Union News
UAW Honors Kent Wong, Esteemed Advocate for Workers and Immigrants
Kent Wong's passing leaves a legacy of advocacy for worker and immigrant rights, mentoring many, and forging global solidarity from the UCLA Labor Center.
Rob Holland: Unsung Hero Ensuring Clean Water for Rochester, NY
Rob Holland, Rochester's lab tech, wins the Never Quit Service Award for ensuring safe drinking water and handling cyanotoxins, all while staying unseen.
Honoring Kent Wong: Champion for Justice and Labor Movement Leader
We mourn Kent Wong, a visionary leader who empowered a generation of organizers and strengthened the labor movement.
AFT President Weingarten Condemns Trump's Call for Illinois Arrests
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump's call to jail Illinois leaders, defending democracy against authoritarianism.
Federal Court Ruling: AFSCME's Victory for Probationary Employees
Federal Court Rebukes Unauthorized Firings of Probationary Employees The recent decision by a federal court has delivered a pivotal moment for federal probationary employees wrongfully dismissed earlier this year. AFSCME President Lee Saunders hailed this ruling as a major victory for employees and communities relying on public services. In a statement, Saunders criticized the Trump […]
Unions Demand Federal Workers Receive Back Pay Amid Shutdown Concerns
Democracy Defenders Fund demands OMB ensure furloughed federal workers receive legally mandated back pay amid shutdown.
IMLEB Report Finds Mexico Failing Labor Obligations Under USMCA Agreement
The IMLEB report finds Mexico non-compliant with USMCA labor obligations, spotlighting ongoing wage disparities and calling for trade system reforms by 2026.
San Francisco March to Protest Billionaire Influence on Global Policies
On Oct. 8, 2025, nurses worldwide will march in San Francisco to protest billionaire-driven policies that limit global health, education, and job access.
Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Bargaining Rights
Sen. Mark Warner's bill aims to undo Trump's executive order, restoring collective bargaining rights for federal workers, crucial for their job security.
AFSCME President condemns threat to withhold federal workers' back pay
AFSCME President Lee Saunders criticizes the Trump administration for threatening furloughed workers' back pay rights.
