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AFT and AAUP Launch Campaign to Protect Higher Education from Cuts

"AFT and AAUP unite 400,000 members in a campaign to defend higher education from political and economic threats."

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120 Sanitation Workers Join Teamsters Local 59 for Better Contract

The Facts - 120 sanitation workers join Teamsters Local 59 for better contracts. Workers aim for higher pay, more benefits, and safer conditions. Local 59 is excited to represent the workers and secure their rights. Sanitation Workers in Massachusetts Seek Improved Conditions through Unionization (WEST WAREHAM, Mass.) – In a significant move towards securing better […]

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Maine Nurses Association Backs Jackson and Platner for Key Positions

Maine nurses endorse Troy Jackson for Governor and Graham Platner for Senate, advocating for safe staffing ratios and opposing healthcare cuts under Trump.

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AFT President Urges Unity Against Violence, Upholds Educators' Rights

AFT President Randi Weingarten condemns violence, urging unity and protection of free speech in wake of recent events.

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Glen Dunbar Speaks Out Against 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' in PA

Rep. Scott Perry’s support for the budget bill cuts vital programs, raising costs for working families in PA to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich.

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UAW Contract Enforcement Boot Camp Equips Delegates for 2025 Challenges

In Onaway, MI, 176 delegates gathered for the 2025 UAW Boot Camp, enhancing grievance handling skills to combat outsourcing and strengthen contract enforcement.

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Senator Kaine Leads Call for Fair Contract for PSA Flight Attendants

Senator Tim Kaine and 14 others urge PSA Airlines CEO to improve pay and conditions for flight attendants.

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Madison Transit Workers Secure Contract with Safety, Benefits Enhancements

The Facts - Madison Metro Transit workers ratified a new contract with Teamsters Local 120. The agreement includes wage increases, vacation days, and safety language. Nearly 95% of members approved the contract after lengthy negotiations. Madison Metro Transit Workers Secure New Contract with Enhanced Safety and Benefits In a significant development for public transportation workers […]

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Social Security's 90th Anniversary: Defending Against New Threats

As Social Security turns 90, new policies threaten its stability, risking retirees' benefits and fueling calls for stronger protections against privatization.

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UAW Local 6000 Sounds Alarm as Michigan Shutdown Deadline Approaches

UAW Local 6000 warns of a looming Michigan shutdown on October 1, threatening essential services and impacting 16,000 state employees across 1,200 sites.

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