Union News
Dr. El-Sayed to Speak at Kalamazoo Rally on Health Care Cuts, June 13
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins June 13 rally in Kalamazoo opposing health cuts from H.R. 1, risking Beacon Hospital and 600+ others. Nurses push for Medicare for All.
AFSCME Fights to Keep Pappas Hospital Open for Medically Complex Kids
In Canton, Mass., AFSCME members rally to save Pappas Hospital, crucial for medically complex kids, as closure looms despite temporary reprieve.
American Library Association Employees Form Union with AFSCME Council 31
ALA employees in Chicago voted over 95% to unionize with AFSCME, aiming for job security, better pay, and a voice in the workplace, impacting US libraries.
AFSCME Local 543 Wins Paid Parental Leave for Lehigh County Workers
AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Jail wins paid parental leave, improving recruitment and morale in a system strained by staffing shortages.
Teamsters Local 87 Secures New Contract with Panama-Buena Vista Schools
Teamsters Local 87 secures a new agreement with higher wages and health care benefits for 243 school district workers.
UAW Endorses Benson for Governor, El-Sayed for Senate in Michigan
The UAW endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, emphasizing their advocacy for working-class interests.
Nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center Vote to Join Union
Nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center voted 91% to join the CNA union, aiming to improve staffing and care quality, affecting 550 nurses and enhancing patient outcomes.
Atelier Fine Art Services Employees Celebrate Union Recognition Victory
Atelier Fine Art Services workers in Philly, known for handling priceless art, join AFSCME Local 397, starting a new chapter in collaborative negotiations.
Lester "Les" Singer, Former Teamsters VP, Passes Away at Age 83
Lester “Les” Singer, former Teamsters VP, passed on May 10, 2026. His legacy includes key roles in union leadership.
Union Leaders Oppose Great American AI Act, Urge Real Regulation
WASHINGTON—AFT and AFA-CWA presidents reject the Great American AI Act, calling it a giveaway to the AI industry.
