Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at VOA, Siding with AFSCME and Other Unions
A federal judge ruled Kari Lake's VOA layoffs illegal, siding with AFSCME. This restores union jobs, highlighting the significance of press freedom.
Dispensary 33 Workers Ratify Contract for Better Wages and Job Security
Dispensary 33 workers have ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 777, securing better wages and benefits.
Kaiser Nurses Plan 24-Hour Strike in Solidarity with Healthcare Workers
23,000 Kaiser nurses in Northern California plan a sympathy strike on March 18, supporting NUHW therapists against AI use in healthcare, emphasizing worker unity.
Alexandria City Professionals Vote to Unionize with AFSCME Council 20
Alexandria professionals voted 155-1 to unionize with AFSCME, ensuring a collective voice in workplace issues, marking a pivotal moment for the region.
Lyzr AI Raises $14.5M in Series A+ Round, Valued at $250 Million
Lyzr AI secures $14.5M in Series A+ funding, led by Accenture, boosting its valuation to $250M.
AFSCME Sues to Block Cuts to Essential Public Health Funding
AFSCME files lawsuit against Trump-Vance's directive to terminate CDC health grants in Democrat-led states, risking public health programs and jobs.
U.S. Biogas Industry Sees Strong Growth with $2 Billion Investment in 2025
New data from the American Biogas Council reveals 70 new projects in 2025, boosting U.S. biogas capacity by 7.5%.
Austin City Council Approves Consultation Process for City Workers
AFSCME Local 1624 members gain a voice in Austin's city operations through a new consultation policy, fostering collaboration and safeguarding jobs.
Global Energy Storage Market Matures with Growth in Infrastructure Investment
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Global energy storage matures in 2026, focusing on infrastructure investment and grid integration, with US growth.
UAW Applauds US Trade Representative's Action Against Wage Suppression
UAW President Shawn Fain supports new Section 301 investigations, urging trade policies that prioritize workers over wage suppression and anti-union laws.
