Union News
AFT Union Achieves Record Membership Growth Despite Political Challenges
AFT membership hits a record 1.875 million, growing rapidly despite challenges post-Janus decision. Unions thrive.
AFT Partners with Tiffany Aliche for Financial Empowerment Initiative
New Video Series and Member Toolkit Will Give 1.88 Million Workers the Tools to Fight Back Against a Rigged Financial System
Wildland Fire Smoke Threatens Health with High Ozone and Particle Levels
Wildland fire smoke in the US and Canada threatens health due to high ozone and particulates, worsening in heat, affecting both outdoor and indoor air quality.
AFT President Criticizes Trump's Address, Cites Lost Credibility
AFT President Weingarten: Trump desperate, spreading old conspiracies to distract from his failed record.
UAW Urges Employers to Prioritize Worker Safety Amid Air Quality Issues
UAW emphasizes worker safety amid wildfire smoke, urging employers to prioritize health, adhere to EPA guidelines, and ensure safe working conditions.
Union Leader Urges Action to Combat Oligarchy at AFT Biennial Convention
WASHINGTON
—AFT President Randi Weingarten urged union members to mobilize for midterms, fighting inequality.
Nurses protest at Sen. Durbin's home over Palantir, ICE connections
Nurses protested at Sen. Durbin's home, urging him to reject Palantir funds after ICE-linked murders, highlighting tech's role in human rights abuses.
Illinois Kilcoy Workers Join Teamsters, Set to Negotiate First Contract
Illinois workers at Kilcoy Global Foods vote 127-4 to join Teamsters Local 301, ready to negotiate their first contract.
RNs protest layoff notices at CommonSpirit Health's Bakersfield hospitals
RNs protest July 16 in Bakersfield against CommonSpirit layoffs, citing patient care risks. Cuts follow earlier unit closure, raising safety concerns.
Teamsters Rally Against Driverless Car Legislation in Washington, D.C.
Teamsters urge DC council to oppose Bill 26-0684, fearing it benefits Big Tech over workers' rights and safety.
