Prevailing Wage
UAW and Cornell University Reach Tentative Agreement
UAW members at Cornell secured a historic tentative agreement with a 25.4% wage increase, COLA, and two-tier wage system elimination.
Costco Virginia Employees Join National Contract
Costco workers in Norfolk, Va., join Teamsters Local 822, securing strong job and retirement protections under a new contract.
Cornell UAW Members Vote to Authorize Strike
ITHACA – In a historic vote, 94% of Cornell University workers, facing declining real wages, authorized a potential strike.
AFL-CIO Marks Two Years of Inflation Reduction Act
"In two years, the Inflation Reduction Act created 330K+ clean energy jobs, cut energy costs, and reduced drug prices."
Sun Country Airlines Teamsters Authorize Strike
Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines authorize a strike, demanding better wages and denouncing stalled negotiations.
Teamsters Win Twice in Week at Zen Leaf Cannabis
Teamsters Local 777 secures new agreements at Zen Leaf, boosting wages and benefits for cannabis workers in Illinois.
United Airlines & Teamsters Negotiations Update
Teamsters make progress in first bargaining session with United Airlines in Chicago, securing a tentative agreement on tool insurance.
AFL-CIO Report: S&P 500 CEOs Earned 268x Worker Pay in 2023
New research shows companies raised prices on consumers while increasing CEO pay, despite falling commodity costs last year.
AFT President Backs Harris-Walz Ticket, Highlights Pro-Education Stance
AFT President Randi Weingarten praised VP Kamala Harris for selecting Gov. Tim Walz, highlighting his commitment to public education.
AFL-CIO Endorses Tim Walz for Vice President
The AFL-CIO enthusiastically supports the Harris–Walz ticket, highlighting Gov. Walz as a principled fighter for workers.
