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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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Local 2222 Picnic
08/15/25 - CWA Local 2222 Good afternoon, we are pleased to announce that we have received over 250 RSVPS for the picnic. Which is double what we had last year. Since we are going to have such a great turnout, we will be over max capacity at the pavilions. So we are asking members to bring a camping chair with them just encase we run out of seating. If you have any questions or concerns please call 540-323-1265. |
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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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The U.S. Postal Service Is Not for Sale
08/15/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union APWU President Mark Dimondstein penned an opinion piece for Newsweek in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service. Read the piece reprinted below, or read and share the piece from Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/mail-workers-union-leader-us-postal-service-not-sale-opinion-2110501 Mail Workers Union Leader: The U.S. |
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Verizon Pre-Medicare Retiree Medical Zoom
08/15/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 We will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6p.m. to discuss the changes in pre-medicare retiree medical for Verizon members. Members that are either currently retired and pre-Medicare or members that are considering retirement in the near future are urged to attend. Please see the link below. |
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Never Forget
08/15/25 - CWA Local 1103 
Friends,
We gathered this morning (and later at 12:00 pm) to remember and honor Gerry Horgan. The Local 1103 Executive Board visited the Gerry Horgan Garage in Greenburgh, (White Plains) NY and spoke about his passing on August 15, 1989, which occurred as a result of a scab hitting him with a car on a picket line during the strike. |
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August 14, 2025 AS-HA Carrier Supplied Represented Lists to NMB
08/14/25 - AMFA Local 32 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian have both submitted the requested eligibility lists of current members who represented the carriers within the Mechanics and related Craft and class to the NMB.... We are publicizing the carrier submitted lists to the membership for review. |
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8.14.2025 ASA/HA NMB Update
08/14/25 - AMFA Local 32 Aug 14, 2025 ASA/HA NMB Merger Update |
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The Truth Matters
08/14/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Group, the attached document came from the Michigan Paper. We really need to get statements from our members. We must expose the truth and protect bargaining unit work. They have reverted 76 clerk craft positions and several maintenance bids from the DSM P&DC. |
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LABOR DAY
08/14/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 
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AMFA Supports CUPE-AC Flight Attendants
08/14/25 - AMFA August 14, 2025 -- AMFA stands with the dedicated Air Canada Flight Attendants of CUPE in their fight for fair wages, respect, and improved working conditions, which have been suppressed for a decade. |
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EPA Terminates Federal Union Contracts, Effective Immediately
08/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 13, 2025 | LABOR RELATIONS | The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will no longer recognize its federal labor unions and that all collective bargaining agreements are terminated, effective immediately. |
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EPA Terminates Federal Union Contracts, Effective Immediately
08/13/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 13, 2025 | LABOR RELATIONS | The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will no longer recognize its federal labor unions and that all collective bargaining agreements are terminated, effective immediately. |
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September Meetings-Iowa Round Robin
08/12/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union I have secured meeting spaces and hotel rooms for the NBA's. The meeting locations are in bold lettering, all meetings begin at 6:30PM. These are general information meetings and recruiting events. |
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Union Carhaulers Demand Fair Wages, Benefits From Non-Union Carriers
08/12/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 12, 2025 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | Teamsters carhaul drivers will hold an area standards picket tomorrow outside the GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, KY, to protest nonunion carhaul contractors that are undermining wages, benefits, and working conditions in the industry. |
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AMFA-Spirit Negotiations Update #19
08/12/25 - AMFA August 12, 2025 -- The Parties held a bargaining session, August 5-7, 2025, in Chicago to continue bargaining toward a first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for the Spirit group. This was our tenth session in mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB). |
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August Meeting Notice
08/12/25 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 N.W. Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside MO 64150, in the CASABLANCA Room, located on the 2nd floor of the casino. The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM. |
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UPS Extends Driver Buyout Offer, Likely Due to Lack of Interest
08/11/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 11, 2025 | PACKAGE DIVISION | Drivers clearly want to stay at UPS: The parcel delivery company is extending its voluntary layoff program by a few weeks because so few individuals are taking them up on it. While the trucker shortage is impacting logistics businesses around the world, some larger companies are still trying to trim their workforce to be a bit more lean. |
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UPS Extends Driver Buyout Offer, Likely Due to Lack of Interest
08/11/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 11, 2025 | PACKAGE DIVISION | Drivers clearly want to stay at UPS: The parcel delivery company is extending its voluntary layoff program by a few weeks because so few individuals are taking them up on it. While the trucker shortage is impacting logistics businesses around the world, some larger companies are still trying to trim their workforce to be a bit more lean. |
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Local 776 Golf Tournament
08/08/25 - Teamsters Local 776 The only thing hotter than the weather was the competition at Eagles Crossing Golf Course in.... |
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2025 ANNUAL PICNIC
08/08/25 - APWU Cleveland Area Local .jpg)
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLLLLLLLLL GAME!
2025 ANNUAL PICNIC
AUGUST 31ST PROGRESSIVE FIELD
ATTACHED IS HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS $20
GAME STARTS AT 1:40PM ENTRY PERMITTED 12:30PM
FOOD SERVED 12:30-2:30
KIDS RUN THE BASES PRIOR TO THE GAME!! |
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Aug 7, 2025, ASA/HA Joint ALR NMB Merger Update
08/07/25 - AMFA Local 32 Aug 7, 2025 ASA/HA NMB Merger Update |
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Federal Worker Unions Short On Options During Trump Policy Blitz
08/06/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 6, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Federal workers and their unions hold a shrinking arsenal of methods to fight the Trump administration’s moves to cut the public workforce after appeals courts rebuffed efforts to halt the government’s actions and federal labor panels were left deadlocked and overwhelmed with thousands of new cases. |
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Federal Worker Unions Short On Options During Trump Policy Blitz
08/06/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 6, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Federal workers and their unions hold a shrinking arsenal of methods to fight the Trump administration’s moves to cut the public workforce after appeals courts rebuffed efforts to halt the government’s actions and federal labor panels were left deadlocked and overwhelmed with thousands of new cases. |
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NY Pay increase update
08/06/25 - AFGE Local 1647 Brothers and Sisters, We raised up concerns to our National reps and below is the latest information i have from our National office on the WG pay disparity at TYAD and many other federal installations. This information is current as of today and i will update accordingly in the future. |
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AMFA-Calm Air Negotiations Update #2
08/06/25 - AMFA August 6, 2025 -- The Parties met in Winnipeg for a four-day bargaining session and reached tentative agreements (TAs) on six articles. |
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Service Pin request
08/05/25 - IUEC Local 71 New to our website *Service pins are available for those who have served for 15 years. We look forward to helping you celebrate your milestone! You must log onto the IUEC71.org page Go to Member Resources Go to Service Pin Request and fill out the form. |
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Boeing’s 2nd Strike in Less Than a Year Begins at 3 Defense Plants
08/05/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 5, 2025 | STRIKES | Boeing on Monday was hit with its second strike in less than a year, as 3,200 hourly [jet and weapons] machinists walked off their aerospace jobs in the St. Louis area. Members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) voted to authorize a strike at three defense plants starting Monday at 12:59 a.m. ET. |
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2ND SUNDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS RESUME 9/14/2025
08/05/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 
The Calendar Module to the right has all of the 2025 meetings scheduled for the 2ND SUNDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS. |
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Boeing’s 2nd Strike in Less Than a Year Begins at 3 Defense Plants
08/05/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 5, 2025 | STRIKES | Boeing on Monday was hit with its second strike in less than a year, as 3,200 hourly [jet and weapons] machinists walked off their aerospace jobs in the St. Louis area. Members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) voted to authorize a strike at three defense plants starting Monday at 12:59 a.m. ET. |
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YOU & Overtime TAX
08/05/25 - IBEW local 2325 Please look deeper than the headline & see what No Tax on OT means to you. |
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Week Ending 08/02/2025
08/04/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • Real News Network: What good is a union in Hell. |
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Storm Lake Benefit Workshop
08/04/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Iowa Postal Workers should know about and be taking advantage of all of the benefits negotiated in our Contract, but many are not. On Sunday the American Benefits Exchange is partnering with the IPWU to provide an informational workshop to ensure all members and their families are aware of the full benefit package and getting the most from their USPS employment. |
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250 Anniversary Campaign
08/04/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union President Dimondstein is inviting you to a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 12noon EST, to discuss the 250th USPS Anniversary Campaign. Please make every effort to join by using the link below to register and become a part of this very important discussion.. https://us02web.zoom. |
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Assignment of PTF Hub Clerks
08/04/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Re: Assignment of PTF Hub Clerks This provision covers part-time flexible (PTF) Clerk Craft employees who may be required to work in installations other than their home office (installation). PTFs shall be scheduled for work outside their home office (installation) in accordance with the following: 1. |
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250 Years Strong
08/04/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein celebrates 250 years of the United States Post Office and lays out what's next for the future of the public Postal Service in the newest episode of Communicating With You, The Member. Listen Here. |
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Week Ending 08/02/2025
08/04/25 - Teamsters Local 992 • Real News Network: What good is a union in Hell?’ • Detroit News: Hoffa, a look back at his life and death • Teamsters: Minn. |
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Civil Rights Committee Election Results
08/04/25 - IUOE Local 542 
Below are the official results of August 3rd's Civil Rights Committee Election. Thank you to everyone who came out to vote. |
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Join Us For The Labor Day Picnic Of Southwest Washington!
08/04/25 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council 
Join the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council and the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Central Labor Council in celebrating working people throughout our region at the Labor Day Picnic of Southwest Washington on September 1st from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Haydu Park in Kalama! |
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Key Facts on Retiree Healthcare Caps-Verizon
08/03/25 - CWA Local 1103 Verizon Retiree caps are not a new development. The company has had these caps in place since 2008, meaning they have been active for nearly 20 years. Key Facts on Retiree Healthcare Caps 1. Caps Are Not New Verizon has enforced caps on retiree healthcare contributions since 2008. These caps have been pierced before (NYNE), notably in 2020 and 2021. |
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URGENT-PTF Action Required by August 9, 2025
08/02/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union The new Contract includes language that allows PTF to opt out of working in offices other than where they are assigned permanently, and for the first time allows the PTF to choose which offices they are willing to lend their services to within a 50 mile radius. |
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