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AFSCME Member Urges Congress to Preserve UI Merit Staffing System

AFSCME's Shelby Meyenburg urges Congress to keep merit staffing in UI, highlighting risks of outsourcing and $100B fraud during COVID-19.

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AFT Sues Over Elon Musk's Alleged Data Breach at Education Department

AFT sues Education Department over data breach, demands Musk's eviction to protect Americans' private information.

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Trump Administration's NIH Funding Cuts Threaten Scientific Progress

The NIH funding cuts by Trump risk halting medical breakthroughs, harming scientific progress, and economic growth, with UAW legally challenging the move.

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Teamsters Urge Maryland to Pass Bill for Safer Roads and Job Security

Teamsters urge Maryland lawmakers to pass HB 439, requiring human operators in vehicles over 10,000 lbs for safety.

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AFSCME condemns Trump's order to cut federal workforce staffing

AFSCME's Lee Saunders criticizes Trump’s order to cut federal jobs, citing risks to public oversight and vulnerable groups.

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AFL-CIO Challenges Elon Musk's Influence in Government Efficiency

The AFL-CIO urges Rep. Greene's subcommittee to incorporate working people's insights, countering Elon Musk's influence.

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UMC Nurses Return from Strike, Eager for Strong Contract Negotiations

UMC nurses in New Orleans end their strike, seeking a strong contract with LCMC Health after management's lockout. Key issues include staffing and retention.

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Teamsters Local 916 Wins Major Contract for Illinois Sysco Workers

Illinois workers win 36% wage hike, better benefits in new Sysco contract. Teamsters Local 916 hails it as historic.

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UAW Calls on Michigan Politicians to Honor White Shirt Day Traditions

UAW urges Michigan politicians to wear white on Feb 11 for White Shirt Day, honoring the 1937 Flint Sit-Down Strike, advocating for labor rights reforms.

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Unions Sue Over Alleged Privacy Act Violations by Musk's Team

A lawsuit claims Musk allies illegally accessed sensitive personal data inside federal buildings, breaching privacy laws.

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