IAM National Political and Legislative Director Solomon Joins Congressional Black Caucus, Labor Partners for Strategic Planning Session
IAM National Legislative and Political Director Hasan Solomon recently participated in a strategic planning session with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) focused on Black workers and the labor movement’s legislative priorities heading into the 120th Congress. The meeting was chaired by Vince Evans, Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus. The meeting, held at the The post IAM National Political and Legislative Director Solomon Joins Congressional Black Caucus, Labor Partners for Strategic Planning Session appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Norma Gomez Sanchez
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Norma Gomez Sanchez 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 Norma Gomez Sanchez of the Bricklayers (BAC). "My name is Norma Gomez Sanchez, and I am a member of Bricklayers Local 13 in Nevada. Joining this union has been one of the greatest opportunities of my life. It has transformed me into an independent, stronger and more resilient woman—a multifaceted warrior who fears nothing. I feel truly blessed, proud and grateful to God for placing me on this path in the construction industry and for allowing me to be one of you." Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 09/18/2026 - 10:32 Tags: Hispanic Heritage MonthContinue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NHLPA Goals & Dreams Celebrates Bob Goodenow’s Legacy Through $50,000 Equipment Contribution, 5-Year Commitment to Clark Park Coalition
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NHLPA Goals & Dreams Celebrates Bob Goodenow’s Legacy Through $50,000 Equipment Contribution, 5-Year Commitment to Clark Park Coalition 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. The charitable arm of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), NHLPA Goals & Dreams, and the Clark Park Coalition hosted a special community hockey event in Detroit to celebrate the legacy of former longtime NHLPA Executive Director Bob Goodenow, held nearly a year after his passing.Goals & Dreams announced a two-season $50,000 equipment donation of 35 full sets of gear in each of the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons to Clark Park Coalition’s youth hockey program. The organization also announced a five-year commitment to continue supplying new equipment to the program in the years ahead.“Hockey is a game that inspires people and brings them together,” said NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh. “We’re proud to celebrate Bob Goodenow’s legacy by giving back to the game he loved with the NHLPA Goals & Dreams’ equipment donation to Clark Park Coalition’s youth hockey program, helping support the next generation of hockey players in Detroit.”Goodenow’s ties to Clark Park ran across generations, his father skated at the rink in the 1930s and decades later, his grandson scored his first goal there. He also helped found NHLPA Goals & Dreams in 1999. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 09/18/2026 - 10:32Continue reading→
New Top Steps Take Effect Sept. 19
The pay schedule changes under the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement will be implemented on September 19, 2026. For employees covered by the main agreement who are onthe post-2011 pay schedule in Grades 4-7, a new top stop step will be added. Officially, the change applies to workers in Rate Schedule Codes (RSCs) P7, K7, and C7. Employees in these […] The post New Top Steps Take Effect Sept. 19 appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
‘Women Build This Union Every Day!’ IAM Union Celebrates 30th Founding Anniversary of Historic Women’s Department
Three decades after founding, IAM Union women return to city where their department was born CHICAGO – Today, the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its historic Women’s Department in the city where it was originally founded, Chicago. “Three decades ago, IAM Union leaders became one of The post ‘Women Build This Union Every Day!’ IAM Union Celebrates 30th Founding Anniversary of Historic Women’s Department appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Kemps Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract
(FARMINGTON, Minn.) – More than 110 members of Teamsters Local 471 at Kemps in Farmington, Minn., have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year agreement that delivers improvements on wages, workplace protections, a two percent reduction for their health care cap, and other benefits. Kemps, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is a key part of DFA’s Midwest dairy operation. Teamsters at the Farmington facility produce and package popular products like Top the Tater and Kemps cottage cheese. “This agreement is proof that when workers stay engaged and stick together, they can raise standards for themselves and their families,” said Lyndon Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 471. “Our members remained focused throughout bargaining and secured meaningful improvements that reflect the value they bring to this company every single day. I’m proud to say that they earned everything in this new contract.” In addition to better wages and health care, Teamsters secured a two percent increase in contributions to the Central States Pension Fund. Workers also won a 400 percent increase in the night shift differential, the extra pay provided to employees for hours worked on overnight shifts. More than 70 percent of the bargaining unit will benefit from the increase. “This contract addresses the issues we identified as priorities from the start of bargaining,” said Ryan Just, a worker at Kemps and steward with Local 471. “We stayed united, focused on what mattered most, and got a contract that will make a real difference for us and our families. We're proud of what we accomplished together.” Teamsters Local 471 represents workers throughout Minnesota across industries, including dairy processing, warehousing, and distribution. For more information, go to local471.com. ### The post Kemps Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Newly Unionized Massage Envy Workers Make History as They Hit The Table to Negotiate First-Ever Union Contract
ATLANTA – Newly unionized Massage Envy workers in Stockbridge, Ga., made history today as they held their first-ever day of collective bargaining for their first union contract. The workers won their union this May, and are the first in the nation to successfully unionize at Massage Envy. Their contract is believed to be the first The post Newly Unionized Massage Envy Workers Make History as They Hit The Table to Negotiate First-Ever Union Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
IAM Union NASSCO Shipbuilders Ratify Groundbreaking New Contract with Nearly 20% Wage Increases and Major Benefit Gains
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2026 — IAM Union members at General Dynamics NASSCO have ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering more than 800 shipbuilders in San Diego with massive wage and benefit gains. The agreement delivers a 10% wage increase in the first year, followed by increases of 5% in the second The post IAM Union NASSCO Shipbuilders Ratify Groundbreaking New Contract with Nearly 20% Wage Increases and Major Benefit Gains appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: J. Philippe Abraham
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: J. Philippe Abraham 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 J. Philippe Abraham of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). J. Philippe Abraham serves as the secretary-treasurer of NYSUT and an AFT vice president, bringing more than three decades of union leadership to the labor movement. He has championed social justice, equity and leadership development, helping to expand NYSUT’s Members of Color Affinity and Action Project and BIPOC Pathways to Leadership Program while working to build a stronger, more inclusive union. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:12 Tags: Hispanic Heritage MonthContinue reading→
A Hispanic Heritage Month Message from IAM Union International President Brian Bryant
Dear IAM Family, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the generations of Latina and Latino workers whose skill, sacrifice, and solidarity have strengthened our union, our communities, and the entire labor movement. Across the IAM, Latina and Latino members help build America, maintain our transportation systems, protect our communities, support essential public services, The post A Hispanic Heritage Month Message from IAM Union International President Brian Bryant appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Job Application Loyalty Question After Unions File Suit
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Job Application Loyalty Question After Unions File Suit 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 Friday, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal agency job applicants to write an essay about their favorite Trump administration initiative, siding with AFGE, AFSCME and the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE), an affiliate of SEIU, in their lawsuit.Unions filed a complaint after the Office of Personnel Management issued a “merit hiring plan” in May 2025. The court found that this unlawful requirement violates the First Amendment, the Administrative Procedure Act and the Privacy Act.“This is a major win for public service workers and the communities we serve,” said AFSCME President Patrick Moran. “These ‘loyalty questions’ are a blatantly illegal attempt to hire partisan cronies who would endanger our communities by putting politics before people, rather than dedicated, qualified public service workers.”“Requiring federal job applicants to answer politically motivated questions goes against the very nature of the nonpartisan civil service, and we are pleased the judge has put an immediate stop to the administration’s loyalty questions. Federal employees should be hired based solely on their ability to perform the job – not their allegiance to any particular administration,” AFGE National President Everett Kelley said.“Today’s ruling makes clear that hiring in the federal workforce cannot be turned into a political loyalty question,” said David J. Holway, national president of NAGE. “Federal jobs are not political rewards, and public service is not conditioned on allegiance to a president.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:05Continue reading→
San Diego Zoo Registrars Join Teamsters
(SAN DIEGO)– Registrars at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) have voted to join Teamsters Local 481, becoming the second group of workers at SDZWA to organize with the union this year. Local 481 represents approximately 1,800 workers at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, from retail and concessions to wildlife care specialists and horticulturalists. In June, veterinarian technicians joined their colleagues and organized with Local 481. “We joined the Teamsters because we’ve seen firsthand the benefits that union representation brings to other employees at SDZWA,” said Jeremy Hodges, a registrar at SDZWA and new member of Local 481. “As registrars, we’re proud of the specialized work we do, and we want to make sure our compensation, benefits, and voice in the workplace reflect the value of that work.” Registrars manage the zoo’s wildlife collection record-keeping systems, regulatory compliance, and animal transaction tracking. The group began organizing earlier this year after meeting with SDZWA Teamsters stewards about their 2025 contract campaign, which caught the attention of the San Diego community and nonunion zoo workers. “We’re proud to welcome the registrars to the Teamsters,” said Erin Borgardt, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 481. “The momentum is building at SDZWA as more workers recognize the power of standing together. We look forward to welcoming more workers into our union and fighting for one strong contract.” Teamsters Local 481 represents 4,000 members across the San Diego area in building supply, automotive, UPS, and at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. For more information, visit teamsters481.org. The post San Diego Zoo Registrars Join Teamsters appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Teamsters at Frontier Ratify Strong Five-Year Agreement
(WASHINGTON) – Teamsters mechanics at Frontier Airlines have voted by 93 percent to ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant improvements in wages, retirement security, and other benefits. The contract provides substantial wage increases over the life of the contract, enhanced employer pension contributions, and seniority-based ratification bonuses for the group of nearly 500 Teamsters mechanics. The agreement also increases license premiums and adds a week of vacation time at 15 years of service. “Teamsters at Frontier perform highly skilled, essential work that keeps this airline running every day,” said Dave Saucedo, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division. “This agreement recognizes the value they bring to the job and delivers meaningful gains that will improve the lives of these workers and their families for years to come.” Mechanics at Frontier are represented by Teamsters Locals 19, 104, 455, 769, and 986. “Our members made clear throughout this process what they wanted to see in a new contract, and we stayed focused on securing those priorities at the bargaining table,” said Don Ramsey, lead negotiator and business agent for Teamsters Local 455. “This agreement delivers real improvements in wages and benefits while rewarding the years of service our members have given and will give to Frontier. We’re proud to have secured a strong contract that recognizes their hard work and dedication.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters. The post Teamsters at Frontier Ratify Strong Five-Year Agreement appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Richard Fuentes
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Richard Fuentes 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 Richard Fuentes of AFSCME. Richard Fuentes advocates for his community as a manager of special projects at BART, where he expands access to public transit. Fuentes advocates for his co-workers at the bargaining table as part of AFSCME Local 3993. As an LGBTQIA+ Latino, Fuentes knows that having a protected voice on the job helps ensure that everyone—regardless of background—is protected at work. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/16/2026 - 10:28 Tags: Hispanic Heritage MonthContinue reading→
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Workers Take AI Training Into Their Own Hands
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Workers Take AI Training Into Their Own Hands 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. In a national first, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) and Rowan College of South Jersey are launching a statewide artificial intelligence (AI) training program that will help workers understand AI, use it on the job and protect themselves from its risks.This grant-funded initiative offers a worker-focused alternative as opposed to training programs developed solely by technology companies or employers. Union members who are already seeing AI introduced in our workplaces will help shape what is taught and how the training is delivered.“AI is changing the workplace whether working people have a say in it or not. We believe they deserve to have a say,” said New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. “Workers should know how to use new technology to make their jobs safer and more productive. They should also know their rights and how to protect themselves when that technology is used unfairly.”“This groundbreaking program ensures that working people have a say in how AI is used in their workplaces,” said acting NJDOL Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis. “AI should be a tool to empower workers, not replace human judgement and decision-making. We’re bringing workers, unions, educators and state government together to make sure technology works for people, not the other way around.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/16/2026 - 10:23Continue reading→
Postal Workers Take Vote-by-Mail Ad Across North Carolina
The American Postal Workers Union is taking its fight to protect Vote-by-Mail directly to North Carolina voters this week, launching a statewide television ad that will run in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington. The 30-second spot features a wide range of voters explaining, in their own words, why they choose to vote by mail. It closes with the […] The post Postal Workers Take Vote-by-Mail Ad Across North Carolina appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Amazon Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act
(CHICAGO) – Today, Amazon Teamsters and their allies rallied outside of Chicago City Hall to demand the Chicago City Council schedule a vote on the Delivery Protection Act before a Subject Matter Hearing between the License and Consumer Protection & Workforce Development committees. Introduced by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez (D-12th Ward), the Delivery Protection Act would require delivery companies operating in Chicago to license their last-mile delivery facilities with the city and ban subcontracting practices used by companies like Amazon. Amazon utilizes a corrupt third-party subcontracting model called the “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) program meant to suppress unionizing and shield Amazon from liability when accidents occur. “The momentum to hold Amazon accountable is growing nationwide. Amazon Teamsters in Chicagoland are now taking the baton and showing Amazon that we will not stop,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. “Amazon workers are sick and tired of the company’s lies about their employment. The City Council must pass the Delivery Protection Act to protect Chicago neighborhoods and the thousands of delivery workers who make Chicago run.” “Companies like Amazon have transformed how we shop, but our laws haven’t kept up with the rapid growth of the delivery industry,” said Alderwoman Ramirez. “The convenience of same-day delivery cannot come at the expense of workers or the safety of our neighborhoods. That’s why I ask my colleagues to support the Delivery Protection Act.” This bill follows the success of the Teamsters-backed Delivery Protection Act in New York City, which has received supermajority support from the New York City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The Teamsters Union calls on the Chicago City Council to pass the delivery reform legislation as soon as possible. “When we saw the success of Amazon Teamsters with the Delivery Protection Act in New York, we were inspired to do the same thing in Chicago,” said Melanie Perez, an Amazon Teamster from the DIL7 facility in Skokie, Illinois. “We can’t hold Amazon accountable by sitting on the sidelines. I’m proud to join my fellow Amazon Teamsters in leading the fight to pass this critical bill in Chicago.” 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 Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Are You Registered? Confirm Now.
Are You Registered? Confirm Now. Union members know better than anyone how important it is to make our voices heard at the ballot box. Voting is the heart of our democratic process—and our labor movement’s, too. That’s why we’re celebrating National Voter Registration Day, the single largest voter registration day in the country. Today’s the day to make sure your family, co-workers, neighbors and friends who care about electing pro-worker candidates are ready and registered to vote! Many states have voter registration deadlines coming up in the next few weeks, some as early as the first week of October. Will you take a moment to check your voter registration status?CHECK YOUR REGISTRATIONAfter you fill out the form, you’ll see voting dates and deadlines for your state—be sure to write them down or take a screenshot! It’s really important to check your voter status early, so you don’t miss any registration deadlines or run into surprises when it’s time to vote.We need every vote this year to send leaders to Washington who will work for the people who make this country run, not the greedy CEOs and billionaires who take all the profits. But the rich and powerful, and their allies in Congress and the White House, are trying to make it harder for working people to vote. This means we have to be more ready and more organized than ever. The first step in making a plan to vote for pro-worker candidates this November is checking and updating your voter registration. Thank you for getting ready to vote in November! Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 09/15/2026 - 13:31 Tags: Voting RightsContinue reading→
APWU Statement on Vote-by-Mail Supreme Court Ruling
Last night, in a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s executive order on Vote-by-Mail will not be in effect for the 2026 midterm elections, ensuring postal workers can continue to follow the procedures that have proven to work in the past. Postal workers will continue doing what they have done for more […] The post APWU Statement on Vote-by-Mail Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
National Voter Registration Day: In the States Roundup
National Voter Registration Day: 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:Our third week of Labor Month focuses on the 1%, and some call it the Billionaire Class. Whatever you call it, we know that CEO pay is up while worker wages are flat. pic.twitter.com/sgUZwaqD1v— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 15, 2026California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:September 15 is National Voter Registration Day! With California election ballots going out soon, it's the perfect occasion to make sure that you are registered to vote and that your registration is up-to-date and with a current address. You can register or check your… pic.twitter.com/2Ysp6xEE6e— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) September 15, 2026Maine AFL-CIO:We are proud that Brother Troy Jackson has adopted our Contract for Maine's Working Class developed from surveys with thousands of Maine workers!https://t.co/fHk62jzSPB— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Michigan State AFL-CIO:This is your sign to take a few minutes to check your voter registration! ✍️#RegisterToVote #NationalVoterRegistrationDay#VoteReady #MIVoting pic.twitter.com/vBAH1yihHa— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Minnesota AFL-CIO:Union member delegates from across Minnesota and the labor movement gathered to set the federation’s policy priorities, modernize movement infrastructure, and prepare for the November elections. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/PAEvNagyuk— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Nevada State AFL-CIO:Our heritage isn’t just where we come from. It’s part of what we bring with us, what we build, and what we leave behind. Our federation has TWO Hispanic leaders and we celebrate their heritage today and every day 🇲🇽♥️🇨🇺. pic.twitter.com/Mp3CECxJmW— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Oregon Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:THIS IS SOLIDARITY IN ACTION!Oregon AFSCME, ONA, and SEIU 49 members at Legacy Emanuel and Good Sam are fighting for a fair contract, and union members across unions within the healthcare system showed up to support them. An injury to one is an injury to all, and Legacy is… pic.twitter.com/nFiOzcK8lS— Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Today is National Voter Registration Day. Check your status, register if you need to, then help your neighbors and union siblings do the same. Solidarity means showing up at the ballot box too. 💪 pic.twitter.com/cNen846ULo— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 15, 2026Texas AFL-CIO:If you think you’re registered to vote, you might want to check again!This election is too important for your voice to be silenced. Take a minute today to check your registration status at https://t.co/kfd6SGzHAR pic.twitter.com/RXqN4j8yyw— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Virginia AFL-CIO:A big thank you to @MarkWarnerVA for an early morning stop at our canvass kickoff in NOVA! #1u pic.twitter.com/h1pYuYLziE— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) September 12, 2026Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:🗳️ Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! When working people come together, we have the power to make our voices heard.Register to vote or check your registration today: https://t.co/qETooyLBwV ✊ pic.twitter.com/mS7ZBStniq— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 15, 2026Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Union fun at Zeidler Union Square Park in Milwaukee pic.twitter.com/nj5HSY9Srv— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 8, 2026 Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 09/15/2026 - 12:10Continue reading→
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Omar F. Algeciras
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Omar F. Algeciras 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 Omar F. Algeciras of AFGE. Omar F. Algeciras is a 21-year Air Force veteran, federal employee and union leader who has dedicated his career to protecting working people and strengthening the labor movement. Through his leadership with AFGE and the Pima Area Labor Federation in Arizona, Algeciras advocates for federal employees, supports workplace rights, develops union members, and builds stronger connections between organized labor and the community. His work reflects a lasting commitment to public service and working families. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 09/15/2026 - 11:49 Tags: Hispanic Heritage MonthContinue reading→