IAM Union Demands Pay for TSA to Keep Airports Secure, Not Create Havoc with ICE
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2026 — As U.S. airports suffer long security delays, the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) joined with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 135, to release the following statement: “Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers must be paid now. The post IAM Union Demands Pay for TSA to Keep Airports Secure, Not Create Havoc with ICE appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Striking Lorain County Job and Family Services Workers Escalate Call on Commissioners to Settle Labor Crisis as Critical Public Services Remain at Risk
After over a month on strike, UAW Local 2192 members at Lorain County Jobs and Family Services are escalating their call on the County Commissioners to settle the growing labor crisis triggered by the Commissioners’ unprecedented move to reject a neutral fact-finder’s report and illegal refusal to meet at the table, which has left critical public services at risk. The post Striking Lorain County Job and Family Services Workers Escalate Call on Commissioners to Settle Labor Crisis as Critical Public Services Remain at Risk appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→
‘We’re Excited About What’s Ahead’: The Working People Weekly List
‘We're Excited About What's Ahead’: 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. About 200 South Jersey Healthcare Workers Vote to Unionize: “About two hundred workers at a pair of South Jersey health care firms voted to unionize in separate elections last week, New Jersey’s largest healthcare union announced. Health Professionals and Allied Employees, the state’s top healthcare labor union, said about 160 workers at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice will unionize after a 95-27 vote. The group—which includes registered nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and others—said they sought unionization due to unrealistic workloads.”Harvard Custodians Ratify New Four-Year Contract After Months of Bargaining: “Harvard custodians overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract this week, capping nearly six months of contentious bargaining with the University. A majority of members of Service Employees International Union 32BJ participated in the vote, which was conducted by paper ballot at worksites across campus and hand-counted by union leaders. Custodians cast ballots at locations across the Harvard system—including Harvard Yard and graduate schools—with polling stations open from morning through evening on Monday and Tuesday.”IBEW Plans New Union Hall in Mount Pleasant: “The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 430 plans to build a new 11,500-square-foot union hall building northwest of Washington Avenue (Highway 20) and West Road in Mount Pleasant, according to plans to be reviewed by the village Plan Commission. The building would serve as the new home for the local business office and meeting hall for IBEW Local 430. Its union hall is currently located at 1840 Sycamore Ave. in Racine. The building will be occupied by four to six business office staff during workdays. IBEW Local 430 holds membership meetings throughout the year with each meeting open to its approximately 150 union members.”Judge Orders Restoration of Voice of America, Putting Hundreds of Journalists Back to Work: “A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America’s operations after it had effectively been shut down a year ago, putting hundreds of employees who have been on administrative leave back to work. U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth gave the U.S. Agency for Global Media a week to put together a plan for putting Voice of America on the air. It has been operating with a skeleton staff since President Donald Trump issued an executive order to shut it down.”Home Care Workers Unionized 10 Years Ago: Good for Workers, Good for Their Clients: “Among the greatest challenges in human services during the past decade has been attracting and retaining the workforce needed to support our growing population of seniors and people with disabilities. For home care positions, particularly in the less skilled jobs, there are simply not enough people. Personal care attendants, often referred to as home care workers, do the difficult work of supporting seniors and people with disabilities so they can remain in their own homes. This can include bathing and toileting and mobility, helping their clients run errands, light housekeeping and meal preparation. They are not medical professionals but may monitor health and behavior.”NFLPA Elects Former Browns Offensive Lineman J.C. Tretter as Union's Next Executive Director: “The NFL Players Association announced on Tuesday that former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman J.C. Tretter has been elected by the Board of Player Representatives to be the union's next executive director. Tretter ascends to the role after serving as NFLPA president from 2020 to 2024, along with his nine-year career in the league. ‘On behalf of the Board of Player Representatives, we are proud to welcome J.C. Tretter as our new executive director and confident in the leadership that he will bring to our union,’ the NFLPA said in a statement. ‘This decision reflects the responsibility our Board of Player Representatives carries on behalf of every player. We conducted a thorough, deliberate search to identify the right long-term leader to deliver sustained, meaningful progress for our members. J.C. earned the trust of our Board and demonstrated a clear commitment to serving this membership. We're excited about what's ahead.’”Postal Workers Union Launches Safety Campaign in Nevada, Across U.S.: “The American Postal Workers Union is calling for major safety reform at the U.S. Postal Service after a series of troubling events. Last fall in Michigan, a postal worker was crushed to death next to a machine, and his body wasn’t discovered for hours. The union says the Postal Service consistently reports more workplace injuries than nearly all other federal agencies. Workers contend with industrial accidents, vehicle crashes, severe weather, exposure to toxic substances, and even explosives sent through the mail.”Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill to End Collective Bargaining Ban for Public Workers: “Virginia lawmakers on Saturday passed legislation to lift a state ban on public sector collective bargaining for about half a million public sector workers. The bill would apply to public teachers, firefighters, maintenance workers, and other employees employed by local governments and school boards, along with people who work at state agencies. Virginia labor advocates and policy watchers say this is a historic moment given how long the ban was in place and the number of workers it would impact. ‘This is probably one of the most significant pieces of legislation that will advance worker rights, specifically for public sector workers, in a very long time,’ said Rodrigo Soto, legislative and campaigns director at The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis.”IAFF Shares Cancer Presumption Win for New Mexico’s Firefighters: “The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has spotlighted how after years of fighting for stronger presumptive coverage, New Mexico firefighters have secured a legislative win that expands occupational cancer protections. The victory followed coordinated advocacy by the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters and the IAFF, culminating in the passage of House Bill 128. Signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the measure strengthens the state’s cancer presumption statute and enhances workers’ compensation protections for firefighters diagnosed with occupational cancers.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:08Continue reading→
Get to Know AFL-CIO’s Affiliates: United Autoworkers
Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: United Autoworkers This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 65 of our affiliates. Next up is the UAW. Name of Union: The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of AmericaMission: To improve working conditions, create a uniform system of shorter hours, higher wages, health care and pensions; to maintain and protect the interests of workers under the jurisdiction of the international union. To unite in one organization, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation or nationality, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, all employees under the jurisdiction of the international union. To improve the sanitary and working conditions of employment within the workplace and in the accomplishment of these necessary reforms. To educate the membership in the history of the labor movement and to develop and maintain an intelligent and dignified membership; to vote and work for the election of candidates and the passage of improved legislation in the interest of all labor. To enforce existing laws; to work for the repeal of those which are unjust to Labor; to work for legislation on a national scale, having as its object the establishment of real social and unemployment insurance, the expense of which to be borne by the employer and the government. To engage in legislative, political, educational, civic, welfare and other activities, which further, directly or indirectly, the joint interests of the membership of this organization in the improvement of general economic and social conditions in the United States, Canada and generally in the nations of the world.Current Leadership of Union: Shawn Fain serves as president of the UAW. He has been a member of the union for 29 years. Hailing from a family of UAW members, Fain got his start with the union in 1994 as an electrician for Chrysler at Kokomo Casting Plant in his hometown of Kokomo, Indiana. He served his local at every level, from Education & Bylaws chair to CAP chair to being elected to five terms as a skilled trades committeeman, and plant shop chairman for UAW Local 1166. He was a UAW negotiator in 2009, during the Chrysler bankruptcy, and was elected again as negotiator in 2011. He became an international representative in 2012. In 2015, he chaired the International Skilled Trades Sub-committee. The membership elected Fain to the office of president in the first-ever direct election for the international executive board, and he was sworn in on March 26, 2023.Margaret Mock serves as secretary-treasurer, and the UAW has three vice presidents: Laura Dickerson, Rich Boyer and Mike Booth. The UAW has nine regional directors, including Lashawn English, Mark Depaoli, Steve Dawes, David Green, Brandon Campbell, Mike Miller, Tim Smith, Jimmy Lakeman and Brandon Mancilla.Current Number of Members: 1 million active and retired members.Members Work As: Autoworkers and in other jobs.Industries Represented: Multinational corporations, small manufacturers and state and local governments to colleges and universities, hospitals and private nonprofit organizations.History: Founded in 1935, the UAW was initiated and led by autoworkers. In 1936, they launched the Flint Sit-Down strike, one that lasted 44 days. They refused to leave the GM plants until their working conditions were improved—good wages, pension, health care and more—igniting a new wave of industrial labor movements across the country. The UAW helped pass the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. To this day, its legacy continues. To learn more, watch the following video: Current Campaigns/Community Efforts: The UAW's Local Union Communication Association helps UAW locals produce top-quality, effective communications. The UAW publishes Solidarity magazine and SolidWeb,a free website-building tool designed specifically for UAW locals. UAW publishes Solidarity magazine. UAW supporters can take action by reviewing UAW members’ community service and lists of products manufactured by its members. The UAW has established ethical practices codes and resources for women workers, retirees, health and safety and veterans along with various standing committees.Learn More: Website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads, Reddit, LinkedIn Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:40Continue reading→
Women’s History Month Profiles: Tracy Miller
Women's History Month Profiles: Tracy Miller For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Tracy Miller of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). Tracy Miller is a longtime labor activist and unit director with the Hydro One Local of the Society of United Professionals, IFPTE Local 160. With more than 25 years of union leadership, she has advanced equity through delegate training, women’s organizing and national advocacy. She co-chairs the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network and continues to provide steady, principled leadership at both the local and international levels of her union. Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:53 Tags: Women's History MonthContinue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Harris County Workers and Local Unions Win Campaign for Consultations Policy
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Harris County Workers and Local Unions Win Campaign for Consultations Policy 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. After Harris County workers, commissioners and labor allies gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to call for the passage of a consultations policy that will give county workers a seat at the table to address workplace concerns, the policy was approved in a 3–1 vote.At the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation meeting hall, representatives from HOPE AFSCME Local 123, AFSCME Local 907, the Houston Federation of Teachers, the Culinary Union, and the Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council stood together to urge commissioners to approve the policy. Texas law currently prohibits public workers from collective bargaining, but this local program will make it easier for county workers to file grievances related to pay, working conditions and terminations so they can continue to deliver essential services to residents. Similar policies are already in place in the Houston and Austin independent school districts and the City of Austin, but now that commissioners have adopted this program, Harris County is the first county in Texas to have such a policy in place. Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:48Continue reading→
Wisconsin Teamsters at B&G Foods Authorize Strike
(STOUGHTON, Wis.) – Members of Teamsters Local 120 at B&G Foods in Stoughton, Wis., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, as they fight for fair wages, affordable health care, and improved working conditions at an understaffed facility. The Stoughton plant is vital to B&G Foods’ operations, producing household-name products including Cream of Wheat, Skinnygirl Salad Dressing, and Ortega Taco Sauce. “B&G Foods is taking advantage of a workforce that keeps its Stoughton operation running,” said Shaun Mullikin, business agent with Teamsters Local 120. “Meanwhile, workers are dealing with long hours and rising costs, while the company refuses to make basic improvements. Fair pay, decent health care, and reasonable hours shouldn’t be a fight — but right now, they are.” In addition to wages and working conditions, workers are also seeking stronger contract language to protect their future. This includes “successorship” language, which would require any new owner of the facility to honor the existing union contract if the company is sold. Members are also seeking protections around automation to ensure that new technology is not introduced to eliminate jobs. “We’ve given so much to this company, and all we’re asking for is fairness and stability,” said Traci Gosda, Chief Steward at B&G Foods and member of Local 120. “We shouldn’t have to choose between our health, our families, and our jobs. We’re standing together to make sure this is a place where people can build a decent life, and not just get by.” Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, go to local120.org. ### The post Wisconsin Teamsters at B&G Foods Authorize Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Colorado Teamsters Demand Statewide Referendum on Driverless Trucks
(DENVER) – Colorado Teamsters rallied at the state capitol today calling on lawmakers to pass House Bill 26-1286. The legislation would allow Coloradans to vote on a referendum requiring human operators in commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs) weighing over 26,000 pounds. It will be the first-ever statewide ballot question regarding AV regulations in the nation. “The Rocky Mountain region is already difficult to navigate, and putting fully autonomous, multi-ton trucks on the road would be disastrous to public safety,” said Nate McCarty, a member of Teamsters Local 455 and driver for ABF Freight. “In addition to putting motorists in harm’s way, these trucks threaten the livelihoods of thousands of drivers, their families, and communities.” Polling in multiple states and nationwide consistently shows voters are overwhelmingly opposed to sharing roads with fully driverless vehicles. Bipartisan legislation requiring human operators in commercial vehicles passed the Colorado General Assembly overwhelmingly last year, but Gov. Jared Polis sided with Big Tech companies over his own constituents and vetoed it. “A decision this important can’t be made behind closed doors, with Big Tech companies calling all the shots,” said Dean Modecker, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 455. “Coloradans want technology that improves our lives instead of creating new risks, and that’s why we deserve a say as to whether we want unsupervised AVs in our communities.” In addition to Colorado, Teamsters are advocating for common sense AV guardrails in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Virginia, and Washington. Teamsters Local 455 represents over 10,000 workers throughout Colorado. For more information, go to teamsterslocal455.org. The post Colorado Teamsters Demand Statewide Referendum on Driverless Trucks appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Women’s History Month Profiles: Mildred Womble
Women's History Month Profiles: Mildred Womble For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Mildred Womble of AFSCME. All day long, Mildred Womble solves problems. A dedicated customer service agent at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for more than 30 years, she’s seen it all—and handled it with heart. Recently, she’s taken on a new mission: strengthening safety measures to protect front-line staff by working with management to develop clear, practical workplace safety materials and guidelines that keep colleagues informed, prepared and protected. Kenneth Quinnell Sun, 03/22/2026 - 10:01 Tags: Women's History MonthContinue reading→
Teamsters at AMPI Dairy Launch ULP Strike
(PAYNESVILLE, Minn.) – After nearly a year of negotiations, Teamsters Local 471 members at Associated Milk Producers Incorporated (AMPI) Dairy have been forced out on strike over the company’s unfair labor practices (ULPs). AMPI has refused to take negotiations seriously or present a fair, comprehensive proposal to the workers. The processing and shipping facility is critical for supplying cheese throughout the Midwest. “AMPI has had more than enough time to do right by these workers, but instead they’ve dragged their feet,” said Lyndon Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Local 471. “Our members are united in demanding the wages, health care, and job protections they deserve. We’re prepared to stay out as long as it takes to ensure we get a fair contract.” Despite Teamsters working for over a year without a raise, AMPI has refused to offer a meaningful wage increase that keeps up with the rising cost of living. The company has rejected proposals that would give workers more flexibility and stability in their health care coverage and has failed to agree to basic employment protections, including a guarantee that if the facility is sold or ownership changes, workers would be able to keep their jobs and union contract. “When I started at AMPI 18 years ago, this was a place where people built successful careers in a small town to support their families. Too many now see it as just a job, and that has been tough for me to watch,” said Heidi Barg, an 18-year lab technician at AMPI Dairy. “We’re not asking for anything unreasonable. We just want to be fairly compensated and treated with the respect our years of hard work and dedication have earned.” Teamsters Local 471 represents workers across Minnesota across industries, including dairy processing, warehousing, and distribution. For more information, go to local471.com. ### The post Teamsters at AMPI Dairy Launch ULP Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Women’s History Month Profiles: Mika Brown
Women's History Month Profiles: Mika Brown For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Mika Brown of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). A camera operator for 20 years, Mika Brown has worked in sports broadcasting for 16 of those and has been a proud member of IATSE Local 317 for eight. Brown said being an IATSE member means having the support of a skilled, dedicated community that ensures fair wages, benefits and protections, allowing her to focus on her craft. “I’m proud to advocate for more representation and opportunities for women in sports broadcasting.” Kenneth Quinnell Sat, 03/21/2026 - 10:01 Tags: Women's History MonthContinue reading→
Clerk Craft Jobs MOUs Newman Interim National Arbitration Award and Memo
On March 4, 2026, Arbitrator Margo Newman issued an interim award holding that the APWU’s Clerk Craft Jobs MOU Step 4 grievance may proceed to arbitration at the national level. The decision clears the way for the APWU to litigate on the merits of its claim that the Postal Service violated Article 1.5, the Clerk […] The post Clerk Craft Jobs MOUs Newman Interim National Arbitration Award and Memo appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
LaRue Clerk Craft Dispatch Coordinator National Award with Memo
In his first national-level arbitration Article 19 award for the APWU and the Postal Service, Arbitrator Homer LaRue reviewed the Postal Service’s new Dispatch Coordinator position to determine whether it complied with the National Agreement and was fair, reasonable, and equitable. APWU and USPS, Case No. 6X21C-6X-C23174015 (LaRue 2026). Arbitrator LaRue took testimony from postal […] The post LaRue Clerk Craft Dispatch Coordinator National Award with Memo appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Teamsters Organize Third IKEA Location in North America
(JOLIET, Ill.) – More than 190 workers at IKEA’s distribution center in Joliet, Ill., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 179. The win marks the third successful Teamsters organizing effort at the company in North America, signaling growing momentum to unionize the world’s largest furniture retailer. “We work hard every day to keep this operation running, and we deserve respect and a say in our workplace. We knew the Teamsters could give us that voice,” said Kathy Kasher, an IKEA worker and new member of Local 179. “We have long needed better pay, better benefits, and a better future for our families. We are going to go for all those things and more when we negotiate a powerful Teamsters contract.” Workers at the Joliet distribution center play a critical role in moving furniture and home goods across the Midwest and throughout the company’s supply chain. IKEA reported more than $1.7 billion in net profits last year. “We look forward to providing IKEA workers with the tough representation they deserve,” said Chris Richter, President of Local 179. “I want to congratulate our newest members and stand ready to fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.” “IKEA workers chose to become Teamsters because they wanted a union that delivers real results when it comes to representing members and securing strong contracts,” said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “We are committed to helping these new members get the protections they deserve and will be ready to take on this company with the full backing of the International Union.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 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 Teamsters Organize Third IKEA Location in North America appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Teamsters Celebrate Life of Longtime Leader R.V. Durham
Ralph Vinson “R.V.” Durham, who led Teamsters Local 391 for more than a quarter century, passed away on March 17, 2026. From a young age, Durham understood the value of a hard day’s work, delivering newspapers, laboring in cotton fields, and helping in his family’s restaurant. Those early lessons shaped a lifetime commitment to fighting for dignity on the job. He began his Teamsters journey in 1950 as a truck driver for Roadway Express at 19 years old. He learned the job from the ground up, earning the respect of the rank-and-file members he would one day lead at Local 391. A year later, he married Ethel “Skeets” McDaniels, and together they built a family, raising two children. Over a remarkable 45-year career, Durham rose through the ranks — first as a business agent, then as Secretary-Treasurer, and ultimately as President, a position he held from 1969 to 1995. Even as his responsibilities grew, he led with the perspective of someone who had done the work himself, earning the trust of the membership and never losing sight of who he represented. In 1973, Durham took his fight to Washington, D.C., where he founded and led the Teamsters Safety and Health Department while serving as International Vice President on the General Executive Board. He appeared numerous times before Congress and worked closely with OSHA to strengthen worker protections. Drawing on his experience behind the wheel, Durham worked across multiple presidential administrations. Appointed by Presidents Ford, Carter, and Reagan to the National Highway Safety Advisory Committee, he pushed back against harmful deregulation that threatened the livelihoods of Teamsters in the trucking industry. He understood what was at stake because he had lived it. At a time when the trucking industry faced growing threats, Durham became a national voice for protecting worker safety and union rights. Still, he never stepped away from his local, commuting from Winston-Salem, N.C., to Washington several days a week as he continued to serve as President of Local 391. In 1991, during the first direct election of International Union officers by the rank-and-file, Durham ran for General President, bringing his message of strong, member-driven leadership to Teamsters across the country. He later returned home to Local 391, where he continued to serve for another five years before retiring. Retirement didn’t slow him down. Durham remained a constant presence at the Local 391 union hall, regularly attending membership meetings and staying connected to the union he loved. He was known for his steady optimism, his deep loyalty, and his unwavering belief in the power of working people standing together. “The strength of our union is built on leaders like R.V. Durham — people who came up from the shop floor, never forgot where they came from, and spent their lives fighting to make things better for the next generation,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “R.V. represented the best of the Teamsters. He dedicated his life to protecting members, raising industry standards, and proving what solidarity can achieve. Our union is stronger because of him, and our thoughts are with the Durham family.” Outside the union, Durham enjoyed traveling, visiting destinations across the United States and Europe with his family. He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, and four siblings. His legacy lives on in the generations of Teamsters he mentored, the contracts he helped secure, and the union he devoted his life to advancing. The post Teamsters Celebrate Life of Longtime Leader R.V. Durham appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Clerk Craft Wins National Article 19 Award Regarding Dispatch Coordinator Position
In his first national-level arbitration Article 19 award for the APWU and the Postal Service, Arbitrator Homer LaRue reviewed the Postal Service’s new Dispatch Coordinator position to determine whether it complied with the National Agreement and was fair, reasonable, and equitable. APWU and USPS, Case No. 6X21C-6X-C23174015 (LaRue 2026). Arbitrator LaRue took testimony from postal […] The post Clerk Craft Wins National Article 19 Award Regarding Dispatch Coordinator Position appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Article 1.5 Clerk Craft Jobs MOU Interim National Arbitration Award
On March 4, 2026, Arbitrator Margo Newman issued an interim award holding that the APWU’s Clerk Craft Jobs MOU Step 4 grievance may proceed to arbitration at the national level. The decision clears the way for the APWU to litigate on the merits of its claim that the Postal Service violated Article 1.5, the Clerk […] The post Article 1.5 Clerk Craft Jobs MOU Interim National Arbitration Award appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Pollard Banknote Teamsters Ratify Contract
(YPSILANTI, Mich.) – Nearly 200 printing and production workers represented by Teamsters Local 337 in Ypsilanti, Mich., have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a powerful new contract. Backed by a credible strike threat and high rank-and-file engagement, the workers secured record raises, protections against forced overtime, and major improvements to retirement benefits. “This agreement fixes a lot of the wrongs we were experiencing on the job. We got strong pay increases retroactive for months. For the first time, we enshrined our retirement security into our contract. And we locked in guarantees that Pollard Banknote cannot force us to work extreme amounts of overtime,” said Jeremy Helton, a 10-year maintenance technician and steward for Local 337. “This contract shows what workers can accomplish when we stick together. It would not have been possible without the support of Local 337 and the commitment of my fellow stewards and the rest of our brothers and sisters on the shop floor.” The bargaining unit includes press operators, machine technicians and assistants, and folder operators and assistants. They produce lottery tickets for several states and countries. Helton and his co-workers are part of a growing movement of graphics workers who have left the sham Printing Packaging and Production Workers Union to gain strong representation in the workplace with the Teamsters. “These new Teamsters went through a lot just to join our ranks. During the organizing process, we saw their strength and determination firsthand, so it was no surprise to see how engaged they were throughout bargaining,” said Todd Lince, President of Local 337. “The gains these workers secured are a testament to a lot of hard work. We are beyond proud to have them as part of the Local 337 family.” Teamsters Local 337 represents over 6,000 workers from a range of industries throughout Michigan. For more information, go to TeamstersLocal337.com. The post Pollard Banknote Teamsters Ratify Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
APWU National Executive Board Votes Unanimously to Join No Kings Coalition, Cosponsor March 28 National Mobilization
As the Trump administration’s threats of postal privatization and attacks on Vote-by-Mail continue to escalate, APWU leadership is once again mobilizing to defend our public Postal Service and the communities we serve. The APWU National Executive Board (NEB) voted unanimously to join the No Kings Coalition and co-sponsor its March 28 National Day of Action, […] The post APWU National Executive Board Votes Unanimously to Join No Kings Coalition, Cosponsor March 28 National Mobilization appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Women’s History Month Profiles: Dorothy Hollingsworth
Women's History Month Profiles: Dorothy Hollingsworth For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Dorothy Hollingsworth of the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU). ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 member Dorothy Hollingsworth has been a union member for 54 years. A food service employee at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Hollingsworth takes great pride in her work, which she approaches with passion and attention to detail. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:57 Tags: Women's History MonthContinue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Ratifies New Agreement with Leidos
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Ratifies New Agreement with Leidos 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. IAM Union (IAM) members who work as flight service workers in Virginia and Texas have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with their employer, Leidos.The new contract covering the Locals 2010 and 2011 bargaining units contains a number of major wins that reflect the essential work members perform. Highlights include structured annual pay increases through the lifetime of the deal, higher wage premiums for Sunday shifts, improved retirement fund contributions and more.“This agreement reflects the voices and priorities of our members,” said Chief Steward Clay Dawson. “By listening to our members and negotiating collectively, we were able to secure stronger wages, improved benefits, and protections that help guarantee job security for the next three years.”“This adjustment prevents management from using overly aggressive performance metrics as a justification to reduce staffing,” said IAM Local 2011 President David Villa. “It ensures our members can provide quality service while maintaining stable employment. This contract was built on solidarity. Our locals worked side by side to make sure the final agreement protects benefits, secures future raises, and strengthens the foundation for our members’ careers.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:52Continue reading→