Union News
UAW Hosts Rally for Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin and Canvass Kick-Off
On September 28, UAW will rally in Flint, MI, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin, to promote pro-worker candidates and secure the future of Michigan manufacturing.
Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants to Vote on Strike Authorization
Flight Attendants at Frontier Airlines will vote on a strike authorization due to management's refusal to negotiate the impact of business model changes.
AFT Expands High School Curriculum for Careers in Semiconductor Industry
AFT's toolkit helps students build skills for semiconductor careers, expanding to Michigan and Minnesota with a $1.72M grant.
Labor Movement Honors Bill Lucy's Legacy
(Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2024)—AFL-CIO leaders paid tribute to Bill Lucy, a pivotal figure in labor and civil rights movements.
AFSCME’s Saunders Honors Labor Legend Bill Lucy
President Lee Saunders honored AFSCME’s Bill Lucy, praising his legacy in civil, labor, and human rights. "Rest in power."
NUHW Hosts First California Governor Candidate Forum at Leadership Conference
NUHW's first gubernatorial candidate forum, featuring Atkins, Kounalakis, Thurmond, and Yee, airs live on September 29 at 10 a.m. from San Francisco.
UAW Initiates Contract Talks for VW Chattanooga Workers After Union Win
On Sept. 19, UAW began negotiations for VW Chattanooga's first contract, aiming to secure better wages, benefits, and safety protocols for 4,300 workers.
Florida Breakthru Beverage Drivers Join Teamsters Union
160 Breakthru Beverage drivers in Florida join Teamsters for better wages and conditions, aiming for a strong first contract.
Edward Pérez: Sindicato y Liderazgo en el Hospital Hazel Hawkins Memorial
Edward Pérez, a surgical tech at Hazel Hawkins Memorial for 21 years, led a strike securing a 12.5% pay raise, demonstrating union strength and unity.
California Healthcare Updates: Kaiser, Seismic Bills, and Maternity Closures
Fred Seavey highlighted Kaiser Permanente's failure to implement a corrective plan 10 months after a $200 million settlement to address mental health care deficiencies.
