Health Insurance
Teamsters Local 471 Wins 14% Wage Hike and Benefits at AMPI Dairy
The Facts - Teamsters Local 471 at AMPI Dairy secured a 14% wage increase. The contract includes retro pay and Teamsters health care coverage. Workers' jobs are protected with strong successorship language. Victory for AMPI Dairy Workers as They Secure Substantial Gains in First Contract (PAYNESVILLE, Minn.) – In a significant win for labor rights, […]
Bangor Nurses Announce Strike for Safe Staffing and Fair Contract
Bangor nurses plan a March 23 strike over staffing and contract issues, highlighting tensions with EMMC management and broader implications for nurse advocacy.
Pentagon Spent $93 Billion in a Month on Luxuries amid U.S. hardship
In Sept 2025, the Pentagon burned $93B on steak, lobster, pianos and furniture under use-it-or-lose-it rules, as millions cut basics to pay medical bills.
NUHW Members Celebrate First Contracts with Significant Pay Raises
MarinHealth pharmacists and Santa Cruz jail staff secure contracts with NUHW after lengthy talks, gaining pay hikes, benefits, and labor protections.
Sturgis EMS Workers Secure Union Contract with Teamsters Local 120
Emergency health workers in Sturgis, SD, secure a strong first contract with Teamsters, enhancing pay and benefits.
Nation's Largest RN Union Backs Randy Villegas for CA-22 Congress Seat
The largest RN union backs Randy Villegas for CA-22 to counter GOP health cuts, advocating for Medicare for All and supporting Central Valley families.
AFT President Weingarten Criticizes Senate's Failure on ACA Subsidies
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten on Senate vote failing to extend ACA subsidies: “A terrible day."
AFT President criticizes Trump over government shutdown and healthcare crisis
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump for the shutdown, urging Congress to extend ACA tax credits and support families.
AFPA's ULP Settled: Original Health Insurance Costs Restored
AFPA's April 2025 ULP against its officers for bad-faith negotiation settled in October, restoring 2024 health insurance terms, impacting union trust.
California Nurses Celebrate Prop 50 Passage to Protect Democracy
California nurses celebrate Prop 50's passage, countering congressional power grabs and promoting fair elections, impacting Black, Brown, and working-class voters.
