AFL-CIO Leaders Shuler & Redmond Mourn Passing of Joe Madison
TL/DR - Joe Madison, also known as the "Black Eagle" and a prominent figure in radio broadcasting and civil rights activism, has passed away. Throughout his career, Madison used his platform to address systemic issues affecting the African American community, particularly those related to labor rights and workplace equality, and was a steadfast advocate for […]
UAW President Shawn Fain Employs Christian Rhetoric Amid Unprecedented Strike
The Facts - Shawn Fain, the recently elected president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), is using Christian rhetoric to rally members during an unprecedented strike against three factories. Fain, who often travels with a tattered Bible, uses his platform to broadcast religiously charged messages that reference biblical heroes and scriptures. Despite the union's secular, […]
UAW's Auto Strike Victory: Implications for Us All
TL/DR - The United Auto Workers (UAW) has successfully negotiated lucrative contracts with the Big Three Detroit automakers, securing wage raises of at least 25%, a boost in retirement contributions, and other benefits for roughly 150,000 workers. However, these contracts increase labor costs significantly for these companies and could indirectly pressure non-unionized companies to raise […]
Teamsters Honor Black History Month
TL/DR - The Teamsters Union is celebrating Black History Month, recognizing the contributions Black Americans have made to the country, organized labor, and the union itself. Early in its history, the Teamsters advocated for equal rights, with Black members attending its founding convention in 1903 and contracts from as early as 1917 including provisions for […]
Hyundai Autoworkers in Alabama Launch Public Drive to Join UAW
TL/DR - Over 30% of workers at the Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama, have signed union cards in a bid to join the United Auto Workers union. In interviews, workers put forth arguments for unionisation, citing inadequate pay, poor working conditions, premature return to work after injuries, and disregard for work-life balance. The move is […]
Pioneer Ridge Teamsters Unanimously Approve First Contract
TL/DR - Workers at the Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, represented by Teamsters Local 696, have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The new three-year contract includes wage increases above local industry standards and Teamster health care. Teamsters Local 696 represents workers in several industries across Northern Kansas, including public employees, school bus drivers, UPS workers, […]
'Normal Resident' Heads to White House for Infrastructure Investment
TL/DR - Community leader Mike Matejka has accepted an invitation to attend the “Communities in Action: Building a better Illinois and Indiana Summit" at the White House, where he will discuss the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration's investments on their community. Matejka and McLean County officials have detailed how the current administration's investments have boosted […]
WI Rep. Pocan tackles postal delays
TL/DR - Postal customers in the United States are experiencing service disruptions and delays, affecting their ability to receive paychecks, Social Security checks, bills, and prescription medications. Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan is calling on Congress to take action and arrange a hearing with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. DeJoy, a Republican megadonor, was appointed to […]
10K+ Autoworkers Join Union Across 13 Non-Union Automaker Firms - UAW
TL/DR - Over 10,000 workers from 13 non-unionised auto companies have signed union cards with the United Auto Workers (UAW), a move aimed at securing better wages, benefits, and rights. This comes less than three months after UAW members sanctioned record contracts at the Big Three automakers - Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. Workers from […]
'AFSCME's Podcast Nominated for NAACP Image Award'
TL/DR - The "I AM Story" podcast, hosted by AFSCME President Lee Saunders, has received a NAACP Image Award nomination in the “Outstanding Podcast – Limited Series/Short Form” category. The podcast recounts the history of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and the involvement of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The podcast was previously nominated for […]
