Union News
Apollo CEO Marc Rowan Accused of Misusing Company for Political Agenda
New evidence reveals CEO Marc Rowan used Apollo staff for a political campaign against higher education, breaching policy.
AFSCME Local 3299 Reaches Tentative Agreement, Averting UC Strike
42,000 UC workers, facing a housing crisis, plan a historic strike for fair contracts. Talks continue, but unresolved issues risk operations at 10 campuses.
Local 688 Workers Secure 18% Wage Increase in New Contract Deal
Equipment Service Workers with Local 688 secure an 18% wage increase under a new five-year agreement with Heartland Coca-Cola.
AFT President Randi Weingarten Rebukes Freedom Foundation's False Claims
AFT President Randi Weingarten denounces a flawed document by the Freedom Foundation, defending educators' rights.
AFSCME Local 3299 Calls Off UC Strike After Securing New Agreement
AFSCME Local 3299 workers at UC reached a deal securing higher wages and better health care, averting an unprecedented strike after two years of negotiations.
Teamsters Local 455 at Bimbo Bakeries Ratifies New Agreement in Denver
Teamsters Local 455 secures major contract gains for Bimbo Bakeries workers in Denver, including wage increases and bonuses.
Rush University Nurses Vote to Join National Nurses United Union
Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center voted 77% for unionizing with NNU, aiming to enhance staffing and patient care, impacting 2,000 nurses.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights
Governor Spanberger's veto denies 500,000 Virginia public service workers collective bargaining rights, sparking AFSCME's continued advocacy efforts.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders Recognizes National EMS Week 2026
AFSCME honors EMS Week, recognizing the dedication and challenges EMS workers face amid staffing shortages.
AFSCME Secures Agreement to Keep Minnesota's Largest Public Hospital Open
AFSCME members at HCMC secure a bipartisan deal to keep the hospital open, safeguarding access to care for vulnerable Minnesotans.
