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Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Union Man 01/21/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 21, 2019 | LABOR HISTORY |  If Martin Luther King Jr. still lived, he’d probably tell people to join unions. King understood racial equality was inextricably linked to economics. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you can’t buy a hamburger?” Those disadvantages have persisted.

Nacho Bar 01/21/19 - CWA Local 7777 Community Action, Women's & Equity Committees Join us before the General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 01/21/19 - UFCW Minority Coalition .

CWA Labor Day at the Capitol 01/21/19 - CWA Local 7777 .

20th Annual Ball Awardies 01/21/19 - UFCW Minority Coalition .

Transportation Labor Proudly Carries Dr. King's Legacy Forward 01/21/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for a more just and fair society was driven by a belief that America can and should be a place where all people prosper together. By focusing on what unites us, rather than what divides us, Dr. King showed us there is strength in unity, and taught us the immeasurable power working people have when they join together.

Chicago Blackhawks IBEW Member Discount! 01/21/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Join your IBEW 21 Brothers and Sisters at two Blackhawks games.  You can purchase specially discounted tickets for these games: Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks-Monday, March 18th 7:30 pm and Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche-Sunday, March 24th 7:00 pm Go to the links and enter the discount code: LABOR Tickets are very limited score yours by ordering today.

Vote For Activist Of The Year 01/20/19 - Local 328, Oregon AFSCME Council 75 VOTE HERE

Helping Government Employees 01/20/19 - Teamsters Local 776 With a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers...

Union Stewards Minimum rule/requirements 01/19/19 - Teamsters Local 743 Thank you for serving as a Union leader at your worksite. Please be advised that the ground rules and requirements for Local 743 union stewards implemented by the Executive Board in 2012 have been updated.

Winter Park Bargaining Report 01/19/19 - CWA Local 3176 Winter Park Bargaining Report 01/18/19 CWA Brothers and Sisters: After four days of negotiations, this is the bargaining teams first report to the membership, as you would expect the company is once again playing Hardball with Winter Park group.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government 01/18/19 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

From the Desk of the Business Agents 01/18/19 01/18/19 - IATSE Local 33 From the desks of the Business Agents: THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AND WILL BE IN THE DISPATCH WORKING RULES; “Any individual who has been notified by the Business Office that they are no longer allowed to work for an employer (who has received a letter of non-referral for just cause)

In Case You Missed It 01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 355 .

Black History Mobile Museum in Lansing 01/18/19 - UAW Local 602 The East Lansing Public Library is thrilled to host the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Tuesday, January 22 in honor of Black History Month! The exhibit will be open from 10am-6pm with a lecture by Khalid el-Hakim at 1pm.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government 01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

Blog: With Hawaii on the Horizon, Focus Shifts To Contract Negotiations 01/18/19 - AMFA January 18, 2019 -- Southwest’s proposed service to Hawaii is projected to account for almost half of the carrier’s 2019 growth. It would seem natural that this growth would lead to benefits for their employees.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government 01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

The Impact Of A Government Shutdown On Public Safety 01/18/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association As the Trump administration and Congress continue to spar over $5 billion in funding for a new border wall, the resulting government shutdown has reached day 26. On Jan. 12, it officially became the longest shutdown in American history, with no indication of an end in sight. Here’s how a government shutdown affects public safety personnel and first responders.

Pritzker Sworn In - Signs PLA's Day One 01/18/19 - Laborers' Local 231 Gov. JB Pritzker and all state constitutional officers took the oath of office Monday, January 14, 2019, during a ceremony in  Springfield attended by thousands, including many union members and labor leaders.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government 01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

UPS Supplemental Agreements 01/17/19 - Teamsters Local 776 The seven Teamster local unions that represent UPS Teamsters covered by the Upstate and Western New York Supplement have reached...

IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Our Brother Jeffrey Harris 01/17/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Jeffrey Harris, who worked at AT&T, in the Joliet Garage.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers.

Should Federal Workers Walk Off the Job? 01/17/19 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 17, 2019 | OPINION |  [...] For the most part, federal employees deemed essential are required to still turn up and do their jobs and they are doing just that. After all, if they don’t, they could be fired and their unions fined.

Should Federal Workers Walk Off the Job? 01/17/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 17, 2019 | OPINION |  [...] For the most part, federal employees deemed essential are required to still turn up and do their jobs and they are doing just that. After all, if they don’t, they could be fired and their unions fined.

Should Federal Workers Walk Off the Job? 01/17/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 17, 2019 | OPINION |  [...] For the most part, federal employees deemed essential are required to still turn up and do their jobs and they are doing just that. After all, if they don’t, they could be fired and their unions fined.

11 PSE's to be Converted, 1/19 01/17/19 - APWU Cleveland Area Local FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT… A.P.W.U.’s efforts have resulted again in Cleveland’s most senior Clerk Craft PSE’s being converted to career employees.   Effective Sat., January 19, 11 PSE’s will enjoy the benefits and security of full-time status. I am proud to say that the National, along with our Officers and Stewards of the A.P.W.U.

National Day of Action 01/17/19 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 Hello Local 1107 member, , Join me for a National Day of Action today to fight for a fair democracy! Corporate CEOs and the wealthiest 1% have spent decades rigging the system to reduce our power and make it harder and harder to pass legislation that helps working people. It’s time to do something about it.

Update on the operation and equipment moves at the Mid-C P&DC 01/17/19 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Update on the operation and equipment moves at the Mid-Carolina P&DC * I met with management on January 15, 2019. The manual clerk operations at the Mid-C P&DC will be done away with in the coming weeks. The mail from the manual operation will be worked on the USS machine. The staffing for the USS machine will be clerks and mail handlers.

UPDATE: Suspect shot by EPPD officers dies 01/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Police say the man shot by El Paso Police officers Monday morning has died. He has been identified as 25-year-old Louis Jose Burrus. Burrus was in critical condition after he was shot just before 5:00 a.m. Monday on the 2900 block of Trawood Drive, near George Dieter Drive.

A.P.W.U. Night w/ the Cavs Feb. 5 01/17/19 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Dear A.P.W.U. Member: Below is the link to the ticket link for the American Postal Workers Union Night @ the Q! 15 kids that purchase through this link ( ages 5-18 )will be partnered with a Cavs player on the court during the National Anthem!

Advocacy Day for Statewide Film Industry on Monday, March 18 in Olympia 01/16/19 - IATSE Local 488 It’s time once again for IATSE 488 Members from around the state and our jurisdiction, to come to Olympia to make sure we #KeepFilmInWA!

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs 01/16/19 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 16, 2019 | WAR ON WORKERS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

Supreme Court Ruling Gives Truckers a Victory and a New Weapon in Labor War at L.A. Ports 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS |  A U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for drivers to sue trucking companies could have a major impact on the labor battle that has raged for years at Southern California’s ports, according to worker advocates.

Electrical State Certification 01/16/19 - IBEW Local 100 The State of California has required state certification for all electricians for many years now.  Most contractors will not hire you until your state cert is validated.  If you already have a state cert, please DO NOT forget to renew it in a timely manner!  The State has a backlog of about 8-10 weeks before it shows on their database as being renewed.

Supreme Court Ruling Gives Truckers a Victory and a New Weapon in Labor War at L.A. Ports 01/16/19 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS |  A U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for drivers to sue trucking companies could have a major impact on the labor battle that has raged for years at Southern California’s ports, according to worker advocates.

NMFA-YRCW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TIME TABLE 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 71 Steve Bishop, Business Agent for YRC and Holland will be in contrace negotiations during the following weeks: Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, February 15, 2019. Monday, February 25, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019. Monday, March 11, 2019 through Friday, March 15, 2019. Monday, Marchh 18, 2019 through Friday, March 22, 2019.

Supreme Court Ruling Gives Truckers a Victory and a New Weapon in Labor War at L.A. Ports 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS |  A U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for drivers to sue trucking companies could have a major impact on the labor battle that has raged for years at Southern California’s ports, according to worker advocates.

Attention Local 162 Members: Aflac Open Enrollment 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 162 AFLAC OPEN ENROLLMENT Open enrollment for Local 162 members to sign up for Aflac insurance is taking place the entire month of March 2019.  At the request of Local 162 members, your Union leadership continues to negotiate group discounted rates with Aflac for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.

FIRST STUDENT DRIVERS AND MONITORS IN NAPERVILLE WIN WAGE THEFT SETTLEMENT 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 179 First Student drivers and monitors in Naperville who are members of Locals 179 and 673 have won a 2015 class action lawsuit against the company for wage theft.  Drivers and monitors in other locations also took part in the lawsuit. In total, 400 workers will be receiving $687.00 each for a total of $274,800.00.

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs 01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Jan. 16, 2019 | WAR ON WORKERS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

2019 Election Results 01/15/19 - IATSE Local 488 Please welcome your new officers! Thanks to all who ran for office and congrats to those who won the vote to leadership. May we all prosper by the actions you take on behalf of the Membership of IATSE 488, Studio Mechanics fo the Pacific Northwest!

2019 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 71 SCHOLARSHIP 01/15/19 - Teamsters Local 71 ALL MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 71 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE MEMBERS Dear Brothers and Sisters: Local 71 is taking applications for the College Scholarship for Children and Grandchildren of eligible members who will graduate from High School in 2019.

New BRS Leadership Elected 01/15/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA, January 15, 2019 — Per the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Constitution, the General Chairmen and Grand Executive Council gathered today and elected Jerry C. Boles as President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the previous President.

IBEW Local 21 Day With the Bulls 01/15/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local 21 Member Day with the Bulls on Sunday, March 3rd - 2:30 p.m. IBEW Local 21 members, family and friends are invited to watch as the Bulls battle the Hawks. On this special day, all IBEW Local 21 members, retirees, family and friends can purchase discounted Chicago Bulls tickets.