Union News
Pioneer Ridge Teamsters Unanimously Approve First Contract
TL/DR - Workers at the Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, represented by Teamsters Local 696, have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The new three-year contract includes wage increases above local industry standards and Teamster health care. Teamsters Local 696 represents workers in several industries across Northern Kansas, including public employees, school bus drivers, UPS workers, […]
10K+ Autoworkers Join Union Across 13 Non-Union Automaker Firms - UAW
TL/DR - Over 10,000 workers from 13 non-unionised auto companies have signed union cards with the United Auto Workers (UAW), a move aimed at securing better wages, benefits, and rights. This comes less than three months after UAW members sanctioned record contracts at the Big Three automakers - Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. Workers from […]
'AFSCME's Podcast Nominated for NAACP Image Award'
TL/DR - The "I AM Story" podcast, hosted by AFSCME President Lee Saunders, has received a NAACP Image Award nomination in the “Outstanding Podcast – Limited Series/Short Form” category. The podcast recounts the history of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and the involvement of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The podcast was previously nominated for […]
UAW Backs Joe Biden for US Presidency
TL/DR - The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union president has shared a speech summarizing their recent accomplishments and future goals, including their fight for economic and social justice for the UAW and the entire working class. The union president critiqued those who have doubted the strength and resolve of the union, celebrating victories such as […]
UAW Begins National CAP Conference, Defines Political Agenda
TL/DR - The United Auto Workers (UAW) hosted its biannual National Cap Conference in Washington D.C., aiming to set the union’s upcoming political and legislative work with a theme of “Stand Up For Your Future” centered on retirement security. During the event, Shawn Fain, UAW President, called for a powerful, reenergized UAW, while UAW Secretary-Treasurer […]
Worker Wins Boost Union Membership by 139,000 in 2023
TL/DR - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a rise in union membership by 139,000 in 2023, primarily under the age of 45 in the private sector. The report states that over 900,000 union members won significant wage increases through new contracts last year. Despite corporate efforts to thwart unionization, which include spending […]
Union strength persists amid public service staff shortages
TL/DR - The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has responded to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' annual report on union membership and earnings, attributing a small dip in union membership to severe staffing shortages and job vacancies in public service. The organization suggests the report may not reflect increased union mobilization […]
UAW Union Plus Auto and Home Insurance
TL/DR - The article encourages union members to explore savings on home and auto insurance. It suggests the start of a new year as an ideal time to get multiple quotes from top insurance companies. It specifically recommends Farmers Insurance Choice as a good option for finding the most suitable policies. Save on Home and […]
Saunders applauds WTC Health Program expansion for 9/11 responders
TL/DR - Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an expansion of the World Trade Center Health Program. The additional funding will allow the program to expand its health services to active-duty military personnel, federal employees, and civilians present during the Pentagon attack and the Flight 93 crash on 9/11. The expanded […]
Saunders: Public Service Nearing Full Recovery in Latest Jobs Report
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders commented on the U.S. economy gaining 199,000 jobs in November, stating that public sector jobs numbers are nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. He mentioned AFSCME’s initiative 'Staff the Front Lines', started to restore public services and accommodate population growth. Saunders also stressed the need to reelect Joe Biden for […]
