Union News
AFSCME Local 543 Wins Paid Parental Leave for Lehigh County Workers
AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Jail wins paid parental leave, improving recruitment and morale in a system strained by staffing shortages.
Teamsters Local 87 Secures New Contract with Panama-Buena Vista Schools
Teamsters Local 87 secures a new agreement with higher wages and health care benefits for 243 school district workers.
UAW Endorses Benson for Governor, El-Sayed for Senate in Michigan
The UAW endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, emphasizing their advocacy for working-class interests.
Nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center Vote to Join Union
Nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center voted 91% to join the CNA union, aiming to improve staffing and care quality, affecting 550 nurses and enhancing patient outcomes.
Atelier Fine Art Services Employees Celebrate Union Recognition Victory
Atelier Fine Art Services workers in Philly, known for handling priceless art, join AFSCME Local 397, starting a new chapter in collaborative negotiations.
Lester "Les" Singer, Former Teamsters VP, Passes Away at Age 83
Lester “Les” Singer, former Teamsters VP, passed on May 10, 2026. His legacy includes key roles in union leadership.
Union Leaders Oppose Great American AI Act, Urge Real Regulation
WASHINGTON—AFT and AFA-CWA presidents reject the Great American AI Act, calling it a giveaway to the AI industry.
Schnellecke Logistics Workers Vote to Unionize with UAW in Historic Win
Schnellecke Logistics workers voted 2-1 to unionize with UAW, aiming for better pay and respect, overcoming strong anti-union efforts from the company.
Teamsters Local 853 Secures Strong Contract for Crystal Creamery Workers
Drivers and loaders at Crystal Creamery in Oakland secure a strong four-year contract with wage increases and benefits.
MedStar Nurses Protest Postpartum Unit Closure Affecting Vulnerable Groups
The closure of a postpartum unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center will harm marginalized communities, reducing maternal health services in DC by July 2026.
