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Ready-Mix Drivers at Heidelberg Materials on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ready-Mix Drivers at Heidelberg Materials on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3734 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(PITTSBURGH) - Concrete ready-mix drivers represented by Teamsters Local 249 at the Heidelberg Materials Pittsburgh Concrete Plant have been forced out on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith during negotiations.
Local 249 has represented members at the company for
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ready-Mix Drivers at Heidelberg Materials on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3734 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(PITTSBURGH) - Concrete ready-mix drivers represented by Teamsters Local 249 at the Heidelberg Materials Pittsburgh Concrete Plant have been forced out on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith during negotiations.
Local 249 has represented members at the company forover 30 years. The unit of 11 ready-mix drivers is on the picket line after the company failed twice to offer a fair contract that addresses issues such as first-year pay, health care, and pensions. Heidelberg Teamsters have also faced retaliation for refusing to agree to the company's concessionary offers.
"These drivers are responsible for all of Heidelberg's ready-mix operations in Allegheny County, yet the company has shown them nothing but disrespect during negotiations," said Kevin Schmitt, President of Local 249. "Heidelberg Teamsters will not rest until the company returns with a contract that reflects the value our members bring to work every single day."
Drivers at Heidelberg Materials have raised concerns about the company's insistence on cutting union work rules in favor of corporate policies in the agreement. Contract language drivers are fighting against includes weaker seniority provisions, fewer worker protections against disciplinary action, and less union input on inward-facing cameras that film drivers on the job.
"Rather than bargain with us fairly, Heidelberg Materials is forcing us to strike to protect our livelihoods as Teamsters," said Slava Barvik, a 19-year driver at Heidelberg Materials and member of Local 249. "We will not throw away work rules our union has negotiated over three decades just because the company wants us to. Heidelberg needs to stop with the games and come back to the table to bargain with us seriously."
Heidelberg Teamsters will remain on the picket line until the company ends its unfair labor practices and returns to contract negotiations in good faith.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 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/2026/07/ready-mix-drivers-at-heidelberg-materials-on-unfair-labor-practice-strike/
Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements
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Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: KDeniz@teamster.org
(AKRON, Ohio) - Today, the Ohio Conference of Teamsters announced its endorsements in Ohio's 2026 congressional races, backing Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) for the U.S. Senate and a bipartisan slate of candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives who have demonstrated their commitment to workers' rights and advancing the Faster
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements
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Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: KDeniz@teamster.org
(AKRON, Ohio) - Today, the Ohio Conference of Teamsters announced its endorsements in Ohio's 2026 congressional races, backing Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) for the U.S. Senate and a bipartisan slate of candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives who have demonstrated their commitment to workers' rights and advancing the FasterLabor Contracts Act (FLCA).
The Conference endorsed for the U.S. House of Representatives Greg Landsman (D-1 st District), Joyce Beatty (D-3 rd District), Michael Rulli (R-6 th District), Max Miller (R-7 th District), Marcy Kaptur (D-9 th District), Mike Turner (R-10 th District), Shontel Brown (D-11 th District), Emilia Sykes (D-13 th District), David Joyce (R-14 th District), and Mike Carey (R-15 th District).
"We've endorsed this bipartisan coalition of candidates because they've proven they're willing to take on Corporate America and advocate on behalf of our members in Congress," said Pat Darrow, President of the Ohio Conference of Teamsters. "We don't care about party affiliation -we care about whether our elected officials will empower workers and create middle-class union jobs. The majority of voters throughout our state feel the same way."
Brown has spent decades fighting for Teamsters in Ohio and across the country. He successfully led the legislative battle to protect earned pension benefits for Teamsters retirees, introduced the bipartisan Railway Safety Act, and stood shoulder to shoulder with Teamsters on the picket line and at the bargaining table. If elected, Brown has committed to co-sponsoring the Faster Labor Contracts Act in the Senate.
Every incumbent candidate endorsed by the Ohio Conference of Teamsters voted for the Faster Labor Contracts Act in June. The Teamsters-backed bill which would become the strongest labor law in decades, streamlining the bargaining process for newly organized workers to secure their first union contract.
"The FLCA is a make-or-break issue for our endorsement, and this slate of candidates is committed to getting it across the finish line," Darrow said. "We look forward to helping elect them in November."
The Ohio Conference of Teamsters represents over 50,000 workers throughout the state. For more information, go to ohioteamsters.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/ohio-conference-of-teamsters-announce-2026-congressional-endorsements/
National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence is the abolition of ICE.
"ICE has continued to operate with deadly force and apparent complete impunity despite mass calls
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence is the abolition of ICE.
"ICE has continued to operate with deadly force and apparent complete impunity despite mass callsfor their abolition," said Puneet Maharaj, executive director of NNU. "Their ongoing campaign of lethal violence against everyday people is needlessly ending lives, causing harm, and endangering and terrifying the communities where we live, work, and take care of patients."
A GoFundMe has been established to support Araujo's family.
The Trump administration continues to spread terror in our communities by targeting innocent people of color and criminalizing dissent. From federal charges against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota to sentencing protesters and activists in Texas to raiding the offices of non-profit organizations in Ohio, these coordinated attacks are aimed to undermine our democracy and strip away our freedoms. Nurses are committed to building the solidarity needed to protect our patients and communities from these escalating attacks by officials under the Trump administration.
NNU has consistently called for ICE's abolition, and nurses have taken several actions to demand an end to this campaign of community harassment and endangerment.
NNU represents more than 225,000 nurses across the nation and advocates for policies and legislation that improve the lives of nurses and communities everywhere.
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/national-nurses-united-condemns-ice-murder-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo
NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) celebrates a ruling by an independent arbitrator which restores telework and remote work agreements for employees serving at the U.S. Forest Service. The decision was a result of the union filing a grievance which alleged agency management violated the NFFE-USFS Master Agreement by unilaterally
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) celebrates a ruling by an independent arbitrator which restores telework and remote work agreements for employees serving at the U.S. Forest Service. The decision was a result of the union filing a grievance which alleged agency management violated the NFFE-USFS Master Agreement by unilaterallycancelling telework and remote work agreements of nearly 20,000 USFS employees.
"This favorable decision could not have come at a better time," said NFFE Forest Service Council President Genny Kotyk. "Our employees are currently being threatened to move across the country and uproot their lives - supposedly to cut costs - or being forced to leave the agency. With telework and remote work agreements lawfully reimplemented, many employees will be relieved of having to make that difficult decision, while also saving taxpayers the substantial cost to relocate."
The ruling found the agency violated both the NFFE-FSC Master Agreement, as well as the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. As a result, the arbitrator has ordered a status quo ante remedy, meaning the agreements in place before the agency issued its return to in-person work order must be reestablished. The agency has the right to appeal the decision, but the union will ensure the ruling is implemented as quickly as possible.
"This is a tremendous win for our union and the dedicated employees we represent at the U.S. Forest Service," said NFFE National President Randy Erwin. "It was a true team effort, from our headquarters legal staff, to our FSC bargaining team who included telework provisions in the Master Agreement, and every USFS employee who has been invested in protecting their workplace rights. It is encouraging to see the rule of law prevail and a significant union win for the dedicated men and women serving their communities at the U.S. Forest Service."
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Original text here: https://www.nffe.org/press-release/nffe-wins-arbitration-restoring-telework-and-remote-work-for-u-s-forest-service-employees/
Hemet nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Hemet nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, California, voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract on July 7, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
For months our nurses have been at the table and in the facility, voicing their concerns,
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Hemet nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, California, voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract on July 7, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
For months our nurses have been at the table and in the facility, voicing their concerns,showing their compassion, and demanding improvements, said Sharon Glisson, RN in the intensive care unit. We have won a fair contract that delivers real improvements for our patients, strengthens retention, and ensures meaningful support for our nurses.
Highlights of the contract include:
* Safe staffing improvements, including charge and resource RN language and standardized training.
* Workplace violence prevention language, including increased security and signage
* Economic gains to help retain and recruit experienced nurses. The new agreement includes a 15.5 percent wage increase over the life of the contract.
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The new pact covers the period May 2026 to May 2028.
This victory reflects the power of unity, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to safe, quality care, said Jennie Price, RN in the post-anesthesia care unit. Together, we have made our voices heard and together, we have made change happen.
CNA represents more than 300 nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/hemet-nurses-ratify-new-contract-with-strong-measures-to-improve-patient-safety
Farm workers mourn on 1st anniversary of lethal raid on Glass House Farms
KEENE, California, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm workers mourn on 1st anniversary of lethal raid on Glass House Farms
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Ventura County, CA - July 10 marks one year since the brutal and chaotic immigration raid by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Glass House Farms in Ventura County, California which resulted in more than 300 farm workers detained by federal agents and the violent death of farm worker Jaime Alanis Garcia. Multiple U.S. citizens, including U.S. military veteran George Retes, were violently detained
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KEENE, California, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm workers mourn on 1st anniversary of lethal raid on Glass House Farms
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Ventura County, CA - July 10 marks one year since the brutal and chaotic immigration raid by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Glass House Farms in Ventura County, California which resulted in more than 300 farm workers detained by federal agents and the violent death of farm worker Jaime Alanis Garcia. Multiple U.S. citizens, including U.S. military veteran George Retes, were violently detainedand had their rights violated. Underage workers found to be working at the facility were sent to out-of-state detention centers and denied adequate legal support and protections, as the government prioritized the deportation of children over workplace justice. As terrified family members of Glass House workers gathered outside as the raid was in progress, UFW staff responded immediately to locate detained family members, connect impacted workers and their families with legal and economic support, and document numerous legal violations by federal agents. The UFW has also continued to be a lead plaintiff in the coalition suing the Trump administration for its widespread use of racial profiling and other unconstitutional actions across Southern California. That case - Vasquez Perdomo v. DHS - continues, as does union organizing in Ventura County.
In recognition of the July 10 anniversary, UFW President Teresa Romero issues the following statement:
"One year ago, a farm worker nightmare unfolded in Ventura County. The pain that was unnecessarily inflicted by our government on humble and hardworking families will last forever. Beyond the injustice of the over 300 farm workers who were separated from their families, the raid on Glass House Farms sowed fear and terror in Ventura County and for communities across California. In the year since that devastating raid, the agricultural industry in California continues to operate as usual, with farm workers having far too little to show for their highly skilled and physically demanding work. The Trump administration continues to terrorize immigrant families, even as it pushes through illegal wage cuts that push farm workers deeper into poverty. And the UFW continues to fight back, to demand safety on the job, fair wages, and citizenship for every farm worker across America. Today, we mourn Jaime Alanis Garcia, who was killed as a result of the raid one year ago. We grieve with every family that remains separated by detention or deportation as a result of the raid on Glass House Farms. We will keep fighting for the human rights of immigrant workers. We continue to battle the Trump administration's deportation raids and wage cuts in federal court. And in this harrowing context, we will continue organizing to seek workplace justice and new union contracts that empower and protect farm workers in Ventura County and across California."
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/farm-workers-mourn-on-1st-anniversary-of-lethal-raid-on-glass-house-farms/
Convention workshop schedule and more
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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Convention workshop schedule and more
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The Pocket Guide to the NALC Convention is now available.
In it are the descriptions and schedule of all of the nearly 50 workshops that will be held, along with other useful information ranging from emergency medical contacts to transportation tips that will help make your stay in and around Los Angeles more enjoyable. The Pocket Guide will be available in your delegate bag, or use the QR code in the Pocket Guide or on signage
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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Convention workshop schedule and more
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The Pocket Guide to the NALC Convention is now available.
In it are the descriptions and schedule of all of the nearly 50 workshops that will be held, along with other useful information ranging from emergency medical contacts to transportation tips that will help make your stay in and around Los Angeles more enjoyable. The Pocket Guide will be available in your delegate bag, or use the QR code in the Pocket Guide or on signagearound the Convention Center to always have it handy on your phone at any time.
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Original text here: https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/convention-workshop-schedule-and-more
