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CWA Colorado town hall call
05/24/20 - CWA Local 7777 I hope you’ll join us for a CWA Colorado town hall call on Thursday, May 28 at 7:10pm MDT. Join us to discuss CWA’s fight to address the Covid-19 crisis like pushing for paid leave, premium “hazard” pay, and more. |
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Memorial Day
05/24/20 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 From the Brothers & Sisters of the I.B.E.W. Local 266, We wish you all a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We recognize that this is a painful reminder for some because of the loss of your loved ones and our hearts go out to you and your families. |
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AMFA Celebrates AMT Day, Recognizing the Expert Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
05/24/20 - AMFA May 24, 2020 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is proud to recognize the expert mechanics that make up our field on the annual AMT Day each May 24.“On behalf of AMFA members and members of our craft, we are proud of the AMTs, also known as aircraft mechanics, who use their knowledge, skill and integrity each and every day to maintain our country’s aircraft,” said AMFA National Director Bret Oestreich. |
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Memorial Day- May 25, 2020
05/23/20 - Charlotte Area Local APWU 
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. |
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Message from the President
05/22/20 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 IMPORTANT UPDATE A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Friday, May 22, 2020 I hope this message finds you and your families healthy and safe. We are fortunate that there have been no new cases of Covid-19 in Local 1120. All indications are that the 5 members that tested positive are either recovering well or have returned to work. |
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In Case You Missed It
05/22/20 - Teamsters Local 355 . |
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Memorial Day Message
05/22/20 - CWA Local 7777 Memorial Day is an important time of year for many reasons. It is a time to honor the sacrifice military members and their families have made for our country’s freedom and safety. Many of which gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. We send a special thank you to our members who have worn the uniform. |
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Honoring Memorial Day...
05/22/20 - APWU Cleveland Area Local We remember the many brave men and women who have given their lives through the histroy of our country to protect us from danger and harm. We remember all those who sutatined injury in mind and/or body in the course of their service. We salute all those who served in the military. |
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Teamsters Joint Council Scholarship
05/22/20 - Teamsters Local 964 Reminder Deadline Approaching Teamsters Joint Council No. |
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Wage Gap Becomes Unscalable Ravine for Too Many
05/22/20 - Teamsters local 570 May 22, 2020 | ECONOMY | Income inequality, already a significant issue for the nation’s workers before the coronavirus pandemic outbreak, has exploded in recent weeks due to tens of millions of U.S. workers who have lost their jobs. And even once more people return to work, the wage gap is unlikely to improve significantly. |
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We Honor Their Sacrifices For Us
05/22/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 The Officers, Executive Board and Staff of IBEW Local 21 remember those heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we have today. We also take this time to thank our IBEW members who have served, are currently serving, and those with family members who are in our military, especially those from our IBEW 21 family. We hope you all have a safe Memorial Day. If you are a veteran we encourage you to take advantage of the resources available from the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council. They bring working-class veterans together to speak out on the issues that impact veterans the most, especially the need for a strong, fully funded and staffed VA. The Union Veterans Council fights every day for those who have fought for us. |
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Local 776 Update 05-22-2020
05/22/20 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 Membership Update..... |
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Memorial Remembrance - Richard Cochran: May 22nd
05/22/20 - KCPOG 
On December 2nd, 2016 the King County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a memorial honoring the 18 members of our department who lost their lives in the line of duty since the founding of the KCSO in 1853.
Today, on the anniversary of the passing of Deputy Richard S. Cochran II, we want to take a moment and honor his memory.
Deputy Richard S. |
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MyLink Member Portal
05/22/20 - IUEC Local 71 The IUEC MyLink member portal is now online. You can access the instructions here . |
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Dues Information
05/22/20 - IUEC Local 10 Brothers and Sisters: In accordance with Article XII Sec 4 of the Local #10 Constitution & By Laws any member that is laid off, furloughed, on sick & accident, workers compensation, or has a reduction of hours will be eligible for a dues reduction for the months of April, May and June 2020 (2nd quarter) that were off work for 15 calendar days for that month. |
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UPS 9.5 Hour Grievance Settlements
05/22/20 - Teamsters Local 776 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a rash of package car drivers in the UPS Harrisburg East and West Shore.... |
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Avaya employee appreciation month
05/21/20 - CWA Local 2222 . |
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Verizon Crisis Care program
05/21/20 - CWA Local 2222 Verizon has a Crisis Care program where employees can get $100.00 per day to have a relative or friend watch their children during Covid-19. The ACFC does not offer this program. Here is some information on it. All employees can email vz.backup.care.administration@verizon.com . |
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HPOA Charitable Foundation
05/21/20 - Henderson Police Officers' Association The HPOA works diligently together to enhance the quality of life in the Henderson community through community service and charitable giving. Each year, we participate in civic service events through their HPOA Charitable Foundation; an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 non-profit, public charity; which we formed in 2006. |
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Verizon Members-Vacation Time
05/21/20 - CWA 2201 HELLO VERIZON BROTHERS & SISTERS, THIS IS A REMINDER THAT PER THE EXTENDED AGREEMENT FOR 2019 RESERVE TIME, YOU HAVE UNTIL MAY 31ST TO USE IT. BE SAFE AND HAVE A HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. |
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Workers Are Afraid of Returning to Work. Will There Be a General Strike?
05/21/20 - Teamsters Local 992 May 21, 2020 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Calls for a general strike are growing as millions of people consider going back to work after months of quarantine. Could a mass work stoppage be on the horizon? What about waves of local and regional general strikes as more cities and states move to reopen businesses during a global pandemic? Let’s consider the conditions of our current moment. |
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EPMPOA Special Election Results for Second Vice President
05/21/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association held a special election May 10-16, 2020 for the office of Second Vice President (Executive Board - Class I Director).
The election for Second Vice President was conducted via online electronic voting at www.epmpoa.org. |
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EPMPOA General Membership Meetings Cancelled Until Further Notice
05/21/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association held a virtual (online) Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
As per the City's "Work Safe, Stay Home" directive, now extended through May 17, 2020, the EPMPOA has no choice but to cancel the General Membership meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2020. |
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Monday, June 8, 2020 General Membership Meeting has been Cancelled.
05/21/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 Monday, June 8, 2020 General Membership Meeting has been Cancelled. |
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Workers Are Afraid of Returning to Work. Will There Be a General Strike?
05/21/20 - Teamsters Local 888 May 21, 2020 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Calls for a general strike are growing as millions of people consider going back to work after months of quarantine. Could a mass work stoppage be on the horizon? What about waves of local and regional general strikes as more cities and states move to reopen businesses during a global pandemic? Let’s consider the conditions of our current moment. |
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AFL-CIO Sues OSHA to Demand Standard for Worker Protection
05/21/20 - Teamsters Local 888 May 21, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | The AFL-CIO on Monday filed a petition to compel the Labor Department to issue an emergency temporary standard that would offer stronger protection for U.S. workers against the coronavirus as states begin to reopen. The labor group is asking the D.C. |
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Free Las Vegas Night
05/20/20 - FOP Local 18 LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- From teachers to trash collectors and grocery store workers, the Venetian is honoring first responders and essential workers with a complimentary night stay as part of its "Share the Love" program. As part of the initiative, essential workers can enjoy a free night for a stay through Dec. 29, 2020. The resort says there is no nightly minimum stay. |
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AFL-CIO Sues OSHA to Demand Standard for Worker Protection
05/20/20 - Teamsters Local 355 May 20, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | The AFL-CIO on Monday filed a petition to compel the Labor Department to issue an emergency temporary standard that would offer stronger protection for U.S. workers against the coronavirus as states begin to reopen. The labor group is asking the D.C. |
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AFL-CIO Sues OSHA to Demand Standard for Worker Protection
05/20/20 - Teamsters Local 992 May 19, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | The AFL-CIO on Monday filed a petition to compel the Labor Department to issue an emergency temporary standard that would offer stronger protection for U.S. workers against the coronavirus as states begin to reopen. The labor group is asking the D.C. |
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Labor Vs McDonald’s - The Battle Continues
05/20/20 - Teamsters Local 992 May 20, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | As demonstrations against McDonald’s continued across the country, many of the company’s anti-worker practices have been addressed. Under pressure from employees, unions, community organizations, and the public, McDonald’s has finally addressed Coved-19 with equipment in stores, increased paid sick leave, and raised pay for employees. |
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Thank you IBEW Local 483 Members!
05/20/20 - IBEW Local 483 
IBEW Local 483 wants to thank all of its members for their hard work during this time. We appreciate your solidarity and willingness to continue working throughout these trying times. Thank you for all of the work that you have done and continue to do, whether you are at home or out on the front lines. Everyone is a great example of what it means to be an IBEW Local 483 member. |
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DPS - Please take care of your low-income workers
05/20/20 - CWA Local 7777 Denver Public Schools (DPS) Please take care of your low-income workers. Please sign the petition http://chng.it/rBrD9z4k Denver Public Schools (DPS) - "Budgets are Values Documents" We agree, and want to make sure that low-income workers are not a casualty of the current budget crisis. The importance of this issue can be seen in the following data. |
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May Executive Board & Membership Mtgs Canceled
05/20/20 - UAW Local 4911 We hope you and your loved ones are well and stay well as we continue to lower the curve of COVID-19. Due to Govenor Whitmer's extened Stay Home Order we are canceling our May Executive Board & General Membership Meetings. |
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H.O.M.E. 91 2020 Cancelled
05/20/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 91 Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Meadows Golf Course has indicated they will not be able to accomodate our 15th Annual H.O.M.E. 91 {Helping Our Members Everywhere 91} event scheduled for June 06, 2020. |
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Labor Vs McDonald’s - The Battle Continues
05/20/20 - Teamsters Local 888 May 20, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | As demonstrations against McDonald’s continued across the country, many of the company’s anti-worker practices have been addressed. Under pressure from employees, unions, community organizations, and the public, McDonald’s has finally addressed Coved-19 with equipment in stores, increased paid sick leave, and raised pay for employees. |
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Check out the DUNS and EIDL Videos!
05/20/20 - AFSCME Local 132 Check out this short video (it's a fast and dirty walk through of how to first search to find out if you have a DUNS number -- if you have one, you will get an email within a few minutes -- and then either update (if needed) or if you don't have one you can start a new one). 88 Our short video: https://recordings.join. |
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Congratulations To Our 2020 Endorsed Candidates For Office
05/19/20 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council 
The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council congratulates its 2020 endorsed candidates on their endorsement by the Washington State Labor Council at this weekend's MARATHON virtual COPE Convention.
Be sure to click the links below the candidates photos to get to know them better. |
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AFL-CIO Sues OSHA to Demand Standard for Worker Protection
05/19/20 - Teamsters local 570 May 19, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | The AFL-CIO on Monday filed a petition to compel the Labor Department to issue an emergency temporary standard that would offer stronger protection for U.S. workers against the coronavirus as states begin to reopen. The labor group is asking the D.C. |
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Workers Return to Big Three Plants in Major Test for Auto Industry
05/19/20 - Teamsters Local 355 May 19, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | [...] How successful the resumption of auto production ultimately will be, will depend in large part on whether Ford Motor Co., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and General Motors Co. can keep their employees safe at work. |
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Primary AMFA – ASA ASAP ERC Representative Election Results
05/19/20 - AMFA May 19, 2020 -- The votes for the Primary AMFA – Alaska Airlines (AS) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Event Review Committee (ERC) Representative Election were tallied on May 19, 2020. Votes for this election were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows... |
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May 2020 Lansing Labor News is now online
05/19/20 - Lansing Labor News The May 2020 edition of Lansing Labor News is now available online. Due to covid-19 and a number of locals having to reschedule their elections, this was a smaller than usual edition so we could get it printed and out as soon as possible so members could see the election notices in a timely manner. |
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IBEW 280 Annual Golf Tournament
05/19/20 - IBEW 280 
Saturday, July 11th. 8 a.m. shotgun start. arrive at 7 a.m. for registration. |
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Formulating Committee for the MCOC
05/19/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Dear Brothers & Sisters:
President Wright is putting together a Formulating Committee for the MCOC contract. Please email President Wright ( jimmywright33@gmail.com ) if your are interested in being apart of the Formulating Committee. |
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Update from National Freight Division
05/19/20 - Teamsters Local 776 Update from Teamsters National Freight Division Director Ernie Soehl: I want to acknowledge and thank all the business agents and shop stewards out.... |
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Inside $5 Allocation Vote
05/18/20 - IBEW Local 332 Inside Contract Raise: $5 Allocation - Tues 5/19 7am through Tues 5/26 5pm. Results will be posted on the Local's website. Thank you brothers and sisters for your participation. |
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Labor Vs McDonald’s - The Battle Continues
05/18/20 - Teamsters local 570 May 18, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | As demonstrations against McDonald’s continued across the country, many of the company’s anti-worker practices have been addressed. Under pressure from employees, unions, community organizations, and the public, McDonald’s has finally addressed Coved-19 with equipment in stores, increased paid sick leave, and raised pay for employees. |
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Labor Vs McDonald’s - The Battle Continues
05/18/20 - Teamsters Local 355 May 18, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | As demonstrations against McDonald’s continued across the country, many of the company’s anti-worker practices have been addressed. Under pressure from employees, unions, community organizations, and the public, McDonald’s has finally addressed Coved-19 with equipment in stores, increased paid sick leave, and raised pay for employees. |
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