Union News
UAW, C.E.A.S.E. Lawsuit: Casino Smoking Exemption Unconstitutional
The Facts - Casino workers in New Jersey have been fighting for 18 years for the right to work in smoke-free environments, which they argue is their constitutional right. The UAW and C.E.A.S.E. are representing workers in a lawsuit against the exemption in New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act, arguing it violates the State Constitution. The […]
Alabama Mercedes-Benz Workers Apply for UAW Union Election
The Facts - Mercedes-Benz workers have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to join the UAW. Mercedes management is running an anti-union campaign, but a majority of workers have signed union cards. The UAW has filed federal labor charges against Mercedes for illegal union busting and charges in a German court for […]
NABTU Praises $20B EPA Funding for Greenhouse Gas Cut Program
The Facts - The EPA announces awardees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The initiative supports low-income communities, reduces emissions, and creates union jobs. NABTU is partnered with the Coalition for Green Capital for the fund rollout. North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Applauds EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Washington, D.C. - April 4, 2024 […]
Project Explores Racist Origins of Right to Work
The Facts - The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, along with the Teamsters History Project, is hosting a series of monthly history programs focused on Teamsters, the labor movement, and diversity within their union. The programs will cover various aspects of their shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories and their […]
Energy Dept. Finalizes Rule for Transformers, Major UAW Victory
The Facts - The U.S. Department of Energy finalised energy conservation standards for distribution transformers, preserving over 1,000 jobs. The new rule ensures a viable future for UAW-made steel to supply the transformer market. The Department of Energy's decision is praised for protecting American jobs and enabling U.S.-made electrical steel production. US Energy Department Finalizes […]
Teamsters Resolve Cencora/AmerisourceBergen Strike with New Contract
The Facts - Teamsters Local 150 members end their strike after ratifying a three-year agreement with Cencora. The new contract addresses workers' concerns over wages, health care, and paid time off. Cencora, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, is the third-largest pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution company globally. California Warehouse Employees Achieve Victory Over Pharmaceutical Behemoth After nearly […]
UAW Accuses Mercedes-Benz of Violating German Supply Chain Law
The Facts - The UAW filed charges against Mercedes-Benz for violating Germany’s new global supply chain law. The violation includes Mercedes’ anti-union campaign against U.S. autoworkers, breaching workers' rights. If guilty, Mercedes could face massive penalties and bans on government contracts. Mercedes-Benz Faces UAW Charges for Anti-Union Campaign The United Auto Workers (UAW) has accused […]
Oregon Bill Protecting Warehouse Workers Becomes Law
The Facts - Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed HB 4127 into law, aimed at improving worker safety in the e-commerce and warehouse industries by ensuring workplace quotas do not compromise workers' rights and safety standards. The Teamsters, a labor union, have praised the law, citing that it will protect workers from arbitrary production quotas, […]
UAW President, Workers Launch Daimler Truck Talks with Livestreamed Rally
The Facts - UAW President Shawn Fain will hold a rally in North Carolina with Daimler Truck workers as contract negotiations get underway for 7,000 UAW members. The workers are seeking fair wages and improved working conditions, with the current contract set to expire on 26 April. The rally follows a vote by 7,000 Daimler […]
AFL-CIO's Liz Shuler Reacts to D. Taylor's UNITE HERE Resignation
TL/DR - D. Taylor has stepped down as the leader of UNITE HERE, an international union primarily for hospitality workers. Taylor, known for his organizing proficiency, built the union into a powerful collective, adding nearly 150,000 members and protecting workers from the impacts of automation. His successor will be Gwen Mills, the first woman to […]
