Union News
Zoo Workers Reject Offer, Authorize Strike Amid Contract Dispute
Zoo Workers Reject Employer's Offer, Plan Strike; demand fair contract, wage increases, and staffing guarantees.
AFSCME President Saunders condemns Supreme Court's Voting Rights decision
AFSCME President Lee Saunders criticizes the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, calling it a move that weakens civil rights protections and vowing continued efforts to protect voting rights and working families.
Olympia Fields Police Join Teamsters Local 700 for Stronger Support
Law enforcement secures the backing of North America’s strongest union as Olympia Fields Police join Teamsters Local 700.
2026 UAW Health and Safety Conference Postponed for Safety Concerns
The 2026 UAW Health and Safety Conference is postponed to ensure delegate safety, impacting union planning and highlighting health prioritization.
Nurses Demand Healthy Society, Oppose Corporate Greed on May Day 2026
On May 1, 2026, National Nurses United, with 225,000 members, leads May Day actions against corporate greed, promoting healthcare and workers' rights.
AFSCME President Saunders Urges Stronger Worker Safety Protections
AFSCME President Lee Saunders emphasizes the urgent need for stronger workplace safety protections on Workers Memorial Day.
AFSCME Local 195 and CSEA Local 806 unite against Auburn layoffs
AFSCME Local 195 protests in Auburn, NY, to prevent layoffs due to a $5M budget gap, emphasizing their role in reducing crime and maintaining services.
Rogers Behavioral Health Workers in Wisconsin Join NUHW Union
On April 22, Rogers Behavioral Health workers in Wisconsin voted to join NUHW, defying anti-union tactics. This could influence future labor rights.
Ambulnz Workers Join Teamsters for Better Pay and Workplace Rights
218 EMTs, paramedics, and drivers at Ambulnz in Philadelphia voted to join Teamsters Local 623 for better wages.
Dracut Custodians Halt Privatization, Safeguard Union Jobs in MA
AFSCME Local 1404's campaign in Dracut, MA, successfully stopped a privatization plan, preserving 22 union jobs and reinforcing community trust.
