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    Get your Flu Shot
    10/11/24 - District Council 4
    Need to locate a pharmacy near you to get your flu shot? Click on the image and type in your zip code to find a pharmacy near you. Our goal is always to keep our members healthy and safe during this flu season.
    Week Ending 10/11/2024
    10/11/24 - Teamsters Local 355
      • Amazon workers in Calif.
    Happy Retirement!
    10/11/24 - Teamsters Local 231
    Congratulations to Brian Schols on his retirement! Brian was a 45 year Teamster who started his career in 1979 and retired last month from Waste Management. Brian became a Trustee for Teamsters Local 231 in May of 2011, and he has also served the Union as both a Shop Steward and a Bargaining Committee member.
    Week Ending 10/11/2024
    10/11/24 - Teamsters Local 992
      • Amazon workers in Calif.
    Be Prepared to Vote
    10/11/24 - District Council 4
    Trunk or Treat 2024
    10/11/24 - IBEW Local 100
    Join us for a family-friendly event at the new union hall Friday October 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm There will be prizes for best decorated trunk and costume.
    50 Years of Organizing
    10/11/24 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union
    District 1199NM was featured in the Santa Fe New Mexican on September 1st, 2024. To celebrate District 1199NM's 50th anniversary, CEO, Yolanda Ulmer, and long-time President, Delma Delora, sat down with Gabrielle Porter, of the Santa Fe New Mexican, to reflect on the union's roots, its impact on hospital and healthcare employees, in New Mexico, and to discuss the future of the union.
    Calling All Retirees!
    10/11/24 - Teamsters Local 776
    The Teamsters Local 776 Retirees Club is becoming active again! Join us for a Retirees...
    2024 Contract Ratification Vote - October 24
    10/11/24 - AFSCME Local 2067
    The ratification vote for our 2024-2027 contract will be held on October 24, 2024.Only dues-paying members can vote on the contract. The contract changes, voting locations and times will be posted by October 18.
    Why Pensions Are Part of Labor Discussions Again
    10/10/24 - Teamsters Local 355
    Oct. 10, 2024 | RETIREMENT | Nearly four weeks into the Boeing worker strike, the parties are no closer to reaching a union contract. The plane manufacturer offered a 30% pay increase over four years, and union members said no. The major sticking point here? Pensions. Boeing workers stopped getting defined benefit plans a decade ago, and they want them back.
    Pocket Planners
    10/10/24 - Goldstein Associates
    Whether your Union's Members need to list their work hours or log their appointments, our pocket planners will help keep them organized all year long.
    Card Calendars
    10/10/24 - Goldstein Associates
    Allows you to highlight the dates of your Membership meetings, E-Board meetings, holidays, or any other events.  Giving a Meeting Schedule Card Calendar to your members can actually help to increase attendance at your Union's meetings.
    Magnetic Calendars
    10/10/24 - Goldstein Associates
    Your members will sincerely appreciate the ease of being able to plan their personal schedule around your Union's events and / or their work schedule, making our Union Made Magnetic Calendars one of our most useful and popular products.
    Adhesive Calendars
    10/10/24 - Goldstein Associates
    Effortlessly see what date it is at a quick glance.
    Why Pensions Are Part of Labor Discussions Again
    10/10/24 - Teamsters Local 992
    Oct. 10, 2024 | RETIREMENT | Nearly four weeks into the Boeing worker strike, the parties are no closer to reaching a union contract. The plane manufacturer offered a 30% pay increase over four years, and union members said no. The major sticking point here? Pensions. Boeing workers stopped getting defined benefit plans a decade ago, and they want them back.
    NY PAY / MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
    10/10/24 - AFGE Local 1647
    NY PAY / AFGE MEMBERS AND NON_MEMBERS    Wednesday Oct 16th, 2024 AFGE Local 1647 will have its regularly scheduled ZOOM meeting at 6:00PM. Non-Members have the opportunity to listen to the beginning of the meeting.
    SOCIAL SECURITY and CSRS COST OF LIVING
    10/10/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
    Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.5 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Oct. 10.
    2nd Annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
    10/10/24 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    November 18th names will be drawn on FACEBOOK LIVE! for the following: Annex Plant (Tours 1/2/3) Stations (East/West/Lorain) Maintenance Craft Motor Vehicle Craft  Stewards Need NOT to be present to Win.
    Maletis Beverage Strike Vote
    10/10/24 - Teamsters Local 162
    Attention Maletis Beverage Members! As you are all aware, Local 162 filed numerous unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against your union busting employer Maletis Beverage.  Our attorney is continuing to represent the members interests on every charge before the National Labor Relations Board.
    Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
    10/09/24 - Teamsters Local 355
    Oct. 9, 2024 | STRIKES | Boeing and its largest union appear to be digging in for a long fight — even as some striking workers start to look for temporary jobs and the company risks having its credit rating downgraded to junk status. Nearly a month into the strike, negotiations between Boeing and the [machinists] resumed this week under federal mediation after a long break.
    Teamsters Local 492 Endorses Kamala Harris In Upcoming Presidential Election
    10/09/24 - Teamsters Local 492
    Teamsters Local 492 Endorses Kamala Harris In Upcoming Presidential Election 10/8/2024 - Teamsters Local 492 is proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States. The Executive Board of Local 492 based their decision to endorse the Harris/Walz campaign solely on their support for Labor-related issues.
    Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
    10/09/24 - Teamsters Local 992
    Oct. 9, 2024 | STRIKES | Boeing and its largest union appear to be digging in for a long fight — even as some striking workers start to look for temporary jobs and the company risks having its credit rating downgraded to junk status. Nearly a month into the strike, negotiations between Boeing and the [machinists] resumed this week under federal mediation after a long break.
    Political Endorsements (CT, NJ, NY, and NE)
    10/09/24 - CWA Local 1103
    CWA Local 1103 has a responsibility to its membership to ensure all political endorsements are made to only those candidates who will support labor's agenda. That’s how we protect our freedoms, our families, and our futures.
    New Collective Bargaining Agreement and Telework Bargaining Update
    10/09/24 - National Council of Field Labor Locals
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    IUEC Local 31 Family Picnic
    10/09/24 - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31
    @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Join us for the IUEC Local 31 Family Picnic on Saturday, October 26th, from 10am-2pm at Lazy Acres (13913 Stagecoach Rd, Magnolia, TX 77355). Bring your family and enjoy a fun day with food, games, and great company.
    Press Release: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Skilled Trade Groups at Calm Air Seek Representation by AMFA
    10/09/24 - AMFA
    October 9, 2024 -- Following successful certifications at L3 Harris MAS in 2022 and WestJet in 2023, AMFA proudly announces that after a grassroots organizing effort, the union filed a representation request with the Canada Industrial Relations Board on October 7, 2024, for AMEs and skilled trades at Calm Air.
    Union Dues Notice
    10/08/24 - Teamsters Local 179
    Dues for the 4th Quarter of 2024 (October–December) are now due. Please be aware that a $200 re-initiation fee will be applied if dues for the period of October–December are not received at our union office by 12:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, or if your dues become three months overdue prior to this date.
    Monday Night Football
    10/08/24 - Carpenters Local 555
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    EWMC Sparky Social 10-25-24
    10/08/24 - IBEW Local 6
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    DHL CVG Sort Agreement Ratified by 92%
    10/07/24 - Teamsters Local 89
    On Saturday, October 5th, Teamsters Local 89 members working in the Sort at the DHL CVG Air Hub in Northern Kentucky ratified their first agreement by an overwhelming 92%. This agreement acts as an addendum and fully incorporates Sort workers into the existing DHL CVG Ramp and Tug contract. In August, DHL formally recognized their 1,300 Sort Workers as being represented by Teamsters Local 89.
    DHL CVG Sort Agreement Ratified by 92%
    10/07/24 - Teamsters Local 89
    On Saturday, October 5th, Teamsters Local 89 members working in the Sort at the DHL CVG Air Hub in Northern Kentucky ratified their first agreement by an overwhelming 92%. This agreement acts as an addendum and fully incorporates Sort workers into the existing DHL CVG Ramp and Tug contract. In August, DHL formally recognized their 1,300 Sort Workers as being represented by Teamsters Local 89.
    A National Movement to Organize Amazon Takes Off
    10/07/24 - Teamsters Local 355
    Oct. 7, 2024 | ORGANIZING | The Teamsters are spinning off momentum from recent organizing fights to new battle fronts across Amazon’s logistics chain. A group of 100 warehouse workers at DCK6, an Amazon delivery station in San Francisco, marched on company managers October 2 demanding voluntary recognition rather than filing for a National Labor Relations Board-supervised election.
    A National Movement to Organize Amazon Takes Off
    10/07/24 - Teamsters Local 992
    Oct. 7, 2024 | ORGANIZING | The Teamsters are spinning off momentum from recent organizing fights to new battle fronts across Amazon’s logistics chain. A group of 100 warehouse workers at DCK6, an Amazon delivery station in San Francisco, marched on company managers October 2 demanding voluntary recognition rather than filing for a National Labor Relations Board-supervised election.
    West Frankfort Office Closure
    10/07/24 - Teamsters Local Union No 50
    Attention: The Local 50 office in West Frankfort, IL will be closed Tuesday, October 8th and Thursday October 10th. If you need anything, please call the Swansea office at 618-233-0313. Thank you.
    Federal Register- WG Pay
    10/07/24 - AFGE Local 1647
    The time has come to voice your opinions on the WG disparity. On Friday, 11 Oct 2024 public comment will be available for 60 days for any and all WG employees to finally have their voice be heard. We are asking everyone to submit their comments thru the Federal Register hyperlink located at www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    Teamsters Local 492 Retirement Seminar 10/26/24
    10/06/24 - Teamsters Local 492
    Teamsters Local 492 Retirement Seminar 10/26/24 10/7/2024 - Teamsters Local 492 is pleased to announce that we will be holding a retirement seminar on Saturday, October 26, 2024, starting at 10:00 am.  This seminar is for any of our members who are close to retirement. We will be welcoming Brad Yablonsky from RBC wealth management to explain social security benefits.
    General Membership Union Meeting Friday, November 15th at 5:30pm
    10/04/24 - Teamsters Local 492
    General Membership Union Meeting Saturday, October 5th at 9:30am 10/4/2024- There is a General Membership Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 5th at 9:30am, which will be held in the Teamsters Union Hall (downstairs) at 4269 Balloon Park Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
    Firefighters Union Declines to Issue Presidential Endorsement
    10/04/24 - Teamsters Local 355
    Oct. 4, 2024 | VOTE 2024 | […] Leaders of the International Association of Fire Fighters gathered this week and determined “by a margin of 1.2%” against picking a candidate, according to General President Edward Kelly.
    Firefighters Union Declines to Issue Presidential Endorsement
    10/04/24 - Teamsters Local 992
    Oct. 4, 2024 | VOTE 2024 | […] Leaders of the International Association of Fire Fighters gathered this week and determined “by a margin of 1.2%” against picking a candidate, according to General President Edward Kelly.
    Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
    10/03/24 - Teamsters Local 355
    Oct. 3, 2024 | STRIKES | The International Longshoremen’s Association agreed on Thursday to suspend a strike that closed down major ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The move followed an improved wage offer from port employers.
    Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
    10/03/24 - Teamsters Local 992
    Oct. 3, 2024 | STRIKES | The International Longshoremen’s Association agreed on Thursday to suspend a strike that closed down major ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The move followed an improved wage offer from port employers.
    2nd Annual Halloween Party
    10/03/24 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    2nd Annual Halloween Party  For members and their little guest Wednesday, October 30th 5:00-8:00pm UNION HALL 3829 Carnegie Ave Cleveland Oh 44115 ***PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES***
    Presidential Endorsement
    10/03/24 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    William H Burrus Cleveland Area Local 72 made a unanimous vote to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Presidential Candidate at the September Union Meeting.  "I will always stand with workers, because when unions are strong, the middle class is strong. And when the middle class is strong, America is strong.
    Day of Action - Philadelphia
    10/03/24 - CWA Local 1103
    Our next Day of Action in Philadelphia will be Saturday, October 26, 2024.  Just like our last labor walk, we are working with District 2-13 and the AFL-CIO in Pennsylvania and will remind union voters to come out and vote for Harris/Walz. The exact location in Philly still needs to be determined - the AFL will let us know where they need us.
    Kristopher Robison Go Fund me
    10/03/24 - IBEW Local 100
    Brother Kristopher Robison's wife tragically passed away on September 27th 2024. Kris has 2 young children ages 3 years old and 6 months old. any help for him and his family during these difficult times would be greatly appreciated, even if you are unable to donate, please share the link.   Marcy was so much fun to be around. She lit up every room she entered.
    NLRB Doubles Down: Amazon is a Joint Employer
    10/02/24 - Teamsters Local 355
    Oct. 2, 2024 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | The National Labor Relations Board Region 31 (NLRB) issued a formal complaint against Amazon affirming that the company is a joint employer of its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers and has a legal duty to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters Union.
    Worcester Shooting Today
    10/02/24 - IBEW local 2325
    Earlier today members of our local were caught up in a harrowing ordeal between the Worcester police and an active shooter. We are more than relieved to say all of our members made it out unscathed, but understandably shook up. We'd like to thank the Worcester police for their quick response and unwavering professionalism when it comes to the protection of our citizens.
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