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National Education Association and League of Women Voters Announce Partnership to Recruit Next Generation of Poll Workers
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:

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National Education Association and League of Women Voters Announce Partnership to Recruit Next Generation of Poll Workers

Today, National Education Association (NEA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening American democracy by recruiting a diverse new generation of poll workers for upcoming federal, state, and local elections.

By leveraging their expansive national networks, NEA and LWV will collaborate through a joint initiative by Power ... Show Full Article

NABTU's Labor of Love Sets All-Time Record, Raising Over $1 Million For Diabetes Research
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release:

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NABTU'S LABOR OF LOVE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD, RAISING OVER $1 MILLION FOR DIABETES RESEARCH

North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) raised a record more than $1 million for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) during its 43rd annual Labor of Love charity event this week in Atlantic City, bringing together more than 250 sponsors, signatory contractors, labor leaders and building trades members for a series of fundraising activities and tournaments.

"No one works harder to strengthen ... Show Full Article

Teamsters Celebrate Bipartisan Push to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:

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Teamsters Celebrate Bipartisan Push to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives reached the 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to advance the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The petition, filed by Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ, 1 st District), will force a vote on the bill in the coming weeks. 

"Securing the support needed to move the Faster Labor Contracts Act forward is a significant milestone for millions of Teamsters ... Show Full Article

NTEU Seeks Mid-Year Adjustment From IRS in Mileage Reimbursement Rate
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:

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NTEU Seeks Mid-Year Adjustment From IRS in Mileage Reimbursement Rate

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Washington, D.C.-With gas prices reaching record highs, the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make a mid-year adjustment to the reimbursement rate for personal use of a vehicle for business reasons.

High gas prices are "placing an especially hard burden on those who must drive their own vehicle to perform their official work duties, ... Show Full Article

NTEU Calls for Reinstating Telework as Gas Prices Surge
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:

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NTEU Calls for Reinstating Telework as Gas Prices Surge

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Washington, D.C.-Telework and remote work programs should be immediately reinstated to provide federal employees with relief from surging gas prices that are expected to rise further this summer. This was the message from the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) in a letter today to the head of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Rising commuting costs and inflation come as federal employees ... Show Full Article

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:

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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate

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Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Jon Ossoff's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. 

"I'm so grateful that Senator Ossoff has made it a priority to get to know the unique challenges facing arts workers, and has committed to being a champion for us," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director ... Show Full Article

Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:

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Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election

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Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in live theatre, announced the results of its 2026 Officer and Councilor Election. In total, 43 positions across all three regions and representing four categories (principal actor, chorus actor, stage manager and at-large) were filled, effective immediately. All terms are four ... Show Full Article