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‘Working-Class People Aren’t Lazy, They’re Fed Up,’ UAW Leader Tells Senate
03/18/24 - Teamsters Local 355
Mar. 18, 2024 | THE WORKING CLASS | Shawn Fain slammed “the Wall Street freeloaders, the masters of passive income, for “ how little they contribute to humanity.” “Are the employers gonna act? Will Congress act? How can working-class people take back their lives, and take back their time.
Update for Pepsi Members
03/18/24 - Teamsters Local 162
Negotiations between Teamsters Local 162 and Pepsi Portland took place on March 12, 13 and 14, 2024. The negotiations have thus far been very productive and tentative agreements have been achieved on sick leave, vacations, paid breaks, shift differentials, work scheduling, excessive overtime protections, health care, warehouse/merchandiser wage progressions, and pension.
AFGE Local 1647 In-Person Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
03/18/24 - AFGE Local 1647
AFGE Local 1647 In-Person Union Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm @ VFW Post 509, 1 Goodwin St, Tobyhanna Pa 18466  following the New meeting Schedule.
Social Security, PRO Act, Pensions Top Teamsters Interview With Biden
03/18/24 - Teamsters Local 992
Mar. 18, 2024 | VOTE2024 | Social Security, saving workers’ pensions, and passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act were top topics as the Teamsters—led by reform President Sean O’Brien and rank-and-file members—interviewed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Online Book Signing
03/18/24 - IBEW Local 125
Local 125 members now have the option to upload their documents at time of signing. Please click the button above to sign the Out of Work books. Once you submit the form you will receive an email from dispatch@ibew125.
Week Ending 3/15/2024
03/18/24 - Teamsters Local 992
  • Can American Labor seize the moment?   • Unions can’t be rebuilt piecemeal   • Most unionized state in America: 50 states ranked   • What’s behind corporate efforts to break the NLRB?   • Wage-theft investigation costs Md. another $9.
Dispatch Coordinator National Dispute
03/17/24 - Youngstown, Ohio Area Local 443
Facts and Arguments Exchanged in Dispatch Coordinator National Dispute March 5, 2024 Share this article On Monday, March 4, 2024, national representatives from the Clerk Division and the Postal Service exchanged 15-day statements in the dispute surrounding the newly created Dispatch Coordinator position.
The History of International Working Womens Day
03/17/24 - Youngstown, Ohio Area Local 443
The History of International Working Women’s Day International Working Women’s Day (IWD) is a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to progressing women’s equality.
Teamsters 492 Organizing Victory in NM at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
03/16/24 - Teamsters Local 492
On behalf of Teamsters Local 492, I would personally like to congratulate all of the workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in this Local's jurisdiction, which includes warehouse workers, loaders, drivers as well as hostlers/yard jockeys.
El Paso Police Department welcomes 16 new officers with graduation ceremony
03/15/24 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Police Department celebrated the graduation of 16 new police officers. The graduation ceremony for the 133rd Academy Class was held at Canutillo High School Friday morning.
'Union' Gives a Close Look at Historic Amazon Labor Union Win
03/15/24 - Teamsters Local 355
Mar. 15, 2024 | REVIEW | In 2022, a group of Amazon workers stunned the world by winning a union election at the huge JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Many had wondered if Amazon workers in the United States could ever win a union election at the corporate giant, which transformed from a small online bookseller in the 1990s to a behemoth with 1.5 million employees.
Lewiston Billboard
03/15/24 - Teamsters Local 264
Billboard located 1/2 mile from the Lewiston Town Office on Ridge Road. Our Brothers and Sisters in the Town of Lewiston need your help in securing a fair and just contract. The current agreement expired on December 31st of 2023. A number of PERB charges have been filed against the Town which is in great financial shape.
EPPD Blood Drive
03/15/24 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages its members to participate in a blood drive being held by Vitalant at Police Headquarters on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The blood drive will take place at Police Headquarters in the Chief's Large Conference Room.
At&t Northbrook Illinios Job cuts
03/15/24 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21
Friday, March 15, 2024 (12:00 PM CST) - Today, AT&T announced a surplus affecting employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21).   The announced surplus affecting IBEW Local 21 members are as follows: 2 – Advanced Computer Attendants out of 2305 Sanders rd. Northbrook, IL.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
03/15/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
The main USPS/APWU agreement expires September 20. On June 25, we sit down with the highest levels USPS management to renegotiate our contract. These contract negotiations are a chance for us workers to raise our voices and weigh in on the changes that we need to see in our workplaces – and this June we’re doing just that.
March Membership Meeting
03/15/24 - CWA Local 2222
The March Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024. It will be held at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. The address is 10360 North Street Fairfax, VA, 22030. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call 540-323-1265 for any questions or concerns.
Local Union 659 Women’s Committee Annual Gathering Saturday April 13th
03/15/24 - IBEW Local 659
Local Union 659 Women’s Committee Annual Gathering at: Oregon Axe 303 S 5th St #147 Springfield, OR 97477 Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.
AMFA-Horizon Air Negotiations Update #4
03/15/24 - AMFA
March 15, 2024 -- The parties had another productive week of bargaining. On Day 1, AMFA presented opening proposals on Article 3 – Status of Agreement; Article 5 – Covered Classifications and Qualifications; and Article 22 – General and Miscellaneous.
AEU Election Results
03/14/24 - Association Employees Union
Good Evening, Today the election committee met to count votes in the election for AEU Vice President South, Bargaining Committee Member At Large North and Bargaining Committee At Large Support Services.
Day Sort Meeting Reminder
03/14/24 - Teamsters Local 162
When: March 16, 2024 Where: Joe Edgar Union Hall, 1850 NE 162nd Ave.
AmerisourceBergen Employees On Strike!
03/14/24 - Teamsters Local 150
Warehouse Workers Seek Improvements to Wages, Health Care, and Seniority (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – After 10 months of contentious contract negotiations, 124 members of Teamsters Local 150 are on strike at the AmerisourceBergen distribution center in Sacramento, Calif.
AMFA-AS Tentative Agreement Ratification Referendum Results
03/14/24 - AMFA
March 14, 2024 -- The votes for the AMFA – Alaska Airlines (AS) Tentative Agreement (TA) Ratification Referendum were tallied on March 14, 2024. Votes for this referendum were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows:
El Paso City Council votes to buy police department 500 new cameras
03/13/24 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
El Paso's City Council unanimously voted to buy the police department 500 additional body cameras. El Paso Police Executive Assistant Chief Zina Silva says there are four major reasons to having these body cameras: to promote public trust, increase public transparency, improve police accountability, and ensure public safety. KVIA.
MEMBERSHIP/CONTRACT DISTRIBUTION MEETING
03/13/24 - CWA Local 1103
The new contracts will be distributed at the next Membership Meeting on April 24th from 3- 6pm in the Cafeteria Conference Room. Common Interest Forum At the most recent Common Interest Forum, there were productive conversations with management on staffing, wages, call pay, and holidays. We would like to thank those who attended and spoke passionately about their concerns.
New Members Meeting - Verizon
03/13/24 - CWA Local 1103
CWA’s Local 1103 Executive Board conducted an informational meeting and welcomed new members into the ranks of the union.  President Sheil led the meeting and explained the composition of CWA and CWA Local 1103.  He was also clear that EVERY new union job at Verizon is a result of the 2016 strike and 2022 MOU which requires VZ to hire.
NEW Stewards Training
03/13/24 - CWA Local 1103
Welcome and thank you to our newest Union Stewards!  CWA’s Local 1103 Executive Board conducted New Steward Training with members across all sectors of our Local stepping up to be part of the solution.
Social Security, PRO Act, Pensions Top Teamsters Interview With Biden
03/13/24 - Teamsters Local 355
Mar. 13, 2024 | VOTE 2024 | Social Security, saving workers’ pensions, and passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act were top topics as the Teamsters—led by reform President Sean O’Brien and rank-and-file members—interviewed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Fighting for our Members!
03/13/24 - CWA Local 1103
What we’re fighting for: reducing the waiting period for striking workers to receive unemployment to one week. What we’re fighting for: preventing healthcare employers from mandating that direct patient care workers work beyond their regularly scheduled hours.
MEETING NOTICE
03/13/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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Maintenance Open Season March 1-30 , 2024
03/13/24 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
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Check your email
03/13/24 - IBEW local 2325
Check your email to see if you won the Dropkick Murphy special event tickets for Friday night 3/15 We're sorry if you didn't win this time...  but stay tuned for future chances.
‘Women’s Work’ Powers the Economy – And Has Always Been Undervalued
03/12/24 - Teamsters Local 355
Mar. 12, 2024 | EQUAL PAY DAY | Since 1996, advocates for women’s rights have marked “equal pay days” every year to raise awareness about the ongoing gender pay gap that persists despite women's increasing educational opportunities and workplace attainment.
133rd El Paso Police Academy Class Gradauation Ceremony
03/12/24 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association invites members and their families and the general public to attend the graduation ceremony for the El Paso Police Department’s 133rd Police Academy Class. The event will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Canutillo High School Auditorium, 6675 S. Desert Blvd.
Warehouse Workers Protection Bill
03/12/24 - Teamsters Local 162
The Teamsters commend the Oregon Legislative Assembly for passing House Bill 4127 (HB 4127), a bill that would improve worker safety in the e-commerce and warehouse industries by ensuring hidden workplace quotas do not interfere with workers’ rights and safety standards.
Updated Referral rules coming April 15, 2024
03/12/24 - IBEW Local 191
Check the Dispatch tab for updated referral rules coming April 15.  Current and new set are posted.
Current Pay Rate
03/12/24 - CWA Local 2222
We have been getting calls about the current pay rate for certain titles. Please see below. EA - A band $51.69 EA - B band $50.88 CST - A band $46.12 CST - B band $45.17 Service Tech / OPT A band $44.28 B band $43.
Public Comment Period for ending Waterloo Mail Processing
03/12/24 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
The USPS slow down of mail can be stopped in Iowa. Public comments are being gathered NOW at www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-waterloo-ia. Moving mail processing to Des Moines will add 2-3 days to delivery in the Waterloo 506 zip area, Mason City 504 area, and Decorah 521 zip area. Tell the Postmaster General, Board of Governors and other decision makers you want fast AND efficient delivery.
Public Comment Period for ending Waterloo Mail Processing
03/12/24 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
The USPS slow down of mail can be stopped in Iowa. Public comments are being gathered NOW at www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-waterloo-ia. Moving mail processing to Des Moines will add 2-3 days to delivery in the Waterloo 506 zip area, Mason City 504 area, and Decorah 521 zip area. Tell the Postmaster General, Board of Governors and other decision makers you want fast AND efficient delivery.
FOP - Pre-65 Health Insurance Plans
03/12/24 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
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Jackie Dorrough Appointed IBEW 21 Recording Secretary
03/11/24 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21
Today, the IBEW Local Union 21 Executive Board voted unanimously, with the recommendations of President Business Manager Paul Wright and retiring Recording Secretary Bob Przybylinski, to appoint Jackie Cheeseman Dorrough, to fill the remainder of Bob's term as Recording Secretary. Jackie is union to her core, she brings years of experience, dedication and commitment to her new position. Jackie has served as a Local 21 steward for almost 29 years. As Unit Recorder for over two decades and as an IBEW International Convention Delegate in 2016 and 2022. Jackie also serves as a member of the IBEW Local 21 scholarship Committee, as well as various other committee assignments.
Lordstown Backpay Information
03/11/24 - UAW Local 602
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Labor Board’s Joint Employer Rule Struck Down By Federal Judge, For Now
03/11/24 - Teamsters Local 355
Mar. 11, 2024 | NLRB | The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer rule,” which was due to take effect [today], was struck down late Friday by a federal judge in Texas. “The joint employer regulations…expanded the types of control over job terms and conditions that can trigger a joint employer finding,” reported Bloomberg on Saturday.
2024 Charity Golf Tournament Set
03/11/24 - Teamster Local Union No. 886
Mark Your Calendars for May 4, 2024, for Teamsters Local Union 886 Charity Gold Tournament.  Lake Hefner Golf Course.  Registration starts at 7:00 am with 8:00 am shotgun start.
Local 458M Membership Meeting
03/11/24 - District Council 4
Technical Difficulties The meeting announcement for 5:00 p.m. did not come out, so we are sending it another way. March 13, 2024 Time: 05:00 PM Location: Via Zoom Details: https://zoom.us/join Zoom Meeting ID: 931 3513 0546 Contact: For questions on the meeting feel free to contact the DC4 office at 630-668-4337 or email us at info@districtcouncil4.
Region 1D Bowling Tournament
03/11/24 - UAW Local 602
Here is a list of people/businesses who have donated to our local during the strike. Check back as it will be updated a needed. Please support those that support us.
UPDATE - Out of Work Books - 10th thru 16th
03/11/24 - IBEW Local 125
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Week Ending 03/08/2024
03/10/24 - Teamsters Local 355
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