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Larry Miljavac Obituary
09/11/24 - IBEW Local 545 
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Organizing Victory at Builders FirstSource
09/11/24 - Teamsters Local 89 
Workers at Builders FirstSource in Shelbyville, Kentucky have voted to join Teamsters Local 89, becoming the newest shop added to our ever-growing union family.
Builders FirstSource workers first reached out to Local 89 at the end of July and began working with Organizer Wes Odle to prepare them for the campaign and subsequent vote. |
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Unions Finally Get a Foot in the Door at Microsoft
09/11/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 11, 2024 | AI | Organized labor has arrived at Microsoft headquarters. A two-day AI Labor Summit between AFL-CIO leaders and Microsoft executives this week reflects the tech giant’s revamped approach to unions — which includes a pledge by the company to incorporate feedback from labor unions and their members into the development of artificial intelligence. |
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Delegate Training Sessions - Register Now!
09/11/24 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union Sisters and Brothers, Do you enjoy advocating for the rights of your fellow workers? Are you looking to actively engage in the fight for solidarity? Would you like to better serve your union? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then District 1199NM cordially invites you to become a Delegate. |
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Unions Finally Get a Foot in the Door at Microsoft
09/11/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 11, 2024 | AI | Organized labor has arrived at Microsoft headquarters. A two-day AI Labor Summit between AFL-CIO leaders and Microsoft executives this week reflects the tech giant’s revamped approach to unions — which includes a pledge by the company to incorporate feedback from labor unions and their members into the development of artificial intelligence. |
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Never Forget
09/11/24 - Teamsters Local 776 On the 23rd Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Never Forget: |
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Important Bargaining Update (September 9, 2024)
09/10/24 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Dear APWU Family, As we approach the expiration of our collective bargaining agreement on September 20th, I want to update you on the progress of our contract negotiations. Our team has been working tirelessly to secure the strong new contract you deserve, and we remain fully committed to delivering a contract that benefits all postal workers. |
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Sean Beel GoFundMe
09/10/24 - IBEW Local 6 https://gofund. |
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Upcoming General Membership Meeting
09/10/24 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA QUARTERLY LOCAL MEETING THURSDAY Thursday September 19, 2024 6:00 P.M. |
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September Meeting Notice
09/10/24 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO. 64150, in the Casablanca Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Casino. The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM. |
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UNION FEST
09/09/24 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 UNION FEST Hidden Lake Park 6355 Broadway Merrillville, Indiana Fest Starts 11:00am Bike Registration Begins at 9am Kickstands up 11am Car Registration from 11:30am - 12:30pm Please contact the NIALF Office for more information. admin@nwifed. |
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Pay Scale
09/09/24 - Iowa Postal Workers Union @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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IAM Agrees on Tentative Agreement Deal With Boeing
09/09/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 9, 2024 | NEGOTIATIONS | Boeing and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) leadership reached a last-minute deal Sunday that would avert a strike and give the aircraft manufacturer space to reset as its struggles to recover from multiple setbacks. But many workers said the deal falls short of their demands, leaving the possibility of work stoppage on the table. |
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Local 89 Members at AVI Ratify New Contract
09/09/24 - Teamsters Local 89 
Teamsters Local 89 members working at AVI have ratified a new three-year agreement by an overwhelming 86% majority. This new agreement covers AVI drivers as it always has, but for the first time it also includes warehouse workers following an organizing victory they achieved just a few months ago. |
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IAM Agrees on Tentative Agreement Deal With Boeing
09/09/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 9, 2024 | NEGOTIATIONS | Boeing and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) leadership reached a last-minute deal Sunday that would avert a strike and give the aircraft manufacturer space to reset as its struggles to recover from multiple setbacks. But many workers said the deal falls short of their demands, leaving the possibility of work stoppage on the table. |
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Diaper Drive Raffle
09/09/24 - District Council 4 |
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Antique Truck Show
09/09/24 - Teamsters Local 776 The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) recently hosted the.... |
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HR 82 UPDATE SEPT 2024
09/07/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION APWU – An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act September 6, 2024 APWU Share READ FULL ARTICLE AT » American Postal Workers Union The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597). |
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Week Ending 09/06/2024
09/06/24 - Teamsters Local 355 • Airgas Teamsters forced to strike • Costco fleet drivers authorize strike • Ecology Services Teamsters forced on strike • Where do Harris and Trump stand on Labor. |
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Supporting who supports labor
09/06/24 - IBEW local 2325 L to R Rep Ted Phillipsm Rep Jim Hawkins, 2325 Asst Business Manager Joe Zahn, 2325 Mike Giroux, 2325 Jim Cannon, Candidate for House 1st Bristol Kostos Loukos, Rep Adam Scanlon, and Senator Paul Feeney. |
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Another Shutdown Looms at the Port of Baltimore
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 5, 2024 | NEGOTIATIONS | The Port of Baltimore could be headed for its second partial shutdown this year. A six-year contract between a dockworkers’ union and shipping companies expires at the end of this month, and labor leaders say they are closer than ever to their first strike in nearly 50 years. |
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Acting Labor Secretary Encourages Boeing, Workers to Reach ‘Fair Contract’
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 5, 2024 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su on Wednesday encouraged Boeing and more than 30,000 of the planemaker’s factory workers to bridge a divide in negotiations and reach a fair contract, as a vote on a new deal looms on Sept. 12. |
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Another Shutdown Looms at the Port of Baltimore
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 5, 2024 | NEGOTIATIONS | The Port of Baltimore could be headed for its second partial shutdown this year. A six-year contract between a dockworkers’ union and shipping companies expires at the end of this month, and labor leaders say they are closer than ever to their first strike in nearly 50 years. |
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Acting Labor Secretary Encourages Boeing, Workers to Reach ‘Fair Contract’
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 5, 2024 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su on Wednesday encouraged Boeing and more than 30,000 of the planemaker’s factory workers to bridge a divide in negotiations and reach a fair contract, as a vote on a new deal looms on Sept. 12. |
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Just a Reminder
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 Monthly Membership Meetings resume on Sunday, September 8, 2024. We hope you enjoyed your summer! The September meeting will be held at ... |
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SAVE THE DATE!! IBEW LOCAL 191 RETIREMENT SEMINAR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2024
09/04/24 - IBEW Local 191 
PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 |
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What Comes Next for the Equal Rights Amendment?
09/04/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 3, 2024 | EQUALITY | The Equal Rights Act (ERA) has not yet been formally recognized as a part of the U.S. Constitution despite the fact that three-fourths of U.S. states have ratified the amendment. Shortly after the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, first-wave feminist leaders turned their attention to the next big project: the ERA. |
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What Comes Next for the Equal Rights Amendment?
09/04/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 3, 2024 | EQUALITY | The Equal Rights Ammendment (ERA) has not yet been formally recognized as a part of the U.S. Constitution despite the fact that three-fourths of U.S. states have ratified it. Shortly after the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, first-wave feminist leaders turned their attention to the next big project: the ERA. |
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MEETING NOTICE
09/01/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION Membership Meeting Notice. |
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JAMAICA INFO
08/31/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION UPDATED JAMAICA INFORMATION NOW POSTED CLERICAL BIDS SEPT. |
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Happy Labor Day!
08/31/24 - Teamsters Local 776 “On behalf of the officers, agents, staff, and myself I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day. American Labor; it’s what built this great country of ours. America became a world leader thanks to the men and women who built it. |
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Happy Labor Day!
08/30/24 - CWA Local 1103 
Happy Labor Day!
It’s important to remember why we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day is a holiday created by unions and labor activists to celebrate the American worker. It’s also a holiday that proudly and unabashedly honors organized labor and its contributions to our nation.
Unions are working people coming together to build a better life. |
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How Organized Labor Shames Its Traitors - The Story of the ‘Scab’
08/30/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 26, 2024 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | Over its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause. Some insults, such as “blackleg,” are largely forgotten today. Others, such as “stool pigeon,” now sound more like the dated banter of film noir. |
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
08/30/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION BE AWARE OF eLAR I have received multiple emails and questions on the Postal Services eLRA (online leave request system) that is accessed through liteblue. For years, when employees called in sick, the used a phone number to call in and upon their return a 3971 was printed and they signed it at work. |
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How Organized Labor Shames Its Traitors - The Story of the ‘Scab’
08/30/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 26, 2024 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | Over its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause. Some insults, such as “blackleg,” are largely forgotten today. Others, such as “stool pigeon,” now sound more like the dated banter of film noir. |
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Amazon Workers to Join Teamsters’ Strikes Against ULPs
08/29/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 29, 2024 | STRIKES | The Teamsters said on Thursday its strikes against unfair labor practices were expanding, with Amazon.com workers across several U.S. states joining the union in actions against the e-commerce giant. |
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Amazon Workers to Join Teamsters’ Strikes Against ULPs
08/29/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 29, 2024 | STRIKES | The Teamsters said on Thursday its strikes against unfair labor practices were expanding, with Amazon.com workers across several U.S. states joining the union in actions against the e-commerce giant. |
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AT&T
08/29/24 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 ACTIVIST ALERT Dear CWA Members, Retirees, and Supporters CWA members in District 3 remain on strike against AT&T Southeast due to the company’s failure to engage in good faith bargaining. Members are holding the line and need your support as they fight for the respect they deserve. |
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AT&T
08/29/24 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 August 28, 2024 Dear Colleagues: CWA members in District 3 remain on strike against AT&T Southeast due to the company’s failure to engage in good faith bargaining. The CWA Executive Board has authorized this strike and the members have our union’s full support, including financial support from our Members’ Relief Fund. |
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Approval of Labor Unions Near Highest Level Since 1960s
08/28/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 28, 2024 | UNIONS | A strong majority of Americans continue to view labor unions in a positive light, according to a new Gallup survey released Wednesday. Seventy percent of respondents said they hold a favorable view of unions, up slightly from 67% in 2023. Only 23% said they disapprove of unions. |
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YOUR FUTURE
08/28/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION ON NOVEMBER 5TH YOUR JOBS WILL BE ON THE BALLOTT Trump calls federal workforce 'crooked,' vows to hold them 'accountable' In an interview with a right-wing Youtuber, the former president seemingly alluded to reviving Schedule F and other Trump-era policies aimed at making it easier to fire federal employees. |
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Approval of Labor Unions Near Highest Level Since 1960s
08/28/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 28, 2024 | UNIONS | A strong majority of Americans continue to view labor unions in a positive light, according to a new Gallup survey released Wednesday. Seventy percent of respondents said they hold a favorable view of unions, up slightly from 67% in 2023. Only 23% said they disapprove of unions. |
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Election Help 8-28-24
08/28/24 - IBEW Local 6 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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June - August 2024 Gendarme
08/27/24 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Brad Miller Retires!
08/26/24 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently Brad Miller retired from the Red Lion (Pa), Municipal Water Authority after 32 years on the job as a Teamster Member. During his time on the job, Brad was a long-time Local 430 and Local 776 Union Steward. While working for the Water Authority Brad worked in the filtration dept. |
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If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?
08/26/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 26, 2024 | MERGERS | As Kroger seeks to acquire Albertsons, federal regulators argue that the biggest supermarket combination in history will hurt not only consumers, but workers as well. Mergers often create anxiety for workers who stand to lose jobs or benefits when companies combine. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, or U.F.C.W. |
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PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
08/26/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION QUEENS AREA LOCAL THE THIRD-HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF MEMBERS IN OUR CATEGORY THANKS TO YOU MEMBERS. WE HAVE BEEN HONORED BY A.P.W.U. HEADQUARTERS BY HAVING 91. |
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