Union News
Legal Services Workers Strike for Better Funding and Support in NYC
Legal services workers in New York rallied for better funding and staffing to support low-income clients. Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and officials backed them.
Teamsters Strike Expands, Affecting Millions in LA and Ohio
Striking Teamsters extend their picket lines to Los Angeles and Ohio, impacting millions as waste services halt.
Ascension Saint Agnes RNs Plan July 24 Strike for Patient Safety
Ascension Saint Agnes nurses strike July 24 over unsafe staffing, marking their first strike in Baltimore, urging management for better patient care standards.
AFSCME Local 3535 Overcomes Union-Busting Law with Strong Contract
AFSCME's Local 3535 in Dania Beach secures a strong contract to counter Florida's anti-union SB256, ensuring fair wages and reinforcing union strength.
Houston Bus Workers Join Teamsters Local 988 with Unanimous Vote
Bus workers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport unanimously join Teamsters Local 988 for better terms.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Proceed with Education Department Cuts
Supreme Court allows Trump admin. to proceed with dismantling Dept. of Education amidst ongoing legal challenges.
AFSCME President Criticizes Supreme Court Decision on Education Dept.
"AFSCME President Lee Saunders condemns Supreme Court decision enabling the shutdown of the Dept. of Education."
Ronneberg Fights for Medicaid to Save Rural Health Care in West Virginia
If Congress cuts Medicaid, West Virginians could lose $5.74 billion in funding, threatening access to essential health services for vulnerable residents.
AFSCME Challenges Lawmakers Over Budget Bill Threatening Medicaid
AFSCME members in CO and NV protest lawmakers' support for a budget bill cutting Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
Nurses protest closure of vital maternity services at Kansas City hospital
Nurses at Research Medical Center oppose HCA's plan to shut down labor, delivery, and neonatal services, citing severe impacts on patient care in Kansas City.
