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Teamsters Secure First Contract After Six-Week Open Kitchens Strike

Teamsters at Open Kitchens secure a strong first contract after a six-week strike, achieving a 24% wage increase.

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Northern California Drivers Strike Amid CalPortland Negotiation Dispute

Northern California concrete drivers strike against CalPortland for fair bargaining, seeking better conditions and unity.

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Union Nurses Secure Release of Detained Asylum-Seeking Nurse in Maine

Debora Kapisha's release from ICE due to union efforts highlights collective power, prompting calls to end ICE's harsh practices and support asylum seekers.

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Allegiant Pilots Secure Historic Pay and Benefit Gains in New Contract

Nearly 1,300 Allegiant pilots ratified a new contract with 80% approval, delivering major wage and benefit boosts.

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UAW Members Drive Major Electoral Wins for Michigan's Working-Class Candidates

UAW's grassroots efforts in Michigan led to key wins, including Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate bid, showcasing union power against corporate politics.

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Nurses Rally Against Federal Cuts Threatening Community First Hospital

Nurses rally in Chicago on Aug. 8 against federal cuts threatening Community First Medical Center, risking service cuts and staff shortages.

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Teamsters Local 512 Bus Workers in Jacksonville Approve Strike Vote

School bus workers in Jacksonville, Fla., authorize strike, demanding a fair contract after stalled negotiations.

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Higher Ed Leaders Criticize Trump's Revised Compact as Politically Driven

WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten and AAUP President Todd Wolfson criticize Trump’s new education compact.

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Nurses Rally Against Planned Layoffs at California CommonSpirit Hospitals

Over 5,000 nurses petition against CommonSpirit's planned layoffs, fearing adverse effects on patient care and safety, demanding rescission to protect communities.

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UAW Mourns Member James Brasher, Pledges Safety Investigation

James Brasher, a veteran UAW member, tragically died during a renovation at Stellantis' Mopar Division; UAW vows to investigate and ensure workplace safety.

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