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Coalition of Hollywood Labor Unions Slams Kimmel Suspension 09/19/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 19, 2025 | FIRST AMENDMENT | (Click the image to view.) The Producers Guild of America and a coalition of Hollywood labor groups have added to the chorus of guilds that have released statements criticizing ABC‘s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. “Free speech is fundamental to our democracy,” the PGA wrote Thursday. “It is the lifeblood of our industry.

October General Membership Meeting 09/19/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Attention Teamsters Local 162 Members: Our first General Membership Meeting back from summer break will be on Sunday, October 5th, at 10:00 AM PST at Joe Edgar Union Hall. A webinar format will be available for members outside a 75 mile radius of the Local to hear reports from officers. Registration will be available soon.

Stand With Kaiser Workers In Longview On September 22nd! 09/19/25 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council It's time to tell Kaiser to put patients and healthcare professionals over profits - let's remind them about what matters to healthcare workers and their patients!

Coalition of Hollywood Labor Unions Slams Kimmel Suspension 09/19/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 19, 2025 | FIRST AMENDMENT | (Click the image to view.) The Producers Guild of America and a coalition of Hollywood labor groups have added to the chorus of guilds that have released statements criticizing ABC‘s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. “Free speech is fundamental to our democracy,” the PGA wrote Thursday. “It is the lifeblood of our industry.

CWA Local 1103 Presents Free Financial Planning Consultations – Reserve Your Spot 09/19/25 - CWA Local 1103   Sisters and Brothers, CWA's Local 1103 Executive Board is excited to offer you a valuable opportunity — free, one-on-one financial planning consultations with CWA Local 1103's ENDORSED certified financial planner, either in person at the Union Hall or by conference call.

2025 Trunk or Treat 09/19/25 - IBEW Local 73 Come join us for Trunk or Treat Halloween Night!

Coalition Health Center 09/19/25 - IBEW Local 73 IBEW Local 73 | Calling all Inside and Sound & Comm Electricians! Coalition Health Center is now open! Get great personalized care with the added benefits of no deductibles on visits.  Located at 210 West North River Dr.

Labor Law Reform 09/19/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and Teamsters members from Corewell Health East and Breakthru Beverage joined Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ,1st District), Pete Stauber (R-MN, 8th District), and union allies for the introduction of the Faster Labor Contracts Act.

Thomas Vlasek For Central Region NBA 09/19/25 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Ballots have arrived to all APWU Members in Good Standing to addresses on file. We are endorsing our Local and State Maintenance Director, Thomas Vlasek For Central Region Maintenance NBA  VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE.

City of Gainesville honors IBEW Local 1205 with street naming for 85th anniversary 09/19/25 - IBEW Local 1205 City of Gainesville honors IBEW Local 1205 with street naming for 85th anniversary

In Memorium 09/18/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Please keep the families of the slain York County Northern York Regional Police Department

The Struggle That Unites Us 09/17/25 - Ohio Postal Workers Union (This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) On a cloudy August day outside Washington, DC’s National Airport, flight attendants from regional airline, PSA, walked their picket line. The workers lost two of their union siblings when the company’s flight AA 5342 was struck by a military helicopter on Jan 29, 2025.

Membership Zoom Link 09/17/25 - CWA Local 2222 CWA Local 2222 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87934385494?pwd=StFOGSJ2SMFUerHLcQXmt9shafnCtO.1 Meeting ID: 879 3438 5494 Passcode: 906087 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,87934385494#,,,,*906087# US +13126266799,,87934385494#,,,,*906087# US (Chicago) Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.

Cuts, Fear and Understaffing at the Labor Dept. 09/17/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 17, 2025 | US GOVERNMENT | […] Employees at the department and labor advocates say the Trump administration is undermining the agency’s mission to foster and promote the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees through drastic cuts, deregulations that include pay cuts for workers, and mistreatment of those employed at the agency.

West Frankfort Office Closure 9/17/25-9/19/25 09/17/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 Please be aware that the West Frankfort office will be closed Wednesday, September 17, through Friday, September 19, 2025. The office will re-open on Monday, September 22, 2025. If you need assistance or to make a payment, please call the Swansea office at 618-233-0313.

Cuts, Fear and Understaffing at the Labor Dept. 09/17/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 17, 2025 | US GOVERNMENT | […] Employees at the department and labor advocates say the Trump administration is undermining the agency’s mission to foster and promote the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees through drastic cuts, deregulations that include pay cuts for workers, and mistreatment of those employed at the agency.

PCDS Guild Endorses Terry Wise for PC Council 09/17/25 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild The Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild has voted and is pleased to endorse Terry Wise for Pierce County Council District 5.  Please visit his campaign site at https://voteterrywise.

About The United Association 09/17/25 - UA Local 131 The United Association dates back to the year 1889. Since then, no other organization has served the training needs of the piping industry like the United Association. For over a century, the UA has been training the most highly-qualified workers in the United States and Canada.

Mass Firing of Probationary Employees Was Illegal, Judge Rules 09/16/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 16, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | A federal judge late Friday ruled that the Trump administration’s mass firing of probationary employees earlier this year was illegal, a victory for the labor unions and nonprofit groups that had sued the government over the terminations.

Mass Firing of Probationary Employees Was Illegal, Judge Rules 09/16/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 16, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | A federal judge late Friday ruled that the Trump administration’s mass firing of probationary employees earlier this year was illegal, a victory for the labor unions and nonprofit groups that had sued the government over the terminations.

RIP Brother Cyrone Byrd 09/16/25 - IBEW Local 6 https://www.gofundme.

AMFA-Calm Air Negotiations Update #4 09/16/25 - AMFA September 16, 2025 -- The Parties met in Winnipeg September 8-11, 2025, for a collective bargaining session.

#16 09/16/25 - Teamsters Local 776 16: ounces in a pound 16: the number of pieces each player starts with in a game of chess 16: days for Local 776 Members walking the picket line at the RISE Dispensary. Profits continue to mount, but Green Thumb Industries, the parent company of RISE Dispensary, continues to show disdain for its workers.

Hyundai’s US Auto Plants Are Rife With Labor Abuses 09/15/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 15, 2025 | MIGRANT WORKERS | The raids at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia earlier this month shone a spotlight on Hyundai’s labor practices, including exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers.

Hyundai’s US Auto Plants Are Rife With Labor Abuses 09/15/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 15, 2025 | MIGRANT WORKERS | The raids at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia earlier this month shone a spotlight on Hyundai’s labor practices, including exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers.

Sysco Portland Strike Authorization Vote 09/15/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Notices were mailed to all Sysco Portland members about an in-person meeting that has been scheduled on Sunday, September 28th, at 10 AM at Joe Edgar Union Hall to provide a negotiations update and to conduct a strike authorization vote. Please arrange your schedule to attend this important meeting.

In Loving Memory 09/15/25 - United Steelworkers Local 13-1 In Loving Memory of Our Vice President, Reverend James E. Daniels Vice President, Reverend James Daniels was a member and activist of Local 13-1.   He was a member of the laborers union, AFSCME, OCAW, PACE, and USW and a union member for over 50 years.  He was raised in Texas during the Jim Crow era.  His work in Civil Rights is unprecedented, and his life work exemplary.

Last Chance for Dorney Park 09/15/25 - IUOE Local 542 Join us this Sunday at Dorney Park! Tickets are $20 a piece with a max of 10 per member. Children 2 and under are free! Ticket includes parking, admission, and food/beverage. Call the District 1 hall at 215-542-7500 for tickets. Tickets are available until noon on Friday, September 19th.

Colin Nash Endorsement Request 09/15/25 - IBPO local 486 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Greek Fest 2025 09/15/25 - IBEW Local 100 Its that time of year again! Greek Fest 2025 is September 19th - 21st! We are needing volunteers to come out an work our booth promoting our Apprenticeship program to the Community. Volunteers will select to work at least one, 2 hour time slot on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. In return, volunteers will receive free admission to Greek Fest.

Day 15 09/15/25 - Teamsters Local 776 15: It can refer to a group of 15 elements in the periodic table, known as the nitrogen family. The number of days Local 776 Members have been on strike at the RISE Dispensary in York. 15 days of staying the course, their determination, and resolve to obtain a fair contract, stronger each day, remaining united.

The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security 09/14/25 - AFGE Local 3937 Reporting Highlights Missed Opportunity: Some Social Security officials said they welcomed DOGE — the agency needs a technological overhaul — only to see DOGE ignore them and prioritize quick (often empty) wins.

14 Days on the Line! 09/14/25 - Teamsters Local 776 14 days: a period of two weeks. 14 days: In Old English literature, a fortnight. 14 days: People in the United States typically just say "two weeks.” Fourteen days is the length of time Local 776 Members at RISE Dispensary have been on strike. Their strike surpasses the 13-day strike led by Teamsters Local 777 members at two Rise Cannabis dispensaries in Illinois.

Pension Board Election Results 09/13/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Ladies and Gentlemen:   After tabulation of the Retiree Trustee ballots returned by 4 p.m. on September 12, 2025, the System’s auditor, Sikich LLP, reported that the returns are as follows:   Active Trustee   There was no contested election for Active Trustee, as Det. Daniel Sweeney was the only candidate to file for the office.

13 days on Strike! 09/13/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Number 13: It is often seen as a symbol of unluckiness and misfortune, particularly in Western cultures In Judaism, thirteen signifies the age at which a boy matures and becomes a Bar Mitzvah At the Last Supper, Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus, was the 13th guest at the table. The number of days Local 776  RISE Members have been on Strike.

AMFA Elevates AMT Careers at Alaska Airlines' Anchorage Aviation Day 2025 09/12/25 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA joined Alaska Airlines’ Anchorage Aviation Day 2025, inspiring 700+ students about Aircraft Maintenance Technician careers. See event highlights on AMFA National’s social media!

PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS 09/12/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION APWU Announces Dates for Retroactive Payments   The Postal Service has provided tentative dates for the additional negotiated pay provisions in the 2024-2027 National Agreement and the date of the retroactive payment for the pay increases due for the “stopgap” period of November 16, 2024, to August 22, 2025.

Day 12 09/12/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Facts about the number 12: 12 items in a dozen 12 months in a year 12 signs in the zodiac 12 hours on a clock face 12 days on the line for the striking Local 776 Members at RISE Dispensary. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail," President George W. Bush. The strike line will be manned from 8 AM until 9 PM today.

Creamland Teamsters at Local 492 Unanimously Ratify Contract! 09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 492 9/11/2025 - The strike against Creamland Dairy has ended after 1 week. Teamsters Local 492 would like to thank all the dedicated Teamsters who took time out of their busy lives to support their Brothers and Sisters at Creamland.  We are so proud of our Creamland Teamsters for their sacrifice through the strike in order to get a fair contract.

3 Crises Facing the Labor Movement 09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 11, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | America did not get to the bad place it is in today by accident. We are here as a result of the combination of a political system that serves money and a half-century-long explosion of economic inequality that has produced an oligarchy. Donald Trump is the product of these factors, but he is not the underlying problem.

3 Crises Facing the Labor Movement 09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 11, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | America did not get to the bad place it is in today by accident. We are here as a result of the combination of a political system that serves money and a half-century-long explosion of economic inequality that has produced an oligarchy. Donald Trump is the product of these factors, but he is not the underlying problem.

Ohio Department of Insurance - Thin Blue Line Benefits Association Update 09/11/25 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. Ohio Department of Insurance - Thin Blue Line Benefits Association Update From the Ohio Department of Insurance - September 9, 2025 The Department has been advising consumers to continue to send their claim information to Thin Blue Line.

RISE Strike Day 11 09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Today, in remembrance of 9/11, Remember, Reflect, NEVER FORGET! The Strike line will be manned today from 8 AM until 9 PM. Join us as we continue to fight for what's right.

AMFA-JTS Negotiations Update #5 09/11/25 - AMFA September 11, 2025 -- On September 9-11, 2025, representatives from JTS and AMFA met in Halifax to engage in their fifth session of collective agreement negotiations.

NEVER FORGET! 09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Never Forget: The cowardly acts perpetrated against our country by those who seek to destroy us and our way of life. The innocent men, women, and children who lost their lives on this tragic day; only for being in the wrong place, at the wrong time.

2ND SUNDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS RESUME 9/14/2025 09/10/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 The Calendar Module to the right has all of the 2025 meetings scheduled for the 2ND SUNDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS.

Electrical CEU Flyer 2025-2026 09/10/25 - Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 44 The Local 44 Training Center will now offer electrical CEUs on select Fridays throughout the year. Please see the flyer and contact us to register.