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Chicago nurses give notice for one-day strike over retaliation against nurses advocating for improved patient care
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Chicago nurses give notice for one-day strike over retaliation against nurses advocating for improved patient care
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Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Ill. gave notice to their employer today that they will hold a strike for one day on June 11 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who speak out about unsafe conditions, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU).
This 10-days' notice of their strike
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Chicago nurses give notice for one-day strike over retaliation against nurses advocating for improved patient care
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Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Ill. gave notice to their employer today that they will hold a strike for one day on June 11 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who speak out about unsafe conditions, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU).
This 10-days' notice of their strikefollows an overwhelming show of support from nurses who have indicated they are prepared to strike.
Nurses at Saint Mary's are seeking to unionize with National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). They are outraged that Prime management has engaged during this process in a troubling pattern of going after experienced nurses who are advocating for their patients and coworkers. They will hold a rally at 8:30 a.m. with speakers.
"Singling out pro-union nurses shows that Prime is using discipline to retaliate against us and silence us," said Maria Russ, RN, in behavioral health. "We are striking because experienced nurses who speak up and advocate for patients have been targeted and pushed out of the hospital."
Who: Registered nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
What: One-day strike for patient safety and an end to union busting
When: Strike begins Thursday, June 11, 6:45 a.m. with 8:30 a.m. rally. Strike ends Friday, June 12, 6:45 a.m.
Where: Saint Mary of Nazareth, 2233 W Division St, Chicago IL, 60622 (corner of W Division St and N Oakley Blvd)
"Patient care is our top concern and is at the forefront of our fight," said Brenda Hernandez, RN in the ICU. "We are striking because terminating experienced nurses has left the hospital short staffed. Nurses need a seat at the table to advocate for our patients."
Saint Mary's nurses filed for their union election with the National Labor Relations Board on May 20 and held a public rally on May 27 to protest Prime management's retaliatory union busting.
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/chicago-nurses-give-notice-for-one-day-strike-over-retaliation-against-nurses-advocating-for-patient-care
California Nurses Association registered nurses celebrate their victory in implementing long-awaited safe staffing ratios for state's acute psychiatric hospitals
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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California Nurses Association registered nurses celebrate their victory in implementing long-awaited safe staffing ratios for state's acute psychiatric hospitals
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California nurses are celebrating today, June 1, the historic implementation of long-awaited safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the state's acute psychiatric hospitals (APH) that should dramatically improve the care behavioral health patients receive and that RNs can provide. The state only established these
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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California Nurses Association registered nurses celebrate their victory in implementing long-awaited safe staffing ratios for state's acute psychiatric hospitals
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California nurses are celebrating today, June 1, the historic implementation of long-awaited safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the state's acute psychiatric hospitals (APH) that should dramatically improve the care behavioral health patients receive and that RNs can provide. The state only established theseemergency regulations after California Nurses Association (CNA) pressured the governor and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to do so.
"We know from more than two decades of experience with mandatory, minimum RN-to-patient staffing ratios in general hospitals that ratios not only improve care and save lives, but better safety and working conditions for nurses to keep us at the bedside," said Cathy Kennedy, RN and president of CNA. "All patients deserve a high quality of care and it's about time the state set safe staffing rules for psych hospitals as we nurses originally intended when we passed this law."
Though mandatory minimum safe registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals were mandated by the seminal safe staffing legislation California Nurses Association sponsored and fought to pass in 1999, A.B. 394 (Kuehl), the state failed for over two decades to follow up with regulations for acute psychiatric hospitals after they rolled out ratios for general acute-care hospitals in 2004. After a San Francisco Chronicle investigation exposed staffing problems at acute psychiatric hospitals last year, CNA demanded that the state establish these long-promised regulations for such facilities.
In the face of intense lobbying by the profit-driven corporate hospital industry to adopt weak regulations, the current emergency regulations represent a significant correction upon earlier versions. Due to nurses' strong advocacy through public comments, testimony, and direct action, CDPH closed up major loopholes that would have not only let acute psychiatric hospitals evade meaningful staffing ratios, but also have undermined the existing RN-to-patient standards in general acute-care hospitals.
Thanks to nurse advocacy, the regulations set to go into effect today:
* Removed language that would have allowed one registered nurse to be responsible for up to 24 patients during a 12-hour shift or up to 16 patients during an 8-hour shift.
* Prohibit the averaging of staffing ratios across any shift or time period.
* Do not adopt dangerous night shift ratios.
* Prohibit nurse administrators and supervisors from counting towards the ratios if they have non-direct care responsibilities.
* Mandate that the numerical ratios represent the maximum number of patients an RN can be assigned at one time.
CNA nurses know that they must remain vigilant during the permanent rulemaking process to prevent industry pressure from weakening these staffing standards and to make even further improvements to these regulations, including language to clarify that the ratios are registered nurse-to-patient ratios; to set ratios at one RN for no more than four pediatric patients; to stop layoffs of ancillary staff in implementing the rule; and to hold in-person public hearings to hear from nurses and patients across the state before final rules are adopted.
Hospitalized patients deserve the same standard of care no matter what kind of facility they are in, so establishing effective, meaningful registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals that are the same as the safe staffing protections for patients in general acute-care hospitals is critical. All patients deserve the same high-standard of patient care.
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/cna-nurses-celebrate-victory-in-implementing-safe-staffing-ratios-for-state-acute-psychiatric-hospitals
IAM Members at Leonardo DRS Ratify New Contract Following Historic Demonstration for Fairness and Solidarity
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, May 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Members at Leonardo DRS Ratify New Contract Following Historic Demonstration for Fairness and Solidarity
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WEST PLAINS, Mo., May 30, 2026 - Nearly 300 members of IAM Local 2782 (District 9) at Leonardo DRS have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, bringing an end to a difficult lockout while securing significant improvements in wages, benefits and paid time off.
The agreement provides for wage increases
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, May 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Members at Leonardo DRS Ratify New Contract Following Historic Demonstration for Fairness and Solidarity
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WEST PLAINS, Mo., May 30, 2026 - Nearly 300 members of IAM Local 2782 (District 9) at Leonardo DRS have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, bringing an end to a difficult lockout while securing significant improvements in wages, benefits and paid time off.
The agreement provides for wage increasesof 10% in the first year, 4% in the second year, 4% in the third year, 5% in the fourth year, and 5% in the fifth year, delivering a total compounded wage increase of more than 30% over the life of the contract. Members also secured protections that limit annual increases in insurance premiums to 5% per year, with no changes to healthcare copays.
The ratification follows weeks of solidarity and determination by IAM Union members, who remained united throughout the lockout while fighting for a contract that recognized the value of their skills, dedication, and contributions to national defense.
IAM Local 2782 members manufacture critical defense systems used by the U.S. military, including the M-SHORAD counter-drone and air defense system, battlefield surveillance technology, heavy assault bridging equipment, and fuel and water distribution systems that support military operations around the world.
Throughout the dispute, members remained focused on achieving a fair agreement that addressed key concerns surrounding wages, healthcare costs, and quality of life. The newly ratified contract represents significant progress in each of those areas and provides greater economic security for workers and their families.
"The solidarity shown by these members throughout this process was inspiring," said IAM International President Brian Bryant. "They stood together through challenging circumstances, and their perseverance helped secure a collective bargaining agreement that recognizes the important work they perform every day. This victory demonstrates what is possible when workers remain united."
"The members of Local 2782 never lost sight of the power of standing together," said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. "They showed what solidarity means through their resilience, determination, and commitment to one another. This new contract represents more than meaningful economic gains -it lays the foundation for stronger working conditions, greater opportunities, and successful negotiations in the future."
"These workers stood together and made their voices heard," said IAM District 9 Business Representative BJ Wear. "Through their unity and determination, they secured meaningful gains that will improve the lives of members and their families. This ratification reflects the power of workers standing together and refusing to settle for less than they deserve."
The ratification marks the successful conclusion of a contract battle that began when Leonardo DRS locked out IAM members on May 1 after members rejected the company's initial proposal. Throughout the lockout, Local 2782 members remained united in their demand for a contract that addressed wages, healthcare costs, and quality-of-life issues while recognizing the critical role they play in supporting U.S. military readiness.
Their solidarity was evident on the picket lines and in successive contract votes, as members stood together in pursuit of an agreement that reflected the value of their work and their contributions to the company's success and the missions it supports.
With the new agreement approved, members will return to work under a contract that delivers substantial economic improvements while establishing a strong foundation for future bargaining and continued progress.
IAM Local 2782 members at Leonardo DRS's West Plains facility manufacture a portfolio of critical U.S. Army systems, including fire support systems the Army has relied on since 1982; battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance platforms; heavy transport and mobility systems; fuel and water distribution equipment; and force protection technologies for armored vehicles.
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America's largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.
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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/press-releases/iam-members-at-leonardo-drs-ratify-new-contract-following-historic-demonstration-for-fairness-and-solidarity/
AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions: U.S. Does Not Have a Skilled Craft Labor Shortage
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release:
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The U.S. Does Not Have a Skilled Craft Labor Shortage. It Has a Workforce Planning Crisis.
America's Ability to Build Depends on Long-Term Workforce Investment, and the NABTU Training System Is Ready Now
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As executives and commentators warn of construction labor shortages tied to energy expansion, advanced manufacturing, reshoring, and data center growth, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) says the issue is not a lack of skilled workers, but a failure by some owners,
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WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release:
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The U.S. Does Not Have a Skilled Craft Labor Shortage. It Has a Workforce Planning Crisis.
America's Ability to Build Depends on Long-Term Workforce Investment, and the NABTU Training System Is Ready Now
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As executives and commentators warn of construction labor shortages tied to energy expansion, advanced manufacturing, reshoring, and data center growth, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) says the issue is not a lack of skilled workers, but a failure by some owners,developers, and national contractor groups to make long-term workforce planning a core part of project development.
"The United States does not have a skilled craft worker shortage," said NABTU President Sean McGarvey. "It has a workforce planning crisis. The unionized construction industry built the training infrastructure, contractor partnerships, and workforce pipeline required to meet this moment. That capacity exists right now."
McGarvey said segments of the construction industry spent decades prioritizing short-term labor sourcing over long-term workforce investment, relying on low-wage, exploitable labor strategies instead of building durable training and recruitment systems capable of sustaining long-term demand. By contrast, the unionized construction industry continued investing through collective bargaining, signatory contractor partnerships, and sustained private-sector funding, creating a scalable workforce model built to support complex energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and mission-critical projects. Those decisions matter now.
NABTU's joint labor-management apprenticeship system is tuition-free, earn-as-you-learn, and designed to supply highly skilled labor at scale. Across the United States, NABTU and signatory contractor partners operate more than 1,600 training centers, invest over $2.5 billion annually in Registered Apprenticeship and skilled craft training, and maintain a pipeline of more than 300,000 registered apprentices and trainees supported by more than 21,000 instructors.
"Workforce gaps in construction are not inevitable," McGarvey said. "They are the result of choices. The skilled workforce needed to build the projects driving the U.S. economy is not hypothetical. It is trained, available, and capable of expanding with demand. What is missing is the early commitment to incorporate workforce strategy into project planning."
McGarvey added, "Owners and contractors already plan early for specialized equipment, supply chains, permitting, and manufacturing lead times. Workforce strategy must be treated the same way: as a core project input addressed at the front end, not as an afterthought once labor demand is already peaking."
Recent reporting on surging demand tied to data infrastructure, reshoring, and skilled trades retirements only reinforces NABTU's argument: the path forward is not panic. It is partnership. Owners, developers, and contractors should be engaging proven apprenticeship systems, community-based workforce on-ramps, and long-range labor strategies now if they expect projects to be delivered safely, on time, and at scale.
Independent research has found that projects using union labor are 40 percent less likely to experience skilled labor shortages, while also delivering higher productivity and lower overall project costs. For NABTU, that is the clearest proof point in this debate: when owners choose high-road labor partnerships and plan early for the skilled workforce major projects require, labor shortages become far less likely to derail project delivery.
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About NABTU: North America's Building Trades Unions is an alliance of 14 national and international unions in the building and construction industry, collectively representing more than 3 million skilled craft professionals in the United States and Canada. Each year, our unions and signatory contractor partners invest over $2.5 billion in private-sector funding to support more than 1,900 apprenticeship training and education facilities across North America. These programs produce some of the safest, most highly trained, and most productive skilled craft workers in the world. NABTU is dedicated to creating economic security and employment opportunities for construction workers by safeguarding wage and benefits standards, promoting responsible private capital investment, strengthening apprenticeship and training, and expanding construction career pathways to the middle class for women, communities of color, Indigenous people, veterans, and justice-involved individuals. For more information, please visit nabtu.org.
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Original text here: https://nabtu.org/press_releases/the-u-s-does-not-have-a-skilled-craft-labor-shortage-it-has-a-workforce-planning-crisis/
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Teamsters Demand Illinois Lawmakers Extend Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Demand Illinois Lawmakers Extend Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
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(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) - Thomas W. Stiede, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25, is calling on leaders of the Illinois legislature to pass a bill extending unemployment insurance benefits to workers who are forced to strike.
"This measure is essential for addressing the affordability crisis facing working families across the state," Stiede said. "Illinois lawmakers should focus on policies
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WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Demand Illinois Lawmakers Extend Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
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(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) - Thomas W. Stiede, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25, is calling on leaders of the Illinois legislature to pass a bill extending unemployment insurance benefits to workers who are forced to strike.
"This measure is essential for addressing the affordability crisis facing working families across the state," Stiede said. "Illinois lawmakers should focus on policiesthat strengthen workers' ability to stand together for fair contracts without risking total financial ruin. As prices for groceries, housing, transportation, and health care continue to rise, workers need stronger protections when they are forced onto a picket line in pursuit of dignity, safety, and fair pay."
Unemployment benefits for striking workers would provide a crucial lifeline during labor disputes, helping families stay afloat while ensuring employers cannot simply prolong strikes for people who are fighting for better working conditions and economic justice.
"Expanding unemployment protections for striking workers is a meaningful step toward a more just and affordable economy for everyone who depends on a paycheck to get by. Nobody should be pushed to the brink because they advocate for fair wages, good benefits, and respect on the job," Stiede said. "If Illinois leaders are serious about tackling the affordability crisis, they need to stop talking and start acting. We cannot afford any more delays. Lawmakers who choose inaction over solidarity should know that the Teamsters are paying attention, and we will support those who support working people when we go to the polls in November."
Teamsters Joint Council 25 represents more than 100,000 hardworking men and women throughout Illinois and northwest Indiana. For more information, go to teamstersjc25.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/05/teamsters-demand-illinois-lawmakers-extend-unemployment-benefits-to-striking-workers/
Republic Airways Workers Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Republic Airways Workers Join Teamsters
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Airline Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) with Republic Airways have voted overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters, resulting in nearly 800 new members. They now join Republic Airways pilots and flight attendants who are already represented by the Teamsters Union.
"Republic Airways AMTs are tired of being overlooked and are ready to stand together for the pay, protections, and respect they've earned," said Dave Saucedo, Director of
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WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Republic Airways Workers Join Teamsters
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Airline Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) with Republic Airways have voted overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters, resulting in nearly 800 new members. They now join Republic Airways pilots and flight attendants who are already represented by the Teamsters Union.
"Republic Airways AMTs are tired of being overlooked and are ready to stand together for the pay, protections, and respect they've earned," said Dave Saucedo, Director ofthe Teamsters Airline Division. "These workers do critical, highly skilled work every single day to keep planes operating safely. By joining the Teamsters, they now have the power to hold Republic accountable and fight for a better future."
The 777 newly organized AMTs are preparing to begin negotiations on a first contract that delivers industry-leading wages, strong benefits, and improved workplace protections that raise the standards at Republic Airways.
"This victory shows the growing momentum for Teamsters representation throughout the airline industry," Saucedo said. "The Teamsters are committed to helping these workers win a first contract that reflects the critical role they play at Republic Airways and airports across the U.S."
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/2026/05/republic-airways-workers-join-teamsters/
Bazooka Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Bazooka Teamsters Authorize Strike
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(SCRANTON, Pa.) - More than 60 members of Teamsters Local 229 at Bazooka Inc. in Moosic, Pa., have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike after the candy company failed to offer a contract that would provide improved wages and affordable health care. Negotiations began in October 2025 and have dragged on for months without a fair contract.
"Our members have spent decades building this company and making its products a success,"
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WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Bazooka Teamsters Authorize Strike
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(SCRANTON, Pa.) - More than 60 members of Teamsters Local 229 at Bazooka Inc. in Moosic, Pa., have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike after the candy company failed to offer a contract that would provide improved wages and affordable health care. Negotiations began in October 2025 and have dragged on for months without a fair contract.
"Our members have spent decades building this company and making its products a success,"said Joe Secor, business agent for Local 229. "Some workers have devoted more than 50 years of their lives to this facility. After nearly seven months of negotiations, Bazooka continues to drag its feet instead of offering a fair contract that recognizes their hard work and dedication."
Teamsters at the Bazooka facility perform critical work across production, maintenance, shipping, packaging, and quality control operations that keep production running and products moving nationwide. The plant is the only facility in the United States that manufactures Ring Pops, one of the company's most popular and recognizable candy brands.
"We take pride in the work we do every day and in the product that comes out of this facility," said Rick Walker, a cook at Bazooka and 18-year member of Local 229. "This vote sends a clear message that we are standing together and deserve a fair contract. We have been patient throughout this process, but enough is enough."
Headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Teamsters Local 229 represents over 1,000 members across half a dozen industries across Northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit teamsters229.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/05/bazooka-teamsters-authorize-strike/
