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NYU Contract Faculty Forms Country's Largest Private University Union

TL/DR - Full-time, non-tenure track faculty at New York University (NYU) have voted by a significant majority to join Contract Faculty United – UAW (CFU-UAW). The union will represent almost 1,000 contract faculty and is expected to negotiate a strong first contract that ensures fair salaries and job security. The NYU faculty join over 100,000 […]

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Fred Redmond on Senate's Reintroduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Act

TL/DR - AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond has praised the Senate's reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, stating it is a crucial step towards safeguarding democratic values and fighting voter suppression of marginalized communities. Named after late civil rights advocate Rep. John Lewis, the act symbolizes a pursuit for a more inclusive and […]

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Teamsters Secure Job Protection, Wage Increase with Anheuser-Busch

TL/DR - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative five-year agreement with Anheuser-Busch breweries that includes significant wage increases, improved health care and retirement benefits, and job security for its 5,000 Teamster employees. The agreement promises wage increases of $8/hour, a $2,500 ratification bonus for each member, equal high-quality health coverage for all workers, […]

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Biden to Join Teamsters Presidential Roundtable

TL/DR - President Joe Biden is set to meet with members and leadership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, including General President Sean M. O’Brien, on March 12 in Washington, D.C. The meeting is part of a series of presidential roundtables the union has been hosting to discuss issues important to its members such as […]

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Majority of Mercedes-Benz's Largest US Plant Workers Support Joining UAW

TL/DR - A majority of employees at Mercedes-Benz's largest US factory in Alabama have signed union cards supporting joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The workers' decision is driven by years without meaningful pay rises, a two-tier wage system, and the mistreatment of temporary workers. This move follows similar action by Volkswagen workers in […]

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Colorado Teamsters Praise Launch of Worker Freedom Act

TL/DR - The Teamsters union praised the introduction of the Worker Freedom Act, or Colorado House Bill 24-1260, which aims to enhance workers' rights by prohibiting employers from forcing employees to attend captive audience meetings—platforms often used to spread anti-union propaganda. According to Teamsters Local 455 Secretary-Treasurer, Dean Modecker, the bill is crucial in ensuring […]

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UAW Launches Solidarity Project for Mexican Autoworkers

TL/DR - The UAW International Executive Board has voted to establish a project in support of Mexican autoworkers fighting for improved working and economic conditions. The initiative is designed to strengthen solidarity between US and Mexican workers, offering resources to independent unions and workers in Mexico. The move comes as over 10,000 non-union US autoworkers […]

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Teamsters Welcomes Amuse Cannabis Workers

TL/DR - Workers at the Southern California cannabis delivery company Amuse have joined Teamsters Local 630, a union that represents various industry workers. The union aims to organize the entire cannabis industry, from cultivation to sale, to build prosperous and stable careers for its members. This move towards unionizing is seen as a significant step […]

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Kentucky Teamsters Oppose Silicon Valley's Autonomous Truck Bill

TL/DR - Teamsters, firefighters, police officers, and other union members protested in Frankfort, Kentucky, against House Bill 7, which could make driverless trucks legal in the state with little to no oversight. There are safety concerns related to autonomous vehicles following reports of accidents and near-miss incidents involving robotaxis in various states. A survey shows […]

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UAW Pledges $40M to Organize Auto & Battery Workers by 2023

TL/DR - The United Auto Workers (UAW) has pledged $40 million by 2026 to support non-union autoworkers and battery workers across the US, especially in the South. The decision comes amid increased activity among non-union auto and battery workers aiming to grow the labor movement. The move coincides with the electric vehicle battery industry's expected […]

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