Union News
Chinese Hospital Nurses Secure Contract to Boost Safety and Retention
RNs at Chinese Hospital in SF ratified a contract on June 27, boosting patient safety and nurse retention, highlighting community-focused care improvements.
Budget Bill Threatens Medicaid, Mental Health Amid Crisis
The Impact of the Proposed Budget Bill on America's Mental Health and Social Services The recent budget bill passed by the House of Representatives has sparked significant concern among health professionals and advocates. The bill, which narrowly passed by a single vote, has been criticized for its potential to severely impact Medicaid and other essential […]
AFT President condemns GOP tax bill, calls it a betrayal of Americans
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes the GOP's tax bill, citing its impact on healthcare, education, and inequality.
Teamsters Challenge UPS Over Illegal Employee Buyout Plan
UPS plans to unveil an illegal buyout scheme for Teamsters drivers, violating a union contract protecting 340,000 workers.
AFSCME President condemns budget bill favoring tax cuts for billionaires
AFSCME President Lee Saunders criticizes Congress for passing a bill that defunds public services, harming communities.
NABTU President Celebrates Canadian Building Trades' Strength and Unity
Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2025 – NABTU President Sean McGarvey celebrates Canadian building trades' strength and unity.
AFSCME Members Urge Congress to Reject Bill Cutting Medicaid Services
Special ed. workers Townsend and Scott urge Congress to reject Medicaid cuts, warning of severe impacts on vulnerable students and school budgets.
Senate Republicans' Budget Bill Criticized as Harmful to Workers
The Senate Republicans' bill, criticized for benefiting billionaires at the expense of working families, slashes Medicaid and weakens workers' rights, fueling class tensions.
Nurses urge UCSD Health to reinstate staff, halt further layoffs
UCSD nurses urge rehiring of over 200 laid-off staff, citing patient safety risks amid $340M profits and $500M expansions; press conference July 3.
Field Museum Workers Celebrate First Union Contract Victory
Field Museum workers secure a contract after a two-year union effort, gaining raises, better retirement plans, and workplace protections, marking a major win.
