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Breakthru Beverage Workers in St. Louis Launch ULP Strike
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:

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Breakthru Beverage Workers in St. Louis Launch ULP Strike

(ST. LOUIS) - More than 100 drivers and warehouse workers have walked off the job and launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike at Breakthru Beverage in St. Louis. The members of Teamster Locals 600 and 688 are demanding the company come to the table to negotiate a fair contract without illegal regressive proposals and surface bargaining.

"This company has been dragging their feet and refusing to put a fair ... Show Full Article

AFT's Weingarten on the Virginia Supreme Court's decision overturning redistricting referendum results
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:

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AFT's Weingarten on the Virginia Supreme Court's decision overturning redistricting referendum results

AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Commonwealth's April 21 special election on redistricting.

"The Virginia Supreme Court's decision puts politics over the will of the people. A vote cast by millions across the Commonwealth should supersede other redistricting efforts by state ... Show Full Article

AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary

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Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them

RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four Alabama lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3.

The newly endorsed candidates are Andrew ... Show Full Article

TWU Activists Takes the Hill
WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:

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TWU Activists Takes the Hill

More than 150 TWU activists and officers lobbied on Capitol Hill on May 5 to build support for federal legislation that would benefit union members and their families - including a bill that would allow all overtime earners to pay less in federal income taxes.

Teams of TWU members and officers from locals across the country swarmed through the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate office buildings for scheduled meetings as part of this year's ... Show Full Article

San Diego Musical Theatre Crew Joins IATSE Local 122
NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:

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San Diego Musical Theatre Crew Joins IATSE Local 122

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SAN DIEGO, CA - Production workers at the San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122. The 18-member unit includes wardrobe department staff, stitchers, dressers, audio technicians, spotlight operators, deck crew, stage managers, and assistant stage managers.

San Diego Musical Theatre is a ... Show Full Article

NFFE Demands Congressional Action to Stop Dismantling of U.S. Forest Service
WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:

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NFFE Demands Congressional Action to Stop Dismantling of U.S. Forest Service

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Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) sent a letter to Congress urging elected officials to uphold their oaths to the Constitution and prevent the dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

NFFE President Erwin sent the open letter in response to the Trump Administration's announcement of a so-called realignment plan, which is not only reckless, ... Show Full Article

AFGE Endorses 7 Georgia Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary
WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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AFGE Endorses 7 Georgia Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary

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Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them

RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven Georgia lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3.

The newly endorsed candidates are Keisha ... Show Full Article