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AFT President and Survivor Respond to Apalachee High School Mass Shooting

A mass shooting at Apalachee High in Winder, Ga., has devastated the community. AFT President Weingarten and Abbey Clements call for stronger gun safety laws.

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Prevailing Wage
NY Auto Technicians Win Economic Justice - UAW

Today, September 4, 2024, Governor Hochul will sign a law ensuring Technicians at Dealerships earn equal pay for equal work in NY.

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Prevailing Wage
Tennessee Ultium Workers Join UAW in Majority Union Vote

A majority of workers at Ultium Cells in Tennessee have joined the UAW, marking a significant win for autoworkers in the South.

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NABTU's 2024 Labor Day Message

“We honor workers across the U.S. and Canada. Thank you to the Biden-Harris and Trudeau Administrations for prioritizing workers."

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UAW Members Ratify Historic Contract at Cornell with COLA, No Tiers

ITHACA – UAW members at Cornell ratified a four-year contract with a 77% vote, securing up to 25.4% wage increases, COLA, and more.

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AFT Launches Cross-Country Bus Tour to Mobilize Voters for November Election

AFT launches a nationwide election bus tour, emphasizing the choice between economic progress and a divisive past.

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AFT President Supports Israeli Labor Movement's Call for General Strike

AFT President Randi Weingarten supports the Israeli labor movement’s general strike to end the war and bring hostages home.

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UAW Delegation Heads to Germany to Address Webasto Union-Busting

UAW leaders will raise illegal anti-union concerns about Webasto with German counterparts. Workers face threats and harassment.

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AFT President Randi Weingarten Condemns JD Vance's Comments on Teachers

"JD Vance is disoriented by dedicated teachers without children. His attacks harm education; we need support, not politics."

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Prevailing Wage
UAW and Cornell University Reach Tentative Agreement

UAW members at Cornell secured a historic tentative agreement with a 25.4% wage increase, COLA, and two-tier wage system elimination.

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