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Executive Board Appointments
05/29/25 - Teamsters Local 776
According to new data published by the Economic Policy Institute, labor unions' popularity has surged over the past decade, while American sentiment toward big business....

General Membership Meeting
05/29/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
Members, At last night’s General Membership meeting, the second $2,000 attendance prize drawing was held. The drawing includes the name of every active member of the SLPOA, but you must be present to win. Member Matthew Gregston's name was selected, but he was not in attendance, so the $2,000 attendance prize will be carried over to next month's meeting.

Interview with Jason Rantz
05/29/25 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild
Please take a few minutes to listen to this in depth conversation Guild President Shaun Darby just had with Jason Rantz on Wednesday evening’s show. The full audio interview is here —> https://shows.audiocdn.com/s/bonneville/highlights-the-jason-ran-d1649a/shaun-darby Print article —> https://mynorthwest.

Judge Nixes Treasury’s Bid to Cancel IRS Workers’ Union
05/28/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 28, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | A federal judge has rejected a bid by the U.S. Treasury Department to cancel a union contract covering tens of thousands of IRS staff, an early blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many federal workers. U.S.

District 1199NM Election 2025 - Official Notice
05/28/25 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union

Sisters and Brothers, 2025 is our District Election year! This is your opportunity to fully involve yourself with District 1199NM and healthcare in New Mexico! Please see the "Official Notice" for full details and important deadlines. If you want to run for an elected position and help the District make decisions on our Electoral Board, now is your chance.

Judge Nixes Treasury’s Bid to Cancel IRS Workers’ Union
05/28/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 28, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | A federal judge has rejected a bid by the U.S. Treasury Department to cancel a union contract covering tens of thousands of IRS staff, an early blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many federal workers. U.S.

Kendel Kafer Obituary
05/28/25 - IBEW Local 545

Memorial Day Parade
05/28/25 - Teamsters Local 776
Flags flew high, and patriotism filled the air Monday morning as the Camp Hill, PA, community gathered for its...

The NLRB’s Existence Is At Stake
05/27/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 27, 2025 | LEGAL OPINION | […] Congress created the NLRB as an independent agency governed by a five-member Board. To ensure the Board Members’ independence, Congress provided that they could only be removed for “neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.

The NLRB’s Existence Is At Stake
05/27/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 27, 2025 | LEGAL OPINION | […] Congress created the NLRB as an independent agency governed by a five-member Board. To ensure the Board Members’ independence, Congress provided that they could only be removed for “neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.

Memorial Day
05/26/25 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266
The hall will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

Palm Beach County Commissioner Attends CWA Membership Meeting
05/24/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181

Commissioner Gregg Weiss attended and spoke at the Palm Beach County Membership Meeting on May 21st. He also took questions from Union Members. We would like to thank the Commissioner for taking the time to meet with the Union Members/County Employees.

General President John Downey
05/23/25 - IUOE Local 542

John L. Downey was elected General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers in January 2025. John became a member of our Local in 2002, through an organizing drive at TDS Concrete, later working for TCM Sweeping. From 2003-2005, John served as a shop steward for Academy Recycling and Winzinger. In 2005, he became a C-Branch Business Agent for Local 542.

Happy Memorial Day!
05/23/25 - Teamsters Local 776
On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, staff, and myself, I wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day. If you're traveling, be careful. AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period.

ATTENTION HYDRO MEMBERS IMPORTANT JUNE 1 MEETING!
05/23/25 - Teamsters Local 162

We have scheduled a meeting of the membership for June 1st at 12:00 PM PT to either vote on a contract offer if one is achieved or discuss the next steps in the contract campaign. Please arrange your schedule to attend this very important meeting at Teamsters Union Hall. Your participation is highly encouraged. Please see the attached notice for details.

Thank you!
05/22/25 - IBEW Local 483

Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions to the peanut butter drive! Your donations enabled us to collect over 9,200 jars of peanut butter this year! You guys rock.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
05/22/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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Media Coverage
05/22/25 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild
Please take a look at our recent news coverage. We appreciate the time all of our media contacts took on these stories. “The math is right there,” Darby said. “We are underpaid, understaffed and overworked.” “They have a lot of money, and they have a very good financial outlook.

PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
05/22/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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THE APWU 2025 NATIONAL POSTAL PRESS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IS APPROACHING SOON!
05/21/25 - American Postal Workers Union National Postal Press Association

Good day, everyone. We are just over two months away from our APWU 2025 National Postal Press Association Conference. Hopefully, you have made your hotel reservations, paid for your conference registration, and are ready to gain new knowledge, network with other editors and APWU leaders, and enjoy being in Altoona, Iowa.

Pension Presentation
05/21/25 - Teamsters Local 162

Attention Teamsters Local 162 Members Representatives from the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust will be in attendance at our Sunday, June 1, 2025, General Membership meeting. The meeting starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. PT. We encourage all members and their spouses to attend.

Regional Work and Family Committee
05/21/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107
Utilization of Funds and Changes to Programs The Collective Bargaining Agreement between CWA/IBEW and Verizon requires the Company to fund the programs enacted by the Work and Family Committees at $1.4 million, per year, each August, including through 2025.

Just a Reminder
05/20/25 - Teamsters Local 776
The last day to register for the Local 776 Family Picnic is Friday, May 23rd. If you’ve already registered, great! We look forward to seeing you there. If you haven't yet registered, don't delay, do it today! Full details are below. We realize plans change, and emergencies arise.

John Epperson Appointed Int'l. Representative
05/20/25 - IUOE Local 542

Local 542 C-Branch Business Agent and Organizer John Epperson is Appointed International Representative for the Northeast Region John became a member of Local 542 in 2001, when he worked for TCM Sweeping.

Contract Negotiations Supporting Documents
05/20/25 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild
Our first reading of the County's contract proposal to our members took place this week, and we will be voting on it in the coming weeks. Please see the attached documents for useful information that helps to inform our position during negotiations.

Regional Work and Family Committee
05/20/25 - CWA Local 1123
To: CWA NY/NE and IBEW 2213 Members From: Regional Work and Family Committee Date: May 20, 2025 Subject: Utilization of Funds and Changes to Programs The Collective Bargaining Agreement between CWA/IBEW and Verizon requires the Company to fund the programs enacted by the Work and Family Committees at $1.4 million, per year, each August, including through 2025.

PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
05/20/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
Call the Legislative Hotline now to speak to your House Representative and urge them to OPPOSE any cuts to federal and postal pensions. Tell Congress: Oppose Pension Cuts! Ask your family and friends to make the call too.

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05/20/25 - IAFF Local 421
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Union Train Engineers Reach a Deal That Could End Strike
05/19/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 19, 2025 | STRIKES | Negotiators for New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the union representing 450 striking engineers, have reached a tentative labor agreement that could bring an end to the three-day strike, according to the union. “This is a good result for labor. It’s a good result for NJ Transit.

Vacation
05/19/25 - CWA Local 2222
The President of Local 2222 will be on vacation starting May20th and returning May 27th. While away, please contact the EVP, Eddie Woodruff @ 703-963-2400 with any questions or concerns.

Union Train Engineers Reach a Deal That Could End Strike
05/19/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 19, 2025 | STRIKES | Negotiators for New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the union representing 450 striking engineers, have reached a tentative labor agreement that could bring an end to the three-day strike, according to the union. “This is a good result for labor. It’s a good result for NJ Transit.

Parliamentary Procedure (Robert's Rules of Order) Part I - classes scheduled June 30th & July 7th
05/19/25 - IBEW Local 191
In Wenatchee: Parliamentary Procedure Workshop (Part I) is on Monday June 30, from 6:30-8:30pm, at the Wenatchee Hall. Doors open @ 6pm. Pizza provided. In Marysville: Parliamentary Procedure Workshop (Part I) is on Monday July 7, from 6:30-8:30pm, at the Marysville Hall. Doors open @ 6pm. Pizza provided.

Bee Moua GoFundMe
05/19/25 - IBEW Local 100
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New Paid Maternity Leave Benefit
05/19/25 - IUOE Local 542

Building Strong Families, Building a Stronger Union! We’re proud to announce IUOE has rolled out a new Paid Maternity Leave benefit to all its members across North America providing much needed financial security and parenting support to operating and stationery engineers.

Week Ending 05/17/2025
05/17/25 - Teamsters Local 355
• On Labor: To tariff or not to tariff… • Reuters: CSX reaches TA with BLET Teamsters • AFSCME: Judge blocks unconstitutional reorganization of federal government • Teamsters: $1.

Week Ending 05/17/2025
05/17/25 - Teamsters Local 992
• On Labor: To tariff or not to tariff… • Reuters: CSX reaches TA with BLET Teamsters • AFSCME: Judge blocks reorganization of fed. govmt • Teamsters: $1.

Contract Negotiations Update
05/16/25 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild
To Our Members, Your Guild negotiations team has been in the bargaining process with the County for over 1 year, with no headway. The County Executive’s representatives and your Guild are nowhere near reaching an agreement that we as a team representing you feel is a fair agreement. Staffing levels at PCSO are at the same level as 20 years ago.

AMFA-Spirit Negotiations Update #17
05/16/25 - AMFA
May 16, 2025 -- On Day One, the Company presented a counterproposal on Article 5 – Hours of Service. The Company’s counterproposal aligned, in part, with AMFA’s previous pass on this Article, but areas remained where the Parties were apart.

UPS Change of Ops Webinar
05/16/25 - Teamsters Local 162

Join Teamsters Local 162 Officers for additional UPS Change of Ops Webinars. If you previously registered for the May 10th and 17th webinar, you will automatically be registered for the May 31st and June 7th webinar. Registration closes the Thursday prior to each webinar. Click here to register: https://teamster-org.zoom.

NJ Transit Train Engineers on Strike
05/16/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 16, 2025 | STRIKES | Today, New Jersey transit engineers went on a historic strike, affecting more than 350,000 commuters. The workers, members of BLET, who have been without a union contract since 2019, are demanding pay raises that would allow them to live in the areas they serve.

NJ Transit Train Engineers on Strike
05/16/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 16, 2025 | STRIKES | Today, New Jersey transit engineers went on a historic strike, affecting more than 350,000 commuters. The workers, members of BLET, who have been without a union contract since 2019, are demanding pay raises that would allow them to live in the areas they serve.

Longshore Union Says Tariffs Put American Workers Last
05/15/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 15, 2025 | JOBS | Empty containers unloaded from cargo ships are piling up in Long Beach, Calif. One-fifth of container cargo ship trips into its port for the month of April were cancelled. Stevedores—the people who load and unload the ships—along with port truckers and warehouse workers are all losing their jobs. Unions are pissed. Workers are worried.

Longshore Union Says Tariffs Put American Workers Last
05/15/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 15, 2025 | JOBS | Empty containers unloaded from cargo ships are piling up in Long Beach, Calif. One-fifth of container cargo ship trips into its port for the month of April were cancelled. Stevedores—the people who load and unload the ships—along with port truckers and warehouse workers are all losing their jobs. Unions are pissed. Workers are worried.

Alaska-Hawaiian Single Carrier Filing Update: Docketing of Case
05/15/25 - AMFA Local 32
Docketing of Case Update

Amtrak constitutes unlawful direct dealing with union- represented employees.
05/15/25 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT
General Chairman Anthony Sessa responds to Amtrak constitutes unlawful direct dealing with union- represented employees.

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