Union News
Long Beach nurses pass no-confidence vote against hospital administration
Nurses at two Long Beach hospitals voted no confidence in execs on July 17, citing unsafe staffing, violence, and ignored safety warnings, urging urgent reforms.
Alaskan's 4,000-Mile Journey to Oppose SNAP and Medicaid Cuts
Billy Stapleton traveled 4,000 miles from Anchorage to D.C. to urge lawmakers to reject a budget bill that cuts SNAP and Medicaid, vital for Alaskans.
Rob Wheelock Beautifies Saratoga Springs, Wins Never Quit Award
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., beautifies the city, earning him AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for his dedication.
Nurses union urges Congress to support Protect America's Workforce Act
The Protect America’s Workforce Act, backed by the largest nurses' union, aims to restore bargaining rights for federal workers, countering recent executive orders.
Taos Police Unionize for Better Pay and Effective Community Policing
Police in Taos, NM, form a new union with AFSCME Council 18 to negotiate better pay and retention, enhancing community trust and officer effectiveness.
Penn Postdoctoral Scholars Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union RAPUP-UAW
Postdocs at Penn voted 95% for unionizing with RAPUP-UAW, seeking fair pay and security. This aligns with growing academic union trends nationwide.
Judge Grants Injunction, Blocks Order to Strip Federal Workers' Rights
A judge halted Trump's order to end union rights for 950,000 federal employees, citing potential First and Fifth Amendment violations.
Pollard Banknote Workers Join Teamsters Local 337 for Stronger Voice
The Facts - Nearly 200 Pollard Banknote workers join Teamsters Local 337. Workers seek fair compensation and better work conditions. Teamsters aim to expand union protections in related industries. Pollard Banknote Workers Embrace Teamsters Union to Secure Better Working Conditions Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org (WASHINGTON) – A significant shift has […]
AFSCME urges swift House vote on Protect America’s Workforce Act
AFSCME President Lee Saunders urges an immediate House vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act to safeguard federal workers' rights.
Rally Honors John Lewis' Legacy Amid Rising Rights Challenges
On July 17, CNA hosts a rally in Oakland to honor John Lewis, amid fears for 3.4M Californians losing health coverage due to the Big Bad Bill.
