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APWU President Mark Dimondstein Appears on PBS News Hour

October 2, 2024  Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein. vote by mailBetter Postal StaffingA Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal ServiceLegislative and PoliticalPresidentyCpS6H7S0qUPostal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.0Continue reading→

Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS staffing, service and election preparedness

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/postal-workers-union-sounds-alarm-about-usps-staffing-service-and-election-preparednessTuesday, October 8, 2024StaffingBetter Postal StaffingPostal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.Continue reading→

APWU Members Loud and Proud for Oct. 1 National Day of Action

October 8, 2024Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. Fighting Today for A Better TomorrowBetter Postal Staffing Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. Rallying in over 90 cities from the East Coast to the West - and beyond – thousands of postal workers from hundreds of APWU locals and states, with the support of community allies, came out in full force on Oct. 1 to promote Vote-by-Mail, advocate for a strong new contract with language to guarantee better staffing, and demand that postal management treat all mail, all year long, with the same care and attention that election mail and ballots receive during election season. This means increasing staffing at post offices, and providing better service, which the public deserves! The APWU also demands that the public have a voice in how the Postal Service runs by allowing public comments and making them available and accessible in the face of the network changes that affect us all. Postal workers know just how well the public postal service can work. In 2020, postal workers delivered 97.9 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. In 2022, postal workers delivered 99 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. With signs that read “VOTE BY MAIL, WE WON’T FAIL” our message rang loud and clear. We want every piece of mail to be handled as well as election mail and ballots. “Postal workers and the Postal Service are prepared to do an excellent job to ensure that ballots and election-related mail are delivered in a timely manner. But efficient and timely service also should apply all year to the delivery of prescription drugs, Social Security checks, financial documents, personal correspondence, and other mail and packages,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “With the chaotic implementation of ‘network modernization’ combined with new management plans to slow down more mail, particularly as it relates to rural America, mail service is heading in the wrong direction. This must be reversed and fixed. Postal workers know what it takes to get back on track, and I hope management heard us loud and clear today!” “We are proud to be able to show up for the people in every community to deliver their vital and sometimes life-saving mail,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell. “By rallying on the streets of over 90 cities, we showed that we are ready to take care of election mail and ballots this fall, and to do what it takes to provide high-quality, dependable mail service to every household in America.” Hundreds of local news stations and newspapers covered the rally, and social media was flooded with photos and videos coming from workers on the ground at actions, ultimately reaching millions of everyday voters and postal customers. Those who could not get off work to participate sent in selfies with stickers and buttons on to show solidarity. At the end of the day, we sent the message to the public about the trustworthiness of election mail, and a message to management about the need to provide that same great service year-round with improved staffing and a good contract for APWU members. Find our petitions, photos, and more from our National Day of Action at apwu.org/rally Photos from our rallies: Washington, DC Dallas, TX Hillcrest Post Office Niagara Falls, NY Maine Local 458 Washington, DC Dallas, TX Hillcrest Post Office Niagara Falls, NY Maine Local 458 Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. 0Continue reading→

We Won’t Be Silenced: APWU Members Loud and Proud for October 1 National Day of Action

October 8, 2024Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. Fighting Today for A Better TomorrowBetter Postal Staffing Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. Rallying in over 90 cities from the East Coast to the West - and beyond – thousands of postal workers from hundreds of APWU locals and states, with the support of community allies, came out in full force on Oct. 1 to promote Vote-by-Mail, advocate for a strong new contract with language to guarantee better staffing, and demand that postal management treat all mail, all year long, with the same care and attention that election mail and ballots receive during election season. This means increasing staffing at post offices, and providing better service, which the public deserves! The APWU also demands that the public have a voice in how the Postal Service runs by allowing public comments and making them available and accessible in the face of the network changes that affect us all. Postal workers know just how well the public postal service can work. In 2020, postal workers delivered 97.9 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. In 2022, postal workers delivered 99 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. With signs that read “VOTE BY MAIL, WE WON’T FAIL” our message rang loud and clear. We want every piece of mail to be handled as well as election mail and ballots. “Postal workers and the Postal Service are prepared to do an excellent job to ensure that ballots and election-related mail are delivered in a timely manner. But efficient and timely service also should apply all year to the delivery of prescription drugs, Social Security checks, financial documents, personal correspondence, and other mail and packages,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “With the chaotic implementation of ‘network modernization’ combined with new management plans to slow down more mail, particularly as it relates to rural America, mail service is heading in the wrong direction. This must be reversed and fixed. Postal workers know what it takes to get back on track, and I hope management heard us loud and clear today!” “We are proud to be able to show up for the people in every community to deliver their vital and sometimes life-saving mail,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell. “By rallying on the streets of over 90 cities, we showed that we are ready to take care of election mail and ballots this fall, and to do what it takes to provide high-quality, dependable mail service to every household in America, while ensuring the public's right to comment.” Hundreds of local news stations and newspapers covered the rally, and social media was flooded with photos and videos coming from workers on the ground at actions, ultimately reaching millions of everyday voters and postal customers. Those who could not get off work to participate sent in selfies with stickers and buttons on to show solidarity. At the end of the day, we sent the message to the public about the trustworthiness of election mail, and a message to management about the need to provide that same great service year-round with improved staffing and a good contract for APWU members. Find our petitions, photos, and more from our National Day of Action at apwu.org/rally Photos from our rallies: Washington, DC Dallas, TX Hillcrest Post Office Niagara Falls, NY Maine Local 458 Washington, DC Dallas, TX Hillcrest Post Office Niagara Falls, NY Maine Local 458 Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. 0Continue reading→

IAM Air Transport Members Receive Essential Support Through IAM Disaster Relief Program Following Hurricane Beryl   

After Hurricane Beryl caused devastation earlier this year, IAM Air Transport members, especially those from IAM Local 2198 in Houston, have found hope through the IAM Disaster Relief Program.  The hurricane profoundly impacted the Gulf Coast communities. Among those affected were IAM members who have received crucial assistance in navigating the aftermath of this natural The post IAM Air Transport Members Receive Essential Support Through IAM Disaster Relief Program Following Hurricane Beryl    appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Solidarity Is What Makes the Labor Movement Run: In the States Roundup

Solidarity Is What Makes the Labor Movement Run: 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). Arizona AFL-CIO:If you’re in the Tucson area this weekend and would like to join forces with the state fed and National Nurses United, please sign up via Mobilize 👇https://t.co/GQbOMHoHc2 https://t.co/YmvZmWUxo5— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) October 5, 2024California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Worksite political education! We love to see it! https://t.co/i0oZN1FcCz— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) October 4, 2024Colorado AFL-CIO:Yesterday we stood in solidarity with @APWUnational in their Day of Action rally! ✊ pic.twitter.com/sb7MoZnvFk— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 2, 2024Connecticut AFL-CIO:Great turnout of union members to knock doors for pro-worker candidates in Norwich, Colchester, Meriden & Danbury! #LaborVotes #1u pic.twitter.com/0gM259hqM8— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 5, 2024Illinois AFL-CIO:Solidarity is what makes the labor movement run.Illinois union members were in Wisconsin this past weekend to knock doors for Vice President Harris. Big thanks to Izzy Dobbel and our friends at @chicagolabor and @wisaflcio for organizing the day of action. Let's win this! #1u pic.twitter.com/OR9cXD0KKR— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 7, 2024Maine AFL-CIO:Congratulations to our IATSE Local 114 siblings! https://t.co/4Fw7xh5zoy— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 4, 2024Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Hundreds of union members are out in full force in New Hampshire for @KamalaHarris, @Tim_Walz, @JoyceCraigNH and more labor champions! Labor gets it done! @NHAFLCIO @VT_AFLCIO @AFLCIO @GBLCBoston @NASRCC_UBC @IBEW103 @IUPAT_DC35 @Mass_BTU@UFCW1445 @LIUNA #BetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/Hw3IBGYm5S— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 5, 2024Michigan State AFL-CIO:Shana tova to all our union family celebrating Rosh Hashanah! Wishing our Jewish brothers and sisters a very happy new year ahead.— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 2, 2024Minnesota AFL-CIO:Another wonderful day out on the doors in support of our Labor-endorsed candidates! Plenty of opportunities to talk to fellow union members about the election. Visit https://t.co/QE6vC0hNMV to sign up! #BetterInAUnion #UnionsForHarris #mnleg pic.twitter.com/eE9ejTGUCo— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 5, 2024Missouri AFL-CIO:"The simple matter is that $492 a week isn’t enough to live in any county in the state of Missouri…" We’re voting YES on Prop A for #PaidSickDays and a $15/hr minimum wage in Missouri. @mohealthyfam https://t.co/NJ4UfyRZ3s— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 6, 2024Nevada State AFL-CIO:Our 3 Superwalks this morning out of Henderson, Summerlin, & Reno! Thankful to our guest speakers @WalshFreedom @XavierBecerra & Sharifa Wahab who took the time out of their weekend to speak to our wonderful canvassers before we launch.OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH LEFT 📆 pic.twitter.com/xuk7uip7tA— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 5, 2024New Hampshire AFL-CIO:We are proud to endorse @MaggieG603 to represent NH’s 2nd District. Maggie will fight for workers, here in NH, + across the country. We will work together to create good paying union jobs, expand workers’ rights, + build an economy that works for everyone!#NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/juILmia4cu— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) October 7, 2024New York State AFL-CIO:BINGHAMTON: Support Josh Riley and Lea Webb at the labor walk on Saturday! https://t.co/207aEl1jmE— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 4, 2024North Carolina State AFL-CIO:How will Trump's #Project2025 impact taxes for working North Carolinians? Let’s break it down. #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/gq9WmTyfPV— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 3, 2024Ohio AFL-CIO:Meanwhile, her opponent supported a Right to Work law on the Ohio House of Representatives. @RepMarcyKaptur is the real deal and a #UnionStrong OG! https://t.co/VIakbAnUOh— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 7, 2024Oregon AFL-CIO:Join #OregonLabor this Saturday at a canvass for State Rep. Zach Hudson, State Rep. Ricki Ruiz & State Sen. Chris Gorsek.A BBQ lunch will be provided by Portland Fire Fighters @iaff43! Sign up and get more info at https://t.co/B1B90w7Rqn pic.twitter.com/jw2owB7J3G— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 7, 2024Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:One month left until the election! Make a plan to #vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz—leaders who will fight for you. Your vote is your power! 🗳️OCT 21 – Voter registration deadlinehttps://t.co/3OrvlRlsPIOCT 29 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot.https://t.co/AYOCunHCrE pic.twitter.com/hP4FYNBQeF— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 6, 2024Texas AFL-CIO:Corporate concentration doesn't just hurt consumers - workers get shafted, too.As @linakhanFTC told Texas workers, lack of competition reduces workers' leverage & depresses their wages.That's why she, @SenSanders, @RepCasar, and @RepLloydDoggett are fighting corporate power. pic.twitter.com/Xp6vY12x1h— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 3, 2024Virginia AFL-CIO:We are fired up and ready to go this morning to hit the doors for @YVindman ! Let’s win this 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/lkJBTGB3KY— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) October 5, 2024Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:😍 What a week of worker power! Rallying with @APWUnational, supporting our @IAM751 family on the lines, and flexing people power with @teamsters117. Looks like a sunny weekend ahead, perfect for bringing the family out for a picket shift with the Machinists 👀 pic.twitter.com/38xjfy0viM— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 4, 2024Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:President Joe Biden will return to Milwaukee on Tuesday to discuss his administration's progress in replacing lead pipes in Wisconsin and across the country. https://t.co/ucv3MHw1tU— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 7, 2024 Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00Continue reading→

Seeking Fair Pay: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Seeking Fair Pay: 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:The performers at Chippendales in Las Vegas are unionizing with Actors' Equity Association, seeking fair pay and improved working conditions guaranteed by a union contract. We look forward to representing these iconic workers at the bargaining table. https://t.co/0QOMkGAU3H pic.twitter.com/zCzlEcT9Co— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) October 8, 2024AFGE:Federal correctional officers work in some of the most dangerous and violent places imaginable and, as a result, are at increased risk for developing depression, PTSD, and suicidality as compared to those in other professions.https://t.co/tBY06Y3CSJ— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 8, 2024AFSCME:A new report by @afscme31 describes how illegal drugs are spreading throughout Illinois’ prisons. https://t.co/MvaxjNhFPl— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 8, 2024Alliance for Retired Americans:Vice President Harris' new home care plan is exactly what millions of older Americans and their caregivers need. Learn more by reading our release: https://t.co/4nZPk1IQas pic.twitter.com/6AHm7V7iHJ— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 8, 2024Amalgamated Transit Union:We wrap up our celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by honoring our Local 846-St. Catharines, ON, Sister Monica Restrepo. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 pic.twitter.com/Dpvkl93Vpj— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 9, 2024American Federation of Musicians:The Musicians of the @NatSymphonyDC have reached a tentative agreement. Details to follow. pic.twitter.com/jS12qgrBke— AFM (@The_AFM) September 27, 2024American Federation of Teachers:Emergency nurses and healthcare professionals care for patients when they need it the most.Today, we thank them for their work, and continue the fight for safe staffing, safe working conditions, and fair compensation for these livesaving workers! @AFTHealthcare pic.twitter.com/yeLnrAVACQ— AFT (@AFTunion) October 9, 2024American Postal Workers Union:President Dimondstein appeared on PBS Newshour to discuss extraordinary measures used to move election mail and to advocate for this level of priority service year-round. "No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we should get the same good service."https://t.co/Npy23kx2As— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) October 3, 2024Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:As aviation’s First Responders, we want to make sure we have the tools onboard to save lives. @FlyingWithSara joined the @WhiteHouse Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose to discuss how we can save lives in the air and beat the overdose crisis no matter where we are. pic.twitter.com/V8bmDJgzXG— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 8, 2024Boilermakers:We're at the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference in Idaho Falls where 400 leaders from the U.S., Canadian and worldwide nuclear industry met to talk about removing barriers to break ground on over 300GW of nuclear projects in the U.S. by 2050. That's good #Boilermaker work. 👷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/ttKbyg5HXm— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 8, 2024Bricklayers:Happy #WorksiteWednesday! This week we have pictures of some amazing stonework out of @BacLocal1Sk.Brother Derek Cattell is a member who started his own Union company, DC Masonry about a year ago! So proud to see what you accomplish!#BestHandsInTheBusiness #UnionsForAll pic.twitter.com/CLPI4BTo6z— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 9, 2024Coalition of Labor Union Women:"The Coalition of Labor Union Women joins with the millions of union members in mourning the death of a great labor leader and a true man of equality, the late Bill Lucy. Brother Lucy was the personification of the saying, “A man of quality is not threatened by women..." EB— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 1, 2024Communications Workers of America:Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers have been on strike now for two years. They are outside the @PittsburghPG newsroom today to send a clear message: Follow the law, bargain fairly, and end this strike. https://t.co/ynA8alexWt— CWA (@CWAUnion) October 8, 2024Department for Professional Employees:Congrats to @The_AFM members at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra who have a new contract which will raise the musicians' pay by 39%! https://t.co/m0DCFEX13K— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) October 7, 2024Electrical Workers:For the first time in 60 years, there’s a new crossing across the Detroit River between the U.S. and Canada, and it’s being constructed in part by #IBEW members from both countries. https://t.co/GlfN1hvCxv pic.twitter.com/5I1O6LiSxi— IBEW (@IBEW) October 8, 2024Heat and Frost Insulators:Have Your Voice Heard! 🇺🇸See how the candidates have supported labor unions, then set your Election Day plan for Nov. 5th.➡️Check your registration & voting options: https://t.co/YyeZcck8ip#InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #electionday pic.twitter.com/QbDCPhuZtC— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) October 8, 2024Jobs With Justice:Safety over profits! @centralfljwj have launched a confidential survey to compile info on employers threatening retaliation and leaving workers no time to prepare for #Milton. Take the survey at https://t.co/7pu9Usegom. pic.twitter.com/v74q2YUOVc— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 7, 2024Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:🚨Vote Early, Arizona! 🗳️ Early voting for the 2024 general election starts on October 9th and ends November 1st at 5 PM. For more info, visit: https://t.co/C54FiDaFYY. Let’s make our voices heard! #Vota #Empower24 #VoteEarlyArizona pic.twitter.com/PHXDUq6Uz5— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 7, 2024Labor Heritage Foundation:🎨 This Week’s Labor Arts Calendar: Oct 7-14 🎨 📚 Tue: What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? 🎤 Wed: Patronage & Culture in Nashville’s Honky-Tonks🎥 Fri: Unrest 📚 Sat: The Road to Matewan 🎶 Sat/Sun: The Cradle Will RockDetails here https://t.co/ePAgFzTs9D pic.twitter.com/ZUB3LdYXgW— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) October 7, 2024Laborers:#LIUNA is proud to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s new rule requiring the removal of lead pipes across the nation. This action will improve the drinking water of millions of Americans and support good union jobs in the process. READ STATEMENT: https://t.co/38FpytOOv9 pic.twitter.com/rvjOC5LiQD— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 9, 2024Machinists:We stand with Boeing workers and Textron workers on strike! pic.twitter.com/1z1HtH9gMT— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) October 8, 2024Maritime Trades Department:We thank Gen. Van Ovost for her tireless commitment and the high esteem in which she held workers in the maritime trades. We look forward to working with Gen. Reed! https://t.co/YVZUizFEW4— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) October 7, 2024Metal Trades Department:https://t.co/q6dzXNGYrV 👏 👏 👏 The new order further solidifies Philly Shipyard’s position in the U.S. shipbuilding and Jones Act markets— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) October 2, 2024Mine Workers:UMWA Endorses MaryAnn Folz for Monongalia County Commissioner.https://t.co/XLlehfdPKX— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) October 8, 2024Musical Artists:AGMA Ratifies 4-Year Agreement with Chautauqua Opera: https://t.co/v9oMhgS8hS pic.twitter.com/AoshojW9Bl— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) October 8, 2024National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA President Rich Santa addressed ATC staffing and air traffic control modernization on a panel at @RAAtweets Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/eKFZMzKe4I pic.twitter.com/r9VQY3REIA— NATCA (@NATCA) October 8, 2024National Association of Letter Carriers:NEXT WEEK ➡️ Letter carriers are rallying together to demand protection from violence and crime on the job. If you are in the Madison, WI area, please come out and stand with letter carriers as we continue to make our message loud and clear: #EnoughIsEnough! More info about the… pic.twitter.com/Zy6Bls7UvJ— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 8, 2024National Domestic Workers Alliance:Thank you, @POTUS, for your commitment to being a Care Champion! pic.twitter.com/O4rMPMogof— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 8, 2024National Nurses United:Union nurses endorse @tammybaldwin for U.S. Senate! Sen. Baldwin always stands with the nurses on our priority issues like #MedicareForAll, #WorkplaceViolencePrevention, #SafeStaffing, and the #PROAct, just to name a few! pic.twitter.com/RmsYWpTR2H— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) October 9, 2024NFL Players Association:Statement on behalf of our Executive Committee regarding the locker room media policy. pic.twitter.com/Hn8LgzGDrU— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 4, 2024North America's Building Trades Unions:October is Careers in Construction Month. Visit https://t.co/JslIo3sMrS and see if a career in the building trades is right for you. pic.twitter.com/6ZMs5L5S8k— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 3, 2024Office and Professional Employees:Inspired by his culture and heritage, David Olivera became an early childhood educator. Because of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta & @UFWupdates, he became a lifelong unionist.We're proud to honor his contributions to @OPEIULocal8 & the entire movement this #HispanicHeritageMonth! pic.twitter.com/CcrmJX0cTB— 🎃PEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) October 7, 2024Painters and Allied Trades:The work of our union is profound and it shapes our communities and the way we live! We’d like to spotlight our Glaziers from DC 81 Local 109 who are currently working on the new Omaha Central Library. pic.twitter.com/K4IhBSv77z— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 9, 2024Plasterers and Cement Masons:Project 2025 would restrict access to overtime, erode workplace safety, let states sidestep worker protections, allow worker misclassification, limit your free speech rights, make it harder to win union recognition & weaken bedrock worker protections. https://t.co/ttuS5sCj6o— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) October 9, 2024Pride At Work:Pride at Work Treasurer and Vice President of @afa_cwa is TRANSFORMING labor by the work she does! https://t.co/B2UoA4iOZl#solidarity #union— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) October 7, 2024Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Did you know that last #PrimeDay, warehouse worker injuries surged by 37%? As part of the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition, @RWDSU calls on @GovKathyHochul to #ProtectWarehouseWorkers and sign the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law!https://t.co/fdOc2bFJaS— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 8, 2024Roofers and Waterproofers:A handheld device takes real-time readings of hydration levels. Could be lifesaving for laborers who work in high heat environments.https://t.co/CjrOVbiLKf— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 4, 2024SAG-AFTRA:Attention #SagAftraMembers in Illinois, New Mexico and Nevada! Today is the LAST DAY to register online to #Vote2024! Make sure you’re ready for the general election on November 5: https://t.co/Or9KENeuWX pic.twitter.com/Ytc4twRmNK— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 9, 2024Solidarity Center:Creating safe & secure work environments is essential for all employees” said #Kyrgyzstan Minister of Labor Jyldys Polotova during our recent panel on effectively applying @ILO #C190 on #Gender-based violence & harassment. @ILO_Research @womenslink pic.twitter.com/GiuP9LxPSO— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 8, 2024The NewsGuild-CWA:🎲We're LIVE with @law360union on Twitch and we're talking about what it takes to WIN a STRIKE!🎉Come and join us here: https://t.co/YxHO7neTnq pic.twitter.com/r1zOforR4z— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 2, 2024Theatrical Stage Employees:Meet today's #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight, Graciela Zapata of @IATSELocal764! Graciela's proudest career moment was helping run the Local 764 costume shop by organizing drives, which boosted new member enrollment. Graciela, you rock! pic.twitter.com/AsI1nag7y7— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) October 8, 2024Transport Workers Union:.@TwuSamuelsen told @KellyCNBC that automating our industries is always designed to increase and maximize corporate profits, not to help Americans. And that Biden-Harris’ policies have advanced economic security for transport workers. https://t.co/nyj2Fj7t0k— TWU (@transportworker) October 7, 2024Transportation Trades Department:Project 2025 is an attack on transportation workers and systems across the country. Learn more at https://t.co/EWIRPCblcq. pic.twitter.com/I75mIQDWy3— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) October 7, 2024UAW:Today! It’s crunch time at #Stellantis.RALLY with President Fain and our UAW family on Wednesday, 4 p.m., at Local 869 in Warren, MI, to make #Stellantis KEEP THE PROMISE.RSVP: https://t.co/yiOO8Yuuoj#StandUpUAW pic.twitter.com/l1yl1y9HJ9— UAW (@UAW) October 9, 2024Union Veterans Council:While @Tim_Walz fights for veterans and union workers, J.D. Vance stands with Trump’s anti-worker agenda. The choice is clear: stand with Walz, stand with unions. #VetsForWalz #UnionStrong #BetterInAUnion— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) October 2, 2024UNITE HERE:Charles believes this election is about protecting what they’ve built💪🏾💪🏼Under Trump, working people would face potential national abortion bans, mass deportations, the repeal of healthcare protections & more.He's making sure every door is knocked & every vote is cast. pic.twitter.com/urahQHcePJ— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) October 8, 2024United Food and Commercial Workers:A win for the history books!49 workers at Bookmans bookstore in Tucson, recently made HISTORY by becoming the FIRST bookstore in Arizona to unionize by joining @UFCW99.Congratulations!➡️ https://t.co/h5zFqR8WQ4 pic.twitter.com/ATZNiU0MBy— UFCW (@UFCW) October 7, 2024United Steelworkers:💪 Remember your power 💪 When it comes to holding your elected officials accountable for representing you and your fellow union siblings, remember the power you hold. They’ve been elected to represent you, and you have the right to ask for their support. pic.twitter.com/cmcGEV0kao— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) October 8, 2024Utility Workers:“Companies are always looking to use technology to streamline things. We’ve seen changes in software and hardware for everything from timekeeping to restoration efforts.'🧵 pic.twitter.com/zkIGDfteOg— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) October 9, 2024Working America:Wages just aren’t enough to cover the cost of living. We deserve a decent wage for a decent day’s work. Are you with us? Let us know in the comments below.#FairWages #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/Tppz6J9u2K— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 8, 2024Writers Guild of America East:A union will drastically improve your work life. If you work in documentary, podcasting, online media or TV/radio news, contact a representative from the WGA East to answer your questions. #UnionStrong https://t.co/1OHXMbLO4g— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) October 8, 2024 Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 10/08/2024 - 11:37Continue reading→

IAM is Here to Help Members Impacted by Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the IAM is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to its affected members. If you’re an IAM member and suffer property damage from the storm, you can apply for assistance from the IAM Disaster Relief Fund here. To address urgent needs, the IAM encourages its members The post IAM is Here to Help Members Impacted by Hurricane Milton appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

General Vice President Gary Allen Visits Boeing Strike Line: A Stand for Justice, Solidarity, and Against Corporate Greed

In a powerful show of support for workers’ rights, IAM General Vice Presidents Gary R. Allen, Sam Cicinelli, and David Sullivan made a significant visit to the Boeing strike line. Their visit underscored key themes central to labor movements: the fight for justice, solidarity among workers, and a stand against corporate greed. As the workers The post General Vice President Gary Allen Visits Boeing Strike Line: A Stand for Justice, Solidarity, and Against Corporate Greed appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Toledo Symphony Ratifies New Five-Year Contract

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Toledo Symphony Ratifies New Five-Year Contract 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 Toledo Federation of Musicians (TFM)/American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 15-286 and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) ratified a new five-year contract last month that will run until the end of the 2028–2029 season.Throughout the lifetime of the agreement, TFM members will see major victories like a pay increase of 39% and higher matching contributions to their 403(b) retirement plans. The deal also includes the establishment of two new core string positions and conversion of several previously part-time roles into full-time positions. Musicians additionally won more paid parental leave, standardization of the tenure evaluation process and more that will allow them to continue giving world-class performances.“We are proud of the collaborative spirit that defined these negotiations,” said Casey Gsell, TSO principal bassoon and chair of the Orchestra Committee. “This agreement not only provides significant financial improvements for our members but also enhances our role in the community, supports education, and ensures equitable treatment of our musicians. It is a true testament to what we can achieve when we work together.” Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:02Continue reading→

SAVE THE DATE: 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference

The IAM will join labor and civil rights allies in Austin, Texas, from Jan. 9 – 12 for the 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. The theme of this year’s MLK Conference is “Toward the Dream: Reimagining the Fight for Justice, Freedom and Progress.”  This conference is a critical The post SAVE THE DATE: 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

UAW Intensifies Fight for U.S. Investments at Stellantis as Company Spends Another $1.1 Billion on Stock Buybacks

UAW members at Stellantis’ Denver Parts Distribution Center (PDC) have voted by 97% to authorize the International UAW to call a strike if the union cannot reach a settlement with Stellantis over the company’s violations of the current contract.  The post UAW Intensifies Fight for U.S. Investments at Stellantis as Company Spends Another $1.1 Billion on Stock Buybacks appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Issues Statements on Stellantis’ Misleading Claims on Its Legal Commitments

UAW President Shawn Fain and UAW Stellantis Department Director Kevin Gotinsky issued the following statements about Stellantis’ misleading claims on its product and investment commitments in the United States. The post UAW Issues Statements on Stellantis’ Misleading Claims on Its Legal Commitments appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Indiana PetSmart Workers Win First Union for Chain in the U.S.

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Indiana PetSmart Workers Win First Union for Chain in the U.S. 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. In a landslide 12–2 victory, PetSmart workers in Mishawaka, Indiana, have successfully won the first union election at a U.S. location of the pet superstore chain.With organizing help from the United Commercial and Food Workers (UFCW), PetSmart associates, trainers, groomers and other staff are coming together and forming unions across the country. Workers are fighting for higher pay, improved hours and better working conditions with the protections of a powerful union contract. With a collective bargaining agreement, PetSmart Union said they will be able to better serve the animals of all shapes and sizes that they care for.“With this victory, we’ve shown the company that we’re serious about coming together and unionizing for real change in our stores,” PetSmart Union wrote on their website. “Now, we’re focused on putting our collective voice into action and building strength throughout the country! We can’t wait to see which PetSmart store joins us next in our fight to make PetSmart the company we know it can be.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 10/07/2024 - 10:13Continue reading→

Honoring the Contributions of all Working People: The Working People Weekly List

Honoring the Contributions of all Working People: 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. It's Time for a National Monument to Labor Hero Frances Perkins: “A monument to Secretary Perkins would stand as a monument not only to our country's history, but also to our future. She believed deep in her soul that ‘a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.’ By honoring Secretary Perkins, we can make her legacy a living place that inspires our children and grandchildren, reaffirms our country's commitment to making our union more perfect, and tells our national story in a way that honors the contributions of all working people.”Labor Union And Lawmakers Seek Solutions To Letter Carrier Robberies That Plague The U.S. Postal Service: “This week, a bill is expected to be introduced in Congress to appropriate federal dollars to help replace the antiquated keys with electronic versions that have no value to criminals, require all 93 U.S. attorneys to designate a prosecutor for postal crime, and to review sentencing guidelines for postal crimes, said Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.”Kamala Harris Joined Biden in Backing the Dockworkers' Strike at Major U.S. Ports: “The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) went on strike early Tuesday morning after its contract with the group that represents shipping companies, terminal operators, and port associations expired. Some 45,000 workers are on picket lines at more than a dozen major ports that collectively account for about 51% of the nation’s port capacity. The union is pushing for protection against automation, new technology in terminals, and wage hikes.”Trick or Treat? It’s Always ‘Trick’: “Sadly, the holiday won’t be the only thing trying to scare us. It turns out that a lot of people want to scare us, and not just that friend or family member we know that just wants to make us jump in brief fear before laughing away all our concerns. Sadly, some people want to scare us in ways that aren’t an expression of joy or a celebration of a silly holiday. In case you missed the story last week, the Missouri Independent reported on a new development in the seemingly endless war between the worst corporate actors and their own workers. Once again, companies are looking to scare workers away from trying to unionize in their workplace. We just have to make sure it doesn’t work.”Wesleyan Graduate Students Win Vote to Unionize 86–7: “Graduate students and Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs) voted on Thursday, Sept. 26 to become part of the Wesleyan Graduate Labor Union (WesGLU), which is represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). The election, hosted by the National Labor Relations Board, was held in Usdan room B25. Of the 117 eligible voters, 79% voted in the election, with 86 votes in favor of unionizing and 7 against.”Washington Teachers’ Union Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with DCPS: “The Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) and the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) have reached a tentative five-year contract agreement that aims to improve working conditions for educators while addressing long-standing issues related to recruitment and retention. This agreement comes after more than a year of negotiations and is set to be voted on by union members in the coming weeks. AFT President Randi Weingarten applauded the union's efforts, calling the tentative agreement a ‘real accomplishment’ for educators who have been waiting for a fair contract.”AFL-CIO Launches Ad Campaign Across Seven Battleground States in Support of Harris: “The AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the U.S., said it launched a seven-figure digital and streaming ad campaign for Harris and Walz today in the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—its largest ad buy of this election cycle. NBC News was first to report the labor group's ad buy. ‘This is the most consequential election in American history for union families,’ AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said in a statement. ‘That’s why we’re laser-focused on ensuring that the union voters who will decide this election know the stakes and know the stark contrast between Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s policies on our jobs, our unions, and our contracts.’”AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on Why More Workers Are Joining Unions Even in Right-To-Work States: “North Carolina is and will, for the foreseeable future, remain a so-called ‘right-to-work’ state in which laws make it extremely tough build workplace unions. Despite this enormous barrier, however, there’s growing evidence that interest in and support for organized labor in our state is enjoying a bit of a renaissance. With wages in many companies remaining low and flat, even as corporate profits and executive pay have soared, many North Carolina workers—especially younger workers—are rethinking unions. This reality was on display recently in Raleigh as the state AFL-CIO hosted a large and energetic gathering at its annual convention. And right after she delivered a keynote address at the event, NC Newsline caught up with the national president of the AFL-CIO, Liz Shuler.”Would Trump Go After Workers’ Rights in a Second Term? Look at His Record: “GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, have recently tried to woo unions and working-class voters, but Cemex is just one of several consequential rulings by the Biden-era NLRB that would likely be reversed if Trump wins in November. Under Cemex, companies that commit unfair labor practices in the run-up to an election—such as holding mandatory anti-union meetings or retaliating against pro-union workers—can now be ordered to recognize the union and begin bargaining with it. On September 17, the NLRB’s Region 2-Manhattan office issued a complaint and notice of hearing in a case against Trader Joe’s in Manhattan and sought a bargaining order based on the Cemex ruling.”National Symphony Orchestra Musicians Reach Agreement After Kennedy Center Strike: “The National Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center reached an agreement Friday after musicians went on strike earlier in the day and picketed outside the D.C. landmark. The Kennedy Center said they and NSO musicians reached an 18-month labor agreement. Musicians walked off the job on Friday morning as part of an effort to secure higher pay, according to their union, the DC Federation of Musicians, Local 161-710, American Federation of Musicians.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 10/04/2024 - 15:30Continue reading→