Union News
Teamsters Urge MA Lawmakers to Reject Worker Misclassification Bill
TL/DR - The Teamsters union is urging Massachusetts lawmakers to reject legislation H.1099/S.666, arguing it enables the wider misclassification of workers. The group claims that this bill indirectly supports misclassification by offering a small part of collective bargaining rights that workers should already be entitled to under federal law, hence undermining the "ABC" test used […]
Message from Laura Dickerson, UAW Director, TOP Dept/ Region 1A
TL/DR - The article is written by Laura Dickerson, the first African American woman elected to the International Executive Board of the UAW. She acknowledges the support of mentors and other strong women in her journey, highlighting the importance of continuing to lift others up as they climb. Dickerson encourages others to engage in local […]
Saunders of AFSCME: Biden's Right, America is Bouncing Back
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded President Biden's commitment to helping working people and unrigging the economy, stating that Biden has created a record 15 million new jobs and increased the number of insured people. Saunders also praised Biden's plan to protect Social Security and Medicare, control inflation, invest in childcare, and build an […]
REEF Act Gains Teamsters' Support
TL/DR - The Senate Budget Committee has unanimously voted in favor of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, much to the acclaim of the Teamsters. The Act is intended to protect the unemployment and sickness benefits of railroad workers, which are currently subjected to congressional budget sequestration, thereby depriving them of a portion […]
Saunders: Under Biden, Workers Gain Unprecedented Power in Decades
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded President Joe Biden ahead of his third State of the Union address, praising his investments in the public service sector and his support for workers' rights. Saunders highlighted Biden's efforts to lower costs for working families, control prescription drug prices, expand healthcare coverage, forgive student debt, and invest […]
Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, Praises Biden's Union Address
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler endorsed President Biden’s State of the Union address, praising him as the "most pro-union president" and for his plans to support working people against wealthy corporations. She appreciated Biden's proposals to strengthen America's industrial renaissance with good union jobs and to lower costs by making the rich and corporations […]
Teamsters Praise Act Protecting US Autoworkers from China
TL/DR - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters commends U.S. Senator Josh Hawley's introduction of the "Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act." The proposed legislation would increase tariffs on autos shipped from China and aim to deter Chinese automakers from evading U.S. trade laws. The legislation would prioritize the American auto industry and American workers and […]
Critical Toyota Plant Workers Start Campaign to Join UAW
TL/DR - Workers at a Toyota plant in Troy, Missouri, have begun a public campaign to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, citing poor working conditions and low wages. The plant, which produces cylinder heads for all Toyota engines made in North America, has been criticised for its safety measures and for paying its […]
WA Teamsters Approve Waste Management Contract
TL/DR - Teamsters Locals 117, 174, and 231, representing over 640 workers, have ratified a new jointly negotiated collective bargaining agreement with Waste Management. This agreement, approved by a 99% margin, provides some of the largest immediate wage increases ever negotiated by Teamsters at Waste Management, strong pension increases, maintenance of top-tier health care benefits, […]
"New School's Academic Workers Set March 6 Strike - UAW"
TL/DR - Teaching fellows, assistants, course assistants, research assistants, and tutors at The New School, represented by United Auto Workers (UAW), are set to strike from Wednesday as a result of wage negotiations. The workers are seeking higher wages and improved healthcare, plus workplace and standard of living reforms such as access to a childcare […]
