Union News
Annie Schmeckpeper: Empathy and Passion in Investigating Child Cases
Annie Schmeckpeper, a fatality investigator in Colorado, shows empathy and compassion while handling heartbreaking child death cases.
Teamsters Local 838 Welcomes First Student Missouri Workers
Bus drivers and monitors at First Student in Missouri join Teamsters Local 838, securing strong job representation.
House Passes H.R. 2550 to Restore Bargaining Rights for VA Nurses
H.R. 2550 passed with bipartisan support, restoring collective bargaining rights for VA nurses, impacting 15,000 NNU members, and enhancing worker protections.
UAW Supports Michigan Senate's Bipartisan Passage of SB 700
The Michigan Senate's unanimous vote on SB 700, fixing a pandemic-era issue, highlights bipartisan efforts to support laid-off workers ahead of the holidays.
House Passes Bill to Reinstate Union Rights for Federal Workers
“We applaud the House for passing the Protect America’s Workforce Act, strengthening federal workers’ freedoms.”
Abuse and Neglect Alleged at ICE Detention Camp in Fort Bliss, Texas
ACLU and other groups allege abuse, neglect, and secret deportations at ICE’s Fort Bliss camp, urging its shutdown to protect over 2,700 detainees.
ICE Separates Chinese Asylum-Seeker and Son During NYC Check-In
ICE detained Fei Zheng and his 6-year-old son during a NYC check-in, separating them and sparking concerns over family separation practices.
Chicago Museum Workers Secure Wage Boosts and Benefits in Union Deal
Museum of Science & Industry workers in Chicago win 8-10% raises, holiday pay, and more in first union contract, marking a victory for cultural institution employees.
MarinHealth Nurses Plan Picket for Safety and Staffing in Contract Dispute
MarinHealth nurses will picket on Dec. 12, 2025, to protest unsafe staffing and contract issues, highlighting broader implications for patient safety.
Utah Repeals Law, Restores Collective Bargaining for Public Workers
SALT LAKE CITY—AFT Utah celebrates as HB 267 repeal restores collective bargaining rights for public employees.
