Union News
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 […]
Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract at Sanitary Co.
TL/DR - Members of Teamsters Local 231 have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with Sanitary Service Company, which covers over 80 workers including drivers, mechanics, and transfer station workers. The agreement includes significant wage and pension increases, healthcare security, compensation for drivers who switch between routes, and recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
400 Antolin Auto Workers Vote to Join UAW
TL/DR - Almost 400 workers at Antolin Interiors USA in Howell, Michigan, voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 163, Region 1A following dissatisfaction with existing working conditions. The workers, who manufacture instrument and door panels for various auto companies, initiated their organizing drive in October due to experienced disrespect and unsatisfactory working […]
AFL-CIO Leaders Shuler & Redmond Mourn Passing of Joe Madison
TL/DR - Joe Madison, also known as the "Black Eagle" and a prominent figure in radio broadcasting and civil rights activism, has passed away. Throughout his career, Madison used his platform to address systemic issues affecting the African American community, particularly those related to labor rights and workplace equality, and was a steadfast advocate for […]
UAW President Shawn Fain Employs Christian Rhetoric Amid Unprecedented Strike
The Facts - Shawn Fain, the recently elected president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), is using Christian rhetoric to rally members during an unprecedented strike against three factories. Fain, who often travels with a tattered Bible, uses his platform to broadcast religiously charged messages that reference biblical heroes and scriptures. Despite the union's secular, […]
UAW's Auto Strike Victory: Implications for Us All
TL/DR - The United Auto Workers (UAW) has successfully negotiated lucrative contracts with the Big Three Detroit automakers, securing wage raises of at least 25%, a boost in retirement contributions, and other benefits for roughly 150,000 workers. However, these contracts increase labor costs significantly for these companies and could indirectly pressure non-unionized companies to raise […]
