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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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ALERT: FIRST LABOR DAY MARCH
08/15/25 - IATSE Local B4 Hello Everyone, Below you will find an invite to march in the Labor Day parade. Please share with your members. Everyone is welcome! Colleen A. Glynn IATSE Local 11 Business Manager International Vice President MA AFL-CIO Executive Vice President cglynn@iatse11. |
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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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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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OFFICE CLOSURE - 8/14/25 and 8/15/25
08/13/25 - IBEW Local 125 
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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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PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
08/13/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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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 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 
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 |
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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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DC 4 OFFICE IS MOVING
08/07/25 - District Council 4 For the past 25 years, we have been fortunate to remain in the same location, but due to the recent sale of the building, it is no longer feasible to stay. Our new office is located at 336 Gundersen Drive, Suite B in Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. We were fortunate to find an office space near to our previous location. |
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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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Teamsters Remember James R. Hoffa
08/01/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 
Legendary Labor Leader Changed the Course of History for American Workers
Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: KDeniz@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien in remembrance of General President Emeritus James R. Hoffa: “James R. Hoffa was a great man and legendary labor leader who transformed the lives of all Teamsters and Americans. He fought tirelessly for strong wages, benefits, and protections that lifted millions of workers into the middle class.
“Hoffa was fearless in taking on greedy employers to secure groundbreaking national contracts. He is recognized for turning the Teamsters Union into an international powerhouse, bringing dignity and respect to the working class. This no doubt made him the eventual target of evil forces. |
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Is Salting the Future of Organized Labor?
08/01/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 1, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | After getting a job as a barista at the Elmwood Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, Jaz Brisack became a founding member of Starbucks Workers United and helped organize the first unionized Starbucks in the U.S. in December of 2021. |
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Is Salting the Future of Organized Labor?
08/01/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 1, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | After getting a job as a barista at the Elmwood Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, Jaz Brisack became a founding member of Starbucks Workers United and helped organize the first unionized Starbucks in the U.S. in December of 2021. |
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2025 NY Legislative Victories
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Big wins for workers in New York this year. |
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