Union News
Golden Gate Bridge Painters Honored with AFSCME Never Quit Award
Joe De Gier and Javier Chavez earned AFSCME’s Never Quit Award for their dedicated work painting the Golden Gate Bridge, overcoming extreme conditions.
Oregon Behavioral Health Workers Discuss Short Staffing Challenges
Oregon behavioral health workers face short staffing, low pay, and burnout, impacting service quality. Increased funding and support are crucial.
State Leaders Urge Kaiser CEO to Settle Contract Amid Ongoing Strike
State Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas urge Kaiser CEO Greg Adams to accept union proposals for better health services.
State Senate and Assembly Leaders Pressure Kaiser on Union Proposals
State leaders urge Kaiser CEO to accept union terms for better mental health services, increasing pressure to resolve the ongoing contract dispute.
Teamsters Charge Amazon Amid Homophobic Union Busting
Amazon Teamsters rally after a union buster's homophobic attack on a driver prompts suspension and demands for action.
Union Leaders Rally in Ohio to Support Sen. Sherrod Brown's Reelection
AFSCME's Lee Saunders rallies Ohio unions to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown, emphasizing his support for labor and urging members to mobilize and vote.
Teamsters Secure New Contract at Breakthru Beverage
(COMMERCE, Calif.) — Breakthru Beverage drivers ratify their first contract after a one-day strike, securing key rights.
Rhode Island public safety workers secure improved pension benefits
After 15 years of setbacks, Rhode Island public safety workers win enhanced pensions, boosting recruitment and aligning retirements with peers.
Providence Urgent Care Closure and Kaiser Mental Health Strike Updates
The NLRB ruled companies can't force workers to attend anti-union meetings, stemming from an Amazon complaint, bolstering workers' union rights.
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike: Investigations and Updates
The Kaiser mental health workers' strike enters week six, with state investigations underway for care violations, highlighting systemic healthcare issues.
