Union News
AFT President Weingarten Condemns House for Passing Harmful Bill
Bill harms children and seniors, cutting services for tax cuts to the rich, says AFT President Weingarten.
AFL-CIO President Condemns House Budget Bill for Harmful Cuts
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler condemns the House-passed budget, citing harmful cuts and giveaways to the wealthy.
AFSCME President condemns House budget cuts to Medicaid and public services
AFSCME President Lee Saunders warns devastating cuts to Medicaid and food assistance will harm millions, while billionaires benefit.
Cincinnati VA Nurses Rally Against Job Cuts and Union Rights Erosion
On May 21, Cincinnati VA nurses will rally against job cuts that threaten veteran care, advocating for union rights and highlighting privatization risks.
Mayors Warn Medicaid Cuts Threaten Public Safety and Emergency Services
Mayors warn Medicaid cuts could increase crime and strain emergency services, risking public safety by reducing support for mental health and addiction care.
Washington State Extends Unemployment Insurance to Striking Workers
Teamsters-backed law extends unemployment benefits to striking workers in WA, marking a major victory for labor rights.
NUHW Members Advocate for Mental Health Bills at Sacramento Lobby Day
Over 50 NUHW members lobbied for mental health parity bills in Sacramento on May 14, advocating for improved conditions and compensation transparency.
Controversial Appointment of Marva Johnson as FAMU President Sparks Outrage
AFT criticizes Marva Johnson's appointment as FAMU president, calling it a political move undermining educational integrity.
Empire Wind Restart Secures Union Jobs and Boosts Energy Future
"The restart of the Empire Wind project is a win for union workers, ensuring hundreds of good-paying jobs."
AFSCME Mobilizes Against Congressional Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
AFSCME Members Rally Against Proposed Medicaid Cuts As Congress deliberates on significant budget adjustments, AFSCME members are actively opposing initiatives that threaten to strip Medicaid coverage from millions. The proposed cutbacks are part of a broader fiscal strategy intended to facilitate tax reductions for the affluent. Lawmakers with anti-union tendencies are advocating for reductions in […]
