Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
(EVERETT, Mass.) – Over 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor, represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Local 25 represents 211 workers in the warehouse, horticulture, and floral departments, as well as workers in the call center, cage cashiers, limo drivers and dispatchers, traffic attendants, valet and guest experience attendants at Encore. “The workers at Encore Boston Harbor work hard and make the casino the financial success that it is,” said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. “Management’s failure to negotiate is leaving this group with no other choice but to head to the picket line. There is only one way this ends, with a fair agreement.” “We’re proud of what we built at Encore, and we take pride in the work we do every day,” said Sem Avdic, a warehouse worker and member of Local 25. “We work hard to make this company successful, and we believe we deserve a fair contract that allows us to provide for our families. Nobody wants to strike. But nobody is going to keep making Wynn rich while our own families fall behind.” Encore took in $847 million in Boston last year, according to Wynn Resorts' filings with the SEC, yet management refuses to come back to the table to negotiate a fair deal with wage improvements. The current contract expires August 31, and workers are prepared for a work stoppage if a deal is not reached. "This is a union town. Teamsters don't cross picket lines, and neither does Boston," said Thomas G. Mari, President of Local 25. "If our members are on that sidewalk, we're asking every worker and every family in this city to stand with them: while they're out, stay out." 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 Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Sam Adams Boston Brewery Workers Vote to Join UFCW
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Sam Adams Boston Brewery Workers Vote to Join UFCW 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. Workers at the original Sam Adams Boston Brewery location in Jamaica Plain have gone public with their intent to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 328.Bartenders, beer ambassadors, cooks and key holders delivered a letter to management last week announcing their organizing effort. Staff cited concerns around job security, fair treatment, equality, the consistency of workplace policies, and wages and benefits.“If you’re talking to management over and over and over again and nothing’s changing, you’ve got to try something different,” said Zafi Smith, a senior beer ambassador. “Seeing my coworkers reinvigorated by this has been incredible.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:19 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→
CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
(OAKLAND, Calif.) – Two weeks after going on an unfair labor practice strike, over 350 ready-mix Teamsters at CalPortland have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract with the company. Members of Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 at CalPortland went on strike after the company refused to set timely bargaining dates over a new agreement, threatening union work across multiple counties in Northern California. “A year ago, this company wouldn’t even commit to hiring our members. But through Teamsters militancy and solidarity, CalPortland Teamsters protected their jobs and won vital wage and health benefits increases,” said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Materials and Construction Trade Division. “They have shown what is possible when workers stand together and demand their fair share.” “This victory is due to the dedication of our members and lockstep support from our community of allies and elected officials. The Teamsters especially appreciate San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie for playing a critical role in ensuring an agreement was reached,” said Peter Finn, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and International Vice President At-Large. “For over 350 workers from four locals to strike and win in two weeks is no small feat. This contract is a shining example of the power of Teamsters unity.” In addition to an industry-standard wage increase for Northern California concrete drivers, CalPortland Teamsters also protected their current contract language in totality for 12 months. The company had previously implemented unilateral changes to contract language without the union’s consultation or permission. “We voted to strike because we know the true value of our labor. All of us were united and ready to stand on the line for as long as it took,” said Gary Kunesh, a 30-year CalPortland Teamster from Local 853. “For us to win this contract in just two weeks shows the power of being a Teamster.” 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 CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Day Four of APWU’s 28th Biennial National Convention
After an invocation by Minister Milton Ramsey, delegates continued debate from the previous afternoon. Resolutions that were passed included: Darryl Gauls, MVS Craft, made a motion to pass the MVS resolutions in toto, which began a wave of similar motions across craft reports. Excluding resolutions 109, 113, 116, and MVS-3, the MVS resolutions were passed […] The post Day Four of APWU’s 28th Biennial National Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
WATCH: Day Three of the 28th Biennial National Convention
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Teamsters, Sen. Sanders Demand Answers on St. Albans Creamery Shutdown Plan
(WASHINGTON) – Yesterday, Teamsters Local 597 leaders and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joined workers outside the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) St. Albans Creamery in St. Albans, Vt., to condemn the idling of the facility and the company’s potential union-busting motive to do so. The press conference highlighted the impact the closure would have on Teamsters in the facility, their families, the local dairy economy, and the broader St. Albans community. "Dairy farmers in the St. Albans area are already facing enormous pressure from rising costs, volatile milk prices, and an increasingly concentrated dairy industry," said Curtis Clough, President of Local 597. "Idling this creamery would only make those challenges worse by disrupting a facility that local farmers, workers, and families have relied on for generations. DFA owes this community a full explanation because when a plant like this is put at risk, it is not just Teamsters jobs on the line — it is the future of family farms and the economic stability of St. Albans and the entire region.” “The St. Albans Dairy Farmers of America plant has been an important part of Vermont’s dairy economy and a critical source of decent-paying jobs for more than 100 years,” Sen. Sanders said. “The decision by Dairy Farmers of America to close this plant appears to be nothing more than illegal union busting. I stand with the Teamsters in calling on DFA to reverse this decision and keep this vital plant open.” During the press conference, Sen. Sanders and members from Local 597 called on DFA to provide a full public explanation for the idling decision and urged the dairy giant to engage with workers and the community directly. The Teamsters Union will continue to stand up for its members and explore all available avenues to protect jobs and workers’ rights. "Our families made sacrifices while we stood in the rain on strike so we could put food on the table and win a fair contract," said Ted Westover, a warehouse worker at St. Albans and steward with Local 597. "Now our jobs are on the line because it seems a multimillion-dollar business got their feelings hurt. It's hard not to see the timing for what it is. This looks like classic union busting.” 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, Sen. Sanders Demand Answers on St. Albans Creamery Shutdown Plan appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Worker Wins: When Workers Stand United, They Win and Build a Stronger Future
Worker Wins: When Workers Stand United, They Win and Build a Stronger Future Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. Over 2,000 ShopRite Workers Approve New Contract: Meat, seafood and deli workers represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 152 at more than 60 ShopRite supermarket locations have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. The new contract covers members across southern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Highlights of the deal include higher starting rates for department managers and classified positions, annual wage increases that reward seniority, protections for employer-funded health benefits, expanded vacation and more. “This win belongs to our members. Their solidarity, strength, and determination allowed our negotiating committee to deliver a historic new contract. When workers are engaged and stand together, they win together,” said UFCW Local 152 President Daniel Ross. “Being on the union negotiating committee was my pleasure. I was honored to be tasked with the responsibility of speaking up for our members,” said shop steward and ShopRite employee Paul Vasapollo.AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement: After more than two years of organizing and negotiating, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) members have announced the ratification of their first collective bargaining agreement with Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT). Highlights of the deal include guaranteed minimum workweeks for the dancers and a minimum number of dancer positions each season, along with a seniority-based wage scale with improved minimum weekly salaries and built-in increases over the life of the contract. AGMA members also won protections for existing health insurance and retirement contribution benefits, stronger leave policies, the creation of a joint labor-management committee and more. “We understand the significance of this moment and the path that brought us here,” the dancers on the AGMA Negotiating Committee said in a press release. “We’re proud to have negotiated a first contract that provides meaningful protections for today’s dancers while strengthening the company for those who will come after us.” “A great deal happened to make this moment possible,” said Griff Braun, AGMA national organizing director. “We have never forgotten the former DBDT dancers who organized their workplace and stood together during an extraordinarily difficult chapter in the company’s history. Their efforts helped make this agreement possible. I have been equally inspired by the commitment, professionalism, and solidarity of the current DBDT dancers, who carried that work forward at the bargaining table. This first contract makes DBDT a safer, more supportive, and more sustainable workplace for artists today and for generations to come.”Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits: The Texas City Metal Trades Council reached a new agreement with Ashland Specialty Chemicals, ending a 42-day unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. “Our Texas City Metal Trades Council members showed up for each other, every single day,” said Lewis Crawford, Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 564 business agent and lead negotiator for the Texas City Metal Trades Council, AFL-CIO. "A strike is never easy. It asks everything of our members and their families, and this one asked more than most. We didn't win every fight at that table—but we won something no contract can put a price on: trust, unity, and a brotherhood forged on that picket line. We're not just going back to work. We're going back stronger, together, than the local that walked out 42 days ago." The new contract includes: a 9.25% wage increase over three years, 80 hours of paid incidental sick leave, 25 weeks of short-term disability leave, limited incidental craft work, increased vacation days, restored packager bidding rights and restored seniority for bidding on new positions. “We’re proud of the union members who put it all on the line to guarantee safety for themselves and their community,” said Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar. “The labor movement joined together to support the Texas City Metal Trades Council. Their new contract sends a powerful message to working people across Texas: when workers stand united, they win and build a stronger future for themselves and their families.”Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts: Grocery store workers at 16 PCC Community Markets in the greater Seattle area who are represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 3000 have ratified powerful collective bargaining agreements. The new contracts covering staff in the grocery and meat departments include better wages and benefits, protections for members who may be targeted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), increased premiums for night shift roles, increased employer contribution to workers’ training fund, and more. “This victory didn’t come easily,” the PCC bargaining team said in their ratification announcement. “The upshot isn’t just an industry-leading contract we’re proud of. Before this campaign, PCC was in danger of sliding into the corporate void. By standing together, we helped slow that slide and reclaim our co-op for the workers and members who built this place. Our fight doesn't end here. This win provides a foundation we can use to keep building the democratic, worker-powered co-op that PCC members and workers deserve.”Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers: Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed an executive order (EO) last week that will provide major wage increases for thousands of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport workers. Members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) attended the signing of the EO, which compels air carriers, and concessions and airport contractors to immediately raise pay to $20 an hour. Over the next two years, the wage rate will continue to grow, reaching $23 an hour by January 2028. “Today we celebrate a big victory for airport workers who have worked long and hard for a raise,” said Elsa Flores, president of SEIU Texas. “This wage increase is the product of workers coming together as a union and having the unwavering support of pro-labor leaders like Mayor John Whitmire and Council Member Joaquin Martinez.”Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts: Members of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council who work at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square and the Four Points by Sheraton Midtown have won their first union contract after 47 days on the picket line. Workers at the New York City hotels voted to form a union back in 2022. In the years spent negotiating their first contract, staff have faced numerous unfair labor practices from management, including bad-faith bargaining and discrimination against union supporters. Hotel and Gaming Trades Council members walked off the job at the end of June and encouraged guests to boycott the locations for nearly three weeks in order to secure this victory. “No one who works full time should have to choose between making rent and filling their prescription,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a rally in support of the hospitality workers. “No one should spend their days straining to make tourists feel comfortable only to spend their nights in pain from back-breaking workloads.…But above all, no one should forget this very simple truth: New York City is a union town. And we will always stand union strong.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:35 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→
10,000 Corewell Health East Nurses Ratify First Teamsters Contract
(WASHINGTON) – Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, represented by Teamsters Local 2024, have voted to ratify their first union contract after more than 13 months of negotiations, delivering a historic victory for nurses and patients across Michigan’s largest health care system. The three-year agreement protects more than 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses and dozens of outpatient clinics. Highlights include a 15 percent wage increase over the life of the agreement, a one-time lump-sum payment on a previously withheld wage increase, a safe staffing committee that allows nurses to confront management directly on nurse-to-patient ratio issues, a new PPO option, and other critical workplace protections. “Corewell nurses knew their value when they organized to become Teamsters, and now they’ve proven it at the bargaining table,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “Corewell threw millions of dollars at union-busting consultants and attorneys to stop this contract from happening, but our members refused to let management buy their way out of giving them the strong contract they have long needed.” Corewell Health East RNs first made history in 2024 when they voted three-to-one to organize in one of the largest NLRB elections in decades. They subsequently received a charter by the International Union for their own nurse-led local union. Now, Teamsters RNs have inked an industry-leading contract that protects nurses and patients alike. “Less than one third of nursing contracts nationwide mention the words ‘safe staffing,’ and yet, Corewell Health East Teamsters were able to secure an entire article on staffing in their first contract,” said Peter Finn, Director of the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division. “Workers get more as Teamsters, and we are excited to see more nurses follow the Corewell nurses’ lead and organize with North America’s strongest union.” “This contract is a significant step towards securing a better future for nurses, thus making a better future for our patients,” said Michael Browning, an interventional radiology nurse at Corewell Health East’s William Beaumont University Hospital. “After 32 years of nursing, finally having a seat at the table is amazing. I am so proud to have been a part of this victory.” 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 10,000 Corewell Health East Nurses Ratify First Teamsters Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
IAM NASSCO Workers Rally for Fair Contract, Build Momentum Ahead of Negotiations
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20, 2026 – IAM Union members at General Dynamics NASSCO rallied Wednesday alongside labor, elected, and community allies to demonstrate their growing unity and strength as more than 800 shipbuilders prepare for upcoming contract negotiations with the San Diego shipbuilder. The solidarity rally was hosted by IAM Local 389 and IAM District The post IAM NASSCO Workers Rally for Fair Contract, Build Momentum Ahead of Negotiations appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts 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 Hotel and Gaming Trades Council who work at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square and the Four Points by Sheraton Midtown have won their first union contract after 47 days on the picket line.Workers at the New York City hotels voted to form a union back in 2022. In the years spent negotiating their first contract, staff have faced numerous unfair labor practices from management, including bad-faith bargaining and discrimination against union supporters. Hotel and Gaming Trades Council members walked off the job at the end of June and encouraged guests to boycott the locations for nearly three weeks in order to secure this victory.“No one who works full time should have to choose between making rent and filling their prescription,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a rally in support of the hospitality workers. “No one should spend their days straining to make tourists feel comfortable only to spend their nights in pain from back-breaking workloads.…But above all, no one should forget this very simple truth: New York City is a union town. And we will always stand union strong.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:39Continue reading→
IAM Advanced Financial Officer Training Strengthens Local Leadership
The IAM’s Advanced Financial Officer seminar at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md., is equipping Local and District financial officers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage union finances and serve their memberships. The advanced training brought together approximately 20 officers from across the IAM, representing a wide The post IAM Advanced Financial Officer Training Strengthens Local Leadership appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
IAM Eastern States Machinists Conference Focuses on Midterm Mobilization
The Eastern States Conference of Machinists recently wrapped up a two-day conference in Atlantic City, N.J., bringing together union leaders and delegates from across the Eastern Territory to discuss the challenges facing working families and the upcoming midterm elections. Watch the video report. Hosted by Eastern States Conference President Mike Vartabedian, the conference featured remarks The post IAM Eastern States Machinists Conference Focuses on Midterm Mobilization appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Labor of Love and Inclusion: IAM Local 1725 Joins Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council in Celebrating Pride
A festival and parade of peace, love, and inclusion at this year’s Charlotte Pride Event were on full display at the 2026 Charlotte Pride Celebration. Since 2000, Charlotte Pride, with a deep-rooted history, has worked through projects and activities, including the annual Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, to become the leader in LGBTQ visibility in The post Labor of Love and Inclusion: IAM Local 1725 Joins Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council in Celebrating Pride appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Labor of Love and Inclusion: IAM Local 1725 Joins Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council in Celebrating Pride
A festival and parade of peace, love, and inclusion at this year’s Charlotte Pride Event were on full display at the 2026 Charlotte Pride Celebration. Since 2000, Charlotte Pride, with a deep-rooted history, has worked through projects and activities, including the annual Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, to become the leader in LGBTQ visibility in The post Labor of Love and Inclusion: IAM Local 1725 Joins Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council in Celebrating Pride appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Dynamic Debate Dominates Day Three of APWU’s 28th Biennial Convention
Delegates continued their work on the important union business before the convention body, considering, debating, amending, and voting on several resolutions throughout the day. The APWU Constitution Committee co-chairs, Miami Area Local President Wanda Harris and San Diego Area Local President Bob Waterhouse, returned to present resolutions. Four resolutions to amend Article 21 for each […] The post Dynamic Debate Dominates Day Three of APWU’s 28th Biennial Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
WATCH: Day Two of the 28th Biennial National Convention
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New Jersey Teamsters Endorse Bipartisan Slate of Pro-Union Candidates for Congress
(SPRINGFIELD, N.J.) – Today, New Jersey Teamsters announced their Congressional endorsements. The candidates are incumbents who have demonstrated a commitment to American workers by voting for the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). Teamsters endorsed Senator Cory Booker (D) and Representative Donald Norcross (D-1st District). Booker co-authored the Senate version of the FLCA and voluntarily recognized his campaign’s staff union with the Teamsters in 2020. A lifelong union member, FLCA co-author, and Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, Norcross has also supported the Teamsters by serving as the lead sponsor of the Butch-Lewis Act and fighting to protect collective bargaining rights for federal workers. The Teamsters also endorsed Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd District), Herb Conaway (D-3rd District), Chris Smith (R-4th District), Josh Gottheimer (D-5th District), Frank Pallone (D-6th District), Robert Menendez (D-8th District), Nellie Pou (D-9th District), LaMonica McIver (D-10th District), and Analilia Mejia (D-11th District). The Faster Labor Contracts Act, a Teamsters-backed bill that passed the House of Representatives in June, would become the most significant labor legislation enacted in 80 years. It would streamline the process for newly organized workers who are working to secure their first collective bargaining agreement. “There are more than 50,000 Teamsters throughout New Jersey, and they all agree that our union should only support politicians who support us,” said Al Rispoli, President of Teamsters Joint Council 73. “This bipartisan coalition refused to vote no on the FLCA even in the face of immense pressure from corporate lobbyists. They stood strong and had our backs, so we’ll do the same for them when we go to the polls in November.” 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 New Jersey Teamsters Endorse Bipartisan Slate of Pro-Union Candidates for Congress appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' Equity:The Independent Theatre Contract is still new, but it's already effecting change, making the union more efficient and smoothing the on-ramp for theatres to work with us. Learn about how Equity conceived of, built and rolled out this agreement. https://bit.ly/4fxxRw5[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) August 17, 2026 at 11:57 AMAFSCME:In her final Convention keynote speech, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride applauded the power and organizing prowess of AFSCME members and urged them to continue organizing to give more workers a voice on the job.https://t.co/UCxS3mNat3— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 18, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:Safer skies shouldn't be a partisan choice. It's not ROTOR Act vs. ALERT Act — Congress should take the best of both and pass one strong aviation safety bill that closes critical gaps and honors the victims of PSA Flight 5342. pic.twitter.com/OdrpEN3WYW— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) August 18, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:The Ohio Alliance hosted a town hall on Social Security's 91st anniversary. People of all ages showed up and they had a consistent message for Congress: Protect our earned benefits now and for generations to come! pic.twitter.com/KHvsl8bodZ— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 18, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:Make sure you are staying informed about the latest news, campaigns, politics, and all the issues impacting our Union, our members, and our industry by subscribing to our e-newsletter, the ATU Dispatch today at https://t.co/2zRvpNDZrE pic.twitter.com/AfWxIsiCwI— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 19, 2026American Federation of Teachers:AFT is suing to block a rule limiting visas for international students. Discouraging students from studying here is a loss for students, campuses and our economy. @rweingarten.bsky.social said the govt is “breaking the law for its own political purposes... hurting Americans & American enterprise.”[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) August 19, 2026 at 11:20 AMAmerican Postal Workers Union:Democracy in Action: LIVE from the Convention Floor https://t.co/ogUj1DB5Hu— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) August 18, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Flight Attendants save lives. We are aviation’s first responders and the last line of defense in aviation security. We are the first impression and the smile of aviation connecting the people of our nations.Happy National Aviation Day to Aviation’s First Responders! pic.twitter.com/wZMrftvVAd— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 19, 2026Boilermakers:Watch the story about Local 549 (Pittsburg, California) #Boilermakers, who saw the rusting fixtures of the SS Red Oak Victory museum and brought tradeswomen together to restore it: https://t.co/29qylyPyHE— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 18, 2026Bricklayers:Alex Jacobi, Director of our Member Assistance Program, shared a powerful reminder on the @ulanetwork: when someone is struggling, genuine care and sincerity matter more than having the right words. You do not need a perfect script to show up and make a difference.#UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/hdcPnAJPjf— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 18, 2026Communications Workers of America:Today, game workers and allies are taking action at Save Our Devs actions across the US and Canada to call out layoffs and corporate greed in the industry and to demand fair first contracts across Microsoft’s gaming studios. pic.twitter.com/ljqGaoPZgJ— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 18, 2026Electrical Workers:Google funding means more jobs, training for #IBEW members. https://t.co/61WPdj8uGe— IBEW (@IBEW) August 19, 2026Fire Fighters:🔥 WISCONSIN ORGANIZING VICTORY! 👏 Congrats to newly organized Lake Geneva, WI Local 5625 who received their official #IAFF Charter. Welcome to our great union!#UnionStrong@PFFW pic.twitter.com/vCav7cnMHL— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) August 17, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:“Your fight is America’s fight.”Gov. @JBPritzker joined us at the 2026 SMART Leadership Conference with a powerful reminder: From keeping workers and communities safe to building our nation’s hospitals, factories and housing, SMART members are making progress possible every day. pic.twitter.com/lP33WA8YnK— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) August 19, 2026International Union of Police Associations:pic.twitter.com/JQMhQluCEk— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) August 19, 2026Laborers:105 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was ratified, expanding the right to VOTE for women across America. At the ballot box. On the job. In our unions. Our voice is our POWER! Use it. #power #laborhistory #vote pic.twitter.com/tVTDw58xOx— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 18, 2026Machinists:Members of the @IAMW3Center’s Leadership I class toured our Headquarters today!Great way to cap off a week of learning and solidarity. 💪🏽⚙️ pic.twitter.com/TuR6C8iMMD— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) August 14, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:In 2021, Trey Mancini’s peers selected him as AL Comeback Player in Players Choice Awards voting after he beat Stage 3 colon cancer to return to the Baltimore Orioles’ starting lineup. He retires with 129 career homers, a 2022 World Series ring, and a legion of friends and… pic.twitter.com/MMVtqNm993— MLBPA (@MLBPA) August 18, 2026Maritime Trades Department:SIU Statement on Second Extension of Waiver@SeafarersUnion https://t.co/o2bVTLjFH7— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) August 18, 2026National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA President Nick Daniels, NATCA Executive President Mick Devine, Central Region Regional Vice President Aaron Merrick (NCE), and National Training Representative Jamaal Haltom (Las Vegas ATCT, LAS) led the largest meet and greet for FAA Academy students in OKC this year. pic.twitter.com/gTPTb5tziD— NATCA (@NATCA) August 18, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:Being there for our communities is part of the job. Ogden, UT Branch 68 letter carrier Joseph Baty shows us the importance of paying attention and stepping up when it matters most. #MemberMonday pic.twitter.com/l2Qjfws6zz— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 17, 2026National Lacrosse League Players Association:The AFL-CIO Sports Council Stands in Solidarity with First Women’s College Sports Union As Members Fight for Official Recognition https://t.co/kPz4xCsl39— NLLPA (@NLLPA) August 14, 2026National Nurses United:Nursing means we fight for our patients, our profession, and each other. Organizing a union is how we protect that. Learn more here: https://t.co/YE0pATHX8v pic.twitter.com/wA3cW1IVsi— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) August 17, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:Gig bosses are the new leaders in poverty wages. Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Instacart together now have more workers that rely on food stamps than any other company in America — more than Walmart, Amazon, and McDonalds — and they're among the top three whose workers…— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) August 18, 2026NFL Players Association:This week's offseason #CMVP, @JEluemunor took his camp across the pond ✈️ The @giants offensive lineman brought his Main Show Football Camp back to the UK, giving a new generation of athletes the opportunity to learn and experience American football. The multi-day camp series… pic.twitter.com/Ve8k56vrdM— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 15, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:Congrats to our August 2026 Tradeswomen Hero Award winners!Keep up the great work💪 pic.twitter.com/IuBd2EZvRP— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 18, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:Rest in peace to our brother from District Council 57, Kevin Johnston. Brother Johnston was a proud bridge painter and was considered by his co-workers to be the best of the best. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/khaZGVYqiy— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 19, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Labor rights are human rights. Today we recognize those who fight daily for justice in their communities. An injury to one is an injury to all. 🌍 #WorldHumanitarian Day #SolidarityForever #HumanRights pic.twitter.com/QhD8lZd0Vk— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 19, 2026SAG-AFTRA:A conversation between acclaimed recording artist #Finneas and SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI reveals that success might just be a result of an exceptional appetite for hard work. Read more in SAG-AFTRA magazine: https://t.co/kR9qC2fLZQ.Photo credit: Dennis Leupold pic.twitter.com/vI1G9jwuGl— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 19, 2026Service Employees International Union:Congrats to thousands of Minnesota nursing home workers who secured new hourly wage floors, despite fierce resistance, 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…— SEIU (@SEIU) August 19, 2026Solidarity Center:At the Solidarity Center's Global Labor Leadership Initiative, young worker leaders don't just gain the skills to build a stronger global labor movement, they also create a new union family 💙 pic.twitter.com/NmNfjXSwHp— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 19, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:NEW: Today, we joined a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to end a longstanding visa framework that will affect foreign journalists working in the U.S, along with international students and scholars. pic.twitter.com/kxvPSfywxS— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 18, 2026Transport Workers Union:The TWU Air Division is gathered together for a safety summit on National Aviation Day, with Flight Attendants, AMTs, Dispatchers, Ramp Workers and more uniting to discuss critical safety issues and how to make our workplaces safer! pic.twitter.com/pvzhuzGB3m— TWU (@transportworker) August 19, 2026Transportation Trades Department:In 1932, civil servants were up against wage cuts, furloughs & nonexistent benefits. 94 years ago on August 18th, these conditions inspired them to form @AFGENational. Despite the challenges, both old & new, AFGE has never stopped fighting for federal workers. Happy Founding Day! pic.twitter.com/0OJw0IjmQ2— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) August 18, 2026UAW:"We have to reassert the sovereignty of people above profits in America."— UAW President Walter Reuther pic.twitter.com/SerfRlrse6— UAW (@UAW) August 17, 2026UNITE HERE:The math is clear and AJ Capital Partners and Graduate by Hilton Hotels are failing an open book test. Graduate by Hilton Hotels are themed around nearby colleges and universities, embracing the nearby community. BUT, as a community themed brand, they need improvement! pic.twitter.com/wRuU5FQD1H— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 18, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:📸 From the 41st General Convention #UASolidarity2026 pic.twitter.com/FkbMqtEdaE— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) August 19, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:Oak Harbor Safeway pharmacy techs have officially voted to join @UFCW_3000!Despite an intimidation campaign from management, the pharmacy tech crew stood together for their right to bargain for the wages, benefits, & protections they know they deserve.https://t.co/IEBpoUtULO pic.twitter.com/Sa5icsgLKK— UFCW (@UFCW) August 17, 2026United Steelworkers:Yesterday, USW siblings, labor leaders and supporters came together at our headquarters to launch our campaign to elect pro-worker candidates and vote union strong. pic.twitter.com/6QXJrRo4Ef— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) August 19, 2026Writers Guild of America East:The WGA is proud to represent workers across scripted Film/TV, nonfiction production, podcasts, online media, news, and more! Get updates directly from our members by following our union Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/HXsRu2w[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) August 18, 2026 at 11:23 AM Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 08/19/2026 - 11:45Continue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers 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. Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed an executive order (EO) last week that will provide major wage increases for thousands of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport workers.Members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) attended the signing of the EO, which compels air carriers, and concessions and airport contractors to immediately raise pay to $20 an hour. Over the next two years, the wage rate will continue to grow, reaching $23 an hour by January 2028.“Today we celebrate a big victory for airport workers who have worked long and hard for a raise,” said Elsa Flores, president of SEIU Texas. “This wage increase is the product of workers coming together as a union and having the unwavering support of pro-labor leaders like Mayor John Whitmire and Council Member Joaquin Martinez.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 08/19/2026 - 10:03Continue reading→
Debates, Decisions, Unity: Day Two of APWU’s 28th Biennial Convention
Delegates continued to make significant progress during Tuesday’s proceedings. They debated several resolutions related to Postal Support Employees (PSEs), paid leave, workplace violations, and grievance procedures as the Labor-Management Committee continued its report. Delegates held a lengthy debate on Resolution 25, which called for voluntary participation in a sick leave exchange option that allows members […] The post Debates, Decisions, Unity: Day Two of APWU’s 28th Biennial Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
WATCH: Day One of the 28th Biennial Convention
The post WATCH: Day One of the 28th Biennial Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→