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Foremost Farms Teamsters Authorize Strike

(REEDSBURG, Wis.) – Members of Teamsters Local 120 at Foremost Farms in Reedsburg, Wis., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The group of 40 workers is fighting for a fair contract while the company fails to address chronic staffing problems, lagging wages, and retirement security, and seeks concessions that would weaken existing overtime and attendance protections. “Our members keep Foremost’s butter operation going despite severe staffing shortages and crazy overtime schedules,” said Shaun Mullikin, Business Agent with Teamsters Local 120. “They are asking for wages that reflect their work, to maintain the overtime and attendance protections they have fought hard to secure, and retirement security that gives them dignity after years on the job. The vote they took shows they are united in demanding the contract they deserve.” Teamsters at the Reedsburg facility produce butter for Foremost Farms, a major dairy cooperative with operations across the Midwest. “We are not asking for anything unreasonable,” said Drew Schafer, a worker at Foremost Farms and steward with Local 120. “We want wages that keep up with the work we do, fair overtime rules, and pension contributions that ensure we can retire. We want to reach an agreement as soon as possible, but Foremost Farms needs to stop playing games and come to the table with a serious offer or we will hit the streets.” Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, visit local120.org. ### The post Foremost Farms Teamsters Authorize Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Teamsters Demand Chicago City Council Pass the Delivery Protection Act

(CHICAGO) – Following the announcement of a Subject Matter Hearing for the Chicago Delivery Protection Act in the City Council on September 15, Teamsters are demanding that alderwomen and aldermen support the legislation. Introduced by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez (D-12th Ward), the Chicago Delivery Protection Act would require delivery companies operating in city limits to secure licenses for their last-mile delivery facilities and ban subcontracting practices by companies like Amazon. Amazon utilizes a corrupt model where it shifts liability to subcontractors known as Delivery Service Partners (DSPs), which allow it to ignore worker demands for better conditions, engage in illegal union busting, and threaten the safety of residents throughout the city. “The movement to end Amazon’s dangerous DSP model is growing because workers are fed up with this company’s lies and mistreatment,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. “Amazon Teamsters are leading the fight to hold Amazon accountable. We are calling on Chicago Alderwomen and Aldermen to defend everyday Chicagoans by passing the Delivery Protection Act.” “Amazon has taken advantage of Chicagoans for far too long. Convenience cannot come at the price of worker health and safety, nor the safety of our neighborhoods,” said Thomas W. Stiede, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25. “The Delivery Protection Act will preserve jobs while finally making Amazon liable for injuries and accidents that occur.” The legislation in Chicago follows growing support for a similar effort in New York City. The New York City Delivery Protection Act has won supermajority support from the City Council and backing from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Amazon makes all the profit off us but wants none of the responsibility any other employer would have. That isn’t just wrong — it’s dangerous,” said Ash Brooks, an Amazon driver out of the DIL7 facility in Skokie, Illinois. “Amazon sets my routes, watches me as I drive, and confirms my deliveries at the end of each day. We need the law to catch up to the reality of delivering for Amazon, and that’s why I support the Delivery Protection Act.” 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 Teamsters Demand Chicago City Council Pass the Delivery Protection Act appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Never Quit: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Never Quit: 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:Join your fellow members at an Equity Labor Day event near you! This year, we have events happening across the country – be sure to check out the member portal and RSVP for an event in your area. https://members.actorsequity.org/newsandevents/savethedate/labor-day[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) August 23, 2026 at 9:43 AMAFSCME:The 2026 Never Quit Service Award winner is Carrington Melton of @ocsea, who helps Ohio’s veterans find jobs and meaning once they transition to civilian life. https://t.co/I2sPdRUFIm— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 25, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:As of today, every new passenger aircraft must have a secondary flight deck barrier — a security milestone 20+ years in the making. But planes already flying are still exempt. It's time every airline retrofits. Read more: https://t.co/fLIT4hVZzb pic.twitter.com/UvbpvVLG5X— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) August 25, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:🚨 Social Security Administration workers are calling on Congress to make sure field offices are fully staffed and adequately funded. Every American should be able to access the benefits they paid for over a lifetime.📰 Get the full story in the comments. pic.twitter.com/UIvFVbzhLN— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 25, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:pic.twitter.com/6vACpOcuBv— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 26, 2026American Federation of Musicians:AFM Statement on the Passing of Dolly Parton: “Before she was an icon, Dolly was a working musician,” says Tino Gagliardi, AFM - American Federation of Musicians International President. “Dolly never forgot the musicians who helped bring her music to life. By standing firm for… pic.twitter.com/WdCdrIzeQG— AFM (@The_AFM) August 25, 2026American Federation of Teachers:@rweingarten.bsky.social joined Rev. Al Sharpton’s radio show to discuss the upcoming March on Washington for voting rights and the importance of communicating an economic vision that puts working families first going into this year’s elections and beyond. Listen ⤵️ www.audacy.com/stations/wao...[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) August 26, 2026 at 11:06 AMAmerican Postal Workers Union:WATCH: APWU President Smith delivered his State of the Union Address to convention delegates during our 28th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles, CA https://t.co/iglMKo7Y7Y— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) August 25, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:9/11 changed everything 25 yrs ago. Wear your AFA 9/11 Black Ribbon Pin or AFA/APFA Never Forget Unity Pin w/ your official AFA Pin in Sept. Request yours from your Local Officers.Join us in honoring our promise to Never Forget & attend a remembrance: https://t.co/81lTx8Vqa4 pic.twitter.com/4aaDoLVrG2— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 26, 2026Boilermakers:Honoring the late Dolly Parton and her incredible work: Did you know 9 to 5 was inspired by a true labor organizing event? In the 1970s, secretaries in Boston had had enough. https://t.co/tZpkZazoNQ It inspired both the movie and Parton's legendary song.— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 26, 2026Bricklayers:The BAC condemns trade barriers between the US and Canada, urging leaders to immediately lift these harmful tariffs.A trade war only serves to hurt working families on both sides of the border.Read our full statement here:https://t.co/IvNxb6OZ9q— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 25, 2026Communications Workers of America:Last week, CWA members at Noble Knights Games reached a tentative agreement w/ the company, which, if ratified, would secure improvements in wages, performance pay, benefits, scheduling, time off, & workplace protections. Members achieved these gains without a single concession! pic.twitter.com/qZxH1Iavkt— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 25, 2026Electrical Workers:“When it comes to Congress there’s an easy yardstick for measuring who supports the IBEW and who don’t.” https://t.co/WsCQgviNu2— IBEW (@IBEW) August 25, 2026Fire Fighters:#NationalDogDay 🐾🔥Today, we’re celebrating the incredible dogs who serve alongside our #fire service community.To every fire service K9 and the handlers who work alongside them: thank you for your service, dedication, and loyalty. 🐕‍🦺❤️ pic.twitter.com/BEIoHJguMi— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) August 26, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:In SMART, solidarity extends beyond our union. Cam Williams, an instructor at Local 20 (Indiana), is a prime example, serving as mentor and board member for Boys II Men -- a local org that helps middle school boys grow into the best version of themselves: https://t.co/TygBhPFXVw— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) August 25, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:This approach toward our Canadian siblings, along with the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on Canada are detrimental to working families on both sides of the borderhttps://t.co/r5CPwql4hm— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 24, 2026International Union of Police Associations:Bradenton Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6077 Charter Member Officer Jordan Poulos was recognized by the Bradenton Marauders when he threw out the first pitch for the game! https://t.co/2ckKVMdF7f pic.twitter.com/eKx20N6lB1— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) August 26, 2026Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:Can't make it to walk with us?Come to Full Bright Park in Union Gap to celebrate and honor solidarity while walkers march from Granger.Be a volunteer or a vendor. Show your support and solidarity.We Are Here! For more information, please email info@lclaapnw.org #WeAreHere pic.twitter.com/q2jgIotk0Q— LCLAA (@LCLAA) August 19, 2026Laborers:Rest in POWER, Dolly. 🤍 You spent a lifetime singing about working people, standing up for working people and reminding the world that every worker deserves a little dignity. #SOLIDARITY #dolly #dollyparton #RIP pic.twitter.com/OfFKAarHLO— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 26, 2026Machinists:🎙️ Have you heard the IAM Union’s new podcast?Shift Change, hosted by IAM International President @IAMBrianBryant, takes on the issues that matter to working people — wages, benefits, workplace rights, organizing and more.🎧 Tune in!https://t.co/EZPjW4fX25 pic.twitter.com/u7Ka1LgxEd— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) August 24, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:In this episode of "Stitch x Stitch'' we feature Bret Boone, the product of an esteemed, three-generation family of major leaguers. His grandfather, Ray, was a World War II Navy veteran and a 13-year big leaguer. His father, Bob, was a World Champion and seven-time Gold… pic.twitter.com/XZr2j2l3nE— MLBPA (@MLBPA) August 25, 2026Musical Artists:Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Opera Philadelphia: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...[image or embed]— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) August 26, 2026 at 11:21 AMNational Air Traffic Controllers Association:With summer comes heatwaves — Just because you work indoors does not mean you are not at risk of heat-related illnesses. The OSHA Committee can help if there are problems at your facility. Contact your regional OSHA representative or email the committee at OSHA@natca.net. pic.twitter.com/TNu78Qpnzs— NATCA (@NATCA) August 25, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:Deep dive into Article 4, Technological and Mechanization Changes and Article 41, Sections 1.B, C, and D – Overview on the latest training modules available at NALCU. Access through the Members Only portal on https://t.co/aFmF6US7XU. pic.twitter.com/k2crkTfUnk— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 26, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:🇩🇪 Earlier this week in Munich, NHLPA staff met with several European NHL Players ahead of the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour. pic.twitter.com/5sx6dKDIVh— NHLPA (@NHLPA) August 22, 2026National Nurses United:Nurses and health care workers at Prime Healthcare facilities in California, Nevada, and Illinois just gave notice for a one-day strike on top of Maine and Illinois nurses filing for union elections!When nurses organize together, it’s always a bad day for corporate stooges. pic.twitter.com/24qxdzr2Q9— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) August 25, 2026NFL Players Association:Wishing this week’s offseason #CMVP, @kingtunsil78, a quick recovery 🙏 Through his organization, Divine Tree, the @commanders offensive tackle hosted his annual Single Mothers' Wellness Event, providing single mothers with a space to focus on themselves. In partnership with… pic.twitter.com/UFWwHrgDvC— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 21, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:The union movement is only growing💪 pic.twitter.com/u7QynJQZ7w— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 24, 2026Operating Engineers:🎉We are pleased to announce that IUOE Local 3 member and California State Senator Aisha Wahab has secured victory in the special election for an East Bay congressional seat. Now on to November!#IUOE #VoteUnion #WorkersRights pic.twitter.com/IaCXEXwVcp— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) August 21, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:Just a day in the life of our industrial painters…Come build the future with us today! pic.twitter.com/CVHP3ZIiFe— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 26, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:From the production line to the executive board, women lead this union. On #WomensEqualityDay, we reaffirm our fight for equal pay for equal work. ⚖️ #Equality #WomenInLabor #LaborRights pic.twitter.com/mPJGS1dr2l— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 26, 2026Roofers and Waterproofers:We presented two more scholarships through the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Scholarship program that was established this year.Congratulations to Danielle Lesta and Paige DeMond. Each has received a $6,000 scholarship towards their higher education. pic.twitter.com/SK4A9drlWV— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 26, 2026SAG-AFTRA:When the 19th Amendment was adopted into the U.S. Constitution 106 years ago today, granting women the right to vote, a future of inclusion became possible. We celebrate the women who paved the way and uplift those who continue to break ceilings every day. 💪 #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/DnvamleQUO— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 26, 2026Service Employees International Union:We’re back to school, but we won’t be going back to Starbucks!We’re fed up with unchecked corporate greed and wealthy executives ignoring their workers and breaking labor laws more than any other company in modern U.S. history.We’re proud to join workers to #BoycottStarbucks… https://t.co/h6RuYNpSkZ— SEIU (@SEIU) August 26, 2026Solidarity Center:By organizing, bargaining, & campaigning together, working people have the power to reverse the erosion of rights & freedoms—& to build a more just, inclusive, & democratic future for all. See what workers are up against in @ituc's Global Rights Index 📇 https://t.co/qxKH73085C pic.twitter.com/v0jjVtbjc9— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 26, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:NEW: Journalists at the @centredaily in Central Pennsylvania have won their first contract in record time. The entire unionization process, from organizing to ratifying, took them less than four months! pic.twitter.com/FFGXJCTJVh— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 25, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:Front-of-house workers at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia have voted overwhelmingly to join IATSE Local 680, with 78.6% of the unit voting in favor of representation! The new unit covers ~30 Box Office workers, Ushers, and Bartenders at the largest theatre company in… pic.twitter.com/D3BGHkP86L— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) August 19, 2026Transport Workers Union:.@Twusamuelsen in @EnoTrans: Humans Are the Essential Piece of Transportation Safety – And They Always Will Be https://t.co/NemnpMN8yK— TWU (@transportworker) August 24, 2026Transportation Trades Department:Meet Kelly, one of the many faces and skilled workers behind our transportation and infrastructure networks. He's been a member of @TheIronworkers Local 86 for 30 years, and we are proud to represent him as America's largest transportation labor federation. pic.twitter.com/Ih9tBbhRQg— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) August 25, 2026UAW:On this day in 1935, the American Federation of Labor officially chartered the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to the dues checkoff system, union members would receive a button every time they paid their dues. This showed that they were current in their… pic.twitter.com/VY818ufOKU— UAW (@UAW) August 26, 2026UNITE HERE:Statement from UNITE HERE President @GwenMillsUH on the Supreme Court’s procedural ruling on mail-in ballots: pic.twitter.com/Aa57cJkDmb— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 25, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:Two nations. One union. For 137 years we’ve been the UNITED Association. pic.twitter.com/AlgiufJlvt— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) August 26, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:@ufcwlocal152 members at Vineland Tyson Foods plant have ratified a NEW contract!The workers won guaranteed annual wage increases, a ratification bonus, & expanded funeral leave. The unit was also able to secure improved second-shift differentials.🔗 https://t.co/zteyVj3PBW pic.twitter.com/lLn8xXFcyt— UFCW (@UFCW) August 25, 2026United Steelworkers:Happy Women’s Equality Day! As a labor movement, we know how important it is for everyone to have a seat at the table, a voice on the job, and a fair shot at a better future. When we stand together, we make sure everyone has a voice, and everyone gets a chance to flourish. pic.twitter.com/gXNTo7yqkd— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) August 26, 2026Writers Guild of America East:"The 'take it or leave it' power of these studios is already enormous, and writers have borne the brunt of it. A combined Paramount-Warner Bros. will only make it worse." - Screenwriter Mike Schur for The Hollywood Reporter www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) August 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:06Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation 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 more than a month walking the picket line, JTRAN workers represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1208 in Jackson, Mississippi, have ratified a powerful new agreement with contractor MV Transportation.ATU members staged a work stoppage in mid-July in response to management’s bad-faith bargaining and unfair labor practices. By the time JTRAN workers went on strike, their previous contract had expired more than six months earlier.“Our members stood strong and united throughout this process. MV tried to divide us. They brought in scab bus operators and refused to address our concerns,” said Local 1208 President/Business Agent Charles Tornes Jr. “This strike shows that our members are willing to lay it all on the line for justice. I want to thank our riders, and all our allies for coming out and standing with us.”“I am proud of our JTRAN members who were willing to go to the mat to fight for their contract and a better transit system for their riders. On the picket lines, I saw firsthand their strength, unity, and solidarity,” said ATU International President John Costa. “It was less than two years ago that these workers went on strike, and once again they won a strong contract. They are frontline heroes and can now get back to the job of keeping Jackson moving safely and reliably. It was an honor to hold the line with you.”  Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 08/26/2026 - 10:21Continue reading→

Watch Live on Sept. 2! Kick Off Labor Day Week with the IAM Union

Join IAM members, allies and community leaders on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT online or at IAM International Headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Md., as we kick off Labor Day week! Can’t join us in person? Watch live on the IAM Union Facebook page! IAM International President Brian Bryant will The post Watch Live on Sept. 2! Kick Off Labor Day Week with the IAM Union appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

With You, It’s Better In A Union! In the States Roundup

With You, It’s Better In A Union! In the States Roundup It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations. Alaska AFL-CIO:🎒 Back to school means backpacks, new shoes... and yes, more germs. 🤧Here’s a reminder for Alaska parents: your paid sick leave covers caring for a sick kid, not just yourself.So when that return-to-school illness inevitably hits, you’re covered! pic.twitter.com/wnqVzVKrpt— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 24, 2026California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Attempts to restrict mail-in voting is yet another voter suppression attempt by President Trump.The president, who himself votes by mail, is trying to restrict our ability to do so because he knows voters are rejecting his agenda. The California labor movement is committed to…— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 24, 2026Illinois AFL-CIO:The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen honored Illinois AFL-CIO Legislative Director Frances Orenic with a special award for her work in passing last year's landmark transit law. Congratulations, Frances! pic.twitter.com/ep1wBBu1US— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 23, 2026Maine AFL-CIO:Terrible idea! We should not be sending Maine union shipbuilding jobs overseas! This is bad for Maine workers and national security. https://t.co/UGbZdin4kp— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 18, 2026Michigan State AFL-CIO:AI is already having major impacts on our jobs, education, and healthcare. How it does is up to us. We must band together to make sure AI works for us and not against us. Tell your lawmakers to support guardrails on AI now: https://t.co/iKk9Wc4dkh pic.twitter.com/25cEFYbnml— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) August 25, 2026Minnesota AFL-CIO:Can you believe the #MNStateFair starts on Thursday?! Be sure to stop by the Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper for live music, giveaways, and more! #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/Ah7xU5nTw1— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 24, 2026Missouri AFL-CIO:In 2024, Missouri voters approved raising the min. wage In 2025, the legislature gutted the voter approved law. Meanwhile: The average CEO pay at S&P 500 companies increased 21%, from $18.9 million in 2024 to $22.8 million in 2025. https://t.co/uZGIeaSBc9— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 25, 2026Montana State AFL-CIO:Here’s a one-minute pitch from Sam Forstag about why he believes voters should support him. Watch the video to hear his message directly and learn more about his priorities. Plus, a new episode of the Blue Collar New with Sam is live wherever you listen to podcasts! pic.twitter.com/hErOchWOT3— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) August 21, 2026Nevada State AFL-CIO:Today is our first super-walk of the 2026 Labor Votes election cycle! 🗳️We’re so grateful to have union members volunteer their Saturday mornings to help elect our union-endorsed candidates 💪🏼Thank you to @CiscoForNevada & @Nicole4Nevada for kicking off our first walk👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/XJIiZwr6Kz— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 22, 2026New Hampshire AFL-CIO:With You, It’s Better In A Union! We are excited for @CaptMarkKelly to join us as our Keynote Speaker at the 2026 @NHAFLCIO #LaborDay Breakfast! He will be joined by Special Guest Speaker @RoKhanna! Get your tickets before they sell out: https://t.co/8fA6YvkvXO#NHPolitics #1u pic.twitter.com/DRQrJBtjqs— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 24, 2026New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:We ask @SenatorLujan to keep volatile crypto out of our pensions and retirement accounts. We need a strong foundation to rely on. ✊✊✊ https://t.co/dDUCuIOI3a— ✊ NMFL | You Are Not Alone | Hotline 988✊ (@NMFLaflcio) August 21, 2026New York State AFL-CIO:"It’s time to put shovels in the ground, create thousands of jobs and deliver infrastructure that makes energy more affordable for everyone." https://t.co/WWos0CtuaN— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 25, 2026North Carolina State AFL-CIO:The NC AFL-CIO is committed to holding all lawmakers (and potential presidential candidates) accountable for their record! Check out this recent San Francisco Chronicle article featuring remarks from President @BraxtonWinston ⬇️https://t.co/aDjXGKtJY2— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 20, 2026Oregon Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:"We’re striking because hardworking people don’t deserve to be treated this way.”Learn more about why IBEW 125 members are on strike at Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative in Eastern Oregon - and take action to help them win a fair contract. https://t.co/t6HOoAu0IJ pic.twitter.com/V2eM5MAdRX— Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 24, 2026Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:We’re stronger together. ✊https://t.co/f6cZC2og9o— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 18, 2026Texas AFL-CIO:✊ TEXAS UNION WIN: Dancers at Ballet Austin just won their first union contract! “We’re proud of the work that went into reaching this agreement and grateful for the opportunity to shape a stronger future for our company together.”That’s the union difference! pic.twitter.com/prLVHLo0Vw— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 21, 2026Virginia AFL-CIO:🎉RE-ELECTED! Congratulations to President Doris Crouse-Mays & Sec-Treasurer Jason Parker on their re-election to lead the VA AFL-CIO! Now, let’s get back to work building a stronger labor movement for VA! #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/bBFYj2xE2F— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 14, 2026Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:TWO MONTHS on strike and our @UniteHereLocal8 siblings aren’t taking their foot off the gas 🔥🔥 Washington’s labor movement stands with them as they fight for the contract they deserve. pic.twitter.com/g7NwkPgxdo— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 21, 2026Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Unions ask Supreme Court to affirm judge who found Act 10 unconstitutional https://t.co/ISdY94IsOR— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 19, 2026 Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:16Continue reading→

IAM Midwest Territory Celebrates Terry Kimmel’s Distinguished Career, Welcomes Ryan Haehnlein as Chief of Staff

The IAM Union proudly celebrates the distinguished career and retirement of Midwest Territory Chief of Staff Terry Kimmel, effective Oct. 1, 2026, and announces IAM International President Brian Bryant’s appointment of Ryan Haehnlein as his successor, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Kimmel has dedicated decades of service to the IAM and its members, earning the respect The post IAM Midwest Territory Celebrates Terry Kimmel’s Distinguished Career, Welcomes Ryan Haehnlein as Chief of Staff appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Contra Costa County Nurses Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Contra Costa County Nurses Overwhelmingly Ratify New 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 California Nurses Association (CNA)—an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU)—at Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95% in favor of ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement.Highlights of the new contract include job and hour stability, preservation of the health plan that more than 400 nurses and many more retired county nurses rely on, improved ability to combat violence in the workplace, and more.“Public sector nurses have dedicated our careers to caring for the most vulnerable residents of the county,” said Stefani Macagba, RN in the emergency unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. “This contract honors our expertise and gives nurses the stability we need to stay with the county through these turbulent times.” Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:59Continue reading→

IAM Union Mourns Passing of Retired HPWO Director Don Kennedy

The IAM mourns the loss of Don Kennedy, retired Director of the IAM’s High Performance Work Organization Department (HPWO), who passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 81. In 1986, Kennedy joined the IAM Union in Maryland. Ten years later, he was promoted to IAM Special Representative in the High Performance The post IAM Union Mourns Passing of Retired HPWO Director Don Kennedy appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Teamsters at Cass-Clay Creamery Ratify Contract

(FARGO, N.D.) – Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery have overwhelmingly ratified a strong contract that delivers fair wages, improved health care, a pension, and other workplace protections. Cass-Clay Creamery’s Fargo facility is part of Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) broader dairy network and produces, packages, and ships dairy products distributed throughout North Dakota and surrounding communities, including fluid milk and Stonyfield yogurt pouches. “This contract is a huge victory for the hardworking Teamsters who keep Cass-Clay running every day,” said Kevin Saylor, Vice President of Local 120. “Our members stood united and fought for what they deserved. Because of their solidarity, they secured a strong contract that recognizes their value and protects their future.” In addition to wage and benefit improvements, the agreement includes successor language, stronger workplace protections, and a fair grievance and arbitration process. The new contract reflects the essential work Teamsters perform at Cass-Clay and sets a stronger standard for workers across DFA’s dairy network. “Many of us have spent years at Cass-Clay making sure these dairy products reach our community’s tables,” said Matt Hussel, a Cass-Clay Creamery worker and member of Local 120. “I want to shoutout our brothers and sisters on the bargaining committee for a job well done. The improvement in wages and benefits alone will make a real difference for us and our families.” Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, visit local120.org. The post Teamsters at Cass-Clay Creamery Ratify Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Strong and United: The Working People Weekly List

Strong and United: 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. JTRAN Strike Comes to an End After Drivers Picket for More Than a Month: “A JTRAN bus strike has ended after drivers and workers stood the picket line for more than a month. Union representatives once again met with MV Transportation Thursday. Both sides agreed to better working conditions and higher wages, which would entail a 5% salary increase. ‘Our members stood strong and united throughout this process. MV tried to divide us. They brought in scab bus operators and refused to address our concerns,’ said Local 1208 President/Business Agent Charles Tornes, Jr. in a statement. ‘This strike shows that our members are willing to lay it all on the line for justice. I want to thank our riders, and all our allies for coming out and standing with us.’”Maryland State Employee Union Leader Elected International President: “Patrick Moran, president of the Maryland chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, was elected Thursday to serve as the union’s international president. ‘We will fight and build power like our future depends on it because it does. We will protect our neighbors and strengthen our communities,’ Moran said in a statement Thursday. ‘This is our fight, and together, we’ve got the power to make change.’ Moran has been a consistent figure in Annapolis, advocating for benefits, better pay and legislation to support the nearly 30,000 state employees represented by AFSCME. Last month, for example, the union announced that it planned to pursue a lawsuit against the University System of Maryland for allegedly not adhering to salary increases allocated in Maryland’s fiscal year 2027 budget.”Teens Have Always Been on the Front Lines of the Labor Movement: “The first factory strike in U.S. history began on May 26th, 1824. The New England factory system itself was still finding its footing, and its legions of poorly paid young workers were at constant risk of illness, injury, or worse during the long hours they spent wrangling its roaring machinery. When the mill owners of Pawtucket, RI, collectively announced that they’d be reducing weavers’ wages and tacking on an extra hour to everyone’s 14-hour workday, the workers revolted. That day, 102 workers walked out of the mills and into the streets. The tactic was so new, so novel, and so revolutionary that those leading the charge hadn’t even settled on a name for it yet.”Upper Peninsula Construction Council Wraps up Fifth Building Trades Summer Camp: “The Upper Peninsula Construction Council (UPCC) celebrated the graduation of its fifth Building Trades Summer Camp class on August 5, honoring students who spent five weeks gaining hands-on experience, developing career skills and exploring opportunities in the union construction trades. Held this year in Marquette, students earned $14 an hour while working alongside skilled union tradespeople and learning concrete work, scaffold erection, electrical wiring, painting and staining, heavy equipment operation, structural steel assembly, HVAC ductwork, plumbing and welding, wood framing, and industrial machinery installation and repair.”AFSCME’s Lee Saunders Delivers Final Keynote Address as President: “Below are excerpts from Saunders’ address as delivered: ‘Serving as AFSCME president has been the privilege of a lifetime. The struggle to win dignity and respect for working people isn’t something I read about in a book or studied in a classroom. It’s in my DNA. Our mom and dad taught us that there is nothing more honorable than a career in public service. They taught us that belonging to a union was the path to a better life. They taught us that working people coming together to raise their collective voice is one unstoppable force. These are the values I have tried to bring to my responsibilities as AFSCME president.’”Houston Airport Workers Receive $5 Minimum Wage Increase: “Houston airport workers will receive a minimum wage increase of $5 for a new wage of $20 an hour starting in August, which will gradually rise to $23 an hour by 2028. Mayor John Whitmire signed an executive order Aug. 12 alongside members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the labor union that represents airport workers, that will immediately begin the new wages. Workers employed by air carriers, concessions and airport contractors will qualify for the raise. ‘This helps, but this is just the beginning,’ Whitmire said. ‘It’s not going to be just wages. It’s going to be working conditions.’”New Minimum Wages for Minnesota Nursing Home Workers to Take Effect in September: “New minimum wages for Minnesota nursing home workers received final federal approval and will take effect on Sept. 10, more than three years after the state Legislature created a nation-leading labor standards board to set pay and working standards for some of the state’s lowest-paid workers. Thousands of workers will receive raises with the new hourly wage floors across four job categories: $22.50 for certified nursing assistants, $23.50 for trained medication aides, $27 for licensed practical nurses, and $19 for all other nursing home workers. The hourly wages will increase another $1.50 per hour across all job categories on Jan. 1.”AFL-CIO Report Shows Top CEOs Made 312 Times Workers’ Pay in 2025: “‘As shown in our latest Paywatch report, executive compensation has reached a new, shameful high,’ said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond. ‘Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire. Donald Trump raked in over $2 billion since the 2024 election. Meanwhile, working Americans are struggling to feed their kids and pay their electric bills. But there’s a better economy we can build for working people. That’s why the labor movement will continue to fight for every worker to have a union contract that begins to level the playing field and ensures they take home the share of the profit they create. And it’s why we are spending every day until November organizing and mobilizing 16 million union voters to elect pro-worker politicians who will work for us, not wealthy CEOs.’” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:11Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Local S6 Members at Bath Iron Works Ratify Historic 5-Year Labor Agreement

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Local S6 Members at Bath Iron Works Ratify Historic 5-Year Labor Agreement 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. Nearly 4,500 IAM Union (IAM)) Local S6 members at Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Bath, Maine, voted to ratify a historic collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant wage increases, stronger workplace protections and no concessions. The new five-year agreement takes effect Aug. 24, 2026, and runs through Aug. 24, 2031.Contract highlights include: zero concessions from the Local S6 membership; general wage increases of 17% in the first year, followed by 4% in each of the remaining four years; increased shift premiums to $2.50 per hour for second- and third-shift employees; locked-in health care costs for the duration of the agreement; improved 401(k) contributions; stronger seniority and job protections, including safeguards addressing outsourcing; greater flexibility for time off and improvements to attendance provisions; stronger protections involving new technology, artificial intelligence and robotics; and additional protections for bargaining-unit work and increased union involvement in workplace decisions.“As a proud member of Local S6 and a former Bath Iron Works shipbuilder, I know firsthand the skill, determination and solidarity of this membership,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “This historic agreement recognizes the tremendous value our members bring to Bath Iron Works, the state of Maine and our nation’s defense. I congratulate the negotiating committee and every Local S6 member who stood together to secure a stronger future for themselves and their families.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:03Continue reading→

IAM Local S6 Members at Bath Iron Works Ratify Historic Five-Year Labor Agreement

BATH, Maine, Aug. 23, 2026 – Nearly 4,500 IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local S6 members at Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Bath, Maine, have voted to ratify a historic five-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant wage increases, stronger workplace protections and no concessions. The agreement, unanimously recommended by the The post IAM Local S6 Members at Bath Iron Works Ratify Historic Five-Year Labor Agreement appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→