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What to do if you do not receive an NALC ballot
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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What to do if you do not receive an NALC ballot
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The ballots for the election of national officers for NALC have been mailed.
The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles National Convention to conduct the election, reviewed and approved all nominating forms and created the ballot for mailing. Official election instructions are included with all ballots mailed to eligible NALC members.
To be eligible to vote, a person must be a regular member of
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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What to do if you do not receive an NALC ballot
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The ballots for the election of national officers for NALC have been mailed.
The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles National Convention to conduct the election, reviewed and approved all nominating forms and created the ballot for mailing. Official election instructions are included with all ballots mailed to eligible NALC members.
To be eligible to vote, a person must be a regular member ofNALC and in good standing as of June 1, 2026. National business agents (NBAs) will be elected by the members in their respective regions.
If you are eligible to vote and do not receive a ballot by Monday, Oct. 5, or if you have spoiled your ballot or need another ballot for any reason, you must notify the National Election Committee. You can call them at 202-393-1197, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, starting Oct. 5, to request a duplicate, replacement ballot.
The deadline to contact the National Election Committee is 4 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, Oct. 9.
Ballots must be received by noon on Oct. 19. The counting of ballots will begin that day or the next.
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Original text here: https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/what-to-do-if-you-do-not-receive-an-nalc-ballot-2026
Teamsters Secure Major Legal Victory for St. Albans Creamery Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Secure Major Legal Victory for St. Albans Creamery Workers
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is applauding a court ruling requiring Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to continue providing health care coverage to members of Teamsters Local 597 while the legal challenges to the idling of the St. Albans Creamery move forward.
"This ruling is a major
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Secure Major Legal Victory for St. Albans Creamery Workers
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is applauding a court ruling requiring Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to continue providing health care coverage to members of Teamsters Local 597 while the legal challenges to the idling of the St. Albans Creamery move forward.
"This ruling is a majorvictory for the workers in St. Albans who were facing the prospect of losing their health care through no fault of their own," said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. "Many of our members and their families are dealing with serious medical conditions that require ongoing treatment and care. Had DFA been allowed to cut off their health insurance, workers and their loved ones could have lost access to life-saving care."
The ruling prevents DFA from terminating health care coverage for workers and their families while the Teamsters continue challenging the dairy cooperative's decision to idle the St. Albans Creamery. The union maintains that the closure was unlawful retaliation following last year's strike and is pursuing its claims through the grievance and arbitration process.
"I cannot emphasize how much relief this will be for our members and their families," said Curtis Clough, President of Teamsters Local 597. "No one who has already lost their job should have to worry about whether they can afford the medication or treatment they need to stay healthy. We are grateful the court protected these workers and are committed to securing the best possible outcome for our members at St. Albans."
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/2026/09/teamsters-secure-major-legal-victory-for-st-albans-creamery-workers/
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Louisiana's Troy Carter for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Louisiana's Troy Carter for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Rep. Carter will stand up and show up for federal workers
KILLEEN, Texas -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Troy Carter for reelection to the U.S. House representing Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.
Born in New Orleans, Carter was elected
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Louisiana's Troy Carter for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Rep. Carter will stand up and show up for federal workers
KILLEEN, Texas -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Troy Carter for reelection to the U.S. House representing Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.
Born in New Orleans, Carter was electedto Congress in a special election in April 2021 after previously serving in the Louisiana House of Representatives, the Louisiana State Senate, and on the New Orleans City Council.
When President Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 stripping the collective bargaining rights from nearly 1 million federal workers, Rep. Carter released a public statement calling it a blatant and dangerous assault on working people and an ideological crusade to weaken the voices of workers and chip away at what generations of labor leaders and public servants had built.
"Troy Carter has a 100% lifetime voting record from AFGE for standing with working people. He voted for the Protect America's Workforce Act to restore collective bargaining rights for over a million federal employees, and he opposed attempts in Congress to leave Defense Department workers behind in restoring their protections. Louisiana's federal workforce knows who shows up for them, and that's why AFGE is proud to endorse Rep. Troy Carter for reelection," AFGE District 10 National Vice President Cheryl Eliano said.
Nearly 35,000 federal employees live in Louisiana - 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 more than 136,000 federal employees in District 10, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Panama, and Texas.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/ff49451b38f440efbdbf8479a5072406.aspx
Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Juliana Stratton's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"Over the last several years, Illinois has made huge strides in boosting its live arts sector, leveling up public support for what was already a national center for the entertainment
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Juliana Stratton's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"Over the last several years, Illinois has made huge strides in boosting its live arts sector, leveling up public support for what was already a national center for the entertainmentindustry," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "Juliana Stratton has spent years serving the people of Illinois, and now she can take that Illinois approach to public arts funding and bring it to a national platform. We look forward to working with her in the Senate."
Juliana Stratton said:
"In Illinois, we are proud supporters of the arts and proud supporters of organized labor. Live theatre is made possible by the incredible performers and crew members who put their heart into each and every production, and they deserve our support. I am honored to have the endorsement of Actors' Equity Association, and look forward to collaborating with them to advance the priorities of working people -from affordable healthcare to fair compensation and protecting collective bargaining rights."
Equity's public policy priorities include defending and protecting the right to collectively bargain, stronger federal and state arts funding, a prevailing wage in the arts, a strong minimum wage, universal federal health care, tax fairness, racial justice, gun violence prevention and LGBTQ non-discrimination protections.
Equity's ongoing list of 2026 candidate endorsements can be found here.
ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits (health and pension included). Member: AFL-CIO, FIA. www.actorsequity.org #EquityWorks
September 29, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/2026/09/29/actors-equity-association-endorses-juliana-stratton-for-united-states-senate
Teamsters California-Backed Waste Bill Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters California-Backed Waste Bill Becomes Law
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - The Teamsters applaud California lawmakers for passing and signing into law Senate Bill 1371 (SB 1371). Authored by Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, SB 1371 will safeguard sanitation workers, keep California communities clean, and hold irresponsible waste haulers accountable for prolonging work stoppages.
"Waste
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters California-Backed Waste Bill Becomes Law
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - The Teamsters applaud California lawmakers for passing and signing into law Senate Bill 1371 (SB 1371). Authored by Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, SB 1371 will safeguard sanitation workers, keep California communities clean, and hold irresponsible waste haulers accountable for prolonging work stoppages.
"Wasteworkers have one of the toughest jobs in America. Their work is made even harder by greedy employers trying to take money out of their pockets," said Victor Mineros, Co-Chair of Teamsters California and Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division Director. "SB 1371 takes the power from billion-dollar haulers and puts it in the hands of union waste workers. On behalf of Teamsters California's quarter-million members, thank you to every elected official who got this critical bill over the finish line."
Contracts between waste companies and municipalities typically have a "force majeure" clause. This shields the company from being penalized for failing to fulfill its contractual obligations during major disruptions like natural disasters. But to undermine unions and workers, companies often include labor disputes as a qualifying force majeure disruption. SB 1371 closes this loophole.
"This is a big day for California workers. For too long, waste companies have gotten away with making communities and unions foot the bill for employer-caused strikes," said Peter Finn, Co-Chair of Teamsters California. "SB 1371 goes a long way toward leveling the playing field. Thank you to Senator Maria Elena Durazo and all those who worked so hard to make this bill a law."
The Teamsters represent thousands of waste workers throughout California. Over 3,000 of them across Southern California represented by Teamsters Local 396 are currently bargaining new contracts with major employers including Republic Services and Waste Management.
"Waste companies always try to turn the public against workers who are forced to strike for better conditions -even when the employers cause the strike and keep getting paid for collections that aren't happening," said Mike Di Bene, a 15-year Republic Services driver represented by Teamsters Local 70. "This is one of the worst things management does to try to hurt union waste workers like me. But thanks to SB 1371, California haulers can no longer use this abusive tactic. Now, workers have the power."
Teamsters California is the united voice of 250,000 workers across dozens of industries who power the state's economy and communities every single day. For more information, go to teamstersca.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/09/teamsters-california-backed-waste-bill-becomes-law/
AFT and AFPENC, with Community Partners, Distribute 30,000 Books to Asheville Families on Second Anniversary of Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT and AFPENC, with Community Partners, Distribute 30,000 Books to Asheville Families on Second Anniversary of Hurricane Helene
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ASHEVILLE, N.C.-AFT President Randi Weingarten joined American Federation of Professional Educators of North Carolina President Joanna Loftis and Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe co-Executive Director Jessica McLean to distribute more than 30,000 free books and reading resources to kids who attend Title I schools, families and educators
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT and AFPENC, with Community Partners, Distribute 30,000 Books to Asheville Families on Second Anniversary of Hurricane Helene
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ASHEVILLE, N.C.-AFT President Randi Weingarten joined American Federation of Professional Educators of North Carolina President Joanna Loftis and Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe co-Executive Director Jessica McLean to distribute more than 30,000 free books and reading resources to kids who attend Title I schools, families and educatorsduring a family literacy fair today.
"This fair falls on the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene-a natural disaster that devastated Western North Carolina and communities up and down the East Coast," said Weingarten. "This community has come a long way in rebuilding, but it's clear that recovery is still underway. Devastating events like this remind us of the central role that public schools play in our communities and in ensuring children's well-being. Knowing how important it is for students, school staff and families to get back on their feet and back to learning in school, the AFT joined with AFPENC and Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe to help rebuild their libraries with 30,000 free books. Solidarity is central to what it means to be a union; we care for each other-our members, the students and patients we serve, and the communities we live in."
More than 1,000 families and 500 public school educators and staff attended the Reading Opens the World family literacy fair to pick books for home libraries and classroom collections. Families and parents were able to select up to 30 books for their children, and educators could choose 50 books for their classrooms.
"With the strength of the AFT behind us, working side by side with our community partners, we are doing everything in our power to champion opportunity and high-quality public education for all," said Loftis. "This is especially important in the face of disaster. When we affiliated with the AFT, we committed to working with every stakeholder who shares our belief that public education is the foundation of a strong and thriving North Carolina. Today is a day that displays both this commitment and our commitment to making sure educators and students across all of North Carolina have what they need to succeed."
Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe, North Carolina A. Philip Randolph Institute, and other local nonprofits, businesses and community groups were essential partners in the effort to make this event possible and increase North Carolinians' access to books.
"Over the past two years, students, families, educators, schools and community partners have worked incredibly hard to restore routines, rebuild learning opportunities, and help young people recover from the disruption and loss caused by the storm," said McLean. "This literacy fair is an opportunity to honor that work, recommit ourselves to supporting every learner throughout Western North Carolina's recovery journey, and come together for a joyful day centered on books, connection and possibility."
In addition to the free books, there were performances by a school majorette and drum line, a Halloween costume swap, an arts and crafts area, a voter information and registration table and many other family-friendly activities.
"Events like these are important because when I was young I was interested in reading, but as I got older it seemed like reading was going by the wayside. When you can expose children to new books, it's an awesome thing. Today is good for families that want to gift books for the holidays too. It makes reading exciting. As long as kids can get books in front of them, there's hope that it'll spark interest and joy in reading," said Erica Rawls, a parent.
The book giveaway is part of the AFT's Reading Opens the World initiative, a national literacy campaign run by the AFT and First Book to spread the joy of reading by providing more than 11 million FREE books to students and families in need for their home libraries and to Title I educators and school staff for classroom collections. The AFT has held hundreds of Reading Opens the World book giveaways and literacy events since the campaign started in 2011.
AFPENC is a new statewide affiliate of the AFT in North Carolina, chartered in March 2026, and a member of the AFL-CIO. Our union commits to being action-oriented. We believe that being engaged in school communities and advocating on behalf of employees, families and students is at the heart of who we are. Our membership is growing every day because public school educators want to be part of a union that offers real solutions to the issues they face.
Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe is a local independent literacy nonprofit in Asheville, N.C., on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that supports children, families, schools and community partners. R2S programs include early childhood/kindergarten-readiness, elementary reading tutoring and community literacy access. Learn more and get involved at r2sasheville.org.
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-and-afpenc-community-partners-distribute-30000-books-asheville-families-second
Education Policy Institute and NEU Report on Teachers' Use of AI
LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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Education Policy Institute and NEU report on teachers' use of AI
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Commenting on the How can we empower teachers to use AI without undermining their professionalism or relationships with students?, a report published today, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"It is so important that AI in schools is not used in ways which undermine teachers' professionalism or the activities and cultures which build good learning relationships.
"The teacher-pupil
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LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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Education Policy Institute and NEU report on teachers' use of AI
25/09/2026
Commenting on the How can we empower teachers to use AI without undermining their professionalism or relationships with students?, a report published today, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"It is so important that AI in schools is not used in ways which undermine teachers' professionalism or the activities and cultures which build good learning relationships.
"The teacher-pupilrelationship is key to learning and must be protected.
"The overarching message from our roundtable with the EPI is that AI should augment teachers, not replace their expertise, skill or judgement. De-skilling teachers must be avoided.
"Teachers' expertise and joint collaboration must be central to teaching and curriculum planning, and also to schools' policies and practices on AI."
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REPORT: https://epi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-can-we-empower-teachers-to-use-AI-without-undermining-their-professionalism-or-relationships-with-students.pdf
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/education-policy-institute-and-neu-report-teachers-use-ai?_locale=en
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