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Defend Our Public Postal Service: The U.S. Mail is Not For Sale!

The USPS is one of the most cherished institutions in our nation. For 250 years, postal workers have been proud to serve the American people, keeping the mail moving effectively, efficiently and equitably to every doorstep across the country.   However, the USPS we all rely on for our letters, medications and parcels, is being threatened. Recent reporting indicates the White House plans to eliminate the Postal Board of Governors—a move that represents an illegal hostile takeover of our Public Postal Service. Postal workers are prepared to stand up and fight back to defend the public postal service we all deserve. But we need your help – Record a message of support for postal workers; Tell us what the public postal service means to you. Support Postal WorkersDefend Our Public Postal Service: The USPS is one of the most cherished institutions in our nation. For 250 years, postal workers have been proud to serve the American people, keeping the mail moving effectively, efficiently and equitably to every doorstep across the country.   However, the USPS we all rely on for our letters, medications and parcels, is being threatened. Recent reporting indicates the White House plans to eliminate the Postal Board of Governors—a move that represents an illegal hostile takeover of our Public Postal Service. Postal workers are prepared to stand up and fight back to defend the public postal service we all deserve. But we need your help – Record a message of support for postal workers; Tell us what the public postal service means to you. Enter your information and confirm that you agree for APWU, our campaigns and allies to share and edit your video. See below for the full disclaimer information. Take a moment to collect your thoughts - remember, you only have 30 seconds! Start your video with your name, city, or any other information you think is important to share Now press the record button and start – why is the public postal service important to you? Record Your Message of Support!I agree that APWU may use photographs or video footage of me. I authorize APWU to use my name, likeness, photograph, image, voice, or video footage of me for any purpose in print, electronic, video, or other communications. I understand and agree that APWU will own all rights, including copyrights, of any kind in the photograph or video footage submitted. I grant APWU the unrestricted right and permission to edit, modify, use, re-use, publish, and republish, in whole or in part, the photograph or video footage of me without restriction, made through any and all media now or later known. I waive and release any claims that I may have against APWU, and any of its respective licensees, successors, assigns, heirs or representatives: (i) Based upon or arising from any use of my photograph or video footage by APWU, including without limitation, any right to inspect the communications or to pre-approve the use of my image, (ii) Any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement, or (iii) For any payment(s) for such use. Video submissions are subject to internal review. Submission confirms your consent for possible sharing across APWU platforms. This is not a tool to submit a grievance. To do so, please contact your steward, local representative or national business agent if you need to file a grievance. 0Continue reading→

International President Bryant Joins Iowa State Council for Discussion on Legislative Battles Ahead

Delegates from Iowa IAM Locals convened at the IAM District 6 office to discuss the political climate and upcoming legislative battles the union is taking up in the state and beyond. IAM International President Brian Bryant and Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli joined the delegation and gave remarks to motivate the group of The post International President Bryant Joins Iowa State Council for Discussion on Legislative Battles Ahead appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Ohio Local 912 Prepares for Vital GE Aerospace Negotiations

Negotiation preparations for members of IAM Local 912 in Evendale, Ohio are well underway. The 11 members of the negotiating committee recently met in Hollywood, Md., to train at the IAM’s Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Watch the video report here. “Our team is ready,” said IAM Collective Bargaining Director Craig Norman, the lead negotiator The post Ohio Local 912 Prepares for Vital GE Aerospace Negotiations appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

March 3: IAM Union, NFFE-IAM, Labor Allies to Celebrate Federal Workers Outside McPherson Square Metro Station

MEDIA ADVISORY March 3: IAM Union, NFFE-IAM, Labor Allies to Celebrate Federal Workers Outside McPherson Square Metro Station WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2025—The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), along with the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), will host an event to celebrate the contributions of federal workers on Monday, March 3, The post March 3: IAM Union, NFFE-IAM, Labor Allies to Celebrate Federal Workers Outside McPherson Square Metro Station appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Union Leadership Meets with Wichita District 70, Local 839 Officials to Plan for Boeing’s Upcoming Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

IAM International President Brian Bryant recently led a delegation of top IAM officials to meet with Local 839 and District 70 leadership to discuss the Boeing Co.’s upcoming acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. IAM Local 839 in Wichita, Kan. represents approximately 6,000 members at Spirit, a key supplier for Boeing aerostructures, including 737 fuselages. Boeing, the The post IAM Union Leadership Meets with Wichita District 70, Local 839 Officials to Plan for Boeing’s Upcoming Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Black History Month Profiles: Willie Douglas

Black History Month Profiles: Willie Douglas For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Willie Douglas of the Bricklayers. Willie Douglas on what it meant to him to work on the Emmett Till house restoration project: “This project was an honor and a privilege to be a part of! It is a great feeling to know that, moving forward, my work and the work of our BAC apprentices will be mentioned in the same sentence as this historical landmark that is the home of one of the people that helped start the civil rights movement. The murder of Emmett Till was one the most horrendous things that has taken place in American history, but the result of what it sparked is truly amazing. I know that I would not have gotten this opportunity had it not been for the union and people like Hector Arellano trusting and believing in me. I am grateful and appreciative for his confidence in me to get this job done as well as every one of my union brothers and sisters that had a hand in this project.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 02/27/2025 - 10:01 Tags: Black History MonthContinue reading→

Black History Month Profiles: Elizabeth Ward-Robertson

Black History Month Profiles: Elizabeth Ward-Robertson For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Elizabeth Ward-Robertson of the Seattle Education Association. Since joining the Seattle Education Association (SEA), an affiliate of the Washington State Labor Council and the Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Council, Elizabeth Ward-Robertson has played a pivotal role in advancing educational support and equity. She began her union advocacy work serving as the treasurer of the Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals before being elected as president. She now serves as the elected director of the SEA Center for Racial and Social Justice, emphasizing equity and inclusion within the education system, fighting for equity for SEA members and the students they serve. Ward-Robinson centers equity in her work, striving to uplift SEA members and support marginalized communities.  Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 02/27/2025 - 10:01 Tags: Black History MonthContinue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Reconsidered Goods Thrift Store Workers Unanimously Vote to Form Union

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Reconsidered Goods Thrift Store Workers Unanimously Vote to Form Union 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. On Monday, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union-UFCW (RWDSU-UFCW) announced that workers at Reconsidered Goods in Greensboro, North Carolina, voted unanimously to form a union.Staff at the thrift store have become the second retail location in the city to join RWDSU-UFCW this year after their union brothers, sisters and siblings at REI Greensboro won their election last month. But the path to get here wasn’t easy: management attempted to exclude two people from the proposed bargaining unit, forcing workers to go on strike until all eligible staff could vote. Members cited concerns like safety issues, working conditions, wages and scheduling as core focuses for when they enter bargaining.“There has been no doubt in my mind that we would win this election,” said fabric specialist Yvonne Rabel. “We’ve been working hard for over a year to build a sense of community and camaraderie with each other….Our community has been nothing but supportive of our goals to ensure a safer work environment, and we’re going to continue to work toward these goals during negotiations. I can’t say whether I expect our directors to be collaborative or not, but I’m hopeful we can work on a solution that includes the workers having a say in the decisions that affect them.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 02/27/2025 - 09:59Continue reading→

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Rolls-Royce

Indianapolis — The UAW has reached a groundbreaking tentative agreement with Rolls-Royce ahead of the contract’s expiration at midnight on Wednesday, February 26. This agreement follows a major rally the day prior and the escalation of a credible strike threat against the world’s second-largest manufacturer of aircraft engines. The five-year agreement, covering more than 800 workers […] The post UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Rolls-Royce appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Statement on New Tariff Action

For 40 years, we’ve seen the devastating effects of so-called “free trade” on the working class. Corporations have been driving a non-stop race to the bottom by killing good blue-collar jobs in America to go exploit some poor worker in another country by paying poverty wages. Tariffs are a powerful tool in the toolbox for […] The post UAW Statement on New Tariff Action appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Workers Deserve Better: In the States Roundup

Workers Deserve Better: 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 on X. California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:No matter who we voted for, we all know cutting Medicaid (Medi-cal) will be a disaster! Call your Congressperson today! #HandsOffMyMedicaid #handsoffourmedicaid pic.twitter.com/Y8rN2F4lQk— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) February 25, 2025Colorado AFL-CIO:We are strongly opposed to HB25-1206 Local Governments Tip Offsets for Tipped Employees. This misguided and inequitable bill would cut tipped workers wages— $4/hr in Denver, more than $8000/year. #coleg #copolitics pic.twitter.com/lbczJ6PZAi— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) February 25, 2025Connecticut AFL-CIO:CT AFL-CIO President @EHawthorne3 notes the hypocrisy of a bill allowing the state to require staff to work in person: "Every member of the General Assembly has effectively participated in a hearing remotely"*This public hearing allowed for in-person & remote participation* pic.twitter.com/sBCaxsL1XY— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 20, 2025Illinois AFL-CIO:‼️ SAVE THE DATE‼️The annual USA BBQ Bash Competition & Fundraiser is coming up in June!June 14, 2025 | 12 - 5 pmTorstenson Youth ConservationEducation Center13735 Cook Rd., Pecatonica, IL 61063 pic.twitter.com/fKKMsnfMiB— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 24, 2025Kentucky State AFL-CIO:🚨Kentucky workers deserve better. Say NO to HB 398!🚨This bill puts profits over people, takes away local control, and puts workers' safety at risk.Take action NOW—use this link to email your representative and demand they protect Kentucky workers: https://t.co/WHumShISv1— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) February 19, 2025Maine AFL-CIO:"They are recklessly cutting and gutting vital services to give tax cuts to billionaires." - Matt Schlobohm, Maine AFL-CIO https://t.co/Qy6bdvCdJp— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 24, 2025Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Great morning demanding #CareNotCuts! https://t.co/BCbQsEcrEX pic.twitter.com/4ynF6Y8EKf— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) February 25, 2025Michigan State AFL-CIO:STATEMENT: Michigan Labor Movement Calls for Court to Uphold the Constitution, Rule Against Republican Speaker Matt Hall’s Unconstitutional Effort to Kill Pro-Worker Legislation https://t.co/xUYTmVavun— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) February 24, 2025Minnesota AFL-CIO:Lawmakers at the #mnleg need to know that working Minnesotans won’t have our #PaidLeave delayed, rolled back, or denied. Take Action Now. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/Q1p9ugSE6x— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 25, 2025Missouri AFL-CIO:Are you ready to vote in the March 4th primary and April 8th general elections? Find a list of Labor-endorsed candidates here and be sure to cast your #vote! https://t.co/scFV9pVAVJ— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 24, 2025Nevada State AFL-CIO:For Black History Month we are highlighting @SEIU1107 President Michelle Maese! Michelle is a Supervisor for Clark County Child Protective Services and has been a SEIU Local 1107 member for over 15 years. pic.twitter.com/6wwN13DxVB— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) February 24, 2025New York State AFL-CIO:ACTION: Cuts to federal funding will have serious consequences for working people & their families. Call your representative in Congress and ask them to vote against any budget resolution that cuts funding for healthcare, infrastructure & public education: https://t.co/uzMOArI0Pi— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) February 25, 2025Ohio AFL-CIO:Making the rich and corporations pay their share of taxes will do way more than attacking veterans who work at the VA hospitals. https://t.co/Xy0ahhNzlw— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 23, 2025Oregon AFL-CIO:Today, hundreds of union members from across Oregon are meeting with legislators to advocate for #OregonLabor legislative priorities, including SB 916 which would extend unemployment benefits to striking workers.This is what #WorkerPower looks like when we stand arm-in-arm to… pic.twitter.com/vNFCC8apEN— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 25, 2025Texas AFL-CIO:No worker should go without pay.Watch Jeff Ormsby, Executive Director of @AFSCME Texas Corrections, testify to the Texas Senate Finance Committee on the urgency of ensuring our correctional officers are compensated for working overtime: pic.twitter.com/B7LFBwugJo— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 24, 2025Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:West Virginia AFL-CIO:Nothing more American like destroying a 250 year old institution.🚨🚨CALL TO SUPPORT🚨🚨OUR @NALC_National LETTER CARRIERS!!! pic.twitter.com/ieM2KER1xV— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 21, 2025Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Federal layoffs in Madison hit dairy research, VA hospital https://t.co/2shZ6A3gkr via @CapTimes— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 24, 2025 Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 02/26/2025 - 11:49Continue reading→

Black History Month Profiles: Bryant Preston

Black History Month Profiles: Bryant Preston For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Bryant Preston of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Bryant Preston currently serves as president of the Colorado AFL-CIO, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his longstanding involvement with IATSE. Since joining the union in 2004, he has held numerous leadership roles, including his election as business representative in 2017—a position he held until 2023. That year, he transitioned to president of IATSE Local 7 and also took on a position within IATSE International’s trade show department. In addition to these responsibilities, Preston serves as secretary for IATSE’s district that encompasses Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:10Continue reading→

Black History Month Profiles: Kirby Boyce

Black History Month Profiles: Kirby Boyce For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Kirby Boyce of the Machinists (IAM). Kirby Boyce began his journey as a machinist in 1999 at Pratt & Whitney’s engine facility in Cheshire. In 2004, he was elected as an IAM union steward and later served as recording secretary. The Cheshire facility closed in 2011, and Boyce moved to the East Hartford branch of Pratt & Whitney, where he joined IAM Lodge 1746. His commitment to safety led to his role as health and safety representative. In 2017, Kirby was elected president of Lodge 1746 and became vice president of the Greater Hartford Central Labor Coalition. He also served as treasurer of the Connecticut State Council of Machinists for five years. Currently, Boyce is the president of the Eastern Connecticut Area Labor Federation. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 02/26/2025 - 09:56Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NALC Rallies to Save the Postal Service from Attacks

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NALC Rallies to Save the Postal Service from Attacks 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. On Monday, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held a rally in Washington, D.C., to protest potential incoming efforts by the Trump administration to privatize the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).NALC members, labor leaders and community allies gathered to defend this essential government agency after reports of a planned executive order that would fire the Postal Service Board of Governors and place the agency under the control of the Department of Commerce.“The U.S. Post Office is a cornerstone of every community, in our largest cities and our smallest towns. It is cherished. It is trusted,” said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond. “Letter carriers are the heart and soul of the U.S. Postal Service….We’re going to fight like hell for the Postal Service. We’re going to fight like hell for our unions.”NALC President Brian Renfroe told the crowd: “Let’s be very clear about what this is: a dedicated attack on the 640,000 dedicated people who work at the Postal Service, on the service we provide and on the hundreds of millions of Americans who rely on the service we provide every single day.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 02/26/2025 - 09:56Continue reading→

Workers at Delta Air Lines Ground Handling Subsidiary Vote to Join IAM Union

Approximately 60 Unifi Aviation ground handling workers based in San Jose, Calif., last week voted nearly 70 percent to join the IAM Union. Unifi Aviation is 49% owned by Delta Air Lines Inc. and waged a scorched-Earth union-busting campaign, led by the anti-worker law firm Jones Day. The workers cited low and stagnant wage rates, The post Workers at Delta Air Lines Ground Handling Subsidiary Vote to Join IAM Union appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→