NABTU Acknowledges Memorial Day 2024
The Facts - NABTU issued a statement in honor of Memorial Day 2024. The union expressed unity, gratitude, and remembrance for those who served in the armed forces. They acknowledged the commitment and selfless service of American heroes, and the values they protect. Memorial Day 2024: NABTU Pays Tribute to American Heroes Washington, D.C. – […]
Brenntag Pacific Teamsters Urge End to Employer Lockout
The Facts - Brenntag Pacific locks out 18 teamster workers, posing a safety risk. Teamsters reject Brenntag's contract proposal that included health care premium hikes. Brenntag violates the no-lockout clause and endangers plant employees. Lockout of Skilled Chemical Handlers by Brenntag Raises Significant Safety Concerns Teamsters Local 315 members joined political leaders at a rally […]
Webasto Employees Approve Contract with UAW Local 3000, Gain 51% Pay Raise
The Facts - Over 200 Webasto workers at a Michigan plant ratified their first contract with a 96% yes vote. The contract, negotiated with UAW Local 3000, includes raises up to 51% over three years. Workers will receive a $9 per hour raise and a $2,250 ratification bonus as part of the deal. Over 200 […]
EPA: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Aids York's Groundwater Clean-up
The Facts - The EPA is working to decontaminate groundwater in York, contaminated by waste from the 1950s. Decontamination efforts were hindered by lack of funding until the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed. While some sites are already connected to clean water, full decontamination of the groundwater will take years. EPA Moves to Decontaminate Groundwater The […]
UAW VP Mike Booth's Statement on GM Special Attrition Program Expansion
The Facts - In 2023 contract negotiations, an extra $50,000 was secured for eligible GM workers intending to retire under a program called the Special Attrition Program (SAP). Unlike the agreements with Ford and Stellantis, every GM worker eligible to retire during the contract’s duration can receive the $50,000 SAP, subject to negotiations. The eligibility […]
Lansing Celebrates Investment in E-V Infrastructure
The Facts - Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced an $8 million electric vehicle infrastructure investment. The funding will support the Michigan Capitol Area Regional E-V Charging Gateway Initiative to expand regional E-V infrastructure. Officials plan to install more than 50 new E-V charging stations to alleviate 'range anxiety' and encourage E-V adoption. Lansing Leaps into […]
Teamsters Approve Waste Management Contract
The Facts - Members of Teamsters Local 533 have ratified a new five-year agreement with Waste Management. The contract includes wage and pension increases, improved healthcare benefits, and a fair bidding process based on seniority. The contract covers over 250 workers servicing Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties. Teamsters Local 533 Members Achieve Notable Pay Raises, […]
UAW to Hold Unionization Vote for Amer. Folk Art Museum Workers
The Facts - The American Folk Art Museum staff is set to vote on unionizing with Local 2110 UAW due to lack of transparency and desire for fair wages and working conditions. Museum workers' movement to unionize has been growing, with employees from several institutions, including the Jewish Museum and Guggenheim Museum, joining Local 2110 […]
AFL-CIO Leaders Denounce SCOTUS's Disenfranchisement of SC Black Voters
The Facts - The AFL-CIO condemns the U.S. Supreme Court's approval of a congressional map in South Carolina that reportedly disenfranchises Black voters. The ruling is seen as a violation of the 14th and 15th amendments and an example of right-wing politicians using the judiciary to endorse racist policies. The AFL-CIO believes that a strong […]
5/22/24 BMW-RDC Update
The Facts - The bargaining committee met with the company and presented demands, including rejecting the company's proposal to shift start times and implement a stricter phone policy. A tentative agreement is in progress that will lead to the implementation of a Continuous Improvement Committee to ensure involvement in process changes and address unfair standards. […]
