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 […]
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 […]
