Teamsters Local 916 Wins Major Contract for Illinois Sysco Workers
Illinois workers win 36% wage hike, better benefits in new Sysco contract. Teamsters Local 916 hails it as historic.
Proposed USAID Cuts Could Disrupt Louisiana Rice Farmers' Export Market
Proposed USAID staff cuts by Trump and Musk could halt key food aid programs, jeopardizing Louisiana rice farmers' exports and threatening market stability.
UAW Calls on Michigan Politicians to Honor White Shirt Day Traditions
UAW urges Michigan politicians to wear white on Feb 11 for White Shirt Day, honoring the 1937 Flint Sit-Down Strike, advocating for labor rights reforms.
Unions Sue Over Alleged Privacy Act Violations by Musk's Team
A lawsuit claims Musk allies illegally accessed sensitive personal data inside federal buildings, breaching privacy laws.
NUHW Reaffirms Sanctuary Status Amid Trump Administration Policies
In February 2025, NUHW reaffirmed its Sanctuary Union status to protect immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals against policies under the Trump administration.
AFSCME Files Lawsuit Against Administration's "Fork Directive"
AFSCME sues over a directive forcing federal workers to resign by Feb. 6 or risk job loss, challenging it as a push to replace nonpartisan staff.
Trump's Tariff Plans Could Raise Costs for U.S. Consumers and Businesses
Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports, including a 60% tax on Chinese goods, could increase costs for U.S. businesses and households by thousands annually.
Unions Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over USAID Shutdown
Government employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to prevent the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Judge Extends Pause on Trump-Era Federal Employee Resignation Plan
AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds a federal judge's decision to pause the deferred resignation program for federal employees.
AFSCME President condemns furloughs, blames Musk for service cuts
AFSCME President Lee Saunders: Federal workers face furloughs due to Elon Musk's push to dismantle public services.
