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Get Your Application in Today For Entertainment Electrics!!
05/21/18 - IATSE Local 488 
Local 488 is excited to bring Entertainment Electrics to Portland, April 2-5, and to Seattle on April 9-12 .
This ETCP recognized class is 3 days of classroom work and 1 hands-on/practical day with equipment.
Attached is the flyer and the applications for both Portland and Seattle. |
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In Case You Missed It
04/20/18 - Teamsters local 570 . |
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FROM THE PRESIDENT | Reckless & Irresponsible
04/20/18 - IBT Local 1108 Fellow Pilots, "We had no other option … " This statement is one the group attempting to undermine our professional interests, subvert our seniority rights and deny us job protection language has made again and again as the basis for their campaign to decertify Teamsters Local 1108. This statement is patently false. Our Union is a democracy. |
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In Case You Missed It
04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 355 . |
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Officers elected by acclamation, April 13, 2018
04/20/18 - UAW local 2200 Congratulations to the newly elected officers in the positions of POOL Unit Chair, POOL Westside Steward, Trustee, Delegate and Alternate Delegate! For official announcement click below: |
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LOCAL 302 SCHOLARSHIPS
04/20/18 - IUOE 302 2018 - 2019 LOCAL 302 SCHOLARSHIPS General Rules & Instructions for 2018 - 2019 School Year Applications will be accepted between April 1 and June 30, 2018 Please see the Rules and Information document for complete rules and instructions. Then select the appropriate application to apply. |
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IBEW 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Mark Reczek
04/20/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Mark Reczek, who worked at AT&T, in the Westmont Garage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. |
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PRESS RELEASE - Jim Finnegan Elected as Vice President Commuter, Passenger, Transit/ Political Director for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
04/20/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA — On Friday, April 20, 2018, Brother Jim Finnegan was elected to fill the position of Vice President Commuter, Passenger, Transit/ Political Director for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. The Vice President Commuter, Passenger, Transit/ Political Director position was vacated by Dennis Boston, who retired on April 13, 2018. |
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In Case You Missed It
04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 992 . |
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Read Frontline – Scholarships – Clothes
04/20/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Read Frontline- The ink hasn’t even hit the paper yet, but you can read your April 2018 issue of Frontline right now. Scholarship Deadline Nears - The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship deadline is Friday, May 4, 2018. Dress for Success Closet Clean Up Drive - Help the kids at Mercy Home and My Joyful Heart by donating your unwanted clothes. |
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LEO Volunteers Requested - Tech and Virtual Reality in Mental Healthcare
04/20/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
ATTENTION: The Colorado FOP has been partnered with “Responder Strong” since its beginning and sits on its leadership committee as well as two other sub-committees. Responder Strong is the first endeavor in Colorado to mobilize mental wellness efforts across emergency responder groups – fire, law enforcement, EMS and dispatch. |
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No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse
04/20/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 20, 2018 | UNIONS | The Supreme Court is poised to bring “right to work” (RTW) to the public sector. Conservative, anti-labor forces see this as a blow to labor and are providing the financial and ideological support for the effort... Janus will be an enormous blow. But it does not have to mean the end of the labor movement. |
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No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse
04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 355 April 20, 2018 | UNIONS | The Supreme Court is poised to bring “right to work” (RTW) to the public sector. Conservative, anti-labor forces see this as a blow to labor and are providing the financial and ideological support for the effort... Janus will be an enormous blow. But it does not have to mean the end of the labor movement. |
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Press Release
04/20/18 - RN Staff Council, OPEIU, Local 40, AFL-CIO, CLC Press Associates, Inc. (PAI) – 4/20/2018..... |
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IAFF Local 781 - 2018 Golf Tournament
04/20/18 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO . |
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Bergen County Animal Shelter
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In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the volunteers of the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center including Trustee Tara Prestigiacomo were honored at the Freeholder meeting on 4/18. Everyone who works at the shelter is appreciative of the assistance they provide us in finding forever homes for the animals that come into our care. |
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No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse
04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 992 April 20, 2018 | UNIONS | The Supreme Court is poised to bring “right to work” (RTW) to the public sector. Conservative, anti-labor forces see this as a blow to labor and are providing the financial and ideological support for the effort... Janus will be an enormous blow. But it does not have to mean the end of the labor movement. |
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PILOT PERSPECTIVE | Protect Your Future - Scott Dennison
04/20/18 - IBT Local 1108 Today marks the launch of A Pilot’s Perspective, a new communications series written by OneSky pilots for OneSky pilots. These narratives share individual pilots views on the importance of a union and the protections that come with one. |
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In Case You Missed It
04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 888 . |
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SOLIDARITY | A letter from APA President Carey
04/19/18 - IBT Local 1108 On behalf of the 15,000 American Airlines pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), I am writing to express our strong support for International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108 and the representation services it provides to the pilots of Flight Options and Flexjet. |
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Town of Ware DPW Employees Unanimously Vote UPSEU
04/19/18 - UPSEU In a Massachusetts state election held on April 17th, Town of Ware DPW employees voted to join UPSEU. After years of Teamster representation, and learning of UPSEU’s successes throughout the state, ... |
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Resting in Peace: Assemblyman Frank Skartados
04/19/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO 
Resting in Peace: Our Assemblyman Frank Skartados
The HVALF Officers, Vice Presidents and Staff are deeply saddened of the passing of Frank Skartados. Our friend of labor and of the working people, our Assemblyman who has been an advocate for workers, schools, and the environment is at peace. |
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HVALF Labor to Labor for Shelly Mayer
04/19/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO 
HVALF LABOR to LABOR Canvass for Shelly Mayer
When: Sunday, April 22nd, 2018
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: WPCLB Offices, 595 West Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607
Please let us know if you will be attending; email Beth at esoto@hvalf. |
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Labor Focus Group - May 1, 2018
04/19/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO 
Labor Focus Group - May 1, 2018 at 5:30 pm
We would like to invite you to participate in a message development focus group hosted by the New York State AFL-CIO on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 5:30- 7:30 PM at the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation Offices, 15 Stone Castle Road, Rock Tavern, NY
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With Fewer Police Applicants, Departments Engage in Bidding Wars
04/19/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Like many law enforcement agencies, the Utah Highway Patrol has lots of vacancies to fill as officers leave for higher-paying jobs. It also has a lot of competition. Salt Lake City recently announced plans to hire 50 additional officers for its police force. |
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Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded
04/19/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions. |
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Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded
04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 355 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions. |
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Teamsters Local 89 Encourages ABF Members to VOTE NO on Tentative Agreement
04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 89 
Apr 19, 2018 -
On Sunday, April 15th, Local 89 held a contract explanation meeting for our ABF members. At the conclusion of the meeting members were encouraged to VOTE NO on the Tentative Agreement. Here are the highlights (and lowlights) of the contract.
Highlights
Article 14, Section B – New language was created regarding members who are on prescribed medication. |
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Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded
04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 992 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions. |
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Pre-Retirement Seminar
04/19/18 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 Reminder our Pre-Retirement Seminar will be on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post 76 located at 570 S. Gary Ave. in Carol Stream Illinois. This is a closed meeting. Only members who were invited and reserved their spot will be admitted. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" to benefit PHRC Sgt. J. Sierra & Family
04/19/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region III (PHRC) Sergeant Jose Sierra and his family to assist her with expenses related to his wife's illness and pending surgery and recovery. |
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Town Of Ware DPW Employees Unanimously Vote Upseu
04/19/18 - UPSEU In a Massachusetts state election held on April 17th, Ware DPW employees voted to join UPSEU. After years of Teamster representation, the unit, after learning of UPSEU’s successes, thought the state decided they too wanted change and vote to leave the Teamsters to join UPSEU. UPSEU welcomes Town of Ware DPW unit employees. |
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Read On - April 2018
04/19/18 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 . |
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What ever it Takes! Cavs Game 5 Tickets on Sale!
04/19/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local . |
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UPS and UPS Freight National Negotiations Update
04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 89 
Apr 19, 2018 - UPS and UPS Freight National Negotiations Update
Teamsters Local 89 has received a memo from IBT Package Division Director Denis Taylor that official re-opener notices have been given to UPS and UPS Freight for the National Master Agreement (NMA) and all Regional and Local Supplements, Addenda, Appendices, Riders, and Memorandums. |
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Senator Sanders Statement on Trump Review of Postal Service
04/19/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO 
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Friday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order demanding an evaluation of the Postal Service’s finances:
“President Trump is right that it would be useful to take a serious look at the United States Postal Service. |
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233 Members of Congress Just Voted to Steal Social Security’s $2.9 Trillion Surplus
04/19/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO 
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2018 Workers Memorial Day
04/19/18 - Lansing Labor News Cuts to Health and Safety Programs Will Mean More Fatalities, Injuries Workers Memorial Day is April 28, the anniversary of the effective date of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. An estimated 553,000 lives have been saved by the worker protections established in the OSHA regulations. Now these regulations are under attack. Resources to address safety hazards are being cut. |
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Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded
04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 888 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions. |
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Join IATSE Local 28 & Local 488 for Continuing Organizing Member Education Training!
04/18/18 - IATSE Local 488 
Come join us MAY 7TH at the Oregon AFL-CIO from 1-5pm for a great program for all Union Members! This training is provided by the IATSE International. All IATSE Local Members are welcome! |
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U.S. HOSE SRTIKE OVER! MEMBERS RATIFY NEW 5-YEAR AGREEMENT
04/18/18 - Teamsters Local 179 After a two week strike, members at U.S. Hose in Romeoville overwhelmingly ratified a new 5-year agreement on Wednesday April 18. |
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A Note from the Business Agents 4/18/2018
04/18/18 - IATSE Local 33 
Late last night we signed a Deal with McNally Enterprises INC out of Orange County. They do a lot of Fashion Shows, Corporate Scenery, internet streaming shows, etc. Really a great shop of one-stop needs. They build scenery, do LED walls, lighting installs, Sound, Audio, Video. I.A.T.S. |
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ABF Tentative Agreement Information
04/18/18 - Teamsters Local 776 Additional details concerning the ABF tentative agreement and information on the voting ... |
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Even If Trump Wants to Rejoin TPP, That Ship May Have Sailed
04/18/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 18, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Most experts still deem it unlikely that all current CPTPP members will welcome the U.S. back with open arms, especially if the president makes tough demands. Last week, trade ministers from Australia, Japan and Malaysia made clear that they would welcome the U.S. joining the CPTPP, but that the U.S. should not expect substantial changes to be made. |
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The Teachers’ Union Boomerang
04/18/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 17, 2018 | STRIKES | The successful strike by teachers in West Virginia in March has kicked off a wave of organizing and walk-outs in other places, including Oklahoma, Arizona, and Kentucky. |
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Pilot unions help one another
04/18/18 - IBT Local 1108 As word of the management-sponsored decertification campaign spreads, other pilot unions, including NJASAP, the NetJets pilot union, wasted no time in offering support to Local 1108. Predictably, management’s decertification group responded by trying to create a wedge between us and our NJASAP peers. Decertification requires division. |
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April Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)/Lift Certification Classes
04/18/18 - IATSE Local 488 
Three classes avaialble: Two Re-Certification Trainings on April 27th. and 28th for experienced operators.
Also offered will be a newcomer class to be held on April 29th with Practical training and evaluation available on either April 30th or May 1st.
Sign Up Today, Space Is Limited!
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