healthcare
Smithfield Workers Secure New Contract with 12% Wage Increase
May 5, 2026
More than 300 Teamsters in Smithfield, VA, secure a 12% wage increase and improved work conditions with a new contract.
Mercy Clinic East workers strike for better conditions, reach agreement
November 7, 2025
Over 130 Mercy Clinic East workers struck for better conditions on July 2, 2025. A tentative deal was made by November, marking a win for labor rights.
Lucas County 911 Dispatchers Ratify Second Collective Agreement
November 7, 2025
Lucas County 911 Dispatchers ratify second contract with UAW Local 12, securing raises, retro pay, and stable health premiums, reflecting improved labor conditions.
Judge Reverses NIH Grant Cuts; UAW Leaders Celebrate Ruling
June 17, 2025
Judge Young's ruling reinstates NIH grants, supporting vital research and preserving 120,000 UAW jobs, highlighting the importance of unbiased scientific funding.
