Kaiser Workers Strike Gaining Support from Officials and Unions
Tony Thurmond joined striking Kaiser workers in Riverside, highlighting issues in mental health care access. The strike aims to address systemic delays.
$87M Facility in SW Pennsylvania to Create 900 Jobs
Mainspring Energy's new plant near Pittsburgh will create 891 jobs, boosting US clean energy competitiveness and production.
Washington Teachers’ Union Approves New Five-Year Contract with DC Schools
WTU members approved a new 5-year contract, offering raises and better conditions, but the IMPACT system needs overhaul.
AFSCME Member Celebrates Daughter's Gold Medal at Paris Olympics
Antwan Terry, an AFSCME member, proudly watched his daughter, TeeTee Terry, win gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s 4x100m relay.
NUHW Members Launch Strike at Kaiser for Better Mental Health Care
Over 500 NUHW members began a strike at Kaiser facilities in Southern California, demanding better mental health care, fair wages, and pensions.
US DOT Allocates $4.2 Billion for Mega and INFRA Grants
$4.2B in IIJA grants fund 44 U.S. projects, including roads, bridges, and ports. DOT received 200 applications.
Nurses at Lodi Memorial to Picket Over Staffing and Retention Issues
RNs at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial will picket Oct. 23, protesting management's neglect of nurse retention, impacting patient safety and care quality.
Teamsters and Congress Urge Amazon to Follow Federal Laws
Elected officials urge Amazon to halt union-busting and misclassification, supporting Teamsters in labor rights fight.
AFSCME Honors Legacy of William Lucy, Civil Rights and Labor Leader
William Lucy, a key figure in civil, labor, and human rights, passed at 90. His legacy includes pivotal roles in the 1968 sanitation strike and anti-apartheid efforts.
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Workers Begin Strike Over Inequities
Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California strike to demand improved staffing and equitable conditions, highlighting systemic care disparities.
