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UMC New Orleans nurses to hold press conference on LCMC short-changing patients and nurses
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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UMC New Orleans nurses to hold press conference on LCMC short-changing patients and nurses
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LCMC claims to honor the "Spirit of Charity" while giving CEO nearly $1.5M raise and refusing to improve pay for nurses at the bargaining table
In the wake of LCMC's "Spirit of Charity Gala" last week, Registered Nurses from University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., will hold a press conference on Friday, Oct. 16, to highlight their patient safety concerns, including short-staffing,
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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UMC New Orleans nurses to hold press conference on LCMC short-changing patients and nurses
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LCMC claims to honor the "Spirit of Charity" while giving CEO nearly $1.5M raise and refusing to improve pay for nurses at the bargaining table
In the wake of LCMC's "Spirit of Charity Gala" last week, Registered Nurses from University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., will hold a press conference on Friday, Oct. 16, to highlight their patient safety concerns, including short-staffing,high turnover, and wage theft, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). NNU is the largest and fastest-growing union of registered nurses in the nation.
Who: RNs at UMC New Orleans
What: Press Conference
When: TODAY, Friday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m
Where: University Medical Center New Orleans, 2000 Canal St., near Tulane and Galvez
Despite LCMC's claims to honor the "Spirit of Charity," it is clear LCMC has betrayed Charity Hospital's legacy of providing quality and accessible care for all New Orleans residents. Since opening UMC, LCMC has consistently prioritized profits over patent health, worker safety and affordable care.
"Since 2017, UMC has not used any funds for charity care that weren't offset by outside revenue, so 0% of UMC's total expenses are going towards charity care," said Terry Mogilles, RN in UMC's Orthopedic Clinic. "Yet they still claim the legacy of Charity Hospital, where many of us worked for years, and use it as a marketing ploy."
Nurses have been bargaining with LCMC, the parent company of UMC, for over two years. In the first year of bargaining, LCMC withheld regularly scheduled wage increases for union nurses as part of their anti-union measures. Last year, after the threat of a strike and pressure from Senator Bernie Sanders, nurses received their merit increases, but those raises averaged under 2%, well under the rate of inflation.
In 2024, CEO Greg Feirn received a nearly $1.5M (64%) raise, bringing his total compensation for the last 10 years up to $22.4M. LCMC system-wide made $251M in net income in 2025, and has reported $227M in net income in the first half of 2026 alone. Since then, management has refused to meaningfully bargain over wages, even as costs have risen dramatically.
"There are many reasons we decided to form our union, but a primary motivation was recruitment and retention of experienced Nurses," said Heidi Tujague, an RN in the forensics department. "Our patients deserve a stable, committed nursing staff who are connected to our community. But what we are seeing instead is rampant turnover due to a lack of competitive wages
Earlier this year in May, nurses filed Unfair Labor Practice charges against UMC for surface bargaining and held a five-day strike, their sixth strike since forming their union in 2023.
NNOC/NNU represents more than 650 registered nurses at UMC.
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/umc-new-orleans-nurses-to-hold-press-conference-on-lcmc-short-changing-patients-and-nurses
UAW President Shawn Fain, Abdul El-Sayed in Candid Conversation on 2026 Midterm Stakes
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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UAW President Shawn Fain, Abdul El-Sayed in Candid Conversation on 2026 Midterm Stakes
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Today, the UAW released an hour-long conversation between UAW President Shawn Fain and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Recorded the previous week at the UAW's Solidarity House in Detroit, MI, the two Midwest-made trailblazers in their respective fields covered a wide range of topics -- from faith and family to healthcare, retirement security, trade, AI and technology, and other important
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DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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UAW President Shawn Fain, Abdul El-Sayed in Candid Conversation on 2026 Midterm Stakes
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Today, the UAW released an hour-long conversation between UAW President Shawn Fain and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Recorded the previous week at the UAW's Solidarity House in Detroit, MI, the two Midwest-made trailblazers in their respective fields covered a wide range of topics -- from faith and family to healthcare, retirement security, trade, AI and technology, and other importantissues that matter to working-class voters ahead of Election Day.
Michigan is one of several states where the UAW is running its most ambitious political operation in decades. As an early endorser of Abdul El-Sayed in the high-profile U.S. Senate race in Michigan, the UAW is also throwing down in several priority House races and potential Republican flip districts where the UAW's density is larger than the margin of victory in recent elections: CD-04, CD-07, and CD-10.
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NALC condemns brutal attack on Detroit letter carrier; demands urgent action against rising violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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NALC condemns brutal attack on Detroit letter carrier; demands urgent action against rising violence
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NALC strongly condemns the violent attack on a Detroit letter carrier who was assaulted and injured by a group of men while delivering the mail on Oct. 7. The carrier was punched, kicked, and a firearm was discharged during the assault causing a serious head laceration. The incident, which has resulted in federal charges against four men, is another disturbing example
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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NALC condemns brutal attack on Detroit letter carrier; demands urgent action against rising violence
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NALC strongly condemns the violent attack on a Detroit letter carrier who was assaulted and injured by a group of men while delivering the mail on Oct. 7. The carrier was punched, kicked, and a firearm was discharged during the assault causing a serious head laceration. The incident, which has resulted in federal charges against four men, is another disturbing exampleof the growing violence facing letter carriers as they carry out their duties in communities across the country. Since 2022, five letter carriers have tragically been murdered on the job.
"Letter carriers should not have to fear for their safety while doing their job. This latest attack is alarming and unacceptable. Our members serve Americans nationwide helping communities stay connected by delivering vital documents, medications, and other important packages. Letter carriers should be able to do their work without the threat of danger or being subjected to violence. We stand with our injured brother and call for accountability for this terrible crime," NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.
The need for stronger and more consistent sentencing was highlighted this week when a federal judge sentenced Kevin McCaa to 38 years in prison for the 2022 murder of Milwaukee, WI Branch 2 letter carrier Aundre Cross, who was murdered while serving his community. The court determined that Cross was targeted and the crime was premeditated.
"Thirty-eight years is not enough for the premeditated murder of a letter carrier who was simply doing his job," Renfroe said. "Brother Cross should be alive today. His murder spurred our fight for bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA), and this case is another reminder of why Congress must act. Perpetrators of crimes against letter carriers do not face sufficiently strong and consistent consequences. There must be certainty and uniformity in how these crimes are prosecuted. Sentencing must reflect the severity of these crimes so that anyone who targets a letter carrier knows that the consequences will be severe."
Over the last several years, there has been a concerning trend in the rise of assaults. NALC has been on the forefront of fighting for the passage of POLCA, which includes provisions to strengthen prosecution and standardize sentencing guidelines for crimes against letter carriers.
"Every day, letter carriers are committed public servants who show up in all kinds of conditions to deliver for their communities. We must do more to protect them," Renfroe added. "They are the backbone and heartbeat of the Postal Service. Across the country, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, 200,000 city letter carriers deliver 376 million pieces of mail to nearly 169 million delivery points, supporting a $1.92 trillion mailing industry. Yet, criminals are attacking letter carriers and, in a majority of cases, the perpetrators have not been held accountable. We demand that Congress prioritize and ensure the safety of all postal workers."
NALC will continue advocating for stronger protections, effective preventive measures, and stringent accountability including maximum sentences for those who target letter carriers.
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Six Illinois Candidates for U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Six Illinois Candidates for U.S. House
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WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of six candidates running to represent Illinois in the U.S. House in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
The newly endorsed candidates are Donna Miller (CD-2),
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Six Illinois Candidates for U.S. House
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Tim Kauffman
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WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of six candidates running to represent Illinois in the U.S. House in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
The newly endorsed candidates are Donna Miller (CD-2),La Shawn Ford (CD-7), Melissa Bean (CD-8), Daniel Biss (CD-9), Jennifer Todd (CD-15), and Paul Nolley (CD-16).
"AFGE is proud to support these U.S. House candidates who will stand up for AFGE members, federal workers and the essential services they provide to the public," said AFGE District 7 National Vice President Jason Anderson.
Donna Miller (CD-2) is a public servant, health care professional and community advocate with decades of experience delivering results. She chairs the Veterans Committee on the Cook County Board of Commissioners and has a 100% voting record on union contracts as a commissioner.
La Shawn Ford (CD-7) is a former Chicago Public Schools teacher and coach. As a state representative, he helps constituents access services like workforce development, and he focuses on social justice, small business and health care access. He holds regular public and media forums, and he has stood on picket lines with striking workers.
Melissa Bean (CD-8) is a former member of Congress who will be ready to work from day one. The daughter of a World War II Marine veteran who became a small business owner, she is running for cleaner air and water, better schools, and safer communities. In Congress, she helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Wall Street reform, and the Affordable Care Act, and she was known for working across the aisle.
Daniel Biss (CD-9) is the mayor of Evanston and a former state representative and state senator. A lifelong community activist and former University of Chicago mathematics professor, he took on entrenched power and big money in Evanston to deliver campaign finance reform. He has a record of fighting the important fights and winning them.
Jennifer Todd (CD-15) is a nurse, a mom and a fighter. Her priorities are affordability, farming, health care, veterans' care and education. As a health care provider, she knows what rural hospital closures do to communities. Her campaign is rooted in showing up, listening and doing the work for working families who have been ignored.
Paul Nolley (CD-16) is executive director of Project First Rate, where he fights for blue-collar apprenticeships, responsible construction practices, and policies that put workers first. He is dedicated to saving Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and he will work to strengthen worker rights and pass serious campaign finance reform.
AFGE previously announced other endorsements in Illinois, including Juliana Stratton for the U.S. Senate and nine candidates seeking reelection for the U.S. House.
Nearly 90,000 federal employees live in Illinois - 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 43,000 federal employees in District 7, which includes Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Written by OPEIU 2 AFL-CIO
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Al Pacino to Be Honored With the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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Al Pacino to be Honored with the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
October 15, 2026
62nd Annual Accolade to be Presented During The 33rd Annual Actor Awards(R) Streaming Live on Netflix Sunday, February 28, 2027.
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Legendary actor Al Pacino has been named the 62nd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest honor: the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian accomplishments. Pacino will be presented with the union's
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LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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Al Pacino to be Honored with the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
October 15, 2026
62nd Annual Accolade to be Presented During The 33rd Annual Actor Awards(R) Streaming Live on Netflix Sunday, February 28, 2027.
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Legendary actor Al Pacino has been named the 62nd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest honor: the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian accomplishments. Pacino will be presented with the union'stop tribute at The 33rd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA(R), which will stream live on Netflix Sunday, February 28, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.
Given annually to an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession," the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award will be the latest recognition in Pacino's extraordinary career spanning more than six decades. Across film, television and the stage, Pacino has captivated audiences with transformative performances, creating some of the most memorable characters in entertainment history and has profoundly influenced generations of actors and culture itself.
Defined by iconic roles and an unwavering commitment to acting, Pacino's legacy places him squarely among the most celebrated performers of all time. His work has been recognized with an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Actor Awards. He has also received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Venice Career Golden Lion and numerous other accolades.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, "Like so many actors, I have spent my life in awe and appreciation of the force of nature that is Al Pacino. When you watch him perform, you are witnessing a student and a master. Al Pacino is an artist of extraordinary courage, intensity and heart whose work has always set an exceptional standard of skill and talent. All of that and he's just plain fun to watch. SAG-AFTRA is proud to celebrate Al Pacino with our union's highest honor."
Al Pacino said, "I wondered and wandered most of my life but have always felt at home with a script and my fellow actors. It's the work and the actors along the way that have been among the greatest joys of my life. It's an honor to be recognized by SAG-AFTRA in celebrating the journey."
Pacino will next star in Lear Rex, a bold contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear, featuring an all-star ensemble cast. The film is now complete and preparing for release 2027.
Film
Pacino's film career began with a brief appearance in Me, Natalie (1969), followed by his first major film role in The Panic in Needle Park (1971). His breakthrough came the following year when Francis Ford Coppola cast him as Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972). The performance earned Pacino his first Academy Award nomination and established him as one of the defining actors of his generation. He reprised the role in The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).
Throughout the 1970s, Pacino delivered a succession of acclaimed performances, starring opposite Gene Hackman in the Palme d'Or-winning Scarecrow (1973) and earning Best Actor Academy Award nominations for Serpico (1973), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and ...And Justice for All (1979). His portrayal of Tony Montana in Brian De Palma's Scarface (1983) became another career-defining role, with the film and character achieving enduring cultural significance.
Following a four-year hiatus from film starting in 1985, Pacino returned in Sea of Love (1989). He received an Academy Award nomination for his performance as Big Boy Caprice in Dick Tracy (1990). He made history in 1993 as the first male actor to receive two acting nominations for two different films in the same year, receiving a nomination for his performance in Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) and winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman (1992).
Pacino's extensive filmography also includes Frankie and Johnny (1991), Carlito's Way (1993), Heat (1995), Looking for Richard (1996), The Devil's Advocate (1997), Donnie Brasco (1997), The Insider (1999), Any Given Sunday (1999), Insomnia (2002), The Merchant of Venice (2004), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), Danny Collins (2015), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), House of Gucci (2021) and Knox Goes Away (2023).
In 2019, Pacino portrayed Jimmy Hoffa in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, marking his first collaboration with the director and earning him his ninth Academy Award nomination.
His recent work includes Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness (2024), which he also co-produced, The Ritual (2025), Billy Knight (2025), Dead Man's Wire (2025), In the Hand of Dante (2025), Easy's Waltz (2025) and Killing Castro (2026).
Television
Pacino made his television debut in a 1968 episode of the ABC series N.Y.P.D. Decades later, he delivered one of his most acclaimed television performances as attorney Roy Cohn in HBO's Angels in America (2003), adapted from Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The role earned Pacino a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and his first Actor Award.
In 2010, Pacino portrayed physician-assisted-suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian in the HBO biographical film You Don't Know Jack. His performance earned him a second Primetime Emmy Award, another Golden Globe and his second Actor Award. He returned to HBO in Phil Spector (2013), portraying the record producer during his murder trial, and in Paterno (2018), in which he played former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
In 2020, Pacino made his episodic-series debut as Nazi hunter Meyer Offerman in the Amazon Prime Video drama Hunters. He starred in both seasons of the series, continuing a television career defined by complex portrayals of consequential and often controversial real-life and fictional figures.
Theater
Pacino began establishing himself on the stage in the 1960s. In 1967, he spent a season at Boston's Charles Playhouse, appearing in Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! and Jean-Claude van Itallie's America Hurrah. The following year, he starred as Murph in Israel Horovitz's The Indian Wants the Bronx at the Astor Place Theatre. His performance earned him an Obie Award for Best Actor.
Pacino made his Broadway debut in 1969 in Don Petersen's Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, earning critical acclaim and his first Tony Award. He received a second Tony Award for The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel and further distinguished himself onstage in the title role of Richard III and in David Mamet's American Buffalo.
His subsequent stage work has included productions and revivals of Julius Caesar, Hughie, Salome, Orphans, and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. In 2010, Pacino starred as Shylock in Shakespeare in the Park's acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice, which transferred to Broadway and earned him another Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play. He later returned to Broadway in the 30th-anniversary revival of Glengarry Glen Ross and in David Mamet's China Doll, a play written for him. This year, Shakespeare's Globe honored Pacino with the Sam Wanamaker Award in recognition of his contributions to theater and film, particularly his acclaimed interpretations of Shakespeare.
Activism & Philanthropy
Pacino's humanitarian efforts have extended to disaster relief and global advocacy. Pacino participated in the 2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon supporting victims and families affected by the September 11 attacks, the ONE Campaign's 2005 Make Poverty History initiative addressing extreme poverty, hunger and AIDS, and a 2012 public service campaign supporting Hurricane Sandy relief. In 2023, he revisited his celebrated "inch by inch" speech from Any Given Sunday for the Halftime campaign, calling attention to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
He has lent his talents to numerous benefit productions. His continued support of the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles has included benefit presentations in which he reprised his roles as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice and the title role in The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, as well as Al Pacino Live on Stage, a career retrospective and audience conversation. The 2012 premiere of his documentary-drama Wilde Salome also benefited the GLBT Historical Society.
In recognition of his history of charitable giving and support for those affected by arthritis, Pacino received the Southern California Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation's Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award in 2009. His decades of support have reflected an enduring commitment to the arts, education, humanitarian relief and social causes.
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About SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.
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AFT's Weingarten, Teachers Unify's Clements and OSEA's Wofford respond to Bend, Ore., shooting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT's Weingarten, Teachers Unify's Clements and OSEA's Wofford respond to Bend, Ore., shooting
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WASHINGTON--AFT President Randi Weingarten, Oregon School Employees Association President Sarah Wofford and Abbey Clements, executive director of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence and a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, issued the following statement after three children and one teacher were killed on Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT's Weingarten, Teachers Unify's Clements and OSEA's Wofford respond to Bend, Ore., shooting
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WASHINGTON--AFT President Randi Weingarten, Oregon School Employees Association President Sarah Wofford and Abbey Clements, executive director of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence and a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, issued the following statement after three children and one teacher were killed on Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School inBend, Ore. Another child and a classified educator were critically injured in the shooting.
"Schools should be the safest places in our communities. But over and over, they are turned into battlegrounds because our elected leaders will do nothing to tackle our nation's shameful gun violence epidemic.
"Today, we are grieving the loss of three children and one teacher who were shot and killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore. We are devastated and are praying for their families and the recovery of those injured. And we are grateful to the bystander for his heroic actions.
"But we are also angry. Students, families and educators should never have to live like this or accept as normal the hundreds of school shootings that have happened in the 27 years since Columbine or the 28 mass killings in this year alone.
"We can take action to protect our children and communities with secure firearms storage, which we know saves lives. This is why the AFT adopted a resolution to help engage school districts in educating communities on responsible gun ownership. And while Oregon is known for strict gun laws, there are more opportunities for tragedy without accountability at the federal level.
"We must elect leaders who will protect our communities and schools, making them the safe and welcoming places that children and parents deserve, not danger zones where students learn to hide before they learn to read."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/afts-weingarten-teachers-unifys-clements-and-oseas-wofford-respond-bend-ore-shooting
AFGE Celebrates as Judge Again Orders Bureau of Prisons to Reinstate Union Contract
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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AFGE Celebrates as Judge Again Orders Bureau of Prisons to Reinstate Union Contract
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WASHINGTON - A federal judge has again ordered the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to reinstate the American Federation of Government Employees' union contract protecting 30,000 federal correctional officers and staff.
On Sept. 29, U.S.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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AFGE Celebrates as Judge Again Orders Bureau of Prisons to Reinstate Union Contract
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WASHINGTON - A federal judge has again ordered the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to reinstate the American Federation of Government Employees' union contract protecting 30,000 federal correctional officers and staff.
On Sept. 29, U.S.District Judge Vernon Oliver of the District of Connecticut granted the union a preliminary injunction setting aside the BOP's September 2025 termination of its collective bargaining agreement with the union. The court ordered the agency to immediately reinstate the union's contract. The court's order was in response to the lawsuit filed in November 2025 by AFGE's National Council of Prison Locals (Council 33) and AFGE Local 1661, which represents employees at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut.
On Oct. 7, Director Marshall issued a memorandum announcing he was again terminating the contract effective immediately. The Union promptly filed a motion challenging the BOP's compliance with the injunction. In a ruling issued today, the court said that BOP could not simply ignore the preliminary injunction nor could BOP engage in self-help or use an allegedly new rationale to unilaterally defy the injunction. The court therefore found BOP's retermination to be void.
Council 33 National President Brandy Moore White applauded the court for ordering BOP to again reinstate the contract.
"The employees we represent work in some of the most challenging and dangerous conditions in federal service, and their union contract gives them a collaborative way to speak out when their safety or the safety of the public is in jeopardy," White said. "Our members deserve nothing less than full compliance with the court's decision, and we will keep fighting for our members to ensure the safety and security of the workers we represent."
AFGE National President Everett Kelley echoed White's comments.
"This administration should be ashamed of itself for flouting the rule of law inside our own federal prisons just to silence the voices of the brave correctional officers who work every day in some of the most challenging environments in the country," AFGE National President Everett Kelley said. "AFGE will continue fighting for our members at the Bureau of Prisons and every other agency until union rights are restored for all federal employees."
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