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IAM Union Applauds Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott for Standing with IAM Local 4538 Members at Apple’s Towson Center

TOWSON, Md., June 17, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) applauded Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott for his statement supporting the approximately 90 members of IAM Local 4538 at the Towson Town Center Apple Store, which Apple has announced it will close on June 20. “My office stands in full The post IAM Union Applauds Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott for Standing with IAM Local 4538 Members at Apple’s Towson Center appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Teamsters, DOJ File Joint Motion to End Final Order and Consent Decree

(WASHINGTON) – Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the Southern District) jointly filed a motion to amend the Final Order and the Consent Decree, ending federal government monitorship of the union. In 1989, the Southern District and the Teamsters entered into a consent decree 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. “Today marks a new era in the Teamsters. After 37 years, this filing marks an end to the longest monitorship of any union, corporation, nonprofit, or public entity in the history of the United States. Over the past four years, we have developed a system of internal controls and created a culture of vigilance in our union. Our efforts have proven that we can police our own, and the controls we have put in place are more stringent than any labor organization in the country,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. The motion requires approval by the Federal District Court and the Honorable Loretta Preska, who has overseen the consent decree monitorships since 2002. Earlier this year, the Honorable Barbara Jones (ret.), the Independent Review Officer, conducted an assessment of the International Union’s internal disciplinary systems and audit functions and concluded that the union has “developed the institutional tools, processes, and procedures necessary to adequately detect, investigate, and resolve instances of major corruption” and has the capacity to assume responsibility for internal processes. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. The post Teamsters, DOJ File Joint Motion to End Final Order and Consent Decree appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Take Action – Faster Labor Contracts Act

Workers shouldn’t have to wait years for their first contract! Tell your senator to co-sponsor H.R. 5408/S. 844, the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act. Workers have the right to establish a collective bargaining agreement after they elect to form their union, but the law is full of loopholes, and companies drag out the negotiation process for years. On average, it takes 458 days to secure a first contract. Workers across the country are done waiting for corporate-backed politicians to hold their donors accountable. Last week, Teamsters forced the House of Representatives to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. Now, it’s the Senate’s turn to act. Tell your senator to co-sponsor the bill and demand that the Faster Labor Contracts Act receive a Senate Committee mark up. Take Action The post Take Action – Faster Labor Contracts Act appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Why We Organize: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Why We Organize: 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:Keep Equity's workplace harassment reporting info close at hand with our digital wallet card. Simply tap the image, save it and have it ready whenever you need it. Find out more at https://members.actorsequity.org/on-the-job/understanding-harassment[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) June 17, 2026 at 11:49 AMAFSCME:Health care costs are skyrocketing thanks to cuts by the Trump admin. Their solution? Put the burden on you to take out a loan — from your insurance company. Meanwhile, billionaires get richer.This can't happen. And this is why we organize. https://t.co/AWAkjmfceg— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 17, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:This #PrideMonth, celebrate our diverse pilot community and wear your ALPA pride lanyard. Professionalism and respect for every crew member goes beyond words — it's a safety imperative. #Pride 🏳️‍🌈✈️ pic.twitter.com/1fuaELYt6N— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) June 15, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:We agree with @SenWhitehouse: Social Security is integral to our ability to retire with dignity, and Congress has a duty to make sure everyone can fully enjoy it.That's why we need to #ScrapTheCap and protect the benefits we've spent a lifetime earning! pic.twitter.com/hDa1suqtXL— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 16, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:Congratulations to our Local 1338 DART paratransit workers on their strong tentative agreement. #OurVoiceOurPower pic.twitter.com/KYuY7tFq6G— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 16, 2026American Federation of Teachers:"Devices down, eyes up, hands-on." Read @rweingarten.bsky.social's full remarks outlining a bold new vision to boost teaching and learning in the AI era ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/randiwei...[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) May 27, 2026 at 1:59 PMAmerican Postal Workers Union:When working people stand united, we're unstoppable! APWU joined 65 unions at the AFL-CIO Convention in Minneapolis to fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and Vote-by-Mail. Read more: https://t.co/3Jffa49L0D— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 17, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Horizon AFA Flight Attendants vote 99.8% to authorize a strike.“We have dedicated our lives to Horizon and the communities that we serve. We are simply asking for the pay, benefits, and improvements we have earned,” said Lisa Davis Warren, HZN AFA MEC President. pic.twitter.com/948iMrPv37— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 16, 2026Boilermakers:Train in a trade. Earn while you learn. Build the future. https://t.co/tL4ZesCE6z #Boilermakers pic.twitter.com/sJogDzwMwn— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 15, 2026Bricklayers:Craftsmanship matters. Every #tile and #terrazzo project built by our @Local1BAC members represents elite skill, sharp precision, and unmatched durability. Quality work built to last by the best in the trade. 💪#WorksiteWednesday #UnionProud #Construction #SkilledTrades pic.twitter.com/kWGWHkGsDa— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 17, 2026Communications Workers of America:SpaceX is officially the largest IPO in stock market history.The company’s $1.7 billion valuation is not a reflection of the company’s worth but of Elon Musk’s exaggerations about his AI business & corrupt capture of federal subsidies for Starlink. https://t.co/HonPA3qSxi— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 12, 2026Department for Professional Employees:Join us in standing with Theorist workers organizing with @mpeg700.bsky.social by telling Lunar X management to voluntarily recognize their union! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 4:13 PMElectrical Workers:As temperatures rise, heat safety is more important than ever. https://t.co/fORTWDdCba— IBEW (@IBEW) June 17, 2026Fire Fighters:🇨🇦🔥 BIG NEWS FOR CANADA'S FIRE FIGHTERS!After years of @IAFFCanada advocacy, Parliament has passed Bill C-14 – legislation to strengthen penalties against those who violently assault #firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders on the job. https://t.co/JNdDL79WQC— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 17, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:“If we can make them understand that working with your hands is a good thing, and the fact that they want to apply that and make a decent living to have an impact on a young mind and create that skill set, there’s nothing better than that.”https://t.co/jYby6sPvaa— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 15, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE + CLC = UNION SOLIDARITY! We proud to fight with @PresidentCLC and Canada's working families. pic.twitter.com/N6vX6s7rZQ— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 14, 2026International Union of Police Associations:Lakewood Police Union, I.U.P.A. Local #303 Members had some delicious cups of coffee and great conversations with Lakewood, Colorado community members at a recent Coffee with a Cop event. https://t.co/TSvm1BtPrB— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) June 17, 2026Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:We are proud to share that LCLAA Twin Cities Chapter President Grecia Palomar participated in the Twin Cities Solidarity panel, where panelists discussed how the @AFLCIO Rapid Response Network has been crucial in supporting our union siblings during critical moments. pic.twitter.com/xxhsVZP5ZR— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 10, 2026Laborers:UNION MADE gifts for a UNION STRONG dad. Check out @Labor411 for more #unionmade goodies. #FathersDay #UnionStrong #bluecollar #workingman pic.twitter.com/ZuiKc4u0BY— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 16, 2026Machinists:“Know your contract. Know your labor rights. Document everything.”IAM Local 1930 member Nadith Schuster used the grievance process to challenge unfair discipline and defend the rights of union stewards.Read her story: https://t.co/c8C9vKHagF pic.twitter.com/NS8zoDbQYm— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) June 17, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:From generation to generation, the fight for Players’ rights continues. pic.twitter.com/GigGZ2LoJO— MLBPA (@MLBPA) June 16, 2026Maritime Trades Department:MTD President David Heindel gives opening remarks for 80 years of Maritime Solidarity. pic.twitter.com/wBoksubf21— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 4, 2026National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA’s National Executive Board (NEB) is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday in Juneau, Alaska. The NEB is responsible for the creation of policy for our Union between our conventions. Minutes from the NEB’s recent meetings can be found here: https://t.co/zdxO0HGA11 pic.twitter.com/PRUT72tCHL— NATCA (@NATCA) June 16, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:Every single day we are fighting like hell to achieve a fair contract for America’s city letter carriers. These buttons, sent to active NALC members across the nation deliver a message that’s simple, straightforward and true: Letter carriers work harder, deserve higher pay.… pic.twitter.com/F2AQf5hsbf— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 16, 2026National Domestic Workers Alliance:Exactly 🫶 https://t.co/tA82JEFXpy— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 16, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:Off season just turned to dad season for Jeremy Swayman 💙🫡📸: Alessandra.iacaboni (IG) pic.twitter.com/B5jghLsYG9— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 17, 2026National Nurses United:Nurses at Prime St. Mary of Nazareth in Chicago are voting UNION YES!Illegal union-busting tactics and firings won’t silence nurses — they only make us more united. Solidarity is our superpower. pic.twitter.com/jyxBL5ZlJ2— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) June 16, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:We connected! @frenchmontana and MDMotivator: you're real ones!🫡Thank you to everyone who has shown their care and solidarity with our member Noureddine Bitat who was assaulted when the cab he was driving was vandalized outside MSG last week. Our hearts are full and we are… https://t.co/ervXS9oUQY— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 16, 2026NFL Players Association:Statement on behalf of the Los Angeles Chargers players opposing California SB 795. For more on how this bill restricts access to the workers’ comp system for all professional athletes: https://t.co/kOXvr49kGV pic.twitter.com/5bkNw0FEj4— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 17, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:NABTU President Sean McGarvey joined @iuoe_union leaders to talk about the opportunities ahead in energy, transportation, and data center construction.His message was simple: our strength starts at the local level. When we stay engaged, our unions grow, our members succeed, and… pic.twitter.com/AxM4kNlNOL— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 17, 2026Operating Engineers:Local 963 has had a collective agreement with the school board since 1945. Saturday's event marked the 31st annual retirement brunch the Local has been putting on as a show of thanks to those members retiring from the workplace, after as many as 43 years of service for some. pic.twitter.com/E98Hif9pod— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) June 16, 2026Professional Hockey Players’ Association:Earlier this week, members of @thePHPA staff attended the @AFLCIO Convention in Minneapolis.This event provided an important forum to engage with labour leaders from across North America, exchange ideas, and advance the interests of professional hockey players within the labour… pic.twitter.com/aKk0suw5Ob— PHPA (@thephpa) June 12, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Having a union means having a say. 🗣️ Through our grievance procedure, RWDSU members have a formal way to challenge unfair treatment and hold management accountable. You don’t have to just "take it"—you have a contract that backs you up! #WorkplaceDemocracy #GrievanceProcedure pic.twitter.com/J8JTvQiz5d— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 17, 2026Roofers and Waterproofers:Last night at the @UnionSportsmen annual gala in DC, our very own Gig Ritenour received the very honorable Outdoor Heritage Award. Roofers were also recognized for highest net shooting event—the annual Roofers Twin Cities Sporting Clays Shoot sponsored by Local 96.#conservation pic.twitter.com/QjkaUuzCS5— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 17, 2026SAG-AFTRA:SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin and @ActorsEquity President Brooke Shields are urging Congress to pass the PATPA, which would update an outdated income threshold and restore meaningful tax relief for entertainment workers. Read their @rollcall op-ed: https://t.co/U4CVONAsKj— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 17, 2026Service Employees International Union:This isn’t just happening in the Midwest, by the way. Corporations refuse to give us living wages, and politicians refuse to make them! Instead, energy and care goes into ICE & Border Patrol, Pres. Trump’s ballroom, and a money-grab UFC event. https://t.co/b4EkF9hctA— SEIU (@SEIU) June 17, 2026Solidarity Center:Today we celebrate 15 years of International Labour Organization Convention 189 and congratulate our domestic worker trade union partners on their persistence, courage, and SUCCESS ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/C5IlSZq0I7— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 16, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:WOOOOO! First Contract!!!!! Way to go @aajcollective_ !!!! https://t.co/XYySxrtM50— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 16, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:We commend the bipartisan congressional effort to speed up labor contract negotiations.This follows the US House passing the Faster Labor Contracts act, yesterday. pic.twitter.com/iKtjpAOyAh— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 10, 2026Transport Workers Union:Thank you @cndelarosa for supporting and co-sponsoring NYC Intro 937. This bill protects the livelihoods of hardworking, blue-collar @TWULocal100 horse-carriage drivers while raising the bar in terms of animal welfare and safety. @TwuSamuelsen @CentralLaborNYC @NYCCouncil pic.twitter.com/wBRJEUhH2E— TWU (@transportworker) June 12, 2026Transportation Trades Department:Happy Primary Day DC!75 voting centers and 55 ballot boxes across all eight wards are open until 8 P.M. Make your voice heard! pic.twitter.com/CyDwjPPrz0— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 16, 2026UAW:It's Day Three of the UAW Constitutional Convention, and we're looking back at some of the most iconic and memorable moments from conventions past.Delegates to the 1966 UAW Convention in Long Beach, California, made history when they elected Olga Madar as a member-at-large on… pic.twitter.com/hSRcvWdmpw— UAW (@UAW) June 17, 2026Union Veterans Council:UNION VETERANS COUNCIL SLAMS BILL THAT FUNDS EXPANDED VETERAN BENEFITS BY CUTTING SLEEP APNEA AND TINNITUS RATING COMPENSATIONS @AFLCIO @AFGENational https://t.co/Zdeew1p8Cu— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) June 11, 2026UNITE HERE:Happy Pride! ✨ Meet Kristen Mercer (she/they)👋🏻, a Server at Maria & Enzo's in Disney Springs, UNITE HERE Local 737 "For me, a big part of fighting for the union is standing up for our rights through our union when legal protections and DEI are being rolled back nationally." pic.twitter.com/uhecI41jej— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 17, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:UA Local 344 members are helping deliver a new $178 million expansion at Bethany Children’s Health Center in OKC. Including critical mechanical systems that will support specialized care for generations to come.Built by skilled UA members. Built to serve the community. pic.twitter.com/X4KXZXJ7KT— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) June 17, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:🚨The NLRB has DENIED Whole Foods’ request to overturn the historic union election at its Philadelphia store🚨🧵(1/3) pic.twitter.com/jmOIKmzaGg— UFCW (@UFCW) June 16, 2026United Steelworkers:Union workers make corporations more efficient, promote stability and cut costly turnover. Despite these benefits, employers still spend $1.7 billion a year on strong-arm tactics to try to keep workers from unionizing. Read more from @USWPrezRox’s blog: https://t.co/kqTuJ0cpug pic.twitter.com/ErKyYTjYFh— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 17, 2026Writers Guild of America East:Face the Facts: Nonfiction production workers want union protections! Congratulations to the 140+ workers at A+E Factual Studios (DANCE MOMS: A NEW ERA, HISTORY’S GREATEST MYSTERIES) who are now officially repped by the WGAE—and ready to bargain their first contract. 💪[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) June 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:50Continue reading→

Pride Month Profiles: Chris Pena

Pride Month Profiles: Chris Pena For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Chris Pena of UAW. Chris Pena, a Chicago-area native and third-term president of UAW Local 551, began his career on Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant line after high school. A lifelong car enthusiast and union advocate, he represents nearly 6,000 members, including assembly line workers and skilled tradespeople such as electricians, carpenters and toolmakers. Throughout his career, Pena has championed worker safety; diversity, inclusion and equity; and community outreach. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:17 Tags: PrideContinue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Denver Art Museum Workers Make State History with Contract Ratification

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Denver Art Museum Workers Make State History with Contract Ratification 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 two years of negotiations, members of Denver Art Museum Workers United (DAMWU)—who organized throughAFSCME Colorado—have ratified their first contract, making them the first museum workers in state history to secure a collective bargaining agreement.As the first museum workers in Colorado to organize a union, DAMWU workers endured pushback from management, but they were undeterred. Their unity and solidarity allowed them to secure a deal with just cause rights, increased sick time, stronger parental leave policies and more.“Winning this contract feels like a huge celebration!,” said Rachel Brennan, a museum shop sales associate. “It took so much work to get to this point, and I’m so proud of us for fighting to have a voice in our workplace. I am beyond grateful to have such amazing coworkers who know their worth and show up for each other." “This has been a long time coming, and I think we are all feeling relieved to have finally ratified our first contract,” said Chase, a gallery host. “We're in a much better position as workers at the DAM than we were before and feel confident that we can achieve even more with our second contract. We are the ones who keep the museum running, and we must never forget that.”   Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:09Continue reading→

Delegates Chart UAW’s Path Forward on Day Two of Constitutional Convention

Day two of the 39th UAW Constitutional Convention was marked by spirited discussion on several important issues as elected delegates began shaping the union’s path forward for the next four years.  Elected delegates heard and debated resolutions and amendments, passing votes to commit to a culture of aggressive organizing, build for May Day 2028, and strengthen […] The post Delegates Chart UAW’s Path Forward on Day Two of Constitutional Convention appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

O’Brien, Zuckerman Reelected to Second Five-Year Term Leading Teamsters

(WASHINGTON) – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today that Sean M. O’Brien and Fred Zuckerman have been reelected to another five-year term as General President and General Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, renewing a mandate for powerful, militant leadership on behalf of 1.3 million rank-and-file Teamsters across North America. The O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate was elected by white ballot at the union’s 31st International Convention in Las Vegas following a secret ballot vote of 1,572 delegates. All voting delegates were democratically elected to the convention by rank-and-file members from more than 330 local unions across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. No opposition candidates received enough votes to meet the Teamsters’ constitutionally required threshold to challenge the O’Brien-Zuckerman team. “This victory belongs to rank-and-file Teamsters. When we were sworn into office four years ago, our leadership team committed to building a bigger, faster, stronger union, and that’s exactly what we’ve done. We’ve organized more than 100,000 new members, won historic agreements including a record contract for 340,000 members at UPS, and put rank-and-file members back in the driver’s seat. The Teamsters is now the most aggressive, effective, and respected labor union on Earth,” O’Brien said. “Over the next five years, we have a lot of work ahead of us. The Teamsters face big fights at UPS and Amazon, and we are prepared to tackle those head on with the militancy and organization that has defined our administration. We will keep growing and never stop working for the members.” “The Teamsters are stronger, more secure, and more prepared to take on greedy employers than at any point in our 123-year history. We have more than $1 billion in total assets, and our Strike and Defense Fund stands at approximately $365 million, providing the ammunition to take on the boss and protect our members,” Zuckerman said. “The Teamsters have accomplished so much to expand our ranks, exert real political influence, and safeguard our members in an ever-evolving economy. But we’re just getting started. The future is bright and the state of the union is strong in the Teamsters.” O’Brien is a fourth-generation Teamster from Local 25 in Charlestown, Mass. Zuckerman joined the Teamsters more than four decades ago as a rank-and-file member in Houston and later went on to lead Local 89 in Louisville, Ky. Together, they bring an aggressive grassroots approach to taking on employers and prioritizing member involvement in the union. Over the next five years, O’Brien and Zuckerman have pledged to continue the fight at UPS and Amazon, strengthen Teamsters density in core industries, defend and improve contracts across every division of the union, and build even bigger bipartisan coalitions to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act and other legislation to benefit working people.   The O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate will take the oath of office in March 2027. The 2027-2032 Teamsters General Executive Board includes: International Vice Presidents At-Large: Juan Campos, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 705, Chicago, Ill.; Lindsay Dougherty, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 399, Hollywood, Calif.; Tom Erickson, President, Local 120, Blaine, Minn.; Greg Floyd, President, Local 237, New York, N.Y.; Peter Finn, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 856, San Bruno, Calif.; Thomas Gesualdi, President, Local 282, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; and James Wright, President, Local 822, Norfolk, Va.; Western Region Vice Presidents: Mark Davison, President, Local 162, Portland, Ore.; Rick Hicks, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 174, Tukwila, Wash.; Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 396, Covina, Calif.; and Karla Schumann, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 104, Phoenix, Ariz.; Central Region Vice Presidents: Danny Avelyn, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 554, Omaha, Neb.; Pat Darrow, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 348, Akron, Ohio; and Dustin Roach, President, Local 135, Indianapolis, Ind.; Eastern Region Vice Presidents: Rocco Calo, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 1150, Stratford, Conn.; William Hamilton, President, Local 107, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Matt Taibi, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 251, Providence, R.I.; Southern Region Vice Presidents: Thor Johnson, Vice President, Local 79, Tampa, Fla.; and Brent Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 745, Dallas, Texas; International Trustees: Sean Cedenio, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 570, Baltimore, Md.; Willie Ford, President, Local 71, Charlotte, N.C.; and Vinnie Perrone, President, Local 804, New York, N.Y.; Teamsters Canada International Vice Presidents: François Laporte, President, Teamsters Canada, Laval, Quebec; Stan Hennessy, President, Local 31, Delta, British Columbia; and Craig McInnes, President, Local 938, Mississauga, Ontario. 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 O’Brien, Zuckerman Reelected to Second Five-Year Term Leading Teamsters appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

Solidarity Now, Solidarity Forever! In the States Roundup

Solidarity Now, Solidarity Forever! 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:Yesterday, during a meeting of the Alaska AFL-CIO, Vice Presidents voted to endorse Click Bishop for Governor. pic.twitter.com/kwLquxcv6i— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) June 16, 2026California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:On Monday, hundreds of Oakland city workers represented by IFPTE Local 21 shut down the City Council meeting to demand a fair contract that retains qualified staff and protects public services. We stand in solidarity with our @IFPTE21 members and call on Acting City… pic.twitter.com/hdfnIcGE5x— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) June 10, 2026Illinois AFL-CIO:Delegates from Illinois attended the @AFLCIO Convention in Minneapolis this week, where many of our leaders shared their wins and struggles with union members from across the country. Together, we are fighting for a future that works for ALL working people. #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/IhbCfG9gIq— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) June 10, 2026Maine AFL-CIO:Powerful video about mobile home park organizing in Jay and the community’s legacy of standing up to corporate greed! https://t.co/rCsMQmQhGC— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) June 3, 2026Massachusetts AFL-CIO:The Labor Movement has a simple, clear message for Nike: Sign an enforceable agreement to raise wages and guarantee organizing rights for the workers who make its products.@GBLCBoston pic.twitter.com/HBb3hOZBjy— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) June 15, 2026Michigan State AFL-CIO:Congratulations, Local 2093! Solidarity now, solidarity forever!💪💪💪 https://t.co/mYYPmXLYPy— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) June 15, 2026Minnesota AFL-CIO:One year ago today, Melissa and Mark Hortman were taken from all of us. We remember them and everything Speaker Hortman did to make Minnesota a better place for working people and families. pic.twitter.com/JCuoyhhu4h— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) June 14, 2026Missouri AFL-CIO:Yep. And in Missouri, the GOP is pushing Amendment 5 to RAISE sales and uses taxes on working families in order to help the wealthy not pay income tax. Under their plan, 80% of Missourians will PAY MORE in taxes every year while the rich get richer. https://t.co/O16bBSUObB— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) June 16, 2026Nevada State AFL-CIO:Nevada labor was proudly represented on a national stage as our Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Susie Martinez delivered the opening address at the @Teamsters 31st convention.As a 39-year Teamster out of local 986, we warmly welcome 3,000 Teamsters to fabulous Las Vegas! pic.twitter.com/NXBqCAby1b— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) June 15, 2026New York State AFL-CIO:LABOR WALKS are happening all over NYS on the first day of early voting! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/NaKVQKS4OV— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) June 13, 2026Oregon Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:The Oregon AFL-CIO is now the Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, but we’re still the same statewide union movement committed to fighting for Oregon’s workers! pic.twitter.com/HeaRWGVhwF— Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) June 15, 2026Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Pennsylvania Unions are representing at the @aflcio convention ✊🏼@seiuhcpa @AlleghenyLabor @the_uwua@LIUNA @IBEW @IBEW3RDDISTRICT @ATUComm @ATU_Local85 pic.twitter.com/2Ptg3ozSxt— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) June 10, 2026Texas AFL-CIO:✊ TEXAS UNION WIN: @IAM_Union District 776 members at Lockheed Martin just won a groundbreaking contract with:✔ Historic wage increases✔ Better retirement benefits✔ More vacation time✔ No mandatory overtime✔ $6,000 ratification bonusThat’s the union difference! pic.twitter.com/Hk2JmcBcMo— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) June 15, 2026Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:It’s good for what fails ya pic.twitter.com/DMFgtrL8zb— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) June 10, 2026Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Congratulations to St. Mary's nurses on this organizing win! 🥳https://t.co/xjR5TGGDu2— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) June 12, 2026 Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:18Continue reading→

Workers Unite at the AFL-CIO Convention

APWU leaders and delegates proudly attended the AFL-CIO convention from June 7-10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. APWU President Jonathan Smith, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell, Central Region Coordinator Amy Puhalski, Western Region Coordinator Omar Gonzalez, Legislative and Political Director Judy Beard, Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman, and Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson represented APWU National. Minnesota […] The post Workers Unite at the AFL-CIO Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 4 Members Tee Up Support for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines 

IAM District 4 recently hosted its 9th Annual Guide Dogs of America Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC ) Charity Golf Outing at Spring Meadows Golf Course, bringing together union members, sponsors, and community supporters to raise funds and awareness for the organization. Watch the video here. The event featured participation from IAM Eastern Territory General The post IAM District 4 Members Tee Up Support for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act Passes House, Advancing Fight for Workers’ First Contracts

A major labor reform championed by the IAM Union moved one step closer to becoming law this week as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), legislation designed to stop employers from delaying negotiations and denying newly organized workers the first contract they fought to win. The IAM Union The post IAM Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act Passes House, Advancing Fight for Workers’ First Contracts appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

KU Health System Pharmacy Technicians Hold Rally to Demand Every Union Election Vote Be Counted

KU Health System has not yet agreed that all timely postmarked ballots in closely contested union elections be counted.  KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Pharmacy Technicians at The University of Kansas (KU) Health System held a rally to demand that every timely cast ballot be counted in their union election and to call attention to the The post KU Health System Pharmacy Technicians Hold Rally to Demand Every Union Election Vote Be Counted appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Pride Month Profiles: Doug Boney

Pride Month Profiles: Doug Boney For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Doug Boney of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Since joining IATSE in 2010, Doug Boney has worked as an assistant production coordinator for Local 871 and as a business representative of Local 884. Boney is a dedicated member of the IATSE Pride Committee, an IATSE representative on the national executive board of Pride At Work and the diversity committee chair for District 2. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:24 Tags: PrideContinue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: A+E Factual Studios Workers Organize with the Writers Guild of America East

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: A+E Factual Studios Workers Organize with the Writers Guild of America East 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 A+E Factual Studios, the nonfiction television production arm of A+E Global Media, voted overwhelmingly to form a union with the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE).A+E Factual Studios, co-owned by Disney and Hearst, produces popular series such as “Dance Moms: A New Era,” “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard,” “History's Greatest Mysteries” and “Cold Case Files.”“We’re thrilled to welcome workers at A+E Factual Studios to the Writers Guild of America East,” said Michael Rauch, WGAE vice president of film/television/streaming. “We look forward to bargaining a fair first contract that reflects the value of their work, and continues to build on the momentum we’ve grown across nonfiction television production.” Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:18 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→

UAW’S 39th Constitutional Convention Kicks Off in Detroit, Michigan

Nearly 900 delegates convened in Detroit on Monday for the start of the UAW’s 39th Constitutional Convention as our union charts the path forward for the next four years. The theme of this year’s convention, “Our Generation’s Defining Moment”, highlights the importance of our fight to win on our four core issues, both at the […] The post UAW’S 39th Constitutional Convention Kicks Off in Detroit, Michigan appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

CPC Logistics Workers Join Teamsters Local 600

(JACKSON, Mo.) – Drivers at CPC Logistics in Missouri have voted to join Teamsters Local 600. The 49 workers distribute cargo for Proctor & Gamble and other companies throughout the Midwest. “CPC workers overcame a vicious anti-union campaign by uniting for better wages, benefits, and job security,” said John Kelting, President of Local 600. “These brave men and women have already demonstrated that they’re not afraid to do whatever it takes to get a first contract, so we look forward to negotiations.” Teamsters already represent CPC Logistics workers in California, New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas. The organizing victory in Jackson builds upon the momentum of CPC drivers who joined Teamsters Local 179 earlier this year. “There are thousands of people in logistics who are doing the exact same work as us, but are better off because of their Teamsters contract,” said Jeremy McDonald, Local 600 shop steward for CPC Jackson. “We deserve what Teamsters have — the best jobs in the trucking — and that’s what we’re going to get.” Teamsters Local 600 represents workers in the beverage, dairy, freight and hospitality industries throughout Eastern Missouri. For more information, go to teamsters600.org. The post CPC Logistics Workers Join Teamsters Local 600 appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

‘Unions Change Lives’: The Working People Weekly List

‘Unions Change Lives’: 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. Unions Prepare for Battle Over AI in 2028 Elections: “‘You're either with workers or you're with millionaires,’ AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler told Axios. ‘There's just been a dearth of leadership in terms of elected officials really prioritizing this and putting workers at the center.’”Major Resolutions Passed by AFL-CIO Reflect Strong, Growing Labor Movement: “The 30th AFL‑CIO Constitutional Convention, which wrapped up here Wednesday, was a step towards strengthening labor’s fight back against the anti-worker Trump regime and building working-class unity. Delegates reelected President Liz Shuler and Secretary‑Treasurer Fred Redmond, welcomed the Service Employees International Union back into the fold after two decades, and set ambitious organizing goals for the mid-term elections and new union organizing. The spirit of solidarity was also proclaimed in several important resolutions passed at the convention.”Catapult Workers Collective Wins Union Election: “An ‘overwhelming majority’ of workers at Catapult Book Group have voted to join UAW Local 2110 via a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, per an announcement. The Catapult Workers Collective, which encompasses around 20 staffers at the Brooklyn-based publisher, expressed excitement to begin the collective bargaining process. Upon the initial announcement of their intent to unionize in April, workers cited concerns surrounding ‘job security, wages, and a need for greater transparency from company leadership.’”Sean Astin Sounds the Alarm to Rally Unions on Free Speech Protections: ‘Rights Paid with Blood’: “Sean Astin, amid a key moment for freedom of speech in the United States, didn’t mince words when talking about the importance of the First Amendment during a recent speech. ‘I love my country. I love my freedom of speech. I love my freedom to assemble,’ the SAG-AFTRA president said. ‘Rights that every one of our organizations counts on for our survival; rights paid with blood. If we don’t defend those rights together now, we will lose them.’ Astin delivered the speech at the Constitutional Convention of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), giving the keynote address (themed ‘Unions Change Lives’) to a crowd of 1,000 labor union leaders. This comes exactly one week after SAG-AFTRA voted to ratify a new bargaining agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers with 91.42% of votes in favor.”Huerta Pumps Up AFL-CIO Crowd with Calls for Economic and Political Democracy: “Legendary labor leader Delores Huerta, aged 96, pumped up the crowd at the AFL-CIO convention in Minneapolis with a wide-ranging speech urging action on everything from migrants’ rights to the Equal Rights Amendment to the PRO Act to health insurance for the nation’s farmworkers. Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, and author of the now widely used motto ‘Si se puede!’ addressed the crowd for more than half an hour and repeatedly urged them to take to the streets. She added that the labor movement is a credible source not just of information, but of inspiration for progressive causes.”Randi Weingarten: America’s Teachers Can’t Afford to Teach: “Teachers’ paychecks have never fully reflected their passion or professionalism, but as America’s cost-of-living crisis persists, educators increasingly cannot afford even life’s basic necessities. Rebecca Mikkelson, a school counselor in New Mexico, currently works three jobs just to buy the basics—groceries, a place to live, and health insurance. ‘The message this sends is deeply troubling: even when educators follow the rules, invest in education, eliminate my debt, and work full time in public service, financial security is no longer guaranteed,’ she tells me. ‘This is not a personal failure, it’s a systemic one.’”Union Organizing, Midterms Take Center Stage at AFL-CIO Convention in Minneapolis: “The AFL-CIO, which is the country's largest and most important labor organization, gathered in Minneapolis this week. The focus was on new union organizing during the Trump administration and the upcoming midterm elections. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. The delegates kicked off this week by reelecting AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. In her acceptance speech, she first highlighted a major success. Liz Shuler: ‘We said—if you remember, we said we would organize a million new workers over the next 10 years. Well guess what? We got it done in three.’”AFL-CIO Convention Builds Strategy Around a United Movement: “Liz Shuler is the first woman to be the national leader of the AFL-CIO—the democratic federation of 65 national and international unions that represent 15 million working people. She opened by saying: ‘Conferences like this are [about more than] sitting in a room talking. It’s about forming relationships, challenging each other, building trust. What we’ve endured over the past 18 months is the single most egregious coordinated attack on working people and human rights than we have ever seen—purging federal workers from their jobs and attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that have made us stronger.’”Unions to Mobilize Army of 22,500 Election Workers by July 3: “The mobilization is important because, as Shuler and other speakers at the conclave noted, the labor movement is a trusted source of information for both its members and for swing voters whom its organizers contact. Opinion polls back that up. Some 70% of U.S. workers say they would join a union if they could. Even more notable was a survey earlier this year, which showed unions as the only institution with a positive view from voters. All the others—Congress, the presidency, the Supreme Court, corporations and the mass media among them—were underwater. The political organizing target complements a separate target the federation set the day before: To add two million new voters from union households to the 14 million who cast ballots in the last off-year election, in 2022. Shuler called that ‘a very tangible goal.’”Labor Jumps Full Force into 2026 Election Battles: “Entering her second full-term as AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler laid out big plans for the nation’s labor federation over the next five years. For the current midterm elections, the federation plans to put 50,000 ‘election protectors’ in the field. Accepting her re-election, unopposed, at the AFL-CIO Convention’s opening session in Minneapolis, Shuler also set a target of organizing two million new members over the next five years—the term to which delegates unanimously elected her and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond. ‘And that’s a floor, not a ceiling,’ Shuler declared.”AFL-CIO Calls for Strengthening of U.S. Cargo Preference Rules: “The AFL-CIO's maritime unions are calling for comprehensive cargo policies to generate the revenue base for an American maritime revival. Commercial and government cargo interests often pick foreign-flag carriers when the law allows, since foreign operators are the least-cost option. Since this has a deleterious long-term effect on the health of America's maritime industry, the AFL-CIO's maritime affiliate unions (MEBA, MM&P and SUP) are calling for expanded cargo preference laws to force more government agencies to ‘Ship American’ with taxpayer dollars, along with tax incentives for commercial shippers who choose to move their freight to market on American vessels.”Liz Shuler: America’s Workers Are Fighting Back—and Winning: “This year, we are gathering for our convention in the Twin Cities under vastly different circumstances, with the current administration tearing down the economy, unions, longstanding programs and institutions, and democracy itself. Throughout history, the labor movement has risen to meet the moment—and with you we have again risen to the challenge. We stood together to defend the rights of working people and became the trusted voice this country needed to lead the fight against injustice and oppression. And we did not just fight back and survive—we grew and thrived. We saw more organizing and membership growth across sectors and industries.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:34Continue reading→

Pride Month Profiles: Steve Voltz

Pride Month Profiles: Steve Voltz For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Steve Voltz of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Steve Voltz is chair of SEIU Healthcare’s Lavender Caucus, which advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace and bridges the queer community to the broader labor movement. He helped lead contract negotiations for over 40,000 home health aides as a member of the bargaining committee that established a new minimum wage of $18.75 per hour for home care workers in Illinois’ Community Care Program. Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:02 Tags: PrideContinue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Members at SIU School of Medicine Secure Strong Raises and Longevity System

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Members at SIU School of Medicine Secure Strong Raises and Longevity System 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 AFSCME Local 370 (Council 31) ratified a new contract that includes strong raises and a first-ever longevity system that rewards employees for their years of service.The new contract doubles the amount of money in members’ pockets compared to management’s initial proposal. Some members will see wage increases as high as 14%.  “We needed to show them that what makes the [Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU-SOM)] work is not just the six-figure doctors—it’s all of us,” said Local 370 President Gina Darden. “It’s the nurses, the front desk workers, the call center workers. We had to make them understand that keeping this place running as well as it does takes all of us.” They also won their first-ever paid parental leave policy, plus paid time off to vote.  Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:56 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→