Montana BOI backs EQT's core infrastructure fund
TL/DR - The Montana Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a €100m commitment to EQT's core infrastructure fund. The investment draws from various pools, including a €50m commitment from the Consolidated Pension Pool and €35m from the Trust Funds Investor Pool. The fund is designed to focus on core infrastructure companies at the low end […]
United Airlines Mechanics Negotiations Update
TL/DR - The Teamster Bargaining Committee has reached an agreement in principle (AIP) with United Airlines Mechanics and Related Rank-and-File Negotiating Committee which they hope to convert into a tentative agreement (TA). The process has involved reviewing work groups' "Schedule A" charts, confirming payment rates, and rectifying any discrepancies. The voting process for the TA […]
Daimler Truck Workers Prepare for Historic UAW Contract Battle
TL/DR - Almost 7000 UAW members who work for Daimler Truck North America are preparing for a significant contract dispute as the current contract, covering workers at six facilities across three states, is set to expire at the end of April. Workers have spoken out in a new video about declining conditions at Daimler and […]
NYU Contract Faculty Forms Country's Largest Private University Union
TL/DR - Full-time, non-tenure track faculty at New York University (NYU) have voted by a significant majority to join Contract Faculty United – UAW (CFU-UAW). The union will represent almost 1,000 contract faculty and is expected to negotiate a strong first contract that ensures fair salaries and job security. The NYU faculty join over 100,000 […]
Fred Redmond on Senate's Reintroduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Act
TL/DR - AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond has praised the Senate's reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, stating it is a crucial step towards safeguarding democratic values and fighting voter suppression of marginalized communities. Named after late civil rights advocate Rep. John Lewis, the act symbolizes a pursuit for a more inclusive and […]
Teamsters Secure Job Protection, Wage Increase with Anheuser-Busch
TL/DR - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative five-year agreement with Anheuser-Busch breweries that includes significant wage increases, improved health care and retirement benefits, and job security for its 5,000 Teamster employees. The agreement promises wage increases of $8/hour, a $2,500 ratification bonus for each member, equal high-quality health coverage for all workers, […]
Doug Emhoff to Spotlight Minnesota's Infrastructure Investments
TL/DR - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is set to visit Minnesota as part of the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Tour, highlighting the administration's commitment to infrastructure enhancement, particularly at the St. Paul International Airport. The Biden-Harris administration's strategy includes modernizing transportation hubs and stimulating economic growth across various sectors. Emhoff's presence also underscores the […]
Michiganders Demand Gas Tax Revenue for Road and Bridge Fixes
TL/DR - A recent poll by EPIC-MRA shows that 82% of Michigan voters want all taxes collected at the gas pump to be spent on repairing the state's roads and bridges. Currently, of the $1.1 billion generated from the state's 6% sales tax at the gas pump, only about $50 million is spent on roads […]
Biden to Join Teamsters Presidential Roundtable
TL/DR - President Joe Biden is set to meet with members and leadership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, including General President Sean M. O’Brien, on March 12 in Washington, D.C. The meeting is part of a series of presidential roundtables the union has been hosting to discuss issues important to its members such as […]
Majority of Mercedes-Benz's Largest US Plant Workers Support Joining UAW
TL/DR - A majority of employees at Mercedes-Benz's largest US factory in Alabama have signed union cards supporting joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The workers' decision is driven by years without meaningful pay rises, a two-tier wage system, and the mistreatment of temporary workers. This move follows similar action by Volkswagen workers in […]
