Nevada State Workers Secure Contract, Seek Further Wage Increases
AFSCME Local 4041 secured state worker contracts, but the 1% raises fall short of the 3% they sought, making the victory bittersweet amid rising costs.
Teamsters Demand Costco Pay Drivers' Owed Wages Amid Wage Theft Claims
The Facts - Teamsters Local 174 filed complaints due to Costco's wage non-payment. Costco fleet drivers ratified a contract for retroactive wage increases. Teamsters demand Costco comply or face further action. The Fight for Fair Pay: Teamsters vs. Costco Contact Details: Lena Melentijevic, Phone: (347) 208-2279, Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org In Sumner, Washington, Teamsters Local 174 is […]
Weekly North America Manufacturing News: Key Industry Updates
Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news. Nippon Steel acquires US Steel, securing 100k jobs.
Supreme Court Ruling on Trump v. CASA Raises Concerns Over Citizenship Rights
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes the SCOTUS decision in Trump v. CASA, impacting birthright citizenship rights.
Northampton Community College receives funding for machining training
The Shapiro Administration's $194,025 investment aims to equip 30 students at NCC with essential manufacturing skills, boosting workforce readiness in PA.
AFSCME President criticizes Supreme Court ruling on injunction limits
"SCOTUS ruling limits federal courts' power on nationwide injunctions, threatens democracy—AFSCME President."
Medicaid Cuts: Impact on All Americans, Say Michigan Nurses to Congress
Michigan nurses urge Congress to halt Medicaid cuts, warning they will overcrowd ERs, increase wait times, and potentially lead to hospital closures.
Court Restores New York's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
NY AG Letitia James won a court order to restore frozen funds for EV infrastructure, supporting pollution reduction efforts.
Ohio and NJ Teamsters Extend Airgas Strike to Northeast States
The Facts - Teamsters at Airgas strike due to unfair labor practices. Picket lines extended to five states across the Northeast. Teamsters demand fair contracts despite Airgas' $3.8B net profit. Workers at Airgas Stand Firm in Labor Dispute, Picket Lines Expand Across States In a significant escalation of their ongoing labor dispute, Teamsters at Airgas […]
Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Stripping Federal Union Rights
A judge ruled that Trump's executive order revoking union rights for nearly 1 million federal workers was illegal retaliation, highlighting broader labor rights issues.
