UAW's New Solidarity Magazine Issue Available Online!
TL/DR - The New Member issue of Solidarity Magazine is a useful resource for members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union, providing insights into the union's day-to-day operations. The magazine features various articles, including a welcome message from the UAW president, an explanation of the union's structure and authority, and information on membership dues, […]
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 […]
Teamsters Celebrate SB 915 Approval by L.A. County Supervisors
TL/DR - The Teamsters union is advocating strongly for SB 915, a piece of legislation concerning autonomous vehicles, due to its focus on public safety and job protection. The bill, which has bipartisan support, was introduced by State Sen. Dave Cortese after the California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Waymo's application to expand its fleet. […]
US Infrastructure Investment
TL/DR - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed by President Biden in November 2021 allocated $1.2 trillion for transportation, energy, and climate infrastructure in the US. Significant funding has been directed towards water projects, broadband expansion, clean energy projects, and transportation, with most of the money being distributed through state, local governments, tribal nations, and […]
AFL-CIO Speaks on Israel-Gaza Situation
TL/DR - The AFL-CIO, an American federation of 56 unions representing 12.5 million workers, has condemned the attacks by Hamas that took place on October 7th. The federation has called for a negotiated ceasefire in Gaza, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and provision of essential humanitarian aids like shelter, food, medicine. They reaffirm […]
Teamsters Decry Uber's Attempt to Buy Favorable Regulations
TL/DR - Uber is planning to invest $30 million in California politics in 2024 to influence lawmakers and legislation, particularly around autonomous vehicles. The Teamsters Union has expressed concerns over Uber's plans, claiming that it undermines public safety and workers' rights for the sake of its bottom line. The union will monitor Uber's push for […]
$5M Sought for Enhanced Warehouse Worker Safety
TL/DR - Several labor unions are urging the state Legislature to allocate $5 million in the next budget to improve warehouse worker safety, following data showing they get injured four times more often than other New York workers. A proposal includes mandating safer warehouse designs and annual expert assessments for potential hazards and repair requirements. […]
PLAs and CWAs Support Infrastructure Investment
TL/DR - The Biden administration's infrastructure laws, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, promise to boost the economy, create numerous high-quality jobs, and invest billions in the country's infrastructure. The administration is encouraging the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Community Workforce […]
Three Unions (IBEW, IUOE, LIUNA) Sign Historic Solar Agreement
TL/DR - The leaders of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Laborers International Union of North America, and International Union of Operating Engineers have signed a national tri-trade solar agreement aiding the construction of utility-scale solar projects. The agreement streamlines the process for bringing such projects onto the grid, and outlines each union's responsibilities, thus […]
Union Formation Efforts Surge 58% Under Biden, Officials Report
TL/DR - Since President Joe Biden’s election and new liberal majority rule at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), there has been a significant rise in collective organizing and a "dramatic surge" in petitions to form unions, with a 58% increase since 2021. The NLRB has increasingly favored workers, declaring some severance requirements illegal, protecting […]
