AFL-CIO Lauds Biden for Supporting Steelworkers, US Manufacturing
TL/DR - President Biden has called on U.S. Steel Corp. to remain American-owned and operated, a move supported by the AFL-CIO union federation. The President promised to back steelworkers and is using his Investing in America agenda to revitalize American manufacturing, focusing on building infrastructure and products domestically. Biden's stance is that ideas conceived in […]
Shakopee Teamsters Approve Contract, Prevent Strike
TL/DR - Teamsters Local 320 members at the City of Shakopee’s Department of Public Works ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that's retroactive to January 1, 2024. The three-year agreement includes a 14.5% wage increase over its life, Juneteenth as a paid holiday, and the option to join Teamsters Joint Council 32’s Health Fund. Before […]
Future US Water Infrastructure Projects
TL/DR - Water infrastructure includes all man-made and natural features that move and treat water. The U.S. Congress has allocated $55 billion for such projects via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the largest single investment in water infrastructure in the country's history. Examples of upcoming projects include a $4 billion reservoir in California, […]
Teamsters Ratify First Contract with Republic Services
TL/DR - Members of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix, Arizona have ratified their first collective bargaining agreements after facing anti-union tactics from Republic Services. The four-year contracts include a 19% wage increase, improved training pay, a 135% hourly rate for vacation, sick leave and holidays, and security for safety and seniority rights. The Teamsters, who […]
Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, Remarks on Equal Pay Day
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler, in observance of Equal Pay Day, emphasized the persistent gender wage gap, stating that it has largely remained unchanged for the past 20 years due to resistance from large corporations, the wealthy, and many Republicans. She highlighted the importance of unions in closing the wage gap, with women in […]
Teamsters Praise Launch of AV Data Transparency Bill AB 3061
TL/DR - Assemblymember Matt Haney has introduced Bill 3061 in California requiring Autonomous Vehicle companies to publicly report incidents involving their vehicles to the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is the third part of the CARS package that the Teamsters are advocating for, alongside the need for local approvals prior to starting operations and a […]
Almost 7,000 UAW Members at Daimler Vote for Potential Strike
TL/DR - Around 7,000 workers at Daimler Truck North America have voted to authorize a potential strike due to declining wages and job security. The contract, which covers workers in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, is set to expire on April 26. Despite the company amassing nearly $6 billion in 2023 and planning big stock […]
Discounted Car Rentals
TL/DR - Union members have a limited time offer to get up to 30% off on Avis car rentals at select locations including Florida, Hawaii, and Las Vegas. This special promotion is available through March 20. The discount is applicable on already-discounted rates. Exclusive Avis Car Rental Discounts for Union Members Attention Union members! Benefit […]
California requires diverse transport infrastructure funding - Capitol Weekly
TL/DR - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in 2021 and the 2017 Senate Bill 1 have led to significant investments in California's often neglected transportation system, including public transportation, mass transit, and other infrastructure projects. However, some argue that traditional infrastructure spending, such as upgrades to local streets and highways, increases vehicle […]
Saunders: Biden Protects Social Security and Medicare
TL/DR - The President of AFSCME, Lee Saunders, has released a statement following former President Donald Trump's comments on cutting Social Security and Medicare. Saunders stated that Trump's comments highlight why current President Joe Biden is the choice for working families. He asserts Biden's commitment to ensuring all people retire with dignity and his resistance […]
