Health Insurance
Pentagon Spent $93 Billion in a Month on Luxuries amid U.S. hardshipNew!!
In Sept 2025, the Pentagon burned $93B on steak, lobster, pianos and furniture under use-it-or-lose-it rules, as millions cut basics to pay medical bills.
NUHW Members Celebrate First Contracts with Significant Pay Raises
MarinHealth pharmacists and Santa Cruz jail staff secure contracts with NUHW after lengthy talks, gaining pay hikes, benefits, and labor protections.
Sturgis EMS Workers Secure Union Contract with Teamsters Local 120
Emergency health workers in Sturgis, SD, secure a strong first contract with Teamsters, enhancing pay and benefits.
Nation's Largest RN Union Backs Randy Villegas for CA-22 Congress Seat
The largest RN union backs Randy Villegas for CA-22 to counter GOP health cuts, advocating for Medicare for All and supporting Central Valley families.
AFT President Weingarten Criticizes Senate's Failure on ACA Subsidies
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten on Senate vote failing to extend ACA subsidies: “A terrible day."
AFT President criticizes Trump over government shutdown and healthcare crisis
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump for the shutdown, urging Congress to extend ACA tax credits and support families.
AFPA's ULP Settled: Original Health Insurance Costs Restored
AFPA's April 2025 ULP against its officers for bad-faith negotiation settled in October, restoring 2024 health insurance terms, impacting union trust.
California Nurses Celebrate Prop 50 Passage to Protect Democracy
California nurses celebrate Prop 50's passage, countering congressional power grabs and promoting fair elections, impacting Black, Brown, and working-class voters.
Virginia Casino Workers Make History with Union Contract Victory
The Facts - Workers at Rivers Casino in Virginia ratified a union contract. They secured raises, health coverage, and job protections. This contract sets a precedent in Virginia's gaming industry. Virginia Casino Workers Achieve Groundbreaking Union Contract Contact for Press: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org In a landmark move, employees at Rivers Casino […]
AFT President condemns government shutdown, urges healthcare solution
AFT President Weingarten criticizes Trump and Congress for defunding healthcare, urging them to reopen the government.
