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HR 82 UPDATE SEPT 2024
09/07/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION APWU – An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act September 6, 2024 APWU Share READ FULL ARTICLE AT » American Postal Workers Union The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597). |
Week Ending 09/06/2024
09/06/24 - Teamsters Local 355 • Airgas Teamsters forced to strike • Costco fleet drivers authorize strike • Ecology Services Teamsters forced on strike • Where do Harris and Trump stand on Labor. |
Week Ending 09/06/2024
09/06/24 - Teamsters Local 992 • Airgas Teamsters forced to strike • Costco fleet drivers authorize strike • Ecology Services Teamsters forced on strike • Where do Harris and Trump stand on Labor. |
Supporting who supports labor
09/06/24 - IBEW local 2325 L to R Rep Ted Phillipsm Rep Jim Hawkins, 2325 Asst Business Manager Joe Zahn, 2325 Mike Giroux, 2325 Jim Cannon, Candidate for House 1st Bristol Kostos Loukos, Rep Adam Scanlon, and Senator Paul Feeney. |
Another Shutdown Looms at the Port of Baltimore
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 5, 2024 | NEGOTIATIONS | The Port of Baltimore could be headed for its second partial shutdown this year. A six-year contract between a dockworkers’ union and shipping companies expires at the end of this month, and labor leaders say they are closer than ever to their first strike in nearly 50 years. |
Acting Labor Secretary Encourages Boeing, Workers to Reach ‘Fair Contract’
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 5, 2024 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su on Wednesday encouraged Boeing and more than 30,000 of the planemaker’s factory workers to bridge a divide in negotiations and reach a fair contract, as a vote on a new deal looms on Sept. 12. |
Another Shutdown Looms at the Port of Baltimore
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 5, 2024 | NEGOTIATIONS | The Port of Baltimore could be headed for its second partial shutdown this year. A six-year contract between a dockworkers’ union and shipping companies expires at the end of this month, and labor leaders say they are closer than ever to their first strike in nearly 50 years. |
Acting Labor Secretary Encourages Boeing, Workers to Reach ‘Fair Contract’
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 5, 2024 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su on Wednesday encouraged Boeing and more than 30,000 of the planemaker’s factory workers to bridge a divide in negotiations and reach a fair contract, as a vote on a new deal looms on Sept. 12. |
Just a Reminder
09/05/24 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 Monthly Membership Meetings resume on Sunday, September 8, 2024. We hope you enjoyed your summer! The September meeting will be held at ... |
SAVE THE DATE!! IBEW LOCAL 191 RETIREMENT SEMINAR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2024
09/04/24 - IBEW Local 191 ![]() |
What Comes Next for the Equal Rights Amendment?
09/04/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 3, 2024 | EQUALITY | The Equal Rights Act (ERA) has not yet been formally recognized as a part of the U.S. Constitution despite the fact that three-fourths of U.S. states have ratified the amendment. Shortly after the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, first-wave feminist leaders turned their attention to the next big project: the ERA. |
What Comes Next for the Equal Rights Amendment?
09/04/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 3, 2024 | EQUALITY | The Equal Rights Ammendment (ERA) has not yet been formally recognized as a part of the U.S. Constitution despite the fact that three-fourths of U.S. states have ratified it. Shortly after the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, first-wave feminist leaders turned their attention to the next big project: the ERA. |
Baltimore Hotel Workers Hold First Strike in Decades
09/03/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 3, 2024 | STRIKES | Hotel workers walked out of the city-owned downtown Hilton hotel Monday for a daylong Labor Day strike demanding better pay and better working conditions, making it the first strike in 54 years at any hotel in Baltimore. Unite Here Local 7 represents about 200 workers at the hotel. |
MEETING NOTICE
09/01/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION Membership Meeting Notice. |
JAMAICA INFO
08/31/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION UPDATED JAMAICA INFORMATION NOW POSTED CLERICAL BIDS SEPT. |
Happy Labor Day!
08/31/24 - Teamsters Local 776 “On behalf of the officers, agents, staff, and myself I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day. American Labor; it’s what built this great country of ours. America became a world leader thanks to the men and women who built it. |
2024 Labor Day Picnic
08/30/24 - Teamsters Local 492 2024 Labor Day Picnic As a reminder, Teamsters Local 492 is proud to be sponsoring the Central Labor Council's picnic at the Platinum Level. I would like to invite all our 492 members and family to join us in celebrating Labor Day with organized labor. Lunch will be provided, as well as music. |
Happy Labor Day!
08/30/24 - CWA Local 1103 ![]() |
How Organized Labor Shames Its Traitors - The Story of the ‘Scab’
08/30/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 26, 2024 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | Over its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause. Some insults, such as “blackleg,” are largely forgotten today. Others, such as “stool pigeon,” now sound more like the dated banter of film noir. |
How Organized Labor Shames Its Traitors - The Story of the ‘Scab’
08/30/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 26, 2024 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | Over its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause. Some insults, such as “blackleg,” are largely forgotten today. Others, such as “stool pigeon,” now sound more like the dated banter of film noir. |
Amazon Workers to Join Teamsters’ Strikes Against ULPs
08/29/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 29, 2024 | STRIKES | The Teamsters said on Thursday its strikes against unfair labor practices were expanding, with Amazon.com workers across several U.S. states joining the union in actions against the e-commerce giant. |
Amazon Workers to Join Teamsters’ Strikes Against ULPs
08/29/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 29, 2024 | STRIKES | The Teamsters said on Thursday its strikes against unfair labor practices were expanding, with Amazon.com workers across several U.S. states joining the union in actions against the e-commerce giant. |
AT&T
08/29/24 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 ACTIVIST ALERT Dear CWA Members, Retirees, and Supporters CWA members in District 3 remain on strike against AT&T Southeast due to the company’s failure to engage in good faith bargaining. Members are holding the line and need your support as they fight for the respect they deserve. |
AT&T
08/29/24 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 August 28, 2024 Dear Colleagues: CWA members in District 3 remain on strike against AT&T Southeast due to the company’s failure to engage in good faith bargaining. The CWA Executive Board has authorized this strike and the members have our union’s full support, including financial support from our Members’ Relief Fund. |
Approval of Labor Unions Near Highest Level Since 1960s
08/28/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 28, 2024 | UNIONS | A strong majority of Americans continue to view labor unions in a positive light, according to a new Gallup survey released Wednesday. Seventy percent of respondents said they hold a favorable view of unions, up slightly from 67% in 2023. Only 23% said they disapprove of unions. |
YOUR FUTURE
08/28/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION ON NOVEMBER 5TH YOUR JOBS WILL BE ON THE BALLOTT Trump calls federal workforce 'crooked,' vows to hold them 'accountable' In an interview with a right-wing Youtuber, the former president seemingly alluded to reviving Schedule F and other Trump-era policies aimed at making it easier to fire federal employees. |
Approval of Labor Unions Near Highest Level Since 1960s
08/28/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 28, 2024 | UNIONS | A strong majority of Americans continue to view labor unions in a positive light, according to a new Gallup survey released Wednesday. Seventy percent of respondents said they hold a favorable view of unions, up slightly from 67% in 2023. Only 23% said they disapprove of unions. |
Election Help 8-28-24
08/28/24 - IBEW Local 6 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
Brad Miller Retires!
08/26/24 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently Brad Miller retired from the Red Lion (Pa), Municipal Water Authority after 32 years on the job as a Teamster Member. During his time on the job, Brad was a long-time Local 430 and Local 776 Union Steward. While working for the Water Authority Brad worked in the filtration dept. |
If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?
08/26/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 26, 2024 | MERGERS | As Kroger seeks to acquire Albertsons, federal regulators argue that the biggest supermarket combination in history will hurt not only consumers, but workers as well. Mergers often create anxiety for workers who stand to lose jobs or benefits when companies combine. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, or U.F.C.W. |
PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
08/26/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION QUEENS AREA LOCAL THE THIRD-HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF MEMBERS IN OUR CATEGORY THANKS TO YOU MEMBERS. WE HAVE BEEN HONORED BY A.P.W.U. HEADQUARTERS BY HAVING 91. |
PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
08/26/24 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION House lawmakers plan to force a vote on bill to kill provision that cuts some feds' retirement pay The Social Security Fairness Act would abolish two tax provisions that reduce retirement benefits for some federal workers. |
If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?
08/26/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 26, 2024 | MERGERS | As Kroger seeks to acquire Albertsons, federal regulators argue that the biggest supermarket combination in history will hurt not only consumers, but workers as well. Mergers often create anxiety for workers who stand to lose jobs or benefits when companies combine. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, or U.F.C.W. |
NYC Labor Day Parade
08/26/24 - CWA Local 1103 LABOR DAY PARADE & MARCH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,10:00AM. If interested, call Business Agent Kevin Scrobola @ +1 (914) 954-1104 or email kscrobola@cwa1103.org. Tee shirts and light refreshments will be available for CWA Members and their families. |
Labor Day Parade Update
08/25/24 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 THE PARADE COMMITTEE HAS CHANGED OUR STAGING LOCATION TO THE EAST SIDE OF CLARK ROAD. (STAGING AREA #2) ANYONE PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE SHOULD PARK AT OAK HILL ELEMENTARY 195 W OAKLEY. FREE SHUTTLE STARTS AT 7:45AM Please see the attached information. |
AMFA-Spirit Negotiations Update #11
08/25/24 - AMFA August 25, 2024 -- The parties held a bargaining session, August 13-15, in Philadelphia to continue bargaining toward a first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for the Spirit group. This was our third session in mediation with the National Mediation Board (“Board”). |
Ladies' Wine Night!
08/25/24 - Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff's Guild The Guild Benevolent Committee has voted to host its first appreciation event for the ladies of the WCDSG. We want the opportunity to bring all the wives and significant others together and show them how much their support of their LE half means to us all. |
AMFA-Horizon Air Negotiations Update #8
08/25/24 - AMFA August 25, 2024 -- AMFA and Horizon met in Seattle August 19-21, to continue bargaining toward a successor CBA. The July session concluded with the parties discussing economic items, including benefits. |
Week Ending 08/23/2024
08/23/24 - Teamsters Local 355 • U.S. |
Scarborough Retirement Seminar Change
08/23/24 - IBEW local 2325 Sisters and Brothers, Now that the EiPP offer has been distributed and the dates are confirmed. Scarbrough Alliance has asked we move the date up for the in-person retirement seminar. The new date will be Tuesday, September 3rd at 5pm here at the union hall, 367 Burncoat St. In addition, there will be two webinars available next Monday the 26th and Thursday the 29th at 6pm. |
Week Ending 08/23/2024
08/23/24 - Teamsters Local 992 • U.S. |
Lynnwood Light Rail Extension Opening
08/23/24 - IBEW Local 191 Ribbon-cutting ceremony announced for 11 a.m. on August 30. All who worked on the project are invited to attend. From Sound Transit's News Release: The agency will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Lynnwood City Center Station at 11 a.m. on August 30. The event will include remarks from elected officials, board members, and stakeholders. |
FOP leader slams Pennsylvania Dem for fake police officer, badge in fentanyl ad: ‘To me, it’s stolen valor’
08/23/24 - Le-Hampton Lodge 35 FOP . |
Julie Olivas - Celebration of Life
08/23/24 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Our deepest condolences to our Brother and Vice President, Tom Olivas, for the loss of his wife and best friend, Julie. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. |
Teamsters Win Groundbreaking Joint Employer Decision Against Amazon
08/22/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 22, 2024 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | Amazon delivery drivers represented by Teamsters Local 396 in Palmdale, California, won a groundbreaking decision that sets the stage for Amazon delivery drivers across the country to organize with the Teamsters. |
In Union Triumph, the Seeds of Future Failure
08/22/24 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 22, 2024 | OPINION | Starting with one small shop in Buffalo, Starbucks workers have unionized 481 stores with more than 11,000 employees in less than three years. It’s a staggering demonstration of what can be accomplished when an aggressive union, an eager work force and a labor-friendly Democratic administration wind up in alignment. |
Teamsters Win Groundbreaking Joint Employer Decision Against Amazon
08/22/24 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 22, 2024 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | Amazon delivery drivers represented by Teamsters Local 396 in Palmdale, California, won a groundbreaking decision that sets the stage for Amazon delivery drivers across the country to organize with the Teamsters. |
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