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United Auto Workers Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Union-Busting Scab Trump, Musk

August 16, 2024The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Aug. 13, after the far-right billionaire cronies discussed illegally intimidating workers on strike by advocating for firing them in a Monday night interview on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Aug. 13, after the far-right billionaire cronies discussed illegally intimidating workers on strike by advocating for firing them in a Monday night interview on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. It is a violation of federal labor law under the National Labor Relations Act to fire striking workers or threaten to fire them. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has jurisdiction over the complaint. Musk is already facing off with the NLRB in court in an attempt to block their enforcement actions against SpaceX, which he also owns, for a toxic work environment that includes sexism and harassment. The Monday night interview openly displayed the lengths to which the billionaire class will go to maintain their wealth and power and limit the power of the working class. Now, more than ever, we must stand up and fight back, from the picket lines to the ballot box. “I look at what you do,” said the former president. “They go on strike, I won’t mention the name of the company, but they go on strike, and you say, ‘That’s okay, you’re all gone. You’re all gone. So, every one of you is gone,” he continued in his conversation with the owner of the social media platform. In a statement from the UAW, President Shawn Fain called Trump a “scab” and said, “Donald Trump will always side against workers standing up for themselves, and he will always side with billionaires like Elon Musk, who is contributing $45 million a month to a Super PAC to get him elected. Both Trump and Musk want working class people to sit down and shut up, and they laugh about it openly. It’s disgusting, illegal, and totally predictable from these two clowns.” WATCH NEW UAW VIDEO BELOW: Watch the United Auto Workers' video about Trump and working people Share this video Facebook Outline Twitter_Outline Mail_Outline United Auto Workers Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Union-Busting Scab Trump, Musk 0Continue reading→

United Auto Workers Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Union-Busting Scab Trump, Musk

August 16, 2024The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Aug. 13, after the far-right billionaire cronies discussed illegally intimidating workers on strike by advocating for firing them in a Monday night interview on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Aug. 13, after the far-right billionaire cronies discussed illegally intimidating workers on strike by advocating for firing them in a Monday night interview on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. It is a violation of federal labor law under the National Labor Relations Act to fire striking workers or threaten to fire them. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has jurisdiction over the complaint. Musk is already facing off with the NLRB in court to block its enforcement actions against SpaceX, which he also owns, for a toxic work environment that includes sexism and harassment. The Monday night interview openly displayed the lengths to which the billionaire class will go to maintain their wealth and power and limit the power of the working class. Now, more than ever, we must stand up and fight back, from the picket lines to the ballot box. “I look at what you do,” said the former president. “They go on strike, I won’t mention the name of the company, but they go on strike, and you say, ‘That’s okay, you’re all gone. You’re all gone. So, every one of you is gone,” he continued in his conversation with the owner of the social media platform. In a statement from the UAW, President Shawn Fain called Trump a “scab” and said, “Donald Trump will always side against workers standing up for themselves, and he will always side with billionaires like Elon Musk, who is contributing $45 million a month to a Super PAC to get him elected. Both Trump and Musk want working class people to sit down and shut up, and they laugh about it openly. It’s disgusting, illegal, and totally predictable from these two clowns.” WATCH NEW UAW VIDEO BELOW: Watch the United Auto Workers' video about Trump and working people Share this video Facebook Outline Twitter_Outline Mail_Outline United Auto Workers Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Union-Busting Scab Trump, Musk 0Continue reading→

Hitting the Picket Lines: The Working People Weekly List

Hitting the Picket Lines: 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. Stark Comparison: Union Leaders Praise Tim Walz as J.D. Vance Tries To Rebrand GOP As Pro-Labor: “As a former high school teacher, Walz was once a union member himself. Long before Walz joined the national ticket, he helped make Minnesota one of the most worker-friendly states in the country. ‘He's done great work here with labor, and we appreciate his willingness to always be at the table with us,’ said Bernie Burnham, the president of Minnesota AFL-CIO, the president of Minnesota American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). ‘When you see Tim Walz, you can see he's as comfortable getting down the floor and talking to a toddler as he is listening to senior citizens and hearing about what their needs are,’ Burnham said.”Striking SAG-AFTRA Video Game Actors To Hit Picket Lines for Second Day: “Striking SAG-AFTRA video game performers plan to picket outside Disney Character Voices Thursday—the union's second picketing event since it walked off the job on July 23 to highlight a dispute it says focuses on an unwillingness by top gaming companies to protect voice actors from the emergence of artificial intelligence.”UAW Suit Against Trump and Musk Breaks New Ground: “Trump’s praise of Musk’s illegal firings didn’t surprise the AFL-CIO. ‘Scab recognizes scab,’ it tweeted. ‘Greedy bosses aren’t just laughing at workers in smoke-filled backrooms anymore,’ federation President Liz Shuler elaborated in a statement. ‘They’re broadcasting it for the world to hear. It’s no surprise coming from Trump and Elon Musk—two notorious union-busters who boast a combined record of crossing picket lines, underpaying workers, flouting health and safety laws, and retaliating against workers for demanding the rights and fair pay we deserve.’”Trump Gutted Federal Employee Unions. They Believe He'd Do It Again: “Labor unions are among Kamala Harris’ most fervent backers in her run for president, and federal employee unions especially so. Not only do they love her unabashed support for labor, they also fear what her opponent Donald Trump might do if he’s elected president again. It’s not hyperbole to say that since becoming vice president, Harris has played a key role in bringing federal employee unions back from the brink.”Walz Gives Remarks at Labor Union Convention in Los Angeles: “Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union at their convention in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon. The visit by the Democratic vice presidential candidate comes as the Harris-Walz ticket looks to solidify its base, including with organized labor. AFSCME is one of several major labor organizations, including other constituent unions within the AFL-CIO, that have given strong support to the Democratic Party ticket.”The Animation Guild Starts Negotiating with Studios: “Following a weekend of solidarity events, The Animation Guild (IATSE 839) officially began its contract negotiations yesterday with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. TAG members and supporters turned out in droves at a rally in Burbank on Saturday (August 10), with support also pouring in online through the #StandWithAnimation hashtag. Industry veterans like Genndy Tartakovsky (Samurai Jack), James Baxter (The Lion King), Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe) were among an estimated 2000-plus attendees—more than double the crowd that showed up for a previous rally in March 2022. ‘To look out at this sea of people the weekend before we actually go in for negotiations was really inspiring,’ says storyboard artist Kaitrin Snodgrass (My Little Pony: A New Generation).”Recent Contracts Give Amtrak Workers Big Raises: “Two recently ratified contracts, one with the Transport Workers and the other with the Electrical Workers, have given on-board Amtrak workers and the passenger train system’s electricians historically large raises, the unions stated. Both contracts feature 34.1% compounded raises over seven years, retroactive to July 2022 and run through the end of 2028. The contract with Transport Workers Local 1460 covers 360 Amtrak on-board service workers, including train attendants and cafe car workers. Amtrak’s pact with IBEW’s of Railroad System Council 7 covers 1,200 electrical workers. ‘Amtrak on-board workers are a critical part of our nation’s transportation system and this contract includes essential quality-of-life wins,’ TWU President John Samuelsen said in a statement.”Woodland Park Zoo Workers Reach Tentative Agreement On New Contract: “The Joint Crafts Council (JCC) Coalition of Unions, representing approximately 200 Woodland Park Zoo employees, has reached a tentative agreement with zoo management on a new contract, according to a statement released by the union on Monday. The agreement, which is fully recommended by the union’s negotiations committee, is now subject to ratification by the union members. The proposed contract follows months of negotiations centered on key issues, including affordable healthcare, equitable wages, and the long-term well-being of the animals. The JCC Coalition of Unions represents 34 different classifications of zoo workers, including animal keepers, veterinary technicians, carpenters, and laborers.”S&P 500 CEOs Made 268 Times What the Typical Worker Made Last Year, Report Says: CEO Payflation Strikes Again: “‘Today, the very CEOs who benefited most from Trump’s tax gift to the wealthy are making 268 times what their workers are making. And while corporate profits and stock prices surge, working people’s wages aren’t keeping up,’ Fred Redmond, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, said in a statement.”I Helped Organize An Architect's Union: “Unionization in design industries is approaching a tipping point. In July, three different sectors achieved major victories for the labor movement. At Blizzard, a video game developer where other members have already unionized, more than 500 employees formed a ‘wall-to-wall’ union. Workers at the Apple Store in Towson, Maryland—the first such store to unionize at the world’s most famous design company—ratified their first contract. And finally, my colleagues and I at Bernheimer Architecture (BA) ratified the first collectively bargained contract at a private-sector architecture office.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 08/16/2024 - 10:25Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Crooked Media Union Members Unanimously Ratify Contract with Wage Increases, AI Protection

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Crooked Media Union Members Unanimously Ratify Contract with Wage Increases, AI Protection 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 the Crooked Media union, an affiliate of the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), unanimously ratified their first contract, with gains including minimum starting salaries of $80,000, protections against artificial intelligence (AI) and a minimum of 49 days of paid time off. The $80,000 minimum salary rises to $84,000 in 2027 and the three-year agreement includes an immediate 15% increase to base salaries; 30 days’ notice from the company if AI is to be used; increased health insurance coverage; and a minimum of 13 weeks severance. The 61-member unit of Crooked Media produces podcasts, including "Pod Save America" and "Lovett or Leave It."“Today, members of the Crooked Media Workers Union ratified its first contract with a unanimous yes and 100% participation. It’s one thing to talk about the power of unions; it’s another to actually do the work. We’re pleased to have secured a fair, progressive contract, and for those wins to set a new standard for the industry at large. If we inspire workers at one other company to stand up together, fight for each other, and insist on what they deserve, this has all been worth it,” representatives from the Crooked Media Workers Union said. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 08/16/2024 - 10:12Continue reading→

UAW Members at Cornell University Vote to Authorize Strike, If Necessary

ITHACA – In a historic turnout, workers at Cornell University voted by 94% to authorize a strike if necessary. The contract covers more than 1,200 custodians, groundskeepers, cooks, food service workers, greenhouse workers, gardeners, mechanics and others and expired on June 30.  The membership, made up of maintenance and facilities workers, dining workers, gardeners, custodians, transportation […] The post UAW Members at Cornell University Vote to Authorize Strike, If Necessary appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Department of Energy Awards $2 Million to UAW-CMGE to Build High Road Training Pathways for America’s Climate Workforce

As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s continued commitment to its Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded UAW Region 6 and the UAW Center for Manufacturing a Green Economy (UAW-CMGE) $2 million to further develop the High Road Battery Training Program in partnership with the Sparkz corporation. The UAW-CMGE is one […] The post Department of Energy Awards $2 Million to UAW-CMGE to Build High Road Training Pathways for America’s Climate Workforce appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

America’s Work Force Union Podcast Features IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans

IAM’s Veterans Services Coordinator Richard Evans recently joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc in the latest episode of the podcast. Evans shared his story about going from a U.S. Navy sailor to an IAM member at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX River), to then becoming an official advocate for The post America’s Work Force Union Podcast Features IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

EAP III Class Helps Representatives Care for Members

IAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) instructors and peer coordinators  gathered recently at the IAM William Winpisinger Education Center to take part three of the four-part training program. The class went over various topics such as dealing with stress, depression, addiction, taking care of caregivers, mental health, and suicide prevention. Several instructors taught specific topics to The post EAP III Class Helps Representatives Care for Members appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Pharmacy Professionals in Washington State Become First Walgreens Workers to File to Unionize with the IAM’s Pharmacy Guild

The IAM’s movement to unionize America’s pharmacy industry continues to gain momentum. For the first time since launching The Pharmacy Guild (TPG), pharmacists and technicians at Walgreens are taking the next step for their patients by seeking a union election. The store in Vancouver is also the first workplace in Washington State to join TPG’s The post Pharmacy Professionals in Washington State Become First Walgreens Workers to File to Unionize with the IAM’s Pharmacy Guild appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

APWU of Florida 2024 Fall Seminar

Room rate: $144/night. To make reservations, call 800-588-4656. Identify yourself as being with the APWU Fall Seminar. Booking deadline: 8/24 or until block is filled. Click here for flyer. Seminar registration: $55 (postmarked before 8/24/24) ; $65 (postmarked between August 25 - September 13); Late registration: $75 (after Sept. 14). September 25, 2024 - 8:00AM to September 28, 2024 - 5:00PMThe Florida Hotel1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32809 LocalNoYes2024-09-25 00:00:00APWU of Florida 2024 Fall SeminarHosted by the Central Florida Area Local - Click here for flyer.  Hotel The Hilton Hotel 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32809 Room rate: $144/night. To make reservations, call 800-588-4656. Identify yourself as being with the APWU Fall Seminar. Booking deadline: 8/24 or until block is filled. Registration Early Bird: $55 (postmarked before 8/24/24) ; Regular Rate: $65 (postmarked between August 25 - September 13); Late registration: $75 (after Sept. 14). Registration forms must accompany all payments. NO EXCEPTIONS. Checks must be made payable to: "APWU of Florida" and send to Angela Johnson P.O. Box 2881 Jacksonville, FL 32203. Click here to download the APWU of Florida Fall Seminar Registration Form. Schedule September 25:  Florida Presidents Conference Florida Retirees Conference September 26-28: Training Classes For more information on the seminar, visit apwuflorida.org or please contact Angela Johnson, Director of Education apwu.angye@gmail.com or call 904-354-0344. 10Continue reading→

Air Transport Territory Leadership Visits Puerto Rico Membership to Help with Hurricane Ernesto Recovery

IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen continues to travel the country, making station visits to meet directly with IAM members. He recently joined IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, and representatives from IAM District 141 and District 142 in Puerto Rico to assess the damage and provide the necessary The post Air Transport Territory Leadership Visits Puerto Rico Membership to Help with Hurricane Ernesto Recovery appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Air Transport Territory Leadership Visits Puerto Rico Membership During Hurricane Ernesto

IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen continues to travel the country, making station visits to meet directly with IAM members. He recently joined IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, and representatives from IAM District 141 and District 142 in Puerto Rico as members discuss upcoming United negotiations and the The post Air Transport Territory Leadership Visits Puerto Rico Membership During Hurricane Ernesto appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Fed Up and Fired Up: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Fed Up and Fired Up: 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 Endorses @ElissaSlotkin for United States Senate!“Rep. Slotkin has proven to be a strong ally to our members with her service in the House,” said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors’ Equity Association.Read our full press release:https://t.co/jDQFd8iyls pic.twitter.com/AnufM4LPRA— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) August 9, 2024AFGE:AFGE activists are excited to discuss policies and shape our union’s future.#AFGERising pic.twitter.com/uM0nNw09Jv— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 15, 2024AFSCME:.@AFLCIO President @LizShuler makes it clear: Workers across America are fed up, fired up and waking up to the life-changing power of a union. We are organizing like never before! pic.twitter.com/3zc7hxhIqK— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 14, 2024Alliance for Retired Americans:It's official: Medicare drug price negotiation will save seniors and taxpayers billions. #InflationReductionAct https://t.co/5PEu7m3wNW https://t.co/mluVHRuPN9— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 15, 2024Amalgamated Transit Union:Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB calls on Winnipeg Transit to improve safety for riders and our members. #NotOneMorehttps://t.co/A5MLZfvKVo— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 15, 2024American Federation of Teachers:Are you absolutely sure that you're registered to vote?Couldn't hurt to check. Visit https://t.co/lfN1JDpjKD to confirm your voter registration status, and share this to your friends so they do the same! #AFTvotes pic.twitter.com/XV0o3rtfPt— AFT (@AFTunion) August 14, 2024American Postal Workers Union:Let's Build A Better Post Office: Jacob O'Neil from NH is concerned about his local branch: "When my post office is down one or two clerks, it becomes a full blown postal crisis. We deserve more than one day off every two weeks." Sign the petition: https://t.co/DQ2q2AvNJR pic.twitter.com/BUE5dTP0jT— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) August 10, 2024Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:"We have been standing up for good jobs & to push forward for American workers. [@KamalaHarris] is signing off on all of her rallies with "When we fight we win!" That's a labor slogan, she's showing through and through she is with labor." @FlyingWithSara pic.twitter.com/CzQNDcszmB— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 12, 2024Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:In the latest #bctgmvoices podcast, B&C Pension Fund Manager Elizabeth Briere answers this question and many others about the future expectations of the B&C Pension Fund.Share this with your members and find the full Pension Q&A here 👉 https://t.co/KTh9BQxQqE #laborradiopod pic.twitter.com/ONaG3c4pjD— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) August 2, 2024Boilermakers:Our #Boilermakers 65th School for Workers Advanced Training Institute is happening this week with the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Here's to a great week of learning for our brothers and sisters at SFW! 🎓 pic.twitter.com/p8aI02AAdI— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 14, 2024Bricklayers:Each year, the IL State Fair Twilight Parade marches through Springfield, announcing the annual 11 day showcase of Illinois agriculture and entertainment.@RepNikkiB was in attendance and showed her support of the BAC while taking a moment with Brandon Pittman from Local 8 of IL. pic.twitter.com/1Cp3KCfkJh— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 15, 2024Communications Workers of America:CWA members at the Penn Square Apple Store in Oklahoma City, OK voted YES to authorize a strike as bargaining over their first union contract has stalled. https://t.co/NDjOHVGq1j— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 12, 2024Department for Professional Employees:ICYMI: Apple TV visual effects professionals voted to join together in union with @IATSE https://t.co/Z8IlD1VelM— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) August 11, 2024Electrical Workers:"Donald Trump called the Biden-Harris clean energy plan the 'Green scam' at the recent RNC convention. This plan is not a scam, and repealing it would pull the rug out from American workers." - Ricardo Villafan, #IBEW Local 640 https://t.co/ehoNxeMTHV— IBEW (@IBEW) August 14, 2024Heat and Frost Insulators:Your mental health matters. We are proud to partner with Perspectives & Youturn to provide a program that is FREE to our members & their family — offering 24/7 support.➡️Learn more: https://t.co/Ev8xkylmMd #InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #HFIAW #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/RTMvCheXo4— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) August 15, 2024International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE Executive Officers Welcome Tim Walz to the Democratic Presidential Tickethttps://t.co/fIqygxZHSO— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 6, 2024International Labor Communications Association:WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: our friends from @Time_of_Day Media will be presenting “From Memes To Member Power: Harnessing Paid Digital Advertising to Mobilize Workers and Win Campaigns.” Join us at the ILCA-CALM Mini Conference in NYC, Sept 5-7: https://t.co/mfkdKjxfZU pic.twitter.com/LqPoVu9LhP— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) August 1, 2024Labor Heritage Foundation:2024 Labor Day Labor Arts Calendar Preview - NoVa Labor Book Club: Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism Tuesday, August 27; 7:30 PM via Zoom. Big tech has replaced capitalism’s twin pillars. pic.twitter.com/HyXfXJ3tBY— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) August 15, 2024Laborers:#LIUNA has always stood strong defending our rights and will continue to protect our livelihoods for generations to come. #FeelThePower #MarchToAMillion pic.twitter.com/Z84Bp27d6S— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 15, 2024Machinists:Happening this am 28 @IAMDistrict141 Remote Reservations agents are participating in a Reservations Summit at the @IAMW3Center . The week long class will be sharing information topics such as Grievance handling at the third step level and arbitration, EAP de-escalation… pic.twitter.com/8CRbT8ZtwJ— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) August 14, 2024Musical Artists:BREAKING UNION NEWS: AGMA Issues Do Not Work Order for Dallas Black Dance Theatre - https://t.co/wJzwJ5AYrc @TexasAFLCIO @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/qEdpqEhqqY— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) August 12, 2024National Air Traffic Controllers Association:Get ready to be at @NATCACFS 2024! CFS is the premier aviation safety conference uniting industry leaders, innovators & professionals. After August 18, hotel rooms in NATCA’s room block are no longer guaranteed and are subject to availability.https://t.co/fOeuta2WOI pic.twitter.com/B5N55UEqPK— NATCA (@NATCA) August 14, 2024National Association of Letter Carriers:NALC is grateful for your support of the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629)! This bipartisan and urgently needed legislation is a crucial step toward keeping letter carriers safe on the job. Learn more at https://t.co/ylwbV47RZY. #EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/s9dbEpATe4— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 14, 2024National Nurses United:The nurses united will never be defeated! 💪 @nynurses https://t.co/o5wtG0evoH— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 14, 2024NFL Players Association:175 kids, 20 teams and a countless memories. Mike Evans gave back to his hometown community of Galveston, TX. and organized a free youth basketball league and camp. This campaign supported his “Mike Evans Family Foundation” which he and his wife, Ashli started in 2017. pic.twitter.com/BUc070UKBD— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 9, 2024Office and Professional Employees:When private equity takes over — at hospitals, newspapers, tech companies, or factories — workers and their communities bear the impact.PE's domination of the video relay service industry — relied upon by Deaf and hearing-impaired people across the U.S. — is no different. 👇 https://t.co/6EB26ID6AE— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) August 7, 2024Painters and Allied Trades:We want to send a big shout-out to our members in DC 57 in Pittsburgh, PA, who volunteered to give a fresh coat of paint to the Adult and Teen Challenge PA recovery center, a rehab facility offering assistance to those in our community struggling with substance issues.This is… pic.twitter.com/BLBFaOGwcX— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 15, 2024Plasterers and Cement Masons:Project 2025 wants Congress & DOL to exempt small business, first-time, non-willful violators from OSHA fines issued by, even potentially in egregious cases of employer malpractice. https://t.co/3Y0j8V9TVC— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) August 15, 2024Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:"It's really an emergency." Sophia works the night shift at an NYC department store, and would feel safer if there were panic buttons.Sophia is calling on @GovKathyHochul to sign the #RetailWorkerSafety Act into law. Will you join her? Write your email: https://t.co/y4aig8N4PI pic.twitter.com/kypLMtqiaY— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 14, 2024Roofers and Waterproofers:If you’re working 6 or more feet above a lower level, your employer is required to provide you with fall protection – learn more at: https://t.co/SS3wZ2YgbS #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/TVHPKx8hRW— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 14, 2024SAG-AFTRA:The video game companies offered insufficient and incomplete A.I. protections. SAG-AFTRA's A.I. proposals include vital protections, and THAT is why we're on strike until the employers #LevelUpTheContract. #VideoGameStrike #SagAftraStrong pic.twitter.com/qlPgBJlnsz— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 15, 2024Solidarity Center:Workers were denied the right to establish or join a union in 75% of countries. Freedom of association is a fundamental @ilo worker right. Every worker should be able to join a union. Period.https://t.co/5NtQVVRdBv@ituc#RightsIndex2024 pic.twitter.com/zcxmg4hPOJ— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 12, 2024The NewsGuild-CWA:BIG NEWS 🚨Workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — the longest continuous strike in the US — are one step closer to winning their strike!The NLRB has filed an injunction against the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette over numerous labor law violationsRead more:https://t.co/zoapxvRkgF— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 15, 2024Theatrical Stage Employees:IATSE Sisters are shining bright at the 2024 @ualelabor Women’s Summer School ready to learn, share, and lead.Strong women, strong unions! #UnionStrong #IAWomenUp pic.twitter.com/7xES5yp4RU— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) August 15, 2024Transport Workers Union:Under ⁦@MTA⁩ Chair Lieber, NYC’s Subway became more dangerous for Transit Workers. A @twulocal100 Trackworker was killed in Nov. @FTA_DOT uncovered 38 near-miss events involving workers in 2023 – up 58% from 2022. https://t.co/n5iTaJUIfJ— TWU (@transportworker) August 15, 2024Transportation Trades Department:Solidarity with @MEBAUnion as they call out chronic understaffing that has thrown the Washington Ferry System into crisis.Decades of underinvestment & poor management have created a dire situation that relies on overtime to keep the system afloat. https://t.co/Hqfm3mXjiV— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) August 8, 2024UAW:There is only one answer to the threat we face as a nation. The answer is solidarity.#StandUpUAW pic.twitter.com/GPRS3O5Z7l— UAW (@UAW) August 9, 2024Union Veterans Council:We proudly call Gov. @Tim_Walz one of our own here at the Union Veterans Council. As a card-carrying Union Vet, he has worked closely with us to pass vital veterans' legislation and support working families. 🇺🇸 #UnionStrong #StandWithWalz https://t.co/cSL1NJVrpP— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) August 11, 2024UNITE HERE:During the pandemic, companies thrived while workers suffered financial loss. Janal knows what a true family feels like – it’s when UNITE HERE members step up to fight for a better life. This year, 40K+ hotel workers across the U.S. and Canada are getting ready to do just that. pic.twitter.com/sbLb73XPCR— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 15, 2024United Food and Commercial Workers:ICYMI: Dina Velasquez Escalante, a poultry worker and Local 663 steward in Minnesota, sat down with @workdaymagazine to share her thoughts on the fight to protect immigrant workers and experience in the industry.Full Story: https://t.co/yhTauHXd6U pic.twitter.com/hrKCcGfctm— UFCW (@UFCW) August 15, 2024United Steelworkers:Are you ready to vote on November 5? Whether you plan to drop your ballot in the mail or head to your local polling place – democracy needs you. Make your plan: https://t.co/IvMx95ftKk pic.twitter.com/dm0dK5WcS5— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) August 15, 2024Utility Workers:Members of @uwua_local_1_2 out early in the morning keeping the power flowing in New York City! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/dnp2L3HCin— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) August 15, 2024Writers Guild of America East:A huge congrats to our @crooked_union members who held strong to win a benchmark-setting contract with an $80k salary minimum - and LOTS more. Take a look ⬇️💪 #UnionStrong https://t.co/SPKSkQpvbc— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) August 15, 2024 Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 08/15/2024 - 09:54Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Do Good Multnomah Workers Seeking Voluntary Union Recognition

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Do Good Multnomah Workers Seeking Voluntary Union Recognition 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. Late last week, shelter, housing, case management and behavioral health workers at nonprofit Do Good Multnomah demanded voluntary recognition after a majority of staff signed authorization cards to join AFSCME.Founded in 2015, Do Good Multnomah was initially created as a shelter for homeless veterans and has since expanded its services to other populations in the Portland-metro area of Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Staff at the shelter—which operates through contracts with the county government—work tirelessly to assist community members in crisis access transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, mental health services and other forms of support. Workers are organizing with Oregon AFSCME Council 75 to get the safety protocols, guaranteed leave time, fair wages and good labor practices they need to continue their critical work.“Burnout and turnover are synonymous with our field,” said case manager Davis Nafshun in an Oregon AFSCME press release. “While the work of getting individuals housing can be so rewarding, it’s also extremely demanding, and it is not made easier by extensive short staffing problems and a lack of resources. At our location, we have no air conditioning. The day-to-day life of both the people we help and Do Good staff would largely improve from having a voice at the table in the decisions made at our job.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 08/15/2024 - 09:38Continue reading→

UAW Launches Major Digital and Field Campaign to Defeat Donald Trump in November

The UAW is launching its most ambitious political program in decades for an all-out effort to elect Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. The Union’s program will include mobilizing UAW members online, at worksites, and in the field with a door-to-door program to reach members, retirees, and their families around a […] The post UAW Launches Major Digital and Field Campaign to Defeat Donald Trump in November appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→