Union News
AFT President Criticizes Trump Administration's School Voucher Plans
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes the Trump administration's federal school voucher plan.
MSEA Demands Investigation After Fatal MDOT Work Zone Crash
MSEA demands a thorough investigation into safety protocols after MDOT workers Bruce Wagner and Steve Spenle were killed in a work zone crash near Lansing.
SIP Launches to Support Employee Recovery and Overcome Addiction Stigma
SIP Employee Resource Group launched to support workers in recovery by connecting them with peers for shared experiences.
Summer 2026 Solidarity Magazine: UAW Members' Victories Featured
UAW celebrates as Volkswagen members ratify a historic first contract, signaling a significant win for labor rights within the automotive industry.
Teamsters Local 916 Cannabis Workers at Ascend Vote to Authorize Strike
Cannabis workers at Ascend Wellness in Barry, Ill., vote 92% for strike authorization, seeking fair contract terms.
Dr. El-Sayed to Speak at Kalamazoo Rally on Health Care Cuts, June 13
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins June 13 rally in Kalamazoo opposing health cuts from H.R. 1, risking Beacon Hospital and 600+ others. Nurses push for Medicare for All.
AFSCME Fights to Keep Pappas Hospital Open for Medically Complex Kids
In Canton, Mass., AFSCME members rally to save Pappas Hospital, crucial for medically complex kids, as closure looms despite temporary reprieve.
American Library Association Employees Form Union with AFSCME Council 31
ALA employees in Chicago voted over 95% to unionize with AFSCME, aiming for job security, better pay, and a voice in the workplace, impacting US libraries.
AFSCME Local 543 Wins Paid Parental Leave for Lehigh County Workers
AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Jail wins paid parental leave, improving recruitment and morale in a system strained by staffing shortages.
Teamsters Local 87 Secures New Contract with Panama-Buena Vista Schools
Teamsters Local 87 secures a new agreement with higher wages and health care benefits for 243 school district workers.
