Union News
Teamsters Advocate for Jobs, Safety in BUILD America 250 ActNew!!
Legislation must prioritize American workers, good-paying jobs, and workplace safety, says Teamsters Union.
Nurses Criticize Trump's Response to Ebola and Hantavirus OutbreaksNew!!
A new Ebola outbreak in the DRC and hantavirus cases highlight U.S. unpreparedness under Trump, as nurses urge stronger public health systems and global cooperation.
AFSCME Local 3299 Reaches Tentative Agreement, Averting UC StrikeNew!!
42,000 UC workers, facing a housing crisis, plan a historic strike for fair contracts. Talks continue, but unresolved issues risk operations at 10 campuses.
Local 688 Workers Secure 18% Wage Increase in New Contract DealNew!!
Equipment Service Workers with Local 688 secure an 18% wage increase under a new five-year agreement with Heartland Coca-Cola.
AFT President Randi Weingarten Rebukes Freedom Foundation's False ClaimsNew!!
AFT President Randi Weingarten denounces a flawed document by the Freedom Foundation, defending educators' rights.
AFSCME Local 3299 Calls Off UC Strike After Securing New AgreementNew!!
AFSCME Local 3299 workers at UC reached a deal securing higher wages and better health care, averting an unprecedented strike after two years of negotiations.
Teamsters Local 455 at Bimbo Bakeries Ratifies New Agreement in DenverNew!!
Teamsters Local 455 secures major contract gains for Bimbo Bakeries workers in Denver, including wage increases and bonuses.
Rush University Nurses Vote to Join National Nurses United UnionNew!!
Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center voted 77% for unionizing with NNU, aiming to enhance staffing and patient care, impacting 2,000 nurses.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining RightsNew!!
Governor Spanberger's veto denies 500,000 Virginia public service workers collective bargaining rights, sparking AFSCME's continued advocacy efforts.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders Recognizes National EMS Week 2026New!!
AFSCME honors EMS Week, recognizing the dedication and challenges EMS workers face amid staffing shortages.
