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Union Pacific Workers Secure New Contract with Key Benefits Achieved

The Facts - BMWED Teamsters ratified a new contract with 18.5% raises at Union Pacific. The contract comes as Union Pacific proposes a merger with Norfolk Southern. Over 23,000 Teamsters have ratified new labor agreements since this year. Union Pacific Maintenance Workers Secure Significant Contract Gains (NOVI, Mich.) – A substantial new contract has been […]

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NABTU's 71st Convention Highlights Progress, Challenges, and Future Goals

NABTU's 71st Convention in Philadelphia set goals for the next 5 years, highlighting unity and progress in the trades.

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AFA President Criticizes Termination of VA Workers' Union Contracts

Sara Nelson condemns the termination of VA union contracts by the Trump administration, calling it anti-vet and union busting.

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AFSCME Member Criticizes Arizona Rep for Supporting Harmful Budget Bill

Jerrad McMurrich condemns Rep. Juan Ciscomani for backing a budget bill that cuts SNAP and Medicaid, harming Arizona's poorest residents for tax breaks.

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GE Aerospace Workers Rally as Strike Vote Looms Amid Contract Talks

UAW Local 647 members rally at GE Aerospace, Erlanger, Aug 21, as contract talks stall. Voting on strike authorization, key issues: job security, health care.

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Air Canada Faces Backlash Over Flight Attendant Lockout Threat

Air Canada plans to lock out Flight Attendants, prompting solidarity from U.S. counterparts demanding fair contracts.

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Nevada Faces Severe Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Due to New Budget Bill

The new budget cuts threaten Medicaid and SNAP, risking health care for 95,271 Nevadans and food aid for 109,000, hitting the state's vulnerable hard.

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Forever Family Apprentice Partnership: Empowering Former Foster Youth

The Forever Family Apprentice Partnership aids former foster youth in trades careers.

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GoJet Flight Attendants Secure Contract with Wage and Benefit Boosts

GoJet Airlines Flight Attendants ratified a contract with wage hikes and key benefits, marking a major advancement.

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Kaiser to Lay Off 42 Nurses Despite $13 Billion Profit, Protest Planned

Kaiser, despite $13B profit, plans to lay off 42 RNs at San Rafael, sparking protests over patient care delays and raising concerns on healthcare priorities.

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