Saunders: Respect for Public Workers Means Valuing Their Voice
The Facts - National Public Service Recognition Week is acknowledged from May 5-11, 2024. AFSCME President Lee Saunders emphasizes the unions' role in empowering public service workers. Saunders urges the public to appreciate the contributions of public service workers year-round. AFSCME President Honors Public Service Workers WASHINGTON - Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME, salutes National […]
Teamsters Denounce DHL's Anti-Union Tactics at Germany Meeting
The Facts - DHL Teamsters have criticized the company's union-busting and anti-worker tactics at an Annual General Meeting. Company executives were confronted about poor safety conditions, racial discrimination, and anti-labor behavior in the U.S. DHL has been accused of launching an anti-union campaign to prevent workers from their rights of association and collective bargaining. DHL […]
EPA Invests $80M+ in North Dakota Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The Facts - The U.S. EPA has granted over $80 million for water infrastructure upgrades in North Dakota. An additional $28.6 million was awarded to the North Dakota’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. The funds are part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supporting water quality initiatives. EPA Announces $80 Million for North Dakota […]
We Can't Afford To Let Anyone Swiftboat Us On Bidenomics
(National Urban League) -- Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “The truth is that the U.S. economy is a remarkable success story. Don’t let anyone tell you that it isn’t.” – Paul Krugman Earlier this year, the National Urban League launched our D3 initiative to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, and Defeat Poverty. […]
EGLE Director Lauds Marquette's Water Infrastructure Investments
The Facts - A $12.5 million loan supported upgrades to the Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility. The facility serves various townships and treats on average 3.2 million gallons of waste per day. Since 2019, Michigan has invested over $4 billion in water infrastructure, creating 15 jobs per $1 million. Michigan Celebrates Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements […]
UAW's Mike Miller Condemns Attacks on UCLA Students, Workers
The Facts - The UCLA Administration is accused of violent reaction towards protesting students and workers in support of Palestine, leading to arrests and hospitalizations. UAW 4811 members are preparing to file Unfair Labor Practice charges over UC's actions and are considering a strike authorization vote. UAW members are calling for a permanent ceasefire and […]
Understanding U.S. Water Infrastructure
The Facts - The U.S. water system is under stress due to population growth, aging infrastructure, weather patterns, and regulatory failures. Water access is vital to the U.S. economy with power generation, agriculture and manufacturing sectors requiring large amounts of water. The U.S. water infrastructure, which is over fifty years old, requires significant investment to […]
Teamsters, Congress Tackle Amazon Safety Crisis
The Facts - The Warehouse Worker Protection Act aims to regulate warehouse quotas and prioritize worker safety. Injury rates at Amazon facilities are 76% higher than the rest of the warehouse industry. The legislation is already law in several states and aims to improve working conditions at warehouses. Here is your requested rewrite in HTML […]
Bipartisan $2.3 Trillion Bill Set to Revamp America - Rio Grande Guardian
The Facts - U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez discussed the potential transformative effect of the $2.3 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at a ceremony for a new air traffic control tower at Valley International Airport. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act provides funding for multiple infrastructure projects such as airports, roads, bridges, public transit, broadband, and power […]
River North Sunnyside Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters
The Facts - Workers at Sunnyside, Cresco Labs subsidiary, vote to join Teamsters Local 777. This is the sixth location to organize with Local 777 who secured strong first contracts. Teamsters Local 777, founded in 1937, represents various industries workers in Chicago area. Press Releases 2024.05.01 River North Joins Teamsters Local 777 Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: […]
