Union News
NABTU President Sean McGarvey's Labor Day Message on Workers' Impact
"On Labor Day, NABTU President Sean McGarvey honors workers building North America, urging lawmakers to support them."
Gallup Poll: 70% of Americans Continue to Strongly Support Labor Unions
A Gallup poll shows nearly 70% of Americans support unions, highlighting their role in securing fair pay and safety as big corporations cut costs.
Celebrating Worker Power: Building a Fairer Future on Labor Day
Labor Day honors worker power, emphasizing union formation and solidarity to improve lives despite challenges from billionaires and anti-worker policies.
AFSCME’s Saunders Criticizes Wall Street at New York March for Justice
On August 29, 2025, in New York, AFSCME’s Lee Saunders condemned Wall Street's role in policies harming workers, urging unity for economic and civil rights.
BASIS Tucson North educators ratify historic union contract in Arizona
BASIS Tucson North educators ratified their first union contract, making it Arizona's only unionized charter school.
National Nurses United Calls for Firing of Health Secretary Kennedy
National Nurses United urges President Trump to fire HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. amid vaccine conspiracy claims and key CDC officials' ousting.
AFT Criticizes New Medicare AI Pilot for Denying Patient Care
AFT leaders criticize a new Medicare AI pilot program for adding hurdles to care, calling it an insult to retirees.
Union Leaders Urge Action to Stop Drug Smuggling in Prisons
Five COs hospitalized in Connecticut due to drug exposure highlight the urgent need for better measures to prevent smuggling via visitors and mail nationwide.
Iowa City protest targets VA union cuts by Trump administration
Protesters gathered outside Iowa City VA on Aug. 27, 2025, opposing Trump-era union cuts and claiming harm to workers and veteran care.
BlueOval SK workers win union vote, face company ballot challenges
BlueOval SK workers in Kentucky voted to join UAW, overcoming company opposition. This unionization marks a significant shift in labor dynamics.
