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Unions Condemn Texas A&M for Teaching Restrictions on Race, Gender
AFT and AAUP leaders condemn Texas A&M Regents for restricting teachings on race and gender, calling it censorship.
UAW members protest layoffs, plant closures on Capitol Hill to stop greed
UAW members, facing job losses from trade deals, lobbied Congress this week to combat offshoring and plant closures, urging policy changes to protect workers.
LACMA Workers Form Union for Fair Wages and Improved Work Conditions
LACMA workers form LACMA United via AFSCME, seeking better pay and conditions amid the $700M David Geffen Galleries project, reflecting a broader union trend.
Las Vegas Warehouse Workers Secure Wage Hikes and Improved Benefits
The Facts - 140 warehouse workers ratified a strong Teamsters contract. The deal offers a 20% wage hike, better health care, and pensions. Kroger's $2.6 billion profit pressured the fair contract offer. Las Vegas Warehouse Workers Secure Improved Contract with Significant Gains In a remarkable display of solidarity, over 140 employees at Smith’s Food and […]
U.S. Catholic Bishops Issue Urgent Message on Immigrant Dignity
U.S. Catholic bishops urge compassion in immigration, citing fear, family separation, and detention abuses at their November Baltimore assembly.
Court Blocks Rule Preventing Immigrants from Getting CDL Licenses
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit halted a rule barring immigrants with work permits from getting commercial driver's licenses.
Judge Blocks Trump Order, Restores Collective Bargaining for VOA Workers
The Facts - Judge issued injunction blocking Trump admin from ending VOA bargaining rights. Ruling found exec order retaliated against unions, violating First Amendment. Victory hailed as crucial for workers' collective bargaining and democracy. A significant legal ruling today has halted the Trump administration's attempt to remove collective bargaining rights from Voice of America employees. […]
Nurses to Rally in Hialeah for Fair Contracts Amid Stalled Negotiations
On Nov. 14, 1,000 nurses from Hialeah rally for new contracts after stalled talks with HSA, highlighting patient safety and retention post-bankruptcy.
Alaska Worker Warns of Crisis as SNAP Benefits and Funding Halt
As SNAP ends due to the shutdown, Jody Morris braces for chaos in Alaska, where food insecurity looms amid rising costs and recent natural disasters.
AFT President criticizes Trump over government shutdown and healthcare crisis
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump for the shutdown, urging Congress to extend ACA tax credits and support families.
