Union News
UMCNO Nurses to Strike Nov. 11-14 Over Staffing Retention IssuesNew!!
UMCNO nurses will strike Nov. 11-14, urging LCMC Health to address staff retention. This could set a precedent for future healthcare labor negotiations.
Government Shutdown and Layoffs Impact Black Women in WorkforceNew!!
The ongoing government shutdown and layoffs disproportionately affect Black women, who make up 12% of federal workers, impacting their communities.
Supreme Court order supports Trump admin's passport ruling on genderNew!!
Emergency order lets Trump administration block transgender Americans from choosing passport sex markers matching their identity.
Care Fight Joins UAW Local 128; Marks One Year of NegotiationsNew!!
Care Fight unit joined UAW Local 128 on June 14, 2024. A year into negotiations, worker rights and labor conditions remain critical discussion points.
NABTU President Honors Nancy Pelosi's Legacy and Retirement AnnouncementNew!!
NABTU President Sean McGarvey commends Nancy Pelosi's legacy, lauding her as a working-class champion and legendary leader.
Union Membership Narrows Gender Pay Gap: 90% vs. 82% for NonunionNew!!
Union membership narrows the gender wage gap, with unionized women earning 90% of what men earn, compared to 82% for nonunion women, per U.S. BLS data.
Flight Attendants Call for End to Shutdown Amid FAA Capacity CutsNew!!
AFA President Sara Nelson calls for an end to the shutdown, urging Congress to prioritize aviation safety and federal workers.
California Nurses Celebrate Prop 50 Passage to Protect DemocracyNew!!
California nurses celebrate Prop 50's passage, countering congressional power grabs and promoting fair elections, impacting Black, Brown, and working-class voters.
Local Union Officers Institute: Empowering Leaders and Building SolidarityNew!!
In Onaway, MI, from Oct 5-10, over 170 delegates attended the Local Union Officers Institute to boost leadership skills, fostering unity and future strength.
Unions Sue Over Federal Job "Loyalty Question" Favoring Trump AgendaNew!!
The Facts - Unions filed a lawsuit against the "loyalty question" on job applications. The question violates the First Amendment and undermines a nonpartisan workforce. Allowing this could replace merit-based hiring with political allegiance. Unions Contest Political Loyalty Requirement in Federal Job Applications Boston — As the government faces a shutdown and federal employees are […]
