Message from Laura Dickerson, UAW Director, TOP Dept/ Region 1A
TL/DR - The article is written by Laura Dickerson, the first African American woman elected to the International Executive Board of the UAW. She acknowledges the support of mentors and other strong women in her journey, highlighting the importance of continuing to lift others up as they climb. Dickerson encourages others to engage in local […]
Federal Funds to Launch New Colorado Rail Services
TL/DR - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing federal funding for new passenger rail services in Colorado. The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail service will connect Pueblo to Fort Collins, using the same tracks as the unfinished FasTracks route. This project, endorsed by Governor Polis and Senate President Steve Fenberg, is expected […]
Australia Govt to increase Southeast Asia investment
TL/DR - The Australian government has announced a 2 billion Australian Dollar (A$) Southeast Asia Investing Financing Facility (SEAIFF) among other measures to strengthen trade and investment relationships with Southeast Asia. Managed by Export Finance Australia (EFA), the SEAIFF will provide loans, guarantees, equity and insurance for energy transition and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. […]
Saunders of AFSCME: Biden's Right, America is Bouncing Back
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded President Biden's commitment to helping working people and unrigging the economy, stating that Biden has created a record 15 million new jobs and increased the number of insured people. Saunders also praised Biden's plan to protect Social Security and Medicare, control inflation, invest in childcare, and build an […]
REEF Act Gains Teamsters' Support
TL/DR - The Senate Budget Committee has unanimously voted in favor of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, much to the acclaim of the Teamsters. The Act is intended to protect the unemployment and sickness benefits of railroad workers, which are currently subjected to congressional budget sequestration, thereby depriving them of a portion […]
Illinois Teachers Commits $250m to Stonepeak Fund
TL/DR - Illinois Teachers' Retirement System has committed $250m to Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund V, which aims to raise $15bn to invest in 12-15 North American companies across sectors such as energy transition, transportation, logistics, and communications. The deal expands the existing partnership between the pension fund and Stonepeak, which already manages $130m of the fund's […]
Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, Praises Biden's Union Address
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler endorsed President Biden’s State of the Union address, praising him as the "most pro-union president" and for his plans to support working people against wealthy corporations. She appreciated Biden's proposals to strengthen America's industrial renaissance with good union jobs and to lower costs by making the rich and corporations […]
Saunders: Under Biden, Workers Gain Unprecedented Power in Decades
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded President Joe Biden ahead of his third State of the Union address, praising his investments in the public service sector and his support for workers' rights. Saunders highlighted Biden's efforts to lower costs for working families, control prescription drug prices, expand healthcare coverage, forgive student debt, and invest […]
Teamsters Praise Act Protecting US Autoworkers from China
TL/DR - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters commends U.S. Senator Josh Hawley's introduction of the "Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act." The proposed legislation would increase tariffs on autos shipped from China and aim to deter Chinese automakers from evading U.S. trade laws. The legislation would prioritize the American auto industry and American workers and […]
Critical Toyota Plant Workers Start Campaign to Join UAW
TL/DR - Workers at a Toyota plant in Troy, Missouri, have begun a public campaign to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, citing poor working conditions and low wages. The plant, which produces cylinder heads for all Toyota engines made in North America, has been criticised for its safety measures and for paying its […]
