USA Jobs
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EPA Invests $16.5M in USVI Water Infrastructure
TL/DR - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pledged $16.5 million towards improving water infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The funds are part of a broader $50 billion allocation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will be distributed nationwide, with a portion made available as […]
Local Impact of Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act
TL/DR - In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed in the US with the goal of addressing issues plaguing the nation's physical and digital infrastructure. The act has had numerous positive impacts in various sectors, including igniting economic growth, educational opportunities, and improved healthcare services through telemedicine via an improvement […]
Hochul Announces $49M for NY Water Infrastructure Upgrades
TL/DR - Over $49 million has been approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. This includes over $20 million from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a $13 million grant specifically for the Buffalo Sewer Authority to modernize the treatment system at the Bird […]
Surety Bonds Boom With $550B Infrastructure Act
TL/DR - The $550 billion infrastructure package, a key part of Biden's administration, has led to a 15.7% growth in the surety bond market in 2022, according to the Surety & Fidelity Association of America. Surety bonds, which act as financial safeguards against non-performance, default, or breaches of contract in construction and public projects, are […]
14.8 Million New Jobs Created in US Since 2021
The Facts - US Wage Growth -- Highest Rate in this Century Unemployment Under 4% for last 2 Years - A 50-Year Record! Fastest Wage Growth In Low Wage, Traditionally Disadvantaged Groups. American Workers See Fastest Wage Growth in Decades American workers saw the fastest wage growth in decades between 2019 and 2023, with lower-income […]
CA Teamsters, Officials Revive Bill for AV Human Operators
TL/DR - The Teamsters, a prominent American labor union, along with California lawmakers and other labor allies, have introduced legislation, Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286), requiring a trained human operator behind the wheel of self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 lbs. The bill was earlier introduced in 2023 and received a high level of support […]
2024 UAW Union-Built Vehicle Guide
TL/DR - The article explains that vehicles made in the United States or Canada by members of the UAW and Canada's Unifor union contain significant UAW-made content. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is used to identify the country of manufacturing, where "1", "4", or "5" signifies a U.S. made vehicle, "2" for a Canadian made […]
