Union News
Rural Minnesota Rally Protests Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP for Tax Breaks
Rural Communities Rally Against New Tax Legislation Impact In Hibbing, Minnesota, the recent enactment of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has sparked significant concern among local communities. Nearly 100 members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), along with retirees and supporters, gathered outside Fairview Range Medical Center to voice […]
USC Keck Nurses to Picket Over Staffing, Patient Safety Concerns
USC Keck & Norris nurses protest on July 24 over unsafe staffing, urging management to improve conditions for patient safety and fair contracts.
Teamsters Strike Grows as Workers Demand Fair Contracts Nationwide
The Facts - Teamsters expanded the strike against Airgas to 15 sites in 11 states. Airgas faces unfair labor charges and chemical incidents on strikers. Workers demand fair contracts, unity, and readiness to strike further. Escalating Tensions: Airgas Workers Strike in 11 States Workers across 11 states are intensifying their strike against Airgas, highlighting growing […]
AFT and Allies Sue Trump-Vance Over $5 Billion Withheld Education Funds
AFT President Weingarten challenges administration's $5B education fund cuts, citing harm to students and educators.
Advocating for Essential Heat Protections for Vulnerable Workers
As temperatures rise, AFSCME urges action for worker safety, highlighting heat-related risks and advocating for state and federal heat protection standards.
Airgas Accused of Chemical Releases in Illinois and New Jersey Strikes
The Facts - Airgas released chemicals on striking Teamsters in IL and NJ. Teamsters suspect deliberate attacks to intimidate striking workers. Legal actions will be pursued to hold Airgas accountable. Teamsters Confront Airgas Over Alleged Chemical Releases In an unsettling development, Airgas is under scrutiny for releasing unidentified chemicals at strike locations in both Illinois […]
Long Beach nurses pass no-confidence vote against hospital administration
Nurses at two Long Beach hospitals voted no confidence in execs on July 17, citing unsafe staffing, violence, and ignored safety warnings, urging urgent reforms.
Alaskan's 4,000-Mile Journey to Oppose SNAP and Medicaid Cuts
Billy Stapleton traveled 4,000 miles from Anchorage to D.C. to urge lawmakers to reject a budget bill that cuts SNAP and Medicaid, vital for Alaskans.
Rob Wheelock Beautifies Saratoga Springs, Wins Never Quit Award
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., beautifies the city, earning him AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for his dedication.
Nurses union urges Congress to support Protect America's Workforce Act
The Protect America’s Workforce Act, backed by the largest nurses' union, aims to restore bargaining rights for federal workers, countering recent executive orders.
