Union News
Please Touch Museum Workers Secure First Union Contract with AFSCME
After 16 months of talks, Please Touch Museum workers secure a 4-year union contract with raises, paid leave, and reduced health costs, marking a key victory.
AFSCME Celebrates End of GPO-WEP with Social Security Fairness Act
AFSCME President Lee Saunders praises the end of GPO-WEP, ensuring retired public workers receive Social Security.
Kaiser Mental Health Strike: Ongoing Fight for System Reform
Kaiser mental health workers strike to protest delayed care, highlighting systemic issues and sparking discussions on healthcare reform.
Nurses Condemn New Orleans Tragedy, Emphasize Non-Violence and Care
New Orleans nurses condemn New Year's Day violence, emphasizing their commitment to patient safety and community care amidst the tragedy's aftermath.
NABTU President Pays Tribute to the Late President Jimmy Carter
NABTU mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, honoring his legacy of service and advocacy for workers' rights.
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Continue Strike, Demand Better Conditions
Kaiser mental health workers' strike gains traction as patients and officials rally; highlights systemic issues in mental health care access and reform.
AFT President Weingarten Mourns the Passing of President Carter
AFT President Randi Weingarten mourns President Carter's death, honoring his legacy of selflessness and social justice.
Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act, Ending GPO-WEP Provisions
The Senate's 76-20 vote on the Social Security Fairness Act ends decades of advocacy, benefiting 3 million retirees by repealing GPO-WEP provisions.
Teamsters Union Welcomes US Ecology Workers in Hesperia, California
Workers at a US Ecology/Republic Services facility in Hesperia unionize with Teamsters Local 396 for fair wages.
Urbana Free Library Staff Join AFSCME for Fair Treatment and Respect
Urbana Free Library's 60 workers join AFSCME for fair treatment. Union certified Nov. 6, aiming for a stronger voice and better conditions for all staff.
