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Vacation
08/27/25 - CWA Local 2222 Good afternoon the President of Local 2222 will be on vacation. Starting Thursday, August 28 and will be returning Tuesday, September 2nd. If you need assistance while I am out, please call Eddie Woodruff @703-963-2400. |
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VOLTA Groundbreaking at Clover Park Technical College
08/27/25 - IBEW Local 483 
? VOLTA Groundbreaking at Clover Park Technical College?
IBEW Local 483 was proud to attend the Pole Yard Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new VOLTA Line School location at Clover Park Technical College!
This new training site will bring opportunities for future Lineworkers right here in our community. We're honored to celebrate the start of this project and its bright future. |
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8.27.25 IAM Door Knocking Update
08/27/25 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA addresses IAM agents knocking on Alaska & Hawaiian members' doors, leading with 1,100+ Alaska and 120 Hawaiian authorizations. NMB deadline: Aug 29. Read the full "8.27.25 IAM Door Knocking Update" below. |
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IUOE Statement on Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
08/27/25 - IUOE Local 542 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Members Assistance Program
08/26/25 - International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 7 
Youturn Health provides free, confidential support to members of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and their families to help with challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, and thoughts of suicide. |
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Gendarme Special Election Edition - Online Only
08/26/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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AMFA-SCA Negotiations Update #24
08/26/25 - AMFA August 26, 2025 -- The Parties met in person in Chicago on August 19-21, for another mediated bargaining session. |
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Teamsters Local 50 Labor Day Parade & Picnic 9/1/25
08/26/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 
Monday September 1, 2025
Line up 1st & Washington St. |
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Stand With Striking Evergreen Classified Staff
08/26/25 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council 
Members of the Evergreen Chapter of Public School Employees of Washington are on strike! Please join one of these picket lines (or more than one,) attend the Evergreen Schools Board meeting, and show your support for these working people who keep Evergreen schools running! |
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IBEW/Military Veteran’s Challenge Coin
08/26/25 - IBEW Local 684 Available to all IBEW/Military Veteran's who fill out the required information. Click the link: https://ibew01.formstack. |
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Unions Warn Greater Risk of Toxic Derailments If Railroad Merger is Approved
08/25/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 25, 2025 | HEALTH & SAFETY | A proposed mega-merger of two of the largest railroad companies in the US will hurt jobs, raise costs for consumers and increase the risk of more catastrophic train crashes, according to workers and unions. |
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Unions Warn Greater Risk of Toxic Derailments If Railroad Merger is Approved
08/25/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 25, 2025 | HEALTH & SAFETY | A proposed mega-merger of two of the largest railroad companies in the US will hurt jobs, raise costs for consumers and increase the risk of more catastrophic train crashes, according to workers and unions. |
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Meeting Tomorrow Cancelled, Updates from WA FOP
08/25/25 - FOP Local 18 Brothers and Sisters, You're going to get several notificaitons about upcoming meetings, some cancelled some still on. This email is a courtesy to provide a little more info. As a board we really don't like blowing up your emails and try to limit how much we do these email blasts but will all the "dings" you all are about to get I felt a heads up as to why was needed. |
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The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy
08/24/25 - Ohio Postal Workers Union The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS), a revered and vital public institution, has been uncertain. |
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US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns
08/23/25 - Ohio Postal Workers Union US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN Louis DeJoy, the U.S. Postmaster General, attends an event announcing the Postal Service's plan on implementing electric vehicles, at the Postal Service Headquarters on December 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. Louis DeJoy, the U.S. |
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Republicans look to make a uturn on electric vehicles for the USPS
08/23/25 - Ohio Postal Workers Union Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding BySUSAN HAIGH Associated Press August 17, 2025, 7:37 AM National headlines from ABC NewsCatch up on the developing stories making headlines. |
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Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose privatizing thePO
08/23/25 - Ohio Postal Workers Union Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, Finds New Survey from Democratic and Republican Polling firms Postal customers have a very positive view of the USPS and believe that it meets their needs. They fear privatization will lead to higher prices at a time when inflation concerns remain elevated. |
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Week Ending 08/22/2025
08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • VT Digger: UPS Teamsters in Vermont allege violations of FMLA • Supply Chain Brain: The struggle to unionize at Amazon warehouses • Peoples World: Airline pilots outraged at one-pilot proposal • Labor Day 2025: More protests than parades and picnics • U.S. |
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Musk Wins, Workers Lose As Court Rules NLRB is Unconstitutional
08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Multibillionaire Elon Musk won and workers lost as a three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional. If upheld, the August 19 decision, authored by Donald Trump-named Appellate Judge Donnald Willett, throws U.S. labor law up for grabs. |
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Musk Wins, Workers Lose As Court Rules NLRB is Unconstitutional
08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Multibillionaire Elon Musk won and workers lost as a three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional. If upheld, the August 19 decision, authored by Donald Trump-named Appellate Judge Donnald Willett, throws U.S. labor law up for grabs. |
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District 1199NM Election Results 2025 are In!
08/22/25 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Unions Aren’t Just Good for Workers, They Also Benefit Communities, Democracy
08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKER POWER | We know that unions promote economic equality and build worker power, helping workers to win increases in pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. But that’s not all unions do. Unions also have powerful effects on people’s lives outside of work. |
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Labor Day Rally
08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 492 
Official Notice from Teamsters Local 492: "We remain committed to protecting the rights, safety, and livelihoods of our members. Our focus is clear: standing firm against cooperate overreach, defending hard-won contracts, and ensuring every worker is treated with dignity. Solidarity is our strength!" |
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Unions Aren’t Just Good for Workers, They Also Benefit Communities, Democracy
08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKER POWER | We know that unions promote economic equality and build worker power, helping workers to win increases in pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. But that’s not all unions do. Unions also have powerful effects on people’s lives outside of work. |
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threat to vote-by-mail
08/21/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union A direct attack on postal workers and our democracy! Pay attention to the actions going on. When they attack federal workers then you have to ask yourself WHO'S NEXT. |
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Attention Sysco Members
08/21/25 - Teamsters Local 162 
Attention all Local 162 Sysco members, please see important contract negotiations update.
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UPS RPCD Bid Protection
08/21/25 - Teamsters Local 492 
The UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement guarantees Regular Package Car Drivers {RPCDs} the right to protect their bid routes and overtime opportunities from Seasonal Support Drivers. As peak season approaches, RPCDs who want to protect their overtime and route must submit a completed 9.5 add/cut form to their steward by no later than Monday, August 25, indicating that they would like to be removed from the 9.5 list for the rest of the year. |
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SLPOA Third Annual Golf Tournament
08/21/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association The 3rd Annual SLPOA Golf Tournament, presented by QuikTrip, is just over a month away. A limited number of foursomes remain available for this year’s event. Proceeds from the tournament enable SLPOA to engage in community outreach, support injured officers, and contribute to charitable events and organizations, all without drawing on SLPOA general funds. |
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Retiree Medical Pre-Medicare Presentation
08/20/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EVF-pgegYQ3HYW0Y6p7t1_Q1LmYUoIH7DNHI4Dk1nK0/edit?usp=sharing |
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Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Update
08/20/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Please see below for important information from the IBT concerning the Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Proceedings: |
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What the Economy Really Looks Like
08/20/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 20, 2025 | TRENDING | […] If data is either not being collected or is no longer reliable, now that Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics as punishment for weak jobs numbers, it’s hard not to succumb to bias or motivated reasoning, on either side of the political divide. |
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What the Economy Really Looks Like
08/20/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 20, 2025 | TRENDING | […] If data is either not being collected or is no longer reliable, now that Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics as punishment for weak jobs numbers, it’s hard not to succumb to bias or motivated reasoning, on either side of the political divide. |
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AMFA–AS Machinist LOA Ratification Referendum Notice
08/20/25 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA National launches a referendum on the AMFA-AS Machinist LOA starting Aug 21, 2025. Eligible Alaska Airlines members can vote via ElectionBuddy. Details and voting instructions will be emailed on Aug 21, with voting ending Sept 11 at 10:00 AM ET. |
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Brother Wayne R Tanner - Celebration of Life
08/20/25 - IBEW Local 387 We invite you to join us for an all-day celebration of Skip's life. This will be a time to share stories, enjoy good food throughout the day, and honor the incredible man who touched so many lives. Come and go as you're able—we know Skip would want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. |
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Historic Contract Ratified at Louisville Packaging
08/19/25 - Teamsters Local 89 
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Teamster members at Louisville Packaging ratified a historic new three-year agreement by an overwhelming 93%. Just six days prior to the ratification, members had unanimously voted to authorize a strike if necessary, which was one of the factors that resulted in this contract victory.
Economic highlights include general wage increases of $3. |
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Local 776 Newsletter
08/19/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, Local 776 mailed the Summer 2025 Edition of the 776 Review to the Membership. If you missed it because you were away on vacation or the USPS lost it, fear not! It is available in the downloads section of the website under Member Resources. |
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IBT Delegates
08/19/25 - Teamsters Local 175 The Plan Summary for Election of Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the IBT Convention can be downloaded below. |
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AMFA-JTS Negotiations Update #4
08/19/25 - AMFA August 19, 2025 -- On August 13-15, 2025, representatives from JTS and AMFA met in Halifax to engage in their fourth session of collective bargaining agreement negotiations. |
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AMFA-Jazz Line Negotiations Update #3
08/19/25 - AMFA August 19, 2025 -- On August 11-13, 2025, Jazz and AMFA representatives met in Halifax for the third round of collective bargaining agreement negotiations. |
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UPS Bows to Teamsters Strike Threat
08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 776 UPS bowed to a credible, coordinated strike threat authorized by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters around midnight last |
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Union-Buster in Chief
08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 18, 2025 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | Up until now, the go-to example of a president using his power to try to destroy unions and set back the labor movement was Ronald Reagan’s firing of striking air traffic controllers in 1981. That move threw 11,000 dedicated workers who kept Americans safe and flight paths clear out of their jobs. |
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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
08/18/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION Share Tentative Date for 2024-2027 National Agreement Pay Increases Announced The Postal Service has provided a tentative date to the APWU for the pay increases due under the National Agreement. |
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Notice of Local Union Election Plan
08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 71 
Notice of Local Union Election Plan Submission Form to all Members of Teamsters Local Union No. |
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Notice of Nomination Meeting
08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 71 
Official Notice Teamsters Local 71 |
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Union-Buster in Chief
08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 18, 2025 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | Up until now, the go-to example of a president using his power to try to destroy unions and set back the labor movement was Ronald Reagan’s firing of striking air traffic controllers in 1981. That move threw 11,000 dedicated workers who kept Americans safe and flight paths clear out of their jobs. |
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Local 776 Retirements
08/16/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, two Local 776 members retired after both amassing over thirty years of service. The Members worked in different industries: freight and airline maintenance. Still, both attest to their longevity at their respective employers because of being Teamsters and working under exceptional contracts, earning good wages, benefits, and having outstanding representation. |
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NVLF Events
08/15/25 - IBEW Local 684 
The North Valley Labor Federation will be celebrating Union Workers this Labor Day Weekend with two special events: Labor Night at the Modesto Nuts Game on Saturday, August 30, and the Labor Day Picnic on Monday, September 1.
Labor Night at the Modesto Nuts will kick off with a tailgate gathering at the NVLF office in Modesto at 3:00 p.m. |
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