Union News
PLAs and CWAs Support Infrastructure Investment
TL/DR - The Biden administration's infrastructure laws, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, promise to boost the economy, create numerous high-quality jobs, and invest billions in the country's infrastructure. The administration is encouraging the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Community Workforce […]
Three Unions (IBEW, IUOE, LIUNA) Sign Historic Solar Agreement
TL/DR - The leaders of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Laborers International Union of North America, and International Union of Operating Engineers have signed a national tri-trade solar agreement aiding the construction of utility-scale solar projects. The agreement streamlines the process for bringing such projects onto the grid, and outlines each union's responsibilities, thus […]
Union Formation Efforts Surge 58% Under Biden, Officials Report
TL/DR - Since President Joe Biden’s election and new liberal majority rule at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), there has been a significant rise in collective organizing and a "dramatic surge" in petitions to form unions, with a 58% increase since 2021. The NLRB has increasingly favored workers, declaring some severance requirements illegal, protecting […]
UAW 2024 Family Scholarship Program
TL/DR - The Family Education Center has been serving UAW members and their families for over 45 years, offering educational and recreational experiences. The UAW Family Scholarship Program, a one-week summer program, aims to enhance appreciation and understanding of the union. The program is open to all active or laid-off UAW members in good standing […]
US Economy and Labor Unions
TL/DR - The U.S. Treasury Department has released a report on labor unions, demonstrating their potential to enhance the economy and strengthen the middle class by raising income, enhancing work environments, and increasing job satisfaction. The report showed that union membership and income inequality have diverged over the past century, with union membership peaking in […]
Teamsters Urge Legislators to Approve TEMP Bill
TL/DR - The Teamsters union, along with several other organizations, is calling on the New York Senate and General Assembly to pass the Temperature Extreme Mitigation (TEMP) Act. The act would require employers to safeguard their workers from extreme weather conditions by providing access to hydration, air conditioning, warmth, shade, and other protections. The Teamsters […]
AFL-CIO, Microsoft Unveil AI Workforce Tech Partnership
TL/DR - The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft Corp. have formed a partnership to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on workers. The partnership will focus on three goals: educating labor leaders and workers on AI trends, incorporating worker perspectives in AI development, and shaping public […]
Over Half of Chattanooga's VW Workers Join UAW in Under 60 Days
TL/DR - A majority of workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have signed up to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, less than 60 days after launching a campaign to unionize. This marks the first non-union auto plant to announce majority support for a union among the dozens of auto plants where workers have […]
NLRB Ruling Affirms Dartmouth Men's Team Union Rights: Shuler
TL/DR - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the Dartmouth men’s basketball team can be recognized as employees. The AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler supports this decision and the team's desire to form a union, indicating solidarity with student workers who seek to improve their conditions. Shuler encourages Dartmouth to respect the athletes' […]
Indiana Teamsters Urge Lawmakers to Act on Autonomous Vehicles
TL/DR - The Teamsters recently advocated for House Bill 1022 and Senate Bill 57 in the Indiana General Assembly’s Roads and Transportation Committee. These bills require the presence of human operators in driverless trucks, aiming to safeguard middle-class jobs and ensure safety on the roads. They argue that automation in the trucking industry, which contributed […]
