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AMFA Accident Investigation Team Call for Applicants September 27, 2023
09/27/23 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA Accident Investigation Team Call for Applicants September 27, 2023 AMFA is accepting applications for Accident Investigation Team (AIT) members at Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Horizon Air. We are seeking motivated, skilled professionals with knowledge and experience in maintenance, inspection, and safety (airframe, avionics, power plant, and records). |
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Ready-mix drivers and mechanics at Heidelberg Materials in Ferndale and Bellingham Ratify first contract
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 231 
After a year-long bargaining process, Drivers and mechanics working at Heidelberg materials Ferndale and Bellingham locations voted unanimously to ratify their first ever Teamster collective bargaining agreement. These workers knew it wouldn’t be easy to gain the compensation, benefits, and respect they deserved, but they were not willing to settle until they achieved their goals. |
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IUOE Local 70 MCL Open Enrollment Information
09/27/23 - IUOE Local 70 NO HASSLE! No matter what pre-existing conditions you have, or how serious they are, you can protect your family without having to answer a single question about your medical history. BRAND-NEW BENEFITS! Members may purchase up to $350,000 in Life and AD&D coverage, and members who purchase coverage while they are still active can carry that coverage into retirement and up to age 75. |
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Biden Joins Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers In Historic Visit
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 26, 2023 | POLITICS | President Joe Biden walked the picket line of the United Auto Workers outside of Detroit, telling them they deserve better pay, in a historic visit Tuesday 12 days into the union's strike against the nation's three largest automakers. Biden, visiting a General Motor distribution center, said workers deserve more of a share of the profits from Ford Motor Co. |
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GM Deploying Scabs at Parts Distribution Centers Amid Strike
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 27, 2023 | STRIKE BREAKERS | Auto workers at the Big 3 expanded their strike last Friday to a key vulnerability: parts distribution centers that supply dealerships with everything from water pumps to brake drums and spark plugs to replacement bumpers. |
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2023 TeamCare Family Health Fair
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 TeamCare Family Health Fair Who is eligible? Members and covered dependents are eligible to participate at no cost.What services are offered? Flu, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, Shingles (for ages 50+), Vitamin B12 injection (for ages 18+), Wellness Screenings, via venipuncture (for ages 18+) Wellness screenings include: blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, BMI, Chem 30, CBC, HbA1c, and TSH for everyone; PSA for all males ages 40+. Those who would like to receive a wellness screening will complete an additional paper consent form on the day of the clinic. Do I register ahead of time? Yes. Pre-registration ends for each clinic ends 2 days prior to the wellness fair. |
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GM Deploying Scabs at Parts Distribution Centers Amid Strike
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 27, 2023 | STRIKE BREAKERS | Auto workers at the Big 3 expanded their strike last Friday to a key vulnerability: parts distribution centers that supply dealerships with everything from water pumps to brake drums and spark plugs to replacement bumpers. |
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Amazon Teamsters Deliver Petition, Drivers Picket Outside Calif. Air Hub
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 26, 2023 | ORGANIZING | Amazon workers at KSBD, the company’s regional air hub in Southern California, delivered a petition today demanding a pay increase, safer working conditions, and the right to a witness at meetings with management. Outside the facility, striking Amazon delivery drivers from Palmdale, Calif. |
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Biden Joins Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers In Historic Visit
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 26, 2023 | POLITICS | President Joe Biden walked the picket line of the United Auto Workers outside of Detroit, telling them they deserve better pay, in a historic visit Tuesday 12 days into the union's strike against the nation's three largest automakers. Biden, visiting a General Motor distribution center, said workers deserve more of a share of the profits from Ford Motor Co. |
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AMFA-Spirit Negotiations Update #8
09/26/23 - AMFA September 26, 2023 -- The parties held a bargaining session, September 12–14, in Dallas , and unfortunately, the Company again arrived unprepared, providing only an initial response to one new article over the course of three days. |
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Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement with Studios, Streamers
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 26, 2023 | NEGOTIATIONS | After several long consecutive days of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America and the labor group representing studios and streamers have reached a tentative deal on a new contract in a major development that could precipitate the end of a historic, 146-day writers strike. |
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Rose Bowl Cold Play
09/26/23 - IATSE Local 33 To all that have started the load in or think they may work the Cold Play concert this weekend at the Rose Bowl. It is very important that you complete the electronic on boarding process. If you want to be paid in a timely manner, make sure this process is completed. |
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SLPOA Online Store is Now Open
09/26/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association The St. Louis Police Officers' Association is proud to announce the launching of our new Online Merchandise Store. This was made possible by our friends from Alphabet Soup Designs. Click on the Link below to browse all of the items available for purchase through their website. Everything can by purchased online and will be mailed directly to you. |
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AMFA – Alaska Airlines Negotiations Update #10 September 25, 2023
09/25/23 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA – Alaska Airlines Negotiations Update #10 September 25, 2023 The AMFA-Alaska Negotiating Committee (the “Committee”) is providing this update to the Membership at Alaska Airlines (AS). This is the only official authorized source of negotiating communications by the Committee. |
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First Contract Overwhelmingly Ratified at ABM
09/25/23 - Teamsters Local 89 
On September 23rd, Shuttle Bus Drivers at ABM overwhelmingly ratified their first Teamsters contract with just one “no” vote cast. At approximately 180 employees, this is the largest newly organized shop to be added to Local 89 in decades and is one of the largest organizing victories of any union in modern Kentucky history. |
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Updated MCL Book
09/25/23 - IUOE Local 70 Brothers and Sisters, Your Local 70 Union membership comes with benefits. At work, your elected leadership and Business Agents are continuously working to improve and strengthen your collective bargaining agreements in the face of increasingly emboldened anti-worker forces. Educational opportunities for members are more available than ever before. Local 70 members can enhance their skills and working capacity both locally, as well as at the IUOE state-of the-art training facility in Texas. As dues-paying members, we treasure these benefits. They are examples of what makes Union Labor stand out and elevates Operating Engineers across Minnesota. |
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Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement with Studios, Streamers
09/25/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 25, 2023 | NEGOTIATIONS | After several long consecutive days of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America and the labor group representing studios and streamers have reached a tentative deal on a new contract in a major development that could precipitate the end of a historic, 146-day writers strike. |
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AMFA Constitution Amendment Proposal Notice
09/23/23 - AMFA Local 32 Constitution Amendment Proposals: In accordance with Article XXV, Section 2 of the AMFA Constitution, Local 32 is currently accepting Constitution Amendment Proposals to be presented at the National Convention. Proposals will be accepted from September 23, 2023 till December 1, 2023. Proposal forms can be found on the Local 32 website at www.amfa32.com. Completed forms must be sent via fax or emailed to the Secretary by 1700hrs PT on December 1, 2023. |
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Week Ending 9/22/2023
09/22/23 - Teamsters Local 570 • ‘No justice, no Jeeps’ • UAW strikes built the American middle class • What’s the state of the Hollywood strikes. |
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Teamsters Support Amazon Workers in Demanding Real Wage Increases
09/22/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 22, 2023 | SOLIDARITY | Amazon workers across the country are demanding real wage increases after the company announced pay rates this week that fall well below the industry standard set by the Teamsters at UPS. |
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NABTU CONFERENCE 2023
09/22/23 - IUEC Local 10 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Week Ending 9/22/2023
09/22/23 - Teamsters Local 992 • ‘No justice, no Jeeps’ • UAW strikes built the American middle class • What’s the state of the Hollywood strikes. |
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Strikes Aren’t Bad for the US Economy. They’re The Best Thing That Could Happen.
09/22/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 22, 2023 | OPINION | America is in the midst of the biggest surge in labor activity in a quarter-century. The United Auto Workers (UAW), the Writers Guild of America, the actors’ union known as Sag-Aftra, Starbucks workers, Amazon workers, the Teamsters and UPS, and flight attendants. The list goes on. More than 4. |
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Strikes Aren’t Bad for the US Economy. They’re The Best Thing That Could Happen.
09/22/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 22, 2023 | OPINION | America is in the midst of the biggest surge in labor activity in a quarter-century. The United Auto Workers (UAW), the Writers Guild of America, the actors’ union known as Sag-Aftra, Starbucks workers, Amazon workers, the Teamsters and UPS, and flight attendants. The list goes on. More than 4. |
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UPDATED INFORMATION FOR YOU
09/22/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO . |
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Election of Local Officers and Business Agent
09/22/23 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 . |
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Do Buy for Halloween
09/22/23 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO Don't forget to purchase these candies or treats for your Halloween visitors or for yourself. (We won't judge unless they are non-union. |
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VZ Annual Enrollment
09/21/23 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 The 2024 Annual Open Enrollment Dates are as follows: October 3, 2023 to October 12, 2023 – (these dates are for Active employees and Retirees) This is your opportunity to review your benefits and make any changes to your benefits. |
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Member Appreciation Night
09/21/23 - IBEW local 2325 Thank you to everyone that participated in the IBEW 2325 WooSox night.. it was another great night and a little bit cooler weather than previous years! Let's do it again next year. |
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Autoworkers Staged Their First Big Strike in the 1930s. Here’s How They Won.
09/20/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 20, 2023 | SIT-DOWN STRIKES| On Tuesday, leaders of the striking United Auto Workers vowed to expand their labor action against the Big Three automakers Friday if contract talks break down. |
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‘Going to Kill Somebody’: Concerns Over Bill to Allow 90,000 lb. Trucks Nationwide
09/20/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 20, 2023 | TRANSPORTATION | Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson and Nebraska Teamsters visited Washington D.C. last week to persuade lawmakers to vote 'no' on a trucking industry bill. It would allow semis to carry more weight, up to 91,000 pounds. Right now, the max is 80,000 pounds. |
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‘Going to Kill Somebody’: Concerns Over Bill to Allow 90,000 lb. Trucks Nationwide
09/20/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 20, 2023 | TRANSPORTATION | Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson and Nebraska Teamsters visited Washington D.C. last week to persuade lawmakers to vote 'no' on a trucking industry bill. It would allow semis to carry more weight, up to 91,000 pounds. Right now, the max is 80,000 pounds. |
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PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
09/20/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Meet Our 2023 Labor-Endorsed Candidates
09/19/23 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council 
The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council congratulates our 2023 endorsed candidates. Find out more about our Labor-endorsed candidates by clicking the images below. |
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Labor’s Militant Creativity
09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 19, 2023 | SELECTIVE STRIKES | Many observers have been impressed with UAW President Shawn Fain’s astute strategy of using selective strikes rather than calling all of his members off the job. The strategy has three significant tactical benefits. First, it conserves the strike fund, which would only last about 90 days if all workers were out. |
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Labor’s Militant Creativity
09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 19, 2023 | SELECTIVE STRIKES | Many observers have been impressed with UAW President Shawn Fain’s astute strategy of using selective strikes rather than calling all of his members off the job. The strategy has three significant tactical benefits. First, it conserves the strike fund, which would only last about 90 days if all workers were out. |
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COMBINED NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 786
09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 786 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} COMBINED NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 786 September 18, 2023 Notice is hereby given of the nomination and election of the following officers of Local union No. |
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Labor’s Militant Creativity
09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 19, 2023 | SELECTIVE STRIKES | Many observers have been impressed with UAW President Shawn Fain’s astute strategy of using selective strikes rather than calling all of his members off the job. The strategy has three significant tactical benefits. First, it conserves the strike fund, which would only last about 90 days if all workers were out. |
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Local 458M TMRP Vote
09/18/23 - District Council 4 Please be advised Local 458M had its TMRP Vote on Saturday, September 16th and the results are the following; 287 - In Favor and 61 - No The result was that Local 458M members approved to move forward to a referendum vote. All remaining locals have until the end of September to enter their local results. |
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ALERT - Help needed at the Wang
09/18/23 - IATSE Local B4 From Mary H Can you arrange for a message to go out to membership that the Wang needs help for this Saturday's show (Sept 23). The show is Mulan, and is a 7:30 pm show, with a 6:15 pm call. If anyone can help, they can contact either me or Larry, for the balcony. I can be reached by text at 339-224-0388 or email maryhealey46@hotmail. |
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Yellow Corporation Proofs of Claim
09/18/23 - Teamsters Local 71 
Attention: All Former Yellow and Holland Members
Yellow Corporation Proofs of Claim
If you were formerly employed by Yellow Corporation or one of its related entities, any claim for amounts that may be due to you from the company must be made by November 13, 2023. |
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Important Safeway.com Meeting
09/18/23 - Teamsters Local 162 
Attention all Teamsters Local 162 Safeway.com members. On Monday, September 25th, at both 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM Teamsters Local 162 will be holding a contract update meeting and conducting a strike authorization vote. Please make every effort to attend one of the two meetings. This is your contract and your voice needs to be heard. Join us at one of the meetings at Joe Edgar Union Hall. |
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Local 32 National Officer Nomination and Election Notice
09/18/23 - AMFA Local 32 Local 32 National Officer Nomination Notice Nominations Nominations for the following National Officer positions will be accepted by completed nomination forms that will be sent back to Local 32 Via: Fax (480) 323-2235 or by email to the Local Secretary at Secretary@amfa32.com. You may download the nomination form online at www.amfa32.com: |
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Notice of Nomination and Election
09/18/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 
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2023 Local 513 Picnic
09/18/23 - TWU Local 513 Our annual TWU Local 513 picnic will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound, TX.75022. Members wishing to attend MUST pick up their tickets at the Union Hall (759 N. Kimball Ave. Southlake, TX.) no later than Monday, October 16, 2023, by the end of business hours. Please see attachment for complete information. |
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Notice of Nomination and Election
09/18/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 . |
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Update: Upcoming Murder Trial Info for Ret Sgt Ralph Harper
09/16/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Update from case Detective: Regarding the murder trial for retired SLMPD Sergeant Ralph Harper. At 1:00pm this afternoon (9/18/23), the defendant pled guilty to Murder 2nd Degree, Robbery 1st Degree and two counts of Armed Criminal Action. As part of a plea agreement with the State, he was sentenced to 20 years on the Murder 2nd Degree charge, 15 years on the Robbery 1st Degree charge and 6 years on the two Armed Criminal Action charges with the terms to be run concurrently. The Harper family was present in the courtroom and heard the defendant admit his responsibility in the fatal shooting. They are thankful for the support from the SLMPD and are relieved to finally have a conclusion to this tragic incident. |
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