Union News
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.
AFT's "Protect Our Kids" Day Fights Trump-Musk Education Cuts
Educators and allies joined over 2,000 events on March 4 to oppose Trump and Musk's education cuts, urging protection for students.
NABTU and TerraPower Sign Project Labor Agreement for Natrium Reactor
NABTU President Sean McGarvey hails TerraPower's Natrium reactor agreement as a major advancement in nuclear energy.
Mass Federal Worker Firings Threaten Public Services and Community Support
Mass firings of federal workers to fund billionaire tax cuts harm public services; AFSCME fights back as state and local services face severe strain.
