WA Teamsters Approve Waste Management Contract
TL/DR - Teamsters Locals 117, 174, and 231, representing over 640 workers, have ratified a new jointly negotiated collective bargaining agreement with Waste Management. This agreement, approved by a 99% margin, provides some of the largest immediate wage increases ever negotiated by Teamsters at Waste Management, strong pension increases, maintenance of top-tier health care benefits, […]
"New School's Academic Workers Set March 6 Strike - UAW"
TL/DR - Teaching fellows, assistants, course assistants, research assistants, and tutors at The New School, represented by United Auto Workers (UAW), are set to strike from Wednesday as a result of wage negotiations. The workers are seeking higher wages and improved healthcare, plus workplace and standard of living reforms such as access to a childcare […]
Investing in a Strong Workforce for Emerging Sectors
TL/DR - Governors Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Mark Gordon of Wyoming led an Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force meeting discussing the workforce needs and opportunities emerging from federal investments under various Acts. They were joined by panelists such as U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and other industry leaders who discussed the importance […]
Auto Supplier GNS Workers Join UAW Local 900, Region 1A
TL/DR - The 100 employees at GNS North America in Michigan have voted in favour of joining UAW Local 900, Region 1A. The staff at GNS, who produce parts for companies such as GM, Tesla, and Stellantis, endured an "exhausting" process to form a union, under constant scrutiny from management. The UAW Local 900 President […]
Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, to Attend State of Union with Rep. Pocan
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler will attend President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, expecting Biden to continue his pro-union stance, furthering workers' rights and their living conditions. Congressman Mark Pocan hopes Biden will advance legislation that benefits all workers, pointing to previous policies such as the Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS […]
UAW Workers at MASS MoCA Set Strike Deadline for March 6
TL/DR - Unionized employees at MASS MoCA plan to strike from March 6 if wage agreements are not reached. The union, part of Local 2110 UAW, is seeking to raise the hourly minimum rate to $18.25 by October 2023 and achieve a minimum 4.5% increase this year, with the union claiming that the difference between […]
Vilsack, Texas Rural Funders discuss infrastructure in rural Texas
TL/DR - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with Texas Rural Funders (TRF) to discuss the deployment of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments and resources to rural Texas, with a focus on underserved communities. The USDA offers programs and investments for rural families, small towns, farms, and small businesses in Texas, which has the […]
MD Teamsters Urge Lawmakers to Stop Mandatory Captive Meetings
TL/DR - Teamsters have testified in favor of HB 802, a bill in the Maryland Legislature seeking to ban forced attendance at captive audience meetings, which are used by employers to dissuade workers from joining a union. The presidents of Teamsters Joint Council 62 and 55 have stressed the importance of this bill toward ensuring […]
Philly Transport Workers Become Teamsters Local 623 Members
TL/DR - More than 200 bus drivers and attendants at Philadelphia Transportation have voted to affiliate with Teamsters Local 623, with over 90% supporting the unionizing effort. The votes strengthen their position to negotiate better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions. This shows an increasing demand for better working conditions among bus drivers nationwide, citing […]
Note from UAW Women's Department Director, LaShawn English
TL/DR - The Women’s Department Director of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, LaShawn English, has issued a statement honoring Women's History Month and recognizing the contributions of women within the union. English acknowledges the ongoing fight for equitable opportunities, fair treatment, and representation for women in the UAW, and encourages continued efforts to promote […]
