100+ Dallas/Fort Worth Union Members Rally With NFL Legend Everson Walls and Election Candidates, Calling For a Texas All Working People Can Afford
Fort Worth, Texas – Four-time Pro Bowl Cornerback, Super Bowl XXV champion, and legendary Dallas Cowboys star Everson Walls joined IAM Union workers Sunday for a special NFL watch-party turned Get Out The Vote rally. The rally included union members from across the aerospace, airline, and defense sectors, represented by IAM Union (the International Association of The post 100+ Dallas/Fort Worth Union Members Rally With NFL Legend Everson Walls and Election Candidates, Calling For a Texas All Working People Can Afford appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
NFFE-IAM’s Sam Forstag Campaigns for Montana’s 1st Congressional District
NFFE-IAM activist and smokejumper Sam Forstag is taking a strong working-class message to voters across Montana’s 1st Congressional District. Forstag is a former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper who spent eight years in wildland fire management. He also served as vice president of NFFE IAM Local 60 and has been active in organizing and advocating for The post NFFE-IAM’s Sam Forstag Campaigns for Montana’s 1st Congressional District appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USLPA-CWA Members Ratify New Agreement
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USLPA-CWA Members Ratify New 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. Members of the United Soccer League Players Association (USLPA), an affiliate of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), have ratified their new contract after two years of bargaining.Despite facing anti-union tactics from management, players stood united in their fight for a fair contract. Year-round contracts, livable wage minimums and guaranteed access to employer-paid health insurance were the primary areas of focus in negotiations.“Our players showed what solidarity looks like,” said USLPA-CWA Executive Director Connor Tobin. “For eight weeks, they stood together during the first minute of every match to make clear that they have a voice and a say in their future. This contract is a foundation for the players who come next. It means future players will have stronger protections and a stronger voice. We are proud of what our players fought for and what they have built together.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:25Continue reading→
Successful 2026 Maintenance Division Conference and Convention
(This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) We successfully completed the 2026 APWU Maintenance Craft Conferences held in Los Angeles, California. We began with the Maintenance Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, and held Maintenance Division Workshops (Preserving Article 38 and Line H / Eagle Clean) on Friday. […] The post Successful 2026 Maintenance Division Conference and Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Orange County Teamsters Announce Strike, Warn of County Service Delays
(ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.) – County of Orange workers, represented by Teamsters Local 952, will be forced to strike Tuesday, October 13, if an agreement for a new contract is not reached. The nearly 500 public sector workers at OC Public Works, OC Waste and Recycling, OC Community Resources, and other county operations provide services for three million residents. A strike will likely cause delays to road and flood channel maintenance, landfill operations, parks and beach maintenance, repairs to county and first responder vehicles, among other services. “The county has shown that its priorities are not with the workers who keep Orange County running or the more than three million residents who depend on the services our members provide,” said Eric Jimenez, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 952. “We are giving the county every opportunity to come to the table and reach an agreement before Tuesday. If they refuse to deliver a fair contract that values our members, we are prepared to strike.” Longstanding wage disparities have made it increasingly difficult for the county to attract and retain experienced workers, contributing to staffing shortages and increased workloads. “None of us wanted it to come to this,” said Travis Molina, a power equipment operator for OC Public Works. “We want to be at work serving our communities. We want to maintain the roads and repair our channels in preparation for storm season, respond when there is an emergency, and do the work county residents count on us to do. But we also deserve to be valued. We are standing together, and we will stay united until we get a fair contract.” The potential labor dispute also comes after months of bad faith bargaining by the county — which Local 952 has filed unfair labor practice charges over — and after the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to increase supervisors’ salaries by 25 percent. Teamsters Local 952 represents 9,500 workers throughout Orange County, California. For more information, visit teamsters952.org. The post Orange County Teamsters Announce Strike, Warn of County Service Delays appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Clerk Division Report
(This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The officers of the Clerk Division have continued our commitment to preserving work and expanding our reach into non-traditional duties that will grow our craft. We recognize that traditional Clerk Craft tasks are diminishing as mail volume continues to decline. Nevertheless, […] The post Clerk Division Report appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Amazon Drivers at DBK1 Join Teamsters as Nationwide Organizing Momentum Grows
(NEW YORK) – Drivers at Amazon’s DBK1 Facility in Woodside, Queens, have organized with Teamsters Local 804, joining the growing ranks of Amazon drivers organizing with the Teamsters nationwide to demand better pay, health care, and job security at the e-retail giant. The DBK1 drivers join hundreds of their co-workers who organized with the Teamsters last year. Together, they are taking on Amazon’s corrupt third-party “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) business model, which Amazon uses to evade accountability and legal liability as it exploits workers. Amazon Teamsters in New York City are also leading the fight to pass the Delivery Protection Act, legislation that would ban captive subcontracting for deliveries in the city and force companies to employ their drivers directly. The bill has supermajority support from the City Council and backing from the mayoral administration. “Amazon created the DSP model to suppress workers’ rights and safety, including the right to form a union,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. “But Amazon has no answer for worker power and Teamsters solidarity. The drivers at DBK1 are joining together as we gear up to pass the Delivery Protection Act, and they will be indispensable in getting this crucial legislation across the finish line.” “My co-workers and I have seen how scared Amazon is of the Delivery Protection Act, and it made us realize that we only have power if we join a union,” said LeAnn Rivera, a driver at DBK1 and new member of Local 804. “We are sick and tired of Amazon’s games. By joining the Teamsters, we have the power to take this company on. We can’t wait to join the fight.” The organizing victory comes as the Teamsters Amazon National Negotiating Committee (TANNC) extends picket lines at DBK1, demanding that Amazon end its unfair labor practices and begin bargaining a union contract with over 10,000 workers nationwide who have organized with the Teamsters. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. ### The post Amazon Drivers at DBK1 Join Teamsters as Nationwide Organizing Momentum Grows appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Northeast Region Convention Report
(This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By the time you receive this issue, the APWU 28th Biennial National Convention will have concluded. Although many of you did not attend, I want to share a portion of my report from the convention book. Article 12 Impacts Since the […] The post Northeast Region Convention Report appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
IAM Mourns Passing of Longtime Union Leader Samson Po’omaihealani
The IAM Union is mourning the passing of longtime IAM leader and activist Samson Po’omaihealani, affectionately known as “Sammy Poo,” who passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Hilo, Hawai‘i. He was 85. Sam dedicated decades of his life to representing IAM members and working people throughout Hawai‘i and the airline industry. Beginning The post IAM Mourns Passing of Longtime Union Leader Samson Po’omaihealani appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
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Postal Workers Bring Vote-by-Mail Ad to Des Moines
Iowa postal workers are taking their message about voting by mail to the airwaves, launching a new television and digital advertising campaign urging Iowans to protect and expand access to mail-in voting. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) will begin airing its 30-second vote-by-mail advertisement in the Des Moines area this week. Postal workers will […] The post Postal Workers Bring Vote-by-Mail Ad to Des Moines appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Make A Plan to Vote: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Make A Plan to Vote: 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 Association:On Monday, September 14, Equity held a virtual memorial ceremony for members who have passed away in the last few months. The event consisted of the reading of these names as well as space for friends and family to share their memories of their loved ones. https://youtu.be/fg3vPZNDZyA[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) October 6, 2026 at 7:32 PMAFGE:TSA announced they are removing chairs from the TSA checkpoint podiums where Transportation Security Officers screen passengers. Simply put, this is ridiculous. Take a Stand with TSA Officers by sending a letter urging TSA to allow officers to sit. https://t.co/V3J1LQzVMG— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 5, 2026AFSCME:AFSCME members are voting to put the power back in the hands of working people. We need lawmakers who understand that working families can’t wait. Learn more about pro-worker candidates who will fight for us: https://t.co/dLDvCsHqzO https://t.co/MHLfFBY699— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 6, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:Capt. Duane Woerth, ALPA president on 9/11, shared with our Executive Board memories of that day, from the Oval Office to Sec. Mineta's Rapid Response Team. He shared with our Executive Board the tough decisions made during aviation’s darkest hours. https://t.co/Y0M6RvaXA2— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) October 1, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:📋 One of the best ways to make sure we get out and vote is to plan ahead. This year, we need to make early voting part of our routine. Find out how at the link in the comments and tell us: What's your plan? https://t.co/eQ3jr5ozKH— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 7, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:The new ATU In Transit magazine is coming to your mailbox soon. Check out this video preview. Can wait to read it? You can find it now on the ATU website at https://t.co/qiYbDqlJdh #OurVoiceOurPower https://t.co/yMZh3ssjf8— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 6, 2026American Federation of Musicians:It’s time for every artist to be paid for their work played on AM/FM radio. Pass the American Music Fairness Act.— AFM (@The_AFM) September 29, 2026American Federation of Teachers:More than 100 million U.S. adults have medical debt, & 1 in 5 believe they'll never be able to pay it off. How did we get here? Policy choices that enrich insurers, pharma companies and healthcare institutions—while sacrificing patients' health and financial security. Read more in AFT Health Care ⤵️[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) October 7, 2026 at 10:59 AMAmerican Postal Workers Union:The Industrial Relations Department summarizes the Talk Is Cheap: Safety Matters discourse from APWU’s 28th Biennial National Convention, including the preconvention workshop taught by APWU National Safety Specialist Don Barron and Eastern Region Coordinator Vince Tarducci. https://t.co/DLOLoNdjiu— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) October 7, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Today marks exactly 5 months since Spirit Airlines ceased flying & thousands of AFA Flight Attendants’ wings were suddenly clipped. Yesterday, 23 of these former Spirit FAs regained their wings at United. Congratulations Class 2633! Welcome (back!) to the skies 💙🐝🌐 https://t.co/0QyDyV3yrx— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 2, 2026Boilermakers:Quality craftsmanship is recognised internationally. Watch L-158 #Boilermakers build Komatsu heavy haul trucks: https://t.co/rfR7G53C4F https://t.co/2g6UT9BFUQ— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 6, 2026Bricklayers:Bob Sargent transitioned from US Army service to a dedicated 30-year career in the trowel trades with BAC Local 3 #Iowa after growing up near the Marshalltown Trowel factory. His life exemplifies a profound commitment to both his country and our union: https://t.co/oady4wLKge https://t.co/3FDepusvew— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 5, 2026Communications Workers of America:Great news!— CWA (@CWAUnion) October 7, 2026Electrical Workers:“The burden of railroad consolidations has always fallen on the employee... Assurances that [the Union Pacific/NS merger] will be different are unconvincing" - #IBEW President Kenneth W. Cooper. https://t.co/0WaLjMgAqE https://t.co/UqfpZ2XgGv— IBEW (@IBEW) October 7, 2026Fire Fighters:🙌🔥 NEW MEMBERS IN NORTH CAROLINA! Congrats to the 26 new recruits who joined IAFF #Charlotte Firefighters in North Carolina. Welcome, brothers and sisters, to our great union! #UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth https://t.co/UgwO8bss4G— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) October 7, 2026Heat and Frost Insulators:Catch @UnionSportsmen new Solid Ground episode featuring IVP Brain Cavey, along with his cousin Jamey & father Bernie, as they share a 30-year tradition of fishing for one of the East Coast’s most sought-after game fish, cobia. ▶️ Watch now: https://t.co/eIaWwyqMtl— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 30, 2026IAM Union:IAM Local 933 has opened negotiations with Raytheon in Tucson. More than 2,200 IAM members build critical defense systems - and deserve wages, benefits and job security that reflect their work. We stand with Local 933! ✊ https://t.co/izSlKEIZ4V— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) October 7, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:Election Day is just one month away. Groceries, gas and diesel are too expensive, and leaders in power aren't doing enough to take on the cost of living. This Election Day, it's time to vote for the candidates who ACT on our behalf. https://t.co/oMGHf9z3Ef— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) October 6, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE Participates in Federal Workforce Union Coalition Lobby Day on Capitol Hill https://t.co/4gfJdewVpE— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 26, 2026International Union of Police Associations:The I.U.P.A. brings you the NewsWatch every week. Click on this link to see the latest news for I.U.P.A. members! https://t.co/LT4QTIIwDe— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) October 7, 2026Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:🗳️ Our communities deserve to be informed, engaged, and heard! Join our LCLAA sister and Executive Board Member, @SoniaVasquezLun, and @PPAVirginia for plática especial about reproductive rights and the issues impacting Latino working families. https://t.co/GWQtbiUB9L— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 7, 2026Laborers:Is #WomenCrushWednesday still a thing? If not, we're bringing it back. Before we take over Tradeswomen Build nations in Houston this weekend, let's run it back. Last year, we followed Local 323's India as she experienced her very FIRST #TWBN. And yeah, the energy was UNMATCHED. Now it's almost time to do it all over again. Who's going? 👇Drop it in the comments. #TWBN26 #LIUNA #girlpower— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 7, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:As the Rays' ALDS series shifts to New York, Brooklyn-born Richie Palacios finds himself back at home. Last year, Richie and his brother, Josh, hosted the Built Different clinic, giving back to the place they're from. The clinic gave more than 150 New York students a chance to play alongside and learn from professionals, like teammate Chandler Simpson. No matter where his career takes him, Richie will never forget from where he came.— MLBPA (@MLBPA) October 6, 2026Maritime Trades Department:MTD Affiliates Support Maritime Provisions in NDAA @SeafarersUnion @IAM_Union @IBEW @SenJackReed @SenatorWicker https://t.co/PJQ1tfLmYz— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) October 6, 2026Musical Artists:In today's Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight, AGMA member David Mejía reflects on an unexpected path from a school scheduling mix-up to a career in opera: www.musicalartists.org/hispanic-her...[image or embed]— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) October 1, 2026 at 1:15 PMNational Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA's National Executive Board (NEB) is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday in Albuquerque, N.M. The minutes from the NEB meeting in Rochester, N.Y., on Sept. 1-2 are now available on the NEB minutes page of the website. https://t.co/2jx6CoCMvg— NATCA (@NATCA) October 6, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:Do you have your voting plan for the 2026 midterm elections? Visit https://t.co/ktVzq4EYVj to check your voter registration status, review your state’s deadlines, learn about volunteer opportunities and more. https://t.co/IFMkYFAygg— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 7, 2026National Domestic Workers Alliance:Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis has changed his family—including the care his wife, Brittany, now provides every day. She's become Chris’s primary caregiver, helping care daily. Their story is a reminder: care doesn’t stop when life gets harder. It becomes even more essential. https://t.co/npztmKhCWH— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 1, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:Miro Heiskanen’s must-do stop in Dallas should come as a shock to no one 😉 https://t.co/nxewMTaStW— NHLPA (@NHLPA) October 5, 2026National Nurses United:The ultra wealthy got their tax breaks and the war hawks got their endless wars. What did D.C. get? Cuts to lifesaving services at our hospitals. 😡 Nurses and working class families are standing up and saying: Enough! Join us Saturday, October 10! RSVP: https://t.co/SRyT738Zbg https://t.co/rKNbOULaRG— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) October 6, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:Thank you @PANYNJ for holding a taxi driver celebration today at JFK airport! @nyctaxi drivers keep our city moving 🚕 ✊🏾🎉 https://t.co/mqXZo74NLi— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) October 7, 2026NFL Players Association:Statement on Hyatt Regency Buffalo labor action. https://t.co/ZPCqk2iR4p— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 2, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:Tag a sister you're excited to see at Tradeswomen Build Nations! https://t.co/xqcCG3unLQ— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 3, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:Our members help build the infrastructure that our communities depend on and enjoy every single day! Shout out to IUPAT DC 53 members Jared Riggs (LU 1144), Bryan DeVaughn (LU 970), Everett DeVaughn (LU 970), Austin Jones (LU 1144), and Jason Dye (LU 1144) for putting the finishing touches on the new pavilion at Parkersburg City Park. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this project!— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 7, 2026Professional Hockey Players’ Association:The 2026-27 AHL season is here! Wishing all our members a great season ahead. https://t.co/GDkGkI3o02— PHPA (@thephpa) October 2, 2026Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:Thank you for your time and support @SenatorAndyKim. PASS-represented employees at the FAA are critical to modernization efforts and the safety of the American flying public. #aviationsafety #publicservice #federalemployees— PASS (@PASSNational) October 2, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:The best tacos are built on solidarity. 🌮✊ This #NationalTacoDay, cook at home with 100% union-made brands like Tia Rosa tortillas, Pace picante, and Rosarito beans to support fair wages & safe workplaces! What are you loading on your tacos tonight? 🛒💬 #ShopUnion https://t.co/Rdx4AXBbdI— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 6, 2026Roofers and Waterproofers:The Western Regional + Northwest District Councils held their joint council meeting where Local 49 Bus. Mgr. Travis Hopkins presented a mental health awareness PowerPoint. This will help lay the foundation for how locals can better assist our members w/these important issues. https://t.co/TAbp9w5bhf— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 6, 2026SAG-AFTRA:Get all the details on the TV Animation Agreements. Join us virtually on Friday, October 9, at 3 PT / 6 ET. Get more details & RSVP at https://t.co/TczH5uuIjs. https://t.co/SawlkmlwTK— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 7, 2026Service Employees International Union:THIS is what can happen when we stand in solidarity! Hundreds of immigrant workers detained at Delaney Hall ICE center in Newark went on a hunger & labor strike for over a month. SEIU members & the broader labor movement showed up to demand justice. Now, the tide is turning!— SEIU (@SEIU) October 7, 2026Solidarity Center:Drop a ✊🏽 in the replies if you agree: ALL WORKERS DESERVE DECENT WORK! #WorldDayForDecentWork2026 #WDDW26 #WDDW #SDG #SDG8 https://t.co/xZUqtJY64W— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 7, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:Fantastic news!!! The Supreme Court declined to hear the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s appeal of a ruling requiring the company to pay back its workers for the cuts to pay, illegally implemented increases in health care costs & more. When we fight, we win!!! ✊✊✊— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 5, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:Upcoming webinar: The Impact of Elections on Worker Health & Safety | Rebroadcast with Live Q & A Thu, Oct 8, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Voting matters to you. Whether you know it or not, health and safety laws affect you. When we elect public officials, we empower an entire Administration with an agenda and specific policies that impact the health and safety of IATSE members for years to come. This webinar will discuss what’s happening now to worker health and safety legislation, what’s at stake in the 2026 midterm elections, and what future agendas may bring. Elections have consequences for IATSE workers. This webinar rebroadcast will feature a live Q and A with Jackson Rees, Assistant Director of the IATSE Political and Legislative Department. Register here: https://t.co/yeqsD6A95e— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) October 7, 2026Transport Workers Union:We extend our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and co-workers of the air medical pilot and nurse who perished in the crash near LA. An air medic was serious injured. At least one person is missing. Air medical crews do dangerous, heroic work and this is a terrible tragedy. #flightmedic #Airmedicalcommunity— TWU (@transportworker) October 1, 2026Transportation Trades Department:We join @AFGENational in applauding @SenGaryPeters & @JimJustice_WV for introducing a bill to increase pay levels for @USDOTFRA inspectors & specialists for the first time since 1979. Fair, competitive wages are crucial to retaining & growing this critical rail safety workforce. https://t.co/M8FSpYflFw— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) October 6, 2026UAW:"Leading labor unions are throwing their support behind a provision in the Senate version of the annual defense policy bill that seeks to prohibit the Pentagon from contracting with companies that engage in stock buybacks." https://t.co/qUNaPnfneI— UAW (@UAW) October 7, 2026Union Veterans Council:Great meeting with Brian Poindexter at the North Shore Fed @AFLCIO with fellow union vets! 🇺🇸🔨 Brian stands strong with working veterans: ✅ Clean #RichardStarAct ❌ Opposing TCAVA cuts ✅ Full support for the #PROAct https://t.co/os5ubazGej— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) October 6, 2026UNITE HERE:🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With Cost-of-Living Top of Mind for Voters, Hospitality Workers Hit the Doors for the Midterms — UNITE HERE union members will knock over a million doors of working-class voters in key swing states 🧵 Check thread for the full release! https://t.co/8GKL64RHWg— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) October 6, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:Tradeswomen Build Nations is almost here! 💪 Sending our UA Sisters to Houston with plenty of union pride. Let’s hear it for the tradeswomen who build our nations! #TWBN2026 #UAProud https://t.co/nQG43I2wpQ— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) October 7, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:@UFCW75 has officially welcomed the pharmacy technicians at Kroger in Tiffin, Ohio, to the union! These workers are looking forward to negotiating a STRONG first contract with better health insurance, improved wages, & a real voice on the job. https://t.co/bpdsvsVz9m https://t.co/IlYSWQ1GfX— UFCW (@UFCW) October 6, 2026United Steelworkers:We’re a month out from the U.S. midterm elections! Do you have a voting plan yet? If you need more information by state, visit https://t.co/g3VDNZoP35. https://t.co/iDJi7usQvL— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) October 6, 2026Writers Guild of America East:SCRUBS debuted 25 years ago (October 2, 2001)! Congratulations to series creator Bill Lawrence, who was honored at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards with the WGA East’s Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence! Watch his speech. (@vdoozer.bsky.social) www.youtube.com/watch?v=kie2...[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) October 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 10/07/2026 - 12:03Continue reading→
Us Foods Teamsters Ratify Lucrative Contract
(LOS ANGELES) – More than 500 US Foods drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics represented by Teamsters Locals 87, 542, 630, 848, and 986 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a strong new contract. This agreement sets a new standard in the food service industry. “We strategized, organized, and mobilized our members into action,” said Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 630. “This contract reflects the commitment and dedication our members invested in making US Foods the success it is and it rewards their hard work and long hours away from their families.” The group won wage increases averaging between 66 and 70 percent over the life of the agreement, automation language that protects their work, increased pension contributions, and maintained their fully employer-paid health insurance. “This contract negotiation was not an easy feat,” said Kevin Burrow, a 40-year US Foods worker and shop steward with Local 630. “But we never backed down and got the job done. Thanks to our leadership and their hard work, our families and co-workers are going to really benefit from this deal.” US Foods is one of the largest and most profitable food service distributors in the country. The Teamsters represent more than 5,500 US Foods workers nationwide. US Foods Teamsters under this agreement deliver to customers across Southern California, supplying hundreds of local restaurants, major universities, and critical hospital systems. “This is one of the strongest contracts ever secured in this industry,” said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “Teamsters continue to raise the standard and set a powerful example for workers taking on Corporate America nationwide. We will not stop until every company follows suit and recognizes the value of the workers who make its profits possible.” 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 Us Foods Teamsters Ratify Lucrative Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
The Strength, History, and Future of the Support Services Craft
(This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As your Support Services Division Director, I want to thank the 28th Biennial Support Services Committee — Susie Sheppard, president of the North Carolina Triad Shared Services Local; Ryan Cady, president of the Twin Cities PDC Local; and Carolyn Coney, accounting […] The post The Strength, History, and Future of the Support Services Craft appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Union Members Take Their Traditions to the Water in “The Cobia Crew”
Real people. Real trades. Real traditions. For IAM members, the bonds built on the job often extend far beyond the workplace. That spirit is on full display in “The Cobia Crew,” the latest episode of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Solid Ground video series. The episode follows cousins Brian and Jamey Cavey and Brian’s father, The post Union Members Take Their Traditions to the Water in “The Cobia Crew” appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Elizabeth Perez
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Elizabeth Perez Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Elizabeth Perez of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Elizabeth Perez is a longtime educator and union leader who began her career as a teacher for bilingual and English as a second language students and served for more than 18 years as a UFT chapter leader before becoming the union’s Brooklyn borough representative. A New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) board member and recipient of NYSUT’s Sandy Feldman Outstanding Leadership Award, she has dedicated her career to member advocacy, political action and efforts to strengthen the voice of working people. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:05 Tags: Hispanic Heritage MonthContinue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Daily Herald Journalists Win Union Election
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Daily Herald Journalists Win Union Election 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. Newsroom staff at the Daily Herald have overwhelmingly voted to form a union with the Chicago News Guild, Local 34071 of The NewsGuild-CWA (TNG-CWA).All 20 union-eligible journalists at the daily newspaper—which is owned by Alden Global Capital/Tribune Publishing—signed union authorization cards in August. Management refused to voluntarily recognize the Daily Herald News Guild bargaining unit, but members stood united and successfully won their National Labor Relations Board election.Staff members began organizing after they experienced steady wage and working-hour reductions over the past 10 years and multiple rounds of buyouts and combination buyouts and layoffs. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:05 Tags: OrganizingContinue reading→
Safety Matters: Reflections from the APWU 28th Biennial National Convention
(This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU 28th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles, California, provided an important opportunity to educate, communicate, and reinforce a fundamental principle of our union: Every postal worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace. Safety education began before […] The post Safety Matters: Reflections from the APWU 28th Biennial National Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
How IAM Union Members Can Get Involved in This Critical Election
Dear IAM Union Family, The Nov. 3 Election Day is approaching quickly, and we need all hands on deck to help elect candidates who will actually work for us, not for the billionaires and CEOs. If you’ve been waiting to get involved, now is the time! Here are a few things you can do right The post How IAM Union Members Can Get Involved in This Critical Election appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
New Step Added to Pay
(This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) On Sept. 5, APWU career employees under the main agreement received a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of $1,414 per year, 68 cents per hour. This is the fourth COLA since 2021 to exceed $1,300 per year. COLAs help us overcome the effects […] The post New Step Added to Pay appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Remembering Brandi: Beloved Winpisinger Furry Friend and GDA | TLC Ambassador
This testimonial was graciously submitted by Richley Delahay Jr., son of Winpisinger Center Facility and Services Manager Richley Delahay. Brandi, an English lab who became an integral part of the Winpisinger Center, passed away on September 21, 2026. At a young age, Brandi attended training at Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines, the The post Remembering Brandi: Beloved Winpisinger Furry Friend and GDA | TLC Ambassador appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→