Union News
AFT President Weingarten Opposes Trump's Plan to Eliminate Education Dept.
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump's draft executive order to eliminate the Department of Education.
Court Rules Trump Lacked Authority to Fire NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler praises a court ruling reinstating Gwynne Wilcox to the NLRB, ensuring its independence.
UAW Local 1853 Ratifies First Contract with Ultium in Spring Hill, TN
Nearly 1,000 UAW members at Ultium in Spring Hill, TN, ratified their first contract, setting a precedent for EV battery plant workers' rights nationwide.
Nurses at Mission Hospital Rally Against Unsafe Staffing Levels
RNs at Mission Hospital in Asheville rally on March 6 against unsafe staffing, risking patient safety. They urge action, as recent incidents highlight the crisis.
UAW GM Announces Record Profit Sharing and Raises for Sanitation Workers
In January 2025, GM announced a record $14,500 profit-sharing payout for all eligible workers, including temporary ones, marking a significant inclusion milestone.
Aviation Safety: AFA Highlights Infrastructure and Staffing Needs
The Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing on Air Traffic Control. AFA emphasized safety and opposed privatization.
Teamsters Win New Contract With Higher Wages and Better Benefits
Dairy workers at Foremost Farms USA ratify a four-year contract ensuring higher wages, better benefits, and protections.
AFT President Weingarten Criticizes Trump's Address to Congress
AFT's Randi Weingarten critiques Trump's Congress address, citing lack of support for education and rising costs.
AFL-CIO's Liz Shuler Supports Reintroduction of the PRO Act
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler calls for the passage of the PRO Act, emphasizing the need for fair union rights.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce PRO Act to Support Union Organizing
AFSCME President Lee Saunders supports the PRO Act, aiming to empower workers and curb anti-union practices.
