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IP Bryant Talks IAM Victories, Solidarity on ‘The Valley Labor Report’ Podcast

IAM International President Brian Bryant joined The Valley Labor Report Podcast over Labor Day weekend to discuss the IAM’s growing momentum, the power of worker solidarity and the importance of organizing the millions of workers who still lack a union voice. Bryant highlighted major IAM victories, including efforts to organize hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers, strong contracts that The post IP Bryant Talks IAM Victories, Solidarity on ‘The Valley Labor Report’ Podcast appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Florida IAM Members Focus on Political Mobilization at Fall Conference

The IAM’s Florida State Council recently held its fall conference, bringing together union leaders and delegates to focus on political education, voter mobilization, and strengthening the voice of working families across the state. Led by President Mike Phillips, the conference emphasized the importance of supporting pro-labor candidates and increasing member participation in the political process. The post Florida IAM Members Focus on Political Mobilization at Fall Conference appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW Health Care Workers at Edgewood Sierra Hills Ratify First Contract, Secure Wage Increases

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW Health Care Workers at Edgewood Sierra Hills Ratify First Contract, Secure Wage Increases 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 a hard-fought two-year battle against an aggressive anti-union employer, roughly 40 health care workers at Edgewood Sierra Hills in Cheyenne, Wyoming, ratified their first union contract with the United Steelworkers (USW).The one-year agreement includes a 2.75% wage increase, an increase in weekend shift differential, a perfect attendance bonus, training pay, a scheduling committee, safe staffing language and more.Health care workers at Edgewood Sierra Hills began organizing in 2024 and faced an aggressive anti-union campaign from management. That December, workers launched a 10-day unfair labor practice strike against parent company Edgewood Healthcare in 2024.Employees represented in the contract include nurses, housekeepers, CNAs, transporters, cooks, dining assistants and more. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 09/08/2026 - 09:50Continue reading→

Labor Day is OUR Day!

Dear IAM Union Family and Friends, Labor Day is our day. It is a day that belongs to working people—the people who keep our communities running, build our economies and move our world forward. As we celebrate Labor Day weekend, I want to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of IAM members across the United The post Labor Day is OUR Day! appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Applications for the 2027 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant Due Nov. 30

The Winpisinger Center is soliciting entries for the 2027 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant. The grant provides financial support for locals that want to send current and emerging leaders to Leadership training but lack the resources to do so. Official Circular 908, which established the grant, provides funding to one Local from each IAM Territory The post Applications for the 2027 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant Due Nov. 30 appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Worker Wins: A More Resilient and Effective Workforce

Worker Wins: A More Resilient and Effective Workforce Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. Legislative Workers Win Voluntary Union Recognition from Denver: Legislative Workers of Denver, represented by The NewsGuild-CWA, received voluntary recognition from the Denver City Council and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. The union is a collective group of part-time and full-time staff who provide specialized, professional-level work to support Denver’s 13 elected City Council members. “We are seeking this bargaining unit as an extension of that commitment to Denverites and the elected officials we support,” workers wrote in a letter. “We believe that a workforce imbued with bargaining rights and negotiated outcomes is a more resilient and effective workforce. We believe this unit and the outcomes of a formal negotiation will raise the retention rates among staffers, improve living conditions for our members, protect institutional knowledge of the legislative branch, and enhance the impacts we can make together for Denverites.” The Denver City Council unanimously referred Ballot Measure 2U, establishing collective bargaining rights for city employees, to Denver voters in November 2024. Voters overwhelmingly approved it, supporting public workplace democracy.Baltimore City Community College Faculty Members Ratify First-Ever Contract: Members of the United Academics of Maryland (UAM) Local 6628—an affiliate of American Federation of Teachers (AFT)-Maryland and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)—who work at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) have ratified their first union contract. BCCC faculty are the seventh higher education bargaining unit represented by UAM to approve a deal after collective bargaining rights were granted to community college faculty in 2021. “We’re very excited, especially since this has been an uphill battle for a little over 19 months,” AFT-Maryland President Kenya Campbell said. “There were some little challenges that we ran into, but the bargaining teams stood tall. They stuck with the process while working. I am very proud of the work that the team has put in to try to get their first-ever union contract.”Second Unit at unWired Broadband Wins Union Recognition: unWired Broadband fiber technicians in the Central Valley of California voted overwhelmingly to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This victory comes one year after installation and service technicians at the internet provider voted to form a union with CWA in June 2025. “We are proud to have stood together and won our union,” said Chris Cooke, an unWired Broadband fiber technician and CWA Local 9408 member. “As fiber technicians, we know that we are critical to unWired’s success. We look forward to having a seat at the table to continue to improve the connectivity of the Central Valley while ensuring democracy and dignity on the job.” “We are proud to welcome unWired Broadband’s second bargaining unit to the CWA family,” said Jason Orozco, president of CWA Local 9408. “These workers endured an aggressive campaign by unWired to thwart their right to organize, but today they prevailed. CWA stands ready to bargain with unWired on behalf of both bargaining units so that unWired’s technicians can continue to connect residents of California’s Central Valley to high-quality internet.”True Concord Voices and Orchestra Musicians Vote to Unionize: True Concord Voices and Orchestra musicians in Arizona have decisively voted to form a union with the Tucson Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 33. Members cited concerns around safety issues due to loud noises at rehearsals, inconsistent scheduling, a lack of guaranteed working hours and no rights to recorded performances, despite the fact that some have been nominated for Grammy Awards. Even though management filed a request to overturn the directive for an election and has yet to set a date to start negotiations, members are undeterred and ready to win a fair contract. "We are ready, prepared and looking forward to reaching a fair agreement that benefits everyone involved—the musicians, the organization and the community that supports us," said True Concord viola player and Local 33 Vice President Sarah Bromberg. "We simply need management to take the next step and join us at the bargaining table."UNITE HERE Members at Ocean Downs Casino Win New Contract: UNITE HERE Local 7 members who work at Ocean Downs Casino in Maryland have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement after nearly a year of negotiations. In May, members voted decisively to reject management’s so-called final offer. Wages were a core sticking point throughout the months of bargaining sessions. The union members’ unity and courage paid off: The new contract will lift the lowest-paid staff above $18 per hour by October and guarantee all nontipped union employees at least $20 per hour by the contract’s expiration. “It was a long fight, but I think it was a fight that was worth it,” Local 7 President Tracy Lingo said. “I’m proud those are jobs people can count on year-round for a living wage and benefits….I really feel profoundly proud of our members for voting down that offer and continuing to stand up for what they felt like they deserved.”Centre Daily Times Journalists of Central Pennsylvania Secure First Contract: Journalists at the Centre Daily Times—who are represented by The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia, Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 38010—have ratified their first contract with parent company McClatchy. This victory is especially notable because members voted to approve their first agreement less than four full months after forming the union. Highlights of the contract include stronger artificial intelligence (AI) protections, a higher salary floor for full-time employees, improved hourly pay for interns, greater workplace transparency and more. “We were highly motivated to start a union,” said Josh Moyer, one of the union organizers and a nine-year veteran of the news outlet. “Our two priorities involved fairer pay and AI protections and, thanks to the unions that came before us and fought for those same principles, we were able to reach an agreement in record time. This is an important day for the Centre Daily Times. And I can’t thank The NewsGuild enough for guiding us through the process and McClatchy for bargaining with us in good faith.”Workers at The Literary Bookstore and Cafe Vote Overwhelmingly to Join RWDSU-UFCW: Staff at The Literary, a beloved independent bookstore and cafe in downtown Champaign, Illinois, have overwhelmingly voted in favor of forming a union with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union-United Food and Commercial Workers (RWDSU-UFCW). Organized under the name The Lit United, these workers achieved the latest powerful win in a growing national wave of independent and large bookstore organizing. “The future of The Literary is bright. A union means security; it means investment in such a cornerstone of the Champaign-Urbana community. I believe with collective power, The Literary will stay true to what it means to be a third space, and the workers will be treated with the same respect and care we bring to our community every day,” said bookseller Cale Hartman. “The workers at The Literary have shown remarkable determination throughout this campaign to make their workplace a better place for everyone who walks through its doors. What happened in Champaign-Urbana is part of a much broader movement. Retail, food service, and bookstore workers nationwide are declaring one shop at a time, and in one voice, that they deserve dignity, fair pay, and a real say in their daily working conditions. We are thrilled to welcome the staff of The Literary into the RWDSU, and we will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them as they fight for the strong contract they need,” said RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum.Chicago History Museum Workers Ratify First Contract: After facing intense anti-union retaliation from management, AFSCME Council 31 members at the Chicago History Museum have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. Workers voted to form a union in 2025, and in the days following the election, the museum’s head of human resources threatened all museum employees with termination, disciplined four and fired four others. The severity of the retaliation led to the National Labor Relations Board issuing a rare formal complaint against the institution’s previous president for violating labor law. But workers stood strong and have now secured a contract with across-the-board raises and improved paid leave. “Chicago History Museum employees are an inspiration,” AFSCME Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch said in a statement. “Facing some of the worst anti-union retaliation we’ve seen, they stood strong together and prevailed. Together in AFSCME, Chicago cultural workers are winning real gains and raising standards across a sector that long took them for granted.”New Jersey Juice and Sauce Producers Win Powerful New Contract: United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 152 members at Lassonde Pappas in Seabrook, New Jersey, have ratified a new 18-month collective bargaining agreement that ensures historic wage increases. The new contract covering electricians, boiler operators, millwrights and quality assurance technicians contains the largest immediate raises in the company’s history, double their previous training pay and protections against health care benefits cost increases. “I’m incredibly proud of the work our entire negotiating committee put into this round of negotiations,” said UFCW Local 152 President Daniel Ross Jr. “Together, they reached an agreement that not only recognizes the hard work of our rank and file members today but positions the workforce and facility for continued growth well into the future. That is the truest intent of collective bargaining!”Village Theatre Box Office and Front-of-House Workers Unanimously Join IATSE: Box office and front-of-house workers at the Village Theatre’s Issaquah and Everett locations in Washington state have voted unanimously to form a union with Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 15. Staff at the nationally recognized musical theater company began organizing in April and, after two months, were signing union authorization cards and filing for recognition. Despite being denied voluntary recognition and being subjected to one-on-one meetings with management, workers continued to build momentum and community support that culminated in this exciting victory. “As a new addition to our growing B-Local, the Village staff set a shining example for other box office workers who want to improve their workplace by exercising their right to organize,” said Samuel Zachos, an organizer for Local 15. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 09/04/2026 - 12:21 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→

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This Labor Day, Celebrate the Union Way

Labor Day is about more than a picnic. It is a holiday that came from workers who organized, marched, and fought for the eight-hour day, the weekend, and the rights we defend every day on the workroom floor. It belongs to us. Labor Day is our chance for postal workers to stand shoulder to shoulder […] The post This Labor Day, Celebrate the Union Way appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Corrections Members in Puerto Rico Win Workplace Improvements After Tragedy

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Corrections Members in Puerto Rico Win Workplace Improvements After Tragedy 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 corrections officer Pedro Joel Rodriguez Mateo was killed by an inmate in 2019, corrections staff raised their voices in protest. At first, there were just four protesters in front of the prison, and they were dismissed. More protesters quickly joined; the numbers climbed steadily until 800 people turned out. They took to the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and protested at the Capitol.Finally, their demands for greater safety, and better pay, equipment and working conditions were taken seriously. By standing together and using their voices in union, the corrections staff won a 15% salary increase, a $500 bonus, new uniforms, better safety equipment, buses to transport the inmates and respect.“This is a job where you know you are going in fine, but you don’t know how or if you’re going to come out,” said Travieso Miranda, a member of SPUPR/AFSCME Council 95 who works at the Sargento Pedro Joel Rodriguez Mateo Correctional Complex in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Mateo's death was preventable, Miranda said. The complex was renamed in Mateo’s honor.“Everyone is listening to us. Wherever we go, they respect us. All we want is to be able to do our job,” said Miranda. “We do it from the heart because we like it. But we also want to have better working conditions, a better salary and better benefits. We want to continue to achieve more each day, each year.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 09/04/2026 - 11:49Continue reading→

Casino Teamsters Launch Strike at Encore Boston Harbor

(EVERETT, Mass.) – More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor, represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26, have been forced to go on strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith for a new contract.   On Thursday, August 20, Teamsters voted 97 percent to authorize a strike if a fair contract wasn’t reached. Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters are demanding a contract that delivers better wages, stronger benefits, and enhanced protections on the job. “Encore management has pushed our members to the brink because they thought they could take our labor for granted,” said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. “If Encore wants its casino running, it needs the workers who make it run. And the Teamsters are standing up and fighting back.” The group includes 211 Teamsters who work in the warehouse, horticulture, call center, cage cashiers, limo drivers, dispatchers, traffic attendants, valet and guest experience attendants. They are crucial to Encore’s operations as a five-star resort. “We make Encore a world-class resort that generates enormous profits because of our hard work,” said James Atkins, lead gardener and chief steward at Local 25. “We didn’t want to strike but we won’t accept a contract that blatantly disrespects our labor. We’re on the picket line and will stay out as long as it takes to get a fair deal.”  Encore took in $847 million in Boston last year, yet management refused to come back to the table and offer any meaningful improvements, even after the strike authorization vote. "Encore slow-walked negotiations and played games with our members, and now they’re going to see how big of a mistake that was,” said Thomas G. Mari, President of Local 25. "When a company refuses to respect the workers who make its profits possible, we shut it down. The Teamsters don’t cross picket lines and won’t be intimidated.” 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 Casino Teamsters Launch Strike at Encore Boston Harbor appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

U.S. District Court Grants End to 37-Year Federal Monitorship of Teamsters Union

(WASHINGTON) – After nearly four decades, the U.S. government has officially ended federal monitorship of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, following the approval by the Honorable Loretta Preska of the Southern District of New York (Southern District) of a joint motion filed this summer by the union and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The filing issued on June 17 sought to amend the Final Order established in 2015 and the original Consent Decree policing the union. In 1989, the Southern District and the Teamsters entered into an agreement to eliminate organized crime influence within the union and ensure fair, democratic, member-driven elections. Over the past 37 years, the Teamsters have conducted nine elections and successfully eliminated corrupt elements from the union. Since the election of Sean M. O’Brien as Teamsters General President in 2021, the Teamsters have built a new system of rigorous checks and balances in which every member complaint is investigated, and when appropriate, referred to legal authorities. O’Brien was re-elected to a second term as General President this summer at the Teamsters 31st International Convention. In her ruling granting the motion, Judge Preska cited agreement by former federal judge Barbara Jones (ret.) — who has served as the Independent Review Officer monitoring the union — that the Teamsters indeed have “developed the institutional tools, processes, and procedures necessary to adequately detect, investigate, and resolve instances of major corruption.” “True history has been made today for the Teamsters Union that begins a new chapter of self-governance and organizational independence to benefit all rank-and-file members and elected leaders,” O’Brien said. “This is the end to the longest monitorship of any union, corporation, nonprofit, or public entity in the history of the United States. Our efforts over the past four years to create a culture of vigilance in our union have proven that we can police our own. The controls in place in the Teamsters today to operate a strong, transparent, and progressive union are more stringent than any labor organization in the country.” Judge Preska in her ruling reiterated that any concerns of potential corruption in the Teamsters or any union should always be referred to the U.S. Department of Labor and the DOJ — and that the court has no intention of being an indefinite monitor. “Generalized concerns regarding the Teamsters should be directed to the Teamsters management or these agencies, not this Court,” Judge Preska concluded. 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 U.S. District Court Grants End to 37-Year Federal Monitorship of Teamsters Union appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike

(WASHINGTON) – Members of Teamsters Locals 170 and 633 at Bimbo Bakeries have voted by an overwhelming 98 percent to authorize a strike. The more than 200 Teamsters in sales and warehousing work throughout New England. “Every day, these workers put in the hard work that makes Bimbo the success that it is,” said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 633. “Management has refused to offer a fair contract, and our members have had enough. We are prepared for a work stoppage if the company fails to come back to the table to negotiate a fair deal.” “Our members have been clear that they will not settle for anything less than a fair contract,” said Shannon R. George, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 170. “They are simply asking for area standards, and the company has refused. If a strike occurs, it will be because Bimbo’s management has left these workers with no other choice.” The overwhelming strike authorization comes after weeks of negotiations during which the company refused to offer area standards or real wage adjustments. Management has also continuously dragged out negotiations and failed to bargain in good faith. “We’re proud of the work we do for Bimbo and know that the work we do keeps these facilities running,” said Jason Morin, a shop steward at Bimbo Bakeries and member of Local 633. “We just want a contract that allows us to provide for our families. No one wants to strike, but we’re tired of management’s continued disrespect.”   Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. The post Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

2026 MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Program

The UAW Health and Safety Department is offering free workplace health and safety training through grant funding provided by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Consultation Education and Training (CET) Program. Open to all UAW members, including Local Health and Safety Representatives, International Staff Representatives, local union officers, stewards, and anyone interested in […]Continue reading→

Cruise Into the 42nd IAM International Convention With a Chance to Win!

A $20 ticket could put you and a guest on a Royal Caribbean cruise while helping support the 42nd IAM International Convention in New Orleans! The IAM Southern Territory is launching its latest fundraising raffle in support of the 42nd International IAM Convention, and this time, the prize is a getaway on the high seas. The post Cruise Into the 42nd IAM International Convention With a Chance to Win! appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Honors IAM International President Bryant for Advancing Workers’ Rights

IAM Union International President Brian Bryant was honored by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore with a Governor’s Citation recognizing his leadership, service and commitment to advancing workers’ rights across the state. The citation was presented at the Maryland State House in Annapolis during a gathering of labor leaders and union members. Moore recognized the essential contributions The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Honors IAM International President Bryant for Advancing Workers’ Rights appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

TCU/IAM and IAM District 19 Join Stop the Rail Merger Coalition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 – The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) and IAM District 19 have joined the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, strengthening a growing alliance of rail labor organizations and other industry stakeholders opposed to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. TCU/IAM and District 19, both part of the IAM Rail Division, represent thousands of rail The post TCU/IAM and IAM District 19 Join Stop the Rail Merger Coalition appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Legislative Workers Win Voluntary Union Recognition from Denver

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Legislative Workers Win Voluntary Union Recognition from Denver 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. Legislative Workers of Denver, represented by The NewsGuild-CWA, received voluntary recognition from the Denver City Council and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. The union is a collective group of part-time and full-time staff who provide specialized, professional-level work to support Denver’s 13 elected City Council members.“We are seeking this bargaining unit as an extension of that commitment to Denverites and the elected officials we support,” workers wrote in a letter. “We believe that a workforce imbued with bargaining rights and negotiated outcomes is a more resilient and effective workforce. We believe this unit and the outcomes of a formal negotiation will raise the retention rates among staffers, improve living conditions for our members, protect institutional knowledge of the legislative branch, and enhance the impacts we can make together for Denverites.”The Denver City Council unanimously referred Ballot Measure 2U, establishing collective bargaining rights for city employees, to Denver voters in November 2024. Voters overwhelmingly approved it, supporting public workplace democracy. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:17 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→

IAM Union Kicks Off Labor Day Week, Celebrating Strength and Solidarity of Working People

The IAM Union kicked off Labor Day Week with a rally at IAM International Headquarters on Wednesday, bringing together IAM members, staff, labor allies and community leaders to celebrate working people and recommit to building a stronger labor movement. Watch the full program on the IAM Union Facebook page.  IAM International President Brian Bryant told The post IAM Union Kicks Off Labor Day Week, Celebrating Strength and Solidarity of Working People appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Amazon Teamsters Launch One-Day ULP Strike at Company’s Largest Warehouse

(RIVERSIDE, Calif.) – Today, Amazon Teamsters at the DJT6 facility in Riverside, California — Amazon’s largest warehouse facility in the nation — launched a one-day unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Members of Teamsters Local 1932 were forced into a work stoppage to protest Amazon’s illegal conduct and retaliation against workers advocating for safer working conditions. DJT6 warehouse workers joined Local 1932 in December 2025. Since then, Amazon has ignored federal labor law that requires the company to recognize the Teamsters and bargain with workers at the facility. Amazon has also retaliated against workers with illegal intimidation tactics, including unjustly terminating a union leader at the facility. “Amazon thinks it can trample workers’ rights with no consequences, but Amazon Teamsters at DJT6 are proving them wrong,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 1932. “Amazon has ignored the law for long enough. If this multitrillion-dollar company won’t listen to workers on the job, then we will make it listen to us on the streets.” The ULP strike comes after a major victory against Amazon at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Earlier this year, the Teamsters forced the company to concede it will no longer retaliate against workers who exercise their right to strike. Today’s strike is the first time that Teamsters on both primary shifts at the DJT6 facility have engaged in a coordinated action, bringing one of Amazon’s key nationwide hubs to a 24-hour stop. “I joined the Teamsters with hundreds of my co-workers to win better pay and safer working conditions at DJT6. But instead of listening to our concerns, Amazon has responded with illegal intimidation and retaliation against us,” said Emmanuel Cadena, a DJT6 Amazon worker and member of Local 1932. “If Amazon doesn’t want to listen to us, then we have no other choice but to strike to defend our rights. We will show Amazon that no amount of intimidation will stop us from demanding safety on the job.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. ### The post Amazon Teamsters Launch One-Day ULP Strike at Company’s Largest Warehouse appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Baltimore City Community College Faculty Members Ratify First-Ever Contract

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Baltimore City Community College Faculty Members Ratify First-Ever 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. Members of the United Academics of Maryland (UAM) Local 6628—an affiliate of American Federation of Teachers (AFT)-Maryland and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)—who work at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) have ratified their first union contract.BCCC faculty are the seventh higher education bargaining unit represented by UAM to approve a deal after collective bargaining rights were granted to community college faculty in 2021.“We’re very excited, especially since this has been an uphill battle for a little over 19 months,” AFT-Maryland President Kenya Campbell said. “There were some little challenges that we ran into, but the bargaining teams stood tall. They stuck with the process while working. I am very proud of the work that the team has put in to try to get their first-ever union contract.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:24Continue reading→