their victory is also a win for the broader school system because AFSCME members can now continue to dutifully serve the community. “We just kept fighting for our rights, and thanks to Council 93 for all their help and guidance every step of the way, we are able to say that we came out on top,” said Local 1404 President Chad Adamczyk. “The custodians themselves played the most important role simply by quietly doing their jobs so well over many years before this fight. Because of their dedication and hard work throughout their careers, the Dracut community joined us in the fight,” said Council 93 Executive Director Mark Bernard, who’s also an AFSCME vice president. “Despite the uncertainty they dealt with as their livelihoods were on the line, they proudly continued to show that same strong work ethic throughout the fight. When we fight, we win.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:33 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading

Sweet Victory in Maine: Holy Donut Workers Unanimously Vote to Join IAM Union

In a powerful show of unity and determination, workers at the Holy Donut on Park Avenue in Portland, Maine, voted unanimously to join the IAM Union – marking a sweet victory for workers standing together for respect and a real voice on the job. The organizing effort was driven by the workers themselves, who came The post Sweet Victory in Maine: Holy Donut Workers Unanimously Vote to Join IAM Union appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Massachusetts AFSCME Members Defeat Privatization Attempt

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Massachusetts AFSCME Members Defeat Privatization Attempt 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 AFSCME Local 1404—part of AFSCME Council 93—successfully fought to defeat a plan to privatize custodial services in a Massachusetts school system, saving the jobs of up to 22 dedicated public sector workers.Workers showed up to Dracut School Committee meetings and town elections, leafletted in freezing temperatures, and spoke out on social media and in the local news to educate residents on the benefits of keeping the custodial services in-house. Their victory is also a win for the broader school system because AFSCME members can now continue to dutifully serve the community.“We just kept fighting for our rights, and thanks to Council 93 for all their help and guidance every step of the way, we are able to say that we came out on top,” said Local 1404 President Chad Adamczyk. “The custodians themselves played the most important role simply by quietly doing their jobs so well over many years before this fight. Because of their dedication and hard work throughout their careers, the Dracut community joined us in the fight,” said Council 93 Executive Director Mark Bernard, who’s also an AFSCME vice president. “Despite the uncertainty they dealt with as their livelihoods were on the line, they proudly continued to show that same strong work ethic throughout the fight. When we fight, we win.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:04Continue reading

IAM’s New York State Council Lays Out High Stakes for Working Families

Over two-and-a-half days in Niagara Falls, leaders and members of the IAM Union’s New York State Council came together to align priorities for the upcoming election cycle and the future of our union. The conference focused on three key pillars: union strength, non-partisan political engagement, and the economic challenges impacting working families. Leadership reported that The post IAM’s New York State Council Lays Out High Stakes for Working Families appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

Workers Win at Westchester County Airport: Unifi Customer Service Votes to Join the IAM Union

The IAM Air Transport Territory is proud to welcome approximately 40 new members at Unifi from Westchester County Airport (HPN), marking another strong IAM organizing win for working people in the airline industry. These customer service workers are employed by Unifi, North America’s largest aviation service provider, and perform critical work supporting airline operations, including The post Workers Win at Westchester County Airport: Unifi Customer Service Votes to Join the IAM Union appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

Oregon IAM Union Members Unite to Strengthen Solidarity, Strategy at State Council Meeting

Delegates from across Oregon gathered for a meeting of the IAM’s Oregon State Council to discuss key priorities, strengthen coordination among locals and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The meeting brought together IAM leaders, staff and rank-and-file members committed to advancing the interests of working families throughout the state. Discussions focused on organizing, The post Oregon IAM Union Members Unite to Strengthen Solidarity, Strategy at State Council Meeting appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

A Future Where No Job Costs a Life: What Working People Are Doing This Week

A Future Where No Job Costs a Life: 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:Equity publishes member-written letters reflecting on the lives of their fellow members who have passed away. Fill out the member commemoration form in the member portal to share your letters of remembrance. https://members.actorsequity.org/member-commemoration[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) April 29, 2026 at 9:30 AMAFSCME:Every worker deserves a job where they feel safe and protected.This Workers Memorial Day and every day, AFSCME members are committed to building safer workplaces and a future where no job costs a life. pic.twitter.com/8RneAMUJrf— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 28, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:Today we honor the memory of pilots and all workers who have been injured or killed on the job, and renew our commitment to the fight for safer workplaces. #WorkersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/iU9RVThIGw— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) April 28, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:Just imagine:📰 The latest news affecting older Americans📚 Gathered and explained📥 Right in your inbox every weekIt isn't too good to be true: It's our Friday Alert newsletter! Sign up now:https://t.co/p9W9UHd71l— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 29, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:Kudos to our Local 85 members in playing a critical role in the success of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. https://t.co/nV47aQcmI1 #1u #canlab— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 29, 2026American Federation of Musicians:We will not be silent while working people are under attack. #Local802 musicians will be providing joyful live music for #MayDay! Join us in Washington Square Park at 4PM on May 1 to rally, march and make our voices heard! @The_AFM @CentralLaborNYC @aflcio @NYSAFLCIO @rushafrica pic.twitter.com/nj2skUw4nV— Local 802 AFM (@Local_802_AFM) April 27, 2026American Federation of Teachers:#MayDay is rooted in worker solidarity and collective action. This Friday, AFT is encouraging members to take part in a day of civic action to organize for the upcoming midterm elections. Check out our toolkit here ⤵️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) April 29, 2026 at 11:03 AMAmerican Postal Workers Union:April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day.We remember those killed or injured on the job and recommit to safer workplaces. Postal workers keep the country moving, often in dangerous conditions that go unseen.Postal workers are wearing stickers at work and filling out safety… pic.twitter.com/2rTFZWCHxw— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) April 28, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Spirit is everyday working Americans, and so are the passengers we serve. Investing in us is investing in Americans. Join us in calling Congress and the White House and asking them to #SaveOurSpirit.Call Congress: (202) 816-5673Call the White House: (202) 793-8329 pic.twitter.com/U475mGLTt0— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 29, 2026Boilermakers:Our #Boilermakers 67th School for Workers Basic & Advanced Training Institute is happening this August in Madison, Wisconsin. Your lodge is encouraged to send officers, stewards and other local lodge leaders. Learn how you can register at https://t.co/LVJ6qRTZ40 pic.twitter.com/1QePDcN7jb— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 29, 2026Bricklayers:Check out the progress at Lincoln Elementary! 🧱Our skilled craftworkers of BAC Local 23 — Bob Fredrick, Bryant Ball, and John Bowman — are hard at work on the #masonry for this new addition to the #Parkersburg, #WV community.#WorksiteWednesday #BestHandsInTheBusiness pic.twitter.com/rUTkhweYY6— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 29, 2026Communications Workers of America:Congratulations to clinicians and support staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca who overwhelmingly voted to join CWA!https://t.co/KxOS3baKCW— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 29, 2026Department for Professional Employees:April 28 is Workers Memorial Day. We honor those who have lost their lives on the job and continue to fight for safer working conditions.[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) April 28, 2026 at 4:48 PMElectrical Workers:This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek is a reminder that #IBEW apprenticeships extend beyond construction. The National Clean Transportation & Advanced Manufacturing Electrical Training Trust brings IBEW training expertise to clean manufacturing/transportation. https://t.co/Pts4TjHz5J— IBEW (@IBEW) April 29, 2026Fire Fighters:🙏🕊️🎗️ #WorkersMemorialDay Today, and every day, we remember and honor those we have lost in the line of duty.Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/BiDeDAuLDD— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) April 28, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! If you’re looking for a debt-free career full of possibilities, the sheet metal trade is for you. From modeling buildings to working on the high-rises that define city skylines, our trade has something for everyone: https://t.co/4IsWHLB4pp— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) April 27, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:The bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act will help repair a broken process for negotiating first contracts after workers have successfully voted to form a union in the private sector.https://t.co/IbMD3egJ1l— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 28, 2026International Union of Police Associations:The I.U.P.A. brings you the NewsWatch every week with the most current and most relevant issues in the Law Enforcement Community. Click on this link to see the latest news.https://t.co/iz0hB5Vi4Y pic.twitter.com/bA4l45YI2p— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) April 29, 2026Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:Today we’re highlighting @goiupat, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades!An IUPAT apprenticeship may be a great fit if you:✅Are at least 18 years old✅ Have a high school diploma or equivalentLearn more: https://t.co/3V6oFkncAR (Link in Bio)#Careers pic.twitter.com/fdnHYGodA7— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 28, 2026Laborers:You don’t need a desk job to make a real living. Learn a trade. Build your future. #NAW2026 #construction #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #LIUNABuilds pic.twitter.com/ZUS4plfGqW— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 29, 2026Machinists:Worker power and political action go hand in hand. The IAM Arizona State Council met in Phoenix to strengthen both.During the meeting, delegates endorsed Gov. @katiehobbs for reelection, underscoring the importance of electing leaders who support workershttps://t.co/wFHNVwS4Oq— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) April 29, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:From playing on Team Mexico to playing in Mexico City, @Dbacks OF Alek Thomas is ready to keep the good vibes rolling as Players grow the game. #MexicoCitySeries pic.twitter.com/bzN3J1z2RK— MLBPA (@MLBPA) April 25, 2026Maritime Trades Department:Jordan Esopa Joins Maritime Trades Department as Executive Secretary-Treasurerhttps://t.co/UhdQd7B9VD— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) April 28, 2026National Air Traffic Controllers Association:The NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) is excited to announce the 6th Annual Step Challenge, taking place May 1–31! Get moving for a great cause — text NCFSTEP to 41444 to sign up. pic.twitter.com/Rd6wWsq2Ec— NATCA (@NATCA) April 28, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:NOW AVAILABLE: The audiobook edition of the April Postal Record! This month’s issue highlights the NALC Heroes of the Year—letter carriers recognized for courage, compassion and quick action on their routes. From emergencies to everyday moments of care, these stories show how… pic.twitter.com/glnQGeP4AT— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 29, 2026National Domestic Workers Alliance:Protecting Temporary Protected Status is crucial to protecting caregivers.Thank you @RepPressley, @SenMarkey , and @SenLBR for your leadership in defending our immigrant communities and their rights. pic.twitter.com/zIog9Y2ULZ— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 28, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:🏆 The players have spoken.Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid have been chosen by their peers as the 2025-26 #TedLindsayAward finalists: https://t.co/1EXaG0erI5 pic.twitter.com/2Yz7vdTe3a— NHLPA (@NHLPA) April 28, 2026National Nurses United:Nurses' Red Alert: Save Our Hospitals Tour hits the road. See you tomorrow, Minneapolis! 🫡You can still sign up to attend our free rally: https://t.co/GWJba5NXPN pic.twitter.com/YIQqhuyBBS— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) April 29, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:🪧*March with NYTWA on May Day! Friday May 1st3:30 Bleaker StThis Friday, march with your NYTWA pride in solidarity with thousands of other workers and students to celebrate *International Workers Day* and fight for a country that puts Workers Over Billionaires and Peace…— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 28, 2026NFL Players Association:GB continues to show why he’s our 2026 Alan Page Community Award winner 🙌@gbolles72 https://t.co/U2iKTuZ35D— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 28, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:“Across North America, the Building Trades are rising to meet this moment. ➡️Membership is growing. ➡️Apprenticeship numbers are surging. ➡️Union training capacity has never been stronger.➡️And our reputation for safety, productivity, and quality is unmatched. This is not… pic.twitter.com/cvAp84Cuyj— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 29, 2026Operating Engineers:📣 Today we recognize Workers Memorial Day in the U.S. and a National Day of Mourning in Canada, remembering those we have lost and renewing our fight for safe work conditions. ✊ #WorkersMemorialDay #SafetyFirst #IUOEStrong pic.twitter.com/giHqTza0o2— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) April 28, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:Want to know what’s going on with your union? Go to your local meeting!Need help or just have a question? Contact your rep!Your union is here to support you, and we need you to get involved! pic.twitter.com/TLTSBqEdp6— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 29, 2026Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:Thanks @SenJeffMerkley for meeting Natl Safety Rep (AVS), FAA aviation safety inspector Chris Mazurkiewicz, to discuss modernization, staffing & more. Funding from @SenateApprops @AppropsGOP critical for success of frontline FAA workers serving flying public! #federalemployees pic.twitter.com/nVCAOAIKWL— PASS (@PASSNational) April 20, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:The "Union Advantage" means safer shops, better pay, and a voice. Are you ready to bring that advantage to your workplace? Let’s organize. ✊ pic.twitter.com/GHKApMbzXA— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 29, 2026Roofers and Waterproofers:It’s National Apprenticeship Week—a nationwide event where we celebrate our apprentices, JATCs, employer partners, and all the great institutions that support these programs. Here’s a shout-out to the 2026 graduating class of journeypersons at Roofers Local 42 in Cincinnati! pic.twitter.com/WQT2pGMjf1— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 29, 2026SAG-AFTRA:We've got your back. #AdsGoUnion pic.twitter.com/9K5atnRzu2— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 29, 2026Service Employees International Union:This #SCOTUS decision is a direct attack on Black, Latino, Asian, and Native American voters. It weakens representation in Congress by diluting our votes and making it harder to elect leaders who fight for our real needs, from affordable housing and good jobs to healthcare and…— SEIU (@SEIU) April 29, 2026Solidarity Center:According to a 2023 report by @ilo, nearly 3 million workers die every year from work-related accidents and diseases. Today, we recognize #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay, because the right to a safe and healthy workplace is not yet a reality for EVERY worker. #WorkerRights pic.twitter.com/N1YtthpGOw— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 28, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:Today, workers at Hachette Book Group launched the largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history!Hundreds of employees signed unions cards in support of forming @HBGWorkers!Workers now join @WBNG32035 and fight for recognition.https://t.co/DDdPAumA8f— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 27, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:Join us this afternoon and discover research-backed strategies to make all of your presentations clear and engaging. Leave with a new approach to designing and modifying meetings or trainings to meet the needs of every member. Wed, Apr 29, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT.Register… pic.twitter.com/gHATSthAne— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 29, 2026Transport Workers Union:On this Workers Memorial Day, we honor and remember fallen Workers whose job claimed their life.The TWU continues to fight and advocate for safer and healthier work environments on the land, sea, and sky -- because we believe that no one should have to suffer for providing for… pic.twitter.com/E04Ya6Ii1k— TWU (@transportworker) April 28, 2026Transportation Trades Department:LISTEN: @TTDAFLCIO President Greg Regan talks collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for transportation security officers on @AWFUnionPodcast. pic.twitter.com/UrbNLBi5F7— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 29, 2026UAW:🚨 AMID SLASHED SERVICES AND STRIKING WORKERS, SIX-FIGURE SALARY ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS IN LORAIN COUNTY TRIPLE SINCE 2021 🚨The number of administration positions earning $100,000 or more in salary at Lorain County has tripled since 2021, according to recently released… pic.twitter.com/b10ku2Vzaw— UAW (@UAW) April 29, 2026UNITE HERE:🙅🏾 HANDS OFF TPS: Stripping TPS for Haitians means removing the legal rights of immigrant workers who have done everything by the book. It's terrible for our communities and for the industries they work in. ‼️ We need a path to citizenship now! pic.twitter.com/hu3tWH1Cbf— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 29, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:This #WorkersMemorialDay, we remember our Brothers and Sisters killed or injured on the job site – and we recommit ourselves to ensuring safe job sites and working conditions for all. pic.twitter.com/vLZlt8mig9— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) April 28, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:🗓️SAVE THE DATE! The #StampOutHunger Food drive is Saturday, May 9!Participating is simple and easy: Just leave a bag of nonperishable items such as canned goods in a bag next to your mailbox and your letter carrier will handle the rest.Learn more: https://t.co/8ooY0NURPo pic.twitter.com/VJo7UsSl2e— UFCW (@UFCW) April 29, 2026United Steelworkers:Our first Your Union, Your Voice town halls are tomorrow with virtual meetings at 11 am and 7 pm E.T.! Join @USWPrezRox and other USW leaders to share your priorities & learn more about the work our union has been doing to advance our core values.https://t.co/FOZLTj6AJ9— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) April 28, 2026Writers Guild of America East:A warm welcome to the newly-formed Futuro Union! Futuro’s approximately 15-member bargaining unit has called on management to voluntarily recognize the union and concurrently agree to a basic union contract containing essential industry-standard provisions. Read more: deadline.com/2026/04/futu...[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) April 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 04/29/2026 - 14:56Continue reading

IAM Union Blasts Supreme Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana v. Callais, which sharply weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965:   “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a The post IAM Union Blasts Supreme Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

Amid Slashed Services and Striking Workers, Six-Figure Salary Administration Positions in Lorain County Triple Since 2021

Newly released Lorain County Auditor data revealed an explosion in six-figure administrative salaries on the payroll in recent years, tripling since 2021, with $20.3 million in 2025 representing nearly a quarter of the County’s entire $89 million operating budget. The post Amid Slashed Services and Striking Workers, Six-Figure Salary Administration Positions in Lorain County Triple Since 2021 appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading