Union News
RNs rally to reopen postpartum unit at MedStar amid D.C. health crisis
RNs urge MedStar Washington to reopen its postpartum unit amid D.C.'s Black maternal health crisis, highlighting broader healthcare funding cuts.
Unions urge Congress to halt stock buybacks by defense contractors
UAW and six unions urge Congress to ban stock buybacks by defense contractors, pushing for investment in workers instead, as labor disputes rise.
Amazon Drivers Unionize for Better Wages and Job Security in Torrance
Drivers at Amazon's DCX7 and DDO6 facilities unionize with Teamsters Local 396, seeking better wages and job security.
Kaiser Permanente Nurses Secure Millions in Wage Theft Settlement
Over 1,000 nurses at Kaiser Permanente in California secured millions in back wages after a payroll error; this highlights ongoing labor disputes and advocacy impacts.
AFT President Weingarten Criticizes Trump’s $500B Voucher Scheme
‘Poison Pill’: AFT’s Weingarten criticizes Trump voucher scheme, urging state governors to reject the $500B diversion.
Governor's Veto of AB 2575 Leaves Nurses Vulnerable in AI Decisions
Governor Newsom's veto of AB 2575 allows hospitals to punish nurses for overriding unsafe A.I., risking patient safety and shifting blame from tech firms.
Denver Public Workers Unionize After 20-Year Fight for Bargaining Rights
Auditors, Clerks, Transit Workers Unionize After a 20-Year Fight for Rights; Nearly 750 Join Teamsters in Denver.
Teamsters Local 877 Authorizes Strike Over Contract Dispute in NJ
Teamsters Local 877 at Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery voted 92% for a strike, demanding fair wages and safer conditions.
NUHW Endorses Eight Candidates to Flip California House Races
NUHW backs eight candidates in California, aiming for a pro-labor House. Support via phone banks or COPE contributions to influence key races.
California's SB 1371 Empowers Union Waste Workers, Limits Loopholes
New California law SB 1371 empowers union waste workers by closing loopholes that favor corporations.
