Union News
AFSCME President Criticizes Supreme Court Decision on Education Dept.
"AFSCME President Lee Saunders condemns Supreme Court decision enabling the shutdown of the Dept. of Education."
Ronneberg Fights for Medicaid to Save Rural Health Care in West Virginia
If Congress cuts Medicaid, West Virginians could lose $5.74 billion in funding, threatening access to essential health services for vulnerable residents.
AFSCME Challenges Lawmakers Over Budget Bill Threatening Medicaid
AFSCME members in CO and NV protest lawmakers' support for a budget bill cutting Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
Nurses protest closure of vital maternity services at Kansas City hospital
Nurses at Research Medical Center oppose HCA's plan to shut down labor, delivery, and neonatal services, citing severe impacts on patient care in Kansas City.
Senate Budget Cuts Deepen; AFSCME Fights to Protect Public Services
The recent Senate approval of a budget bill has sparked significant debate, primarily due to its drastic measures affecting Medicaid, food assistance, and public services. This revised bill proposes deeper cuts than the House version, threatening essential support systems nationwide. AFSCME President Lee Saunders expressed strong disapproval of the bill, criticizing the 50 senators who […]
Genesis Logistics Drivers Authorize Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
Over 200 Genesis Logistics drivers vote to strike, demanding fair pay and conditions amid alleged labor violations.
Genesis Logistics Drivers Vote to Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
Over 200 drivers at Genesis Logistics, servicing 7-Eleven in the Mid-Atlantic, vote for strike against unfair practices.
NJ Nurse Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts Threatening Patients
New Jersey Nurse Challenges Congress Over Medicaid Funding Cuts At the heart of a national debate on healthcare funding, Yvonne Breidenbach, a dedicated licensed practical nurse, raises her voice for those who cannot. Working at the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, New Jersey, Breidenbach views her patients, individuals with developmental disabilities, as her extended family. […]
149 Groups Condemn Trump's Tax Bill in New York Times Ad
149 organizations co-signed an NYT ad denouncing Trump's tax bill, highlighting its negative impact on working families.
Teamsters Celebrate Arbitration Win to Secure 200 Jobs at NetJets
Arbitrator blocks NetJets' sale, securing 200 Teamsters jobs in Columbus. Union demands respect for decision, stop threats.
