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Jimmy Lakeman Elected as New UAW Region 9 Director at Special Convention

Jimmy Lakeman is elected UAW Region 9 Director, covering NY, NJ, and PA, amid a focus on economic justice and community action, succeeding Dan Vicente.

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Prevailing Wage
Local 251 Secures Wage Increases and Benefits for Ocean State Workers

Local 251 members secure wage increases and improved benefits with a new 3-year contract at Ocean State Transit.

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National Nurses United Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate in Minnesota

National Nurses United endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate, supporting her healthcare reforms in Minnesota, impacting families and marginalized communities.

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UAW Advocates for Autoworker Rights and Condemns Unacceptable Conduct

The UAW defends a Dearborn Truck Plant worker's rights, emphasizing union protection against vulgarity, even from high-ranking officials like the President.

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Missouri Bus Workers Join Teamsters, Strive for First Union Contract

Bus Drivers and Monitors in Missouri join Teamsters Local 610, seeking fair pay and working conditions.

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Health Insurance
Nation's Largest RN Union Backs Randy Villegas for CA-22 Congress Seat

The largest RN union backs Randy Villegas for CA-22 to counter GOP health cuts, advocating for Medicare for All and supporting Central Valley families.

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Prevailing Wage
Local 743 Demands Fair Contracts for Chicago Medical Center Workers

Local 743 members at Rush University and University of Chicago Medical Center demand fair contracts amidst rising costs.

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Pittsburgh City Workers Secure Strong Contract with AFSCME Local 2719

Pittsburgh city workers, AFSCME Local 2719, secure wage hikes, grievance protections, and more in a new three-year contract, boosting worker engagement.

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UAW Endorses Claire Valdez for Congress in New York's 7th District

UAW endorses Claire Valdez for NY-07 Congress, aiming to boost worker representation and counter corporate influence. This move could reshape labor advocacy.

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AFT President Applauds House Vote to Extend ACA Tax Credits

AFT President Randi Weingarten applauds bipartisan House vote to extend ACA tax credits, urging Senate action.

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