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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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Week Ending 9/22/2023
09/22/23 - Teamsters Local 355 • ‘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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Retirement Seminar
09/21/23 - IBEW local 2325 SCARBOROUGH ALLIANCE RETIREMENT SEMINAR SEPTEMBER 21ST at 6pm IBEW 2325 HALL 367 BURNCOAT ST WORCESTER MA Call to reserve a seat 508-853-2325 Membership & spouses are welcome Food & refreshements Margaret Pierce 508-415-9200 mpiece@scarboroughalliance. |
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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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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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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Alfonso Marquez #314
09/16/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Detective Alfonso "Al" Marquez #314, who passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 74. Retired Detective Marquez served with the El Paso Police Department for 25+ years, from January 1972 until his retirement on February 14, 1997. |
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Week Ending 9/15/2023
09/15/23 - Teamsters Local 355 . |
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Local 32 National Convention Delegate Nomination and Election
09/15/23 - AMFA Local 32 Call for Local Delegate Nominations: AMFA Local 32 is accepting nominations for delegates to represent AMFA Local 32 at the AMFA National Convention – 2024. The qualifications for Delegates can be found in Article XIX, Section 3 of the AMFA Constitution. The AMFA Constitution is available on the Local 32 website (www.amfa32.com) in the Members Resources area. |
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Labor Day Fishing Derby
09/15/23 - Teamsters Local 776 Throughout the Labor Day weekend, there were various stay-at-home activities in the area. The York/Adams County Central Labor Council-AFL-CIO sponsored a fishing .... |
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Important Information for All Local 570 Members!
09/15/23 - Teamsters Local 570 
September 15, 2023
Click here for information and instructions for nominations for the office of President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary and three (3) Trustees, for a three (3) year term of office commencing January 1,2024 and expiring on December 31, 2026. |
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AT&T Springfield Illinois Job Cuts
09/15/23 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Friday, September 15, 2023 (2:00 PM CST) - Today, AT&T announced a surplus affecting employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21). The announced surplus affecting IBEW Local 21 members are as follows: 8 - Drafters 555 E COOK ST, Springfield 4 - 4 Administrative Specialists 555 E COOK ST, Springfield Employees who are interested in taking a SIPP must have their paperwork in by 5 p.m. (CST) Thursday, September 21, 2023. If you would like to save the job of someone whose job is at risk, please consider turning in your VSIPP application today. If you are interested, contact your manager. You must electronically file for a VSIPP by 5 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Monday, September 20, 2023. |
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General Membership Meeting
09/15/23 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA QUARTERLY LOCAL MEETING THURSDAY September 21, 2023 6:00 P.M. |
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Amazon Forces Employees to Sign Confidentiality Agreements That Prevent Union Organizing
09/14/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 14, 2023 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Amazon on Monday for having its employees sign a confidentiality agreement that the Board says restricts their rights to unionization. The complaint names Andy Jassy, Amazon’s CEO, as well as two Amazon Prime Air supervisors, as people who required employees to sign the agreement. |
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Tentative Agreement Reached with District!
09/14/23 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Tentative Agreement reached with District for new contract: 10.22% pay increase, Adjunct healthcare and much more. |
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UAW-Automakers Negotiations Pit Falling Wages Against Skyrocketing CEO Pay
09/14/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. |
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Community met with four finalists for El Paso Police Chief
09/14/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the community was invited to meet and hear from the finalists for the El Paso Police Chief position. The four finalists are Steve Dye, Peter Pacillas, David Ransom and Victor Zarur. Steve Dye was the Police Chief for Grand Prairie, Texas from 2011 to 2020 where he was also the deputy city manager and is currently the city manager. |
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Second year of Boch Center Theater CBAs in effect 9/1/23
09/13/23 - IATSE Local B4 The second year of the Boch Center Wang and Shubert theater contracts have gone into effect. You will notice ann increase in your hourly wage. The The base usher rate went from $15.75 to $16.22 per hour. Also to note, the boys structure we've had for the past two contracts of six years was negotiated and replaced with 4% vacation pay that is paid out at the end of each contract year. |
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COLA UPDATE
09/13/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO Social Security COLA 2024: How Much Will Benefits Increase Next Year. |
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PSE PROMOTIONS
09/13/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO CONGRATS TO OUR LATEST GROUP OF JFK PSE'S ON THEIR PROMOTION CAREER FULL TIME FLEXIBLE CLERKS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 23rd. |
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Labor Unions Are Good for Workers. Here’s Why They Also Make Good Business Sense
09/13/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 13, 2023 | OPINION | Call it the afterglow from a hot labor summer, but a key indicator of U.S. public support for unions recently notched a record high, with six in 10 Americans saying unions are good for the U.S. economy. Nearly the same number agreed a unionized workforce is helpful — not harmful — to their company’s success. |
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Teamsters Fight for Union Jobs, Safe Roads in California
09/13/23 - Teamsters Local 570 
Sept. 13, 2023 | Teamster drivers are on the frontlines in the battle against driverless semi-trucks hitting California’s road without a human operator. AVs pose a serious threat to Californians’ lives and livelihoods. On Monday, Sept. 18, a Teamster convoy will travel from Los Angeles to Sacramento, the state’s capital, to demand that Gov. |
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MEETING NOTICE
09/13/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Supplemental Books- October 7th & 8th 2023
09/13/23 - IBEW Local 387 The supplemental books will be open for signing on - Saturday October 7th from 7AM-3PM and -Sunday October 8th from 7AM-12PM In order to sign the supplemental books, you will need to bring the following with you- A physical copy of your resume A physical copy of your photo ID- front and back Physical copy showing proof of class A CDL (not required, but highly encouraged) |
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Several El Paso police recruits on probation: Strength test failure puts careers at risk
09/13/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association This week on Becoming the Badge for the very first time several El Paso Police recruits are on probation and if they don’t get it together, their time in the academy could be limited. |
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