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Teamsters at Crystal Creamery Ratify Strong Contract
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Crystal Creamery Ratify Strong Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Members of Teamsters Local 853 at Crystal Creamery in Oakland, Calif., have ratified a strong four-year contract covering drivers and loaders who distribute dairy products throughout Northern California.
The agreement delivers wage increases, back pay, improved benefits, and stronger workplace protections.
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WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Crystal Creamery Ratify Strong Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Members of Teamsters Local 853 at Crystal Creamery in Oakland, Calif., have ratified a strong four-year contract covering drivers and loaders who distribute dairy products throughout Northern California.
The agreement delivers wage increases, back pay, improved benefits, and stronger workplace protections.It also restores yearly route bidding for drivers and clearly defines routes.
"This contract delivers real improvements on everything from wages to job protections," said Steve Beck, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 853. "The company came to the bargaining table looking to shift more costs onto workers, but our members stood together and secured a strong agreement. I want to thank our bargaining committee for their hard work and dedication throughout negotiations."
"This is the first time in years we've had real say over our routes and schedules," said Jerome Nelson, a Crystal Creamery driver and member of Local 853. "We stuck together and ended up with a contract that respects the work we do. Getting guaranteed yearly bidding back was a big win for everyone here."
Teamsters Local 853 represents nearly 15,000 members across half a dozen industries across Northern California. For more information, visit teamsters853.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/06/teamsters-at-crystal-creamery-ratify-strong-contract/
NFFE-IAM Smokejumper Sam Forstag Wins Montana U.S. House Democratic Primary
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE-IAM Smokejumper Sam Forstag Wins Montana U.S. House Democratic Primary
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Washington, D.C. - The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) and the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) proudly congratulate NFFE-IAM member Sam Forstag on winning the Democratic Primary for Montana's First District U.S. House seat.
"Sam knows better than anyone what Montanans need so that they can thrive, not just survive," said NFFE National
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WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE-IAM Smokejumper Sam Forstag Wins Montana U.S. House Democratic Primary
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Washington, D.C. - The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) and the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) proudly congratulate NFFE-IAM member Sam Forstag on winning the Democratic Primary for Montana's First District U.S. House seat.
"Sam knows better than anyone what Montanans need so that they can thrive, not just survive," said NFFE NationalPresident Randy Erwin. "This win is another signal of the growing demand for leaders in Washington who understand the challenges facing working people because they've lived them. We are confident that Sam will be elected to Congress in November where he will be a champion for NFFE-IAM members, federal employees, and working Montanans."
Forstag's victory sends a powerful message: working people are ready for leaders who understand their struggles because they've lived them.
With roots in NFFE-IAM as a smokejumper and former Vice President of NFFE Local 60, Forstag has never lost sight of the common-ground issues that matter most to Montana's working families-secure jobs, fair wages, strong unions, affordable healthcare, and an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected.
"The IAM Union is especially proud to see one of our own advance to the general election for U.S. Congress," said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. "We congratulate Sam, his campaign team, and the countless volunteers and supporters who made this victory possible. Tonight's result is proof that when working people organize and stand together, they can build the political power needed to create real change."
Forstag says Montanans deserve one of their own fighting for them in Congress and ran his campaign on giving everyday people -neighbors, coworkers, family members, and children -a real voice in Washington.
At a time when workers across the country are standing up, organizing, and demanding a greater voice on the job and in our democracy, Forstag has been a steadfast champion for working people and the power of strong unions to fight back against corporate greed. His campaign has energized working people across Montana, and this primary win demonstrates a growing sentiment in the nation that public representation should reflect everyday people.
NFFE and the IAM Union look forward to continuing the fight alongside Sam Forstag as he carries the voices of Montana's working families into the general election.
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Original text here: https://www.nffe.org/press-release/nffe-iam-smokejumper-sam-forstag-wins-montana-u-s-house-democratic-primary/
Smart City Networks Workers at the San Diego Convention Center Vote to Join IATSE Local 122
NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Smart City Networks Workers at the San Diego Convention Center Vote to Join IATSE Local 122
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SAN DIEGO, CA - In a decisive victory for workers at one of the West Coast's premier convention venues, 12 IT Technicians and Event Coordinators employed by Smart City Networks at the San Diego Convention Center have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122. The election, held on May 21, 2026, resulted in a vote
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NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Smart City Networks Workers at the San Diego Convention Center Vote to Join IATSE Local 122
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SAN DIEGO, CA - In a decisive victory for workers at one of the West Coast's premier convention venues, 12 IT Technicians and Event Coordinators employed by Smart City Networks at the San Diego Convention Center have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122. The election, held on May 21, 2026, resulted in a voteof 10 in favor and 2 opposed. With this organizing victory, Smart City Networks becomes the last in-house employer at the facility to be unionized, completing a fully unionized convention center floor.
The newly formed bargaining unit covers workers across four classifications: Technician I, Technician II, Event Coordinators, and Customer Service Representatives. These workers are responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the high-speed internet infrastructure, Wi-Fi networks, and event technology systems that serve the thousands of planners, exhibitors, and attendees who pass through the San Diego Convention Center each year for events including San Diego Comic-Con, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, and the ESRI User Conference, among many others.
Smart City Networks is a national company operating in 25 convention centers across the United States, delivering high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, and cutting-edge event technology to trade shows and exhibitions nationwide. Their workers are the backbone of that operation, ensuring seamless connectivity and expert support for Planners, Exhibitors, and Attendees at every event.
Workers initially reached out to Local 122 in early March and over the following weeks, organizers held group meetings and one-on-one conversations with workers, filing authorization cards. In the lead-up to the vote, Smart City Networks retained the union-avoidance law firm Littler Mendelson, spending an estimated $58,000 on anti-union consultant in an effort to discourage organizing. Ultimately, workers held firm, rejected the employer's campaign, and delivered an overwhelming mandate for representation
"At the end of the day, everyone deserves to have a union," said Greg Sowizdrzal, President of IATSE Local 122. "We're proud that the workers at Smart City took their first step in having a voice on the job and having representation."
In a statement, the Smart City crewmembers expressed what this victory means to them: "To us, having a union means having a voice. It means being united and being able to stand on equal footing with the company. It has shown us the importance of solidarity, and we look forward to taking an active role in the decisions that will impact our future."
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Original text here: https://iatse.net/smart-city-networks-workers-at-the-san-diego-convention-center-vote-to-join-iatse-local-122/
Nurses at Research Medical Center to hold rally demanding immediate action on unsafe patient care conditions
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses at Research Medical Center to hold rally demanding immediate action on unsafe patient care conditions
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Registered nurses at Research Medical Center (RMC) in Kansas City, Missouri, will hold a rally on Thursday, June 4 to demand immediate action to address what nurses describe as dangerous patient care conditions impacting emergency and surgical services following the Sept. 8, 2025 closure of units that provide labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, and obstetrics
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses at Research Medical Center to hold rally demanding immediate action on unsafe patient care conditions
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Registered nurses at Research Medical Center (RMC) in Kansas City, Missouri, will hold a rally on Thursday, June 4 to demand immediate action to address what nurses describe as dangerous patient care conditions impacting emergency and surgical services following the Sept. 8, 2025 closure of units that provide labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, and obstetricsemergency care services. Several pregnant patients arrive at RMC every month, unaware that these perinatal services have been shut down.
The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), report ongoing concerns about inadequate staffing, lack of specialized training to care for pregnant patients, insufficient fetal monitoring capabilities, inadequate obstetric and pediatric emergency resources, lack of consistent OB/GYN provider coverage, and inadequate preparation for obstetric emergencies occurring in the emergency department (ED) and operating room (OR).
"Frontline nurses have repeatedly warned hospital management for months that unsafe staffing levels, lack of resources, and inadequate emergency preparedness place patients at risk," said Olivia Huggans, RN in the ED at RMC. "Patients deserve safe, properly equipped care, and nurses should never have to fear that preventable harm could occur because management failed to prepare for foreseeable emergencies."
Who: Registered nurses at Research Medical Center represented by NNOC/NNU
What: Rally for patient safety and safe staffing
When: June 4, 2026, 6-6:30 p.m.
Where: RMC, 2316 East Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, on the Meyer Blvd. public sidewalk
Hospital management has failed to implement critical patient safety measures despite repeated warnings from frontline nurses, including a protest and a vigil last year, about serious risks to pregnant patients, newborns, and emergency patients. Frontline staff say RMC has serious gaps in emergency preparedness and perinatal care resources, putting pregnant patients and their babies in jeopardy. RNs have filed numerous Assignment Despite Objection (ADO) forms documenting unsafe conditions and patient safety concerns.
"Nurses have advised hospital leadership and Chief Nursing Officer Julie Filbeck, over and over again, that staffing levels in the emergency department and OR are unsafe," said Elizabeth Hadl, RN in the ED at RMC. "These are not isolated staffing problems tied to one event. Nurses are being expected to manage ongoing emergency risks without enough staff, resources, or preparation to safely care for patients. RMC has a responsibility to ensure staff, equipment, and emergency protocols are in place to safely care for obstetric emergencies."
At a minimum, nurses are demanding:
* Obstetric, trauma-trained RN coverage on all shifts, including nights and weekends
* Immediate review of emergency obstetric response readiness in the ED and OR
* Readily accessible fetal monitoring equipment
* Appropriate neonatal emergency equipment, medications, and code resources in the ED and OR
* Clear patient-facing notification regarding the closure of obstetric services at RMC
* Immediate scheduling of additional RNs on every shift in the ED to safely respond to emergencies; nurses report ongoing and frequent unsafe staffing conditions in the ED and OR.
The rally is part of nurses' ongoing campaign demanding hospital leadership prioritize patient care and frontline safety over cost-cutting measures.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-at-research-medical-center-to-hold-rally-demanding-immediate-action-on-unsafe-patient-care-conditions
Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary
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AFGE says 22 endorsed candidates support federal workers and their rights
BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of 22 candidates for election to the U.S. House representing New York in the 2026 elections. All but one of the endorsed candidates is an incumbent. The statewide primary is June 23, and
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WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary
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AFGE says 22 endorsed candidates support federal workers and their rights
BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of 22 candidates for election to the U.S. House representing New York in the 2026 elections. All but one of the endorsed candidates is an incumbent. The statewide primary is June 23, andthe general election is Nov. 3.
"New York is one of the most diverse states in the U.S. and has 26 members of Congress. The candidates we are endorsing have proven themselves to AFGE by supporting federal employees and our rights to collectively bargain for better raises, benefits, and working conditions," AFGE District 2 National Vice President David Gonzalez said. "That is why AFGE is endorsing these candidates ahead of the New York June primary."
AFGE is endorsing the following candidates for election to Congress:
Nick LaLota (NY-1)
Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
Andrew Garbarino (NY-2)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)
Tom Suozzi (NY-3)
Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
Laura Gillen (NY-4)
George Latimer (NY-16)
Gregory Meeks (NY-5)
Mike Lawler (NY-17)
Grace Meng (NY-6)
Pat Ryan (NY-18)
Claire Valdez (NY-7)
Josh Riley (NY-19)
Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8)
Paul Tonko (NY-20)
Yvette Clarke (NY-9)
John Mannion (NY-22)
Dan Goldman (NY-10)
Joe Morelle (NY-25)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
Tim Kennedy (NY-26)
More than 129,000 federal employees live in New York - caring for veterans, supporting the military, and getting Social Security recipients their benefits accurately and on time.
AFGE is the largest federal employee union in the country, representing more than 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers in all functions of government. AFGE represents nearly 51,500 federal employees in District 2, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/c94a57be58c646fd854ce0d29121e54e.aspx
Hard Rock Workers in Virginia Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Hard Rock Workers in Virginia Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(BRISTOL, Va.) - A group of 221 table games dealers and dual rates at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have voted to join Teamsters Local 519. They're seeking a fair first contract that includes higher wages, improved benefits, and a strong voice on the job.
"Dealers and dual rates are the backbone of the gaming floor, and when they stand together,
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WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Hard Rock Workers in Virginia Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(BRISTOL, Va.) - A group of 221 table games dealers and dual rates at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have voted to join Teamsters Local 519. They're seeking a fair first contract that includes higher wages, improved benefits, and a strong voice on the job.
"Dealers and dual rates are the backbone of the gaming floor, and when they stand together,they have the power to win real improvements on the job," said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. "It was the best decision to choose the Teamsters, and we're proud to support them as they move forward in securing a fair first contract."
The dealers are responsible for operating table games such as blackjack, roulette, and poker. They manage the games, handle chips and payouts, and ensure games are conducted fairly and efficiently.
"It was a team effort from start to finish, and we had the best team to fight for representation, including our organizer, Marty Hinch," said Wes Trotterchaud, President of Local 519. "At the drop of a hat we were ready to support this group in their effort to join the Teamsters. Their determination carried over, and they're going to reap the benefits."
"Choosing to join the Teamsters was about securing respect, stability, and a voice on the casino floor," said Anthony Keen, a table games dealer/dual rate and proud new member of Local 519. "We're ready to negotiate a contract that reflects the hard work we do every day."
Nationwide, the Teamsters represent nearly 6,000 members at casinos and casino hotels.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/06/hard-rock-workers-in-virginia-join-teamsters/
Catholic hospitals lead nation in pediatric unit closures, new report from NNU finds
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Catholic hospitals lead nation in pediatric unit closures, new report from NNU finds
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A new report from National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, finds that three major Catholic hospital systems have spent the last decade leading the health care industry in the closures of pediatric care units.
The shocking new report found that, overall, 25% of pediatric units had been shut down nationally from 2014 to 2025. Among the country's ten biggest
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Catholic hospitals lead nation in pediatric unit closures, new report from NNU finds
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A new report from National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, finds that three major Catholic hospital systems have spent the last decade leading the health care industry in the closures of pediatric care units.
The shocking new report found that, overall, 25% of pediatric units had been shut down nationally from 2014 to 2025. Among the country's ten biggesthospital chains, three Catholic systems (Ascension, CommonSpirit, and Trinity) shuttered pediatric units at the highest rates of any major systems. The new report is available here.
"Our union's new report is damning," said Sandy Reding, operating room nurse at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in California, president of CNA/NNOC, and vice president of NNU. "The data shows that these major Catholic systems are shutting down health care for kids in areas where children need it most, with high rates of poverty and few other options for care. They're making decisions based on their own spreadsheets, not the needs of our patients and our communities. Catholic health leaders say they're united for change, but if the changes they're united behind are shutting down pediatric units, that's not the common good."
"Pope Leo made clear in his recent encyclical: The best way forward is working together for the common good," said Kristine Kittleson, RN at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in Texas. "Unfortunately, major Catholic hospital systems have abandoned the common good in favor of their own finances. And when nurses get organized to demand better, we're met with union-busting that stands in defiance of the Church's own doctrines.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC), NNU's largest affiliate, represents around 25,000 nurses at Catholic hospitals in the United States.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.
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REPORT: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/0526_Catholic-Division-Pediatric-Unit-Closure_Report.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/catholic-hospitals-lead-nation-in-pediatric-unit-closures-new-report-from-nnu-finds
