Union News
Stargate Campus in Michigan to Create 2,500 Union Construction Jobs
Stargate Campus to be Built in Michigan
Stargate Michigan, led by Oracle and OpenAI, will be constructed by 2,500 skilled tradespeople following top safety standards.
Microsoft and NABTU Expand Partnership for AI Skills in Skilled Trades
NABTU and Microsoft expand partnership to offer free AI courses, boosting workforce skills across North America.
Know Your Labor Rights Act: New Legislation for Workplace Transparency
Legislation strengthens workplace transparency by requiring employers to inform workers of their labor rights.
Erica Edicha's Journey: From Caring for Grandma to Serving Community
Erica Edicha's life of service began in middle school when she cared for her grandma, leading to a career in work therapy for individuals with disabilities.
RNs Warn of 600+ Hospital Closures Due to Federal Healthcare Cuts
Nurses warn HCMC closure due to healthcare cuts would harm patients, strain Minnesota hospitals, highlighting urgent need for policy action nationwide.
AFSCME President Criticizes Labor Secretary Resignation, Urges Change
AFSCME criticizes Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's tenure as a failure for workers, urging a focus on rights and safety.
Teamsters Push for Bipartisan Support on Faster Labor Contracts Act
O’Brien and Teamsters push for bipartisan backing of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, demanding quicker union contracts.
Illinois State University Workers Strike for Fair Pay and Respect
ISU workers, striking for fair pay, rally outside the president’s office as negotiations stall. Their fight draws student, faculty, and political support.
Celebrating Library Workers' Vital Role and AFSCME Advocacy on April 21
On National Library Workers Day, we honor library workers' crucial role in communities. AFSCME supports their rights.
Tulsa Workers Celebrate Wage Gains from AFSCME Contract Negotiations
Tulsa's AFSCME Local 1180 celebrates a 2%-2.5% wage increase as budget improves, following a strategic contract with Mayor Monroe Nichols, a labor ally.
