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National Education Union Calls on Government to Establish Long Term Funding Settlement Following Institute for Fiscal Studies School Spending Report
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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IFS report on school funding
24/09/2026
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Commenting on the latest report from the IFS on school spending per pupil to rise by 9% in real terms, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"We agree with the IFS that the government should provide a long-term funding plan for schools. Unfortunately the government have consistently not provided sufficient resources. It is our members who have won any increases through pressure and the threat of strike action.
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LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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IFS report on school funding
24/09/2026
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Commenting on the latest report from the IFS on school spending per pupil to rise by 9% in real terms, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"We agree with the IFS that the government should provide a long-term funding plan for schools. Unfortunately the government have consistently not provided sufficient resources. It is our members who have won any increases through pressure and the threat of strike action.But the struggle is not over.
We welcome the additional funding schools have received this year, which will save thousands of jobs.
High-needs costs keep outrunning forecasts. When you strip out money for special educational needs, the IFS finds core funding for mainstream schools falls by pound sterling1.2 billion in real terms by 2028-29.
Budgets keep needing top-ups because governments set them too low and assume inflation will fall to 2 per cent. It is 3.1 per cent. These top-ups to funding only came after NEU campaigns, ballots or strikes.
Falling rolls are a chance to cut the largest primary class sizes in Europe and give pupils more individual support.
The government has to decide what type of country it wishes us to be - a low-wage, low-skill, low-investment economy, or a high-investment, high-skill, high-productivity economy. Education spending was more than 5 per cent of national income in 2010. It is now 4.1 per cent. It must return to at least 5 per cent."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/ifs-report-school-funding?_locale=en
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Teamsters at Safran Seats Launch Unfair Labor Practice Strike
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Safran Seats Launch Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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Press Contact: Emma Stamps Phone: (903) 714-4789 Email: EmmaStamps@local767.com
(GAINESVILLE, Texas) - Members of Teamsters Local 767 at Safran Seats were forced to launch an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike in Gainesville, Texas, after the employer refused to offer a contract that did not require mandatory overtime.
"Instead of addressing Safran Teamsters' concerns with a provision in the tentative
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Safran Seats Launch Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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Press Contact: Emma Stamps Phone: (903) 714-4789 Email: EmmaStamps@local767.com
(GAINESVILLE, Texas) - Members of Teamsters Local 767 at Safran Seats were forced to launch an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike in Gainesville, Texas, after the employer refused to offer a contract that did not require mandatory overtime.
"Instead of addressing Safran Teamsters' concerns with a provision in the tentativeagreement, the company has decided to play games at the bargaining table and forced us to the picket line," said Dave Reeves, President of Local 767. "Due to Safran's unwillingness to present a revised agreement without mandatory overtime, Teamsters will be on strike until the company gets serious and offers a fair contract."
More than 350 Teamsters build airplane seats for major airlines at one of the nation's largest suppliers. On Sept. 18, Safran Teamsters rejected the company's offer due to a mandatory overtime provision. Local 767 returned to the bargaining table and made clear to Safran that any contract that includes this provision would be rejected and leave members with no choice but to strike.
"We are out here striking because we want no mandatory overtime, our holiday pay back, and fair wages for all of us Teamsters -even those who have topped out," said Michelle Shero, a 20-year Safran Teamster. "We deserve a strong contract for all of the hard work we put in day in and day out."
Chartered in 1956, Teamsters Local 767 proudly represents workers at 10 employers in the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area. For more information, go to teamsters767.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/09/teamsters-at-safran-seats-launch-unfair-labor-practice-strike/
NFFE President Erwin Joins Federal Workforce Caucus in Demanding Pay Raise for Civil Service Following Proposed Freeze
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE President Erwin Joins Federal Workforce Caucus in Demanding Pay Raise for Civil Service Following Proposed Freeze
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Washington, DC - Yesterday, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) National President Randy Erwin joined the Federal Workforce Caucus and fellow federal labor union presidents at a press conference demanding Congress give the civil service a pay raise in FY 2027.
Led by Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD),
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE President Erwin Joins Federal Workforce Caucus in Demanding Pay Raise for Civil Service Following Proposed Freeze
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Washington, DC - Yesterday, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) National President Randy Erwin joined the Federal Workforce Caucus and fellow federal labor union presidents at a press conference demanding Congress give the civil service a pay raise in FY 2027.
Led by Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD),and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), the Federal Workforce Caucus hosted a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to advocate for a 4.1% pay raise for the civil service, as outlined in a bipartisan letter signed by 110 members of Congress.
"Federal workers are ordinary, middle-class Americans living in every corner of this great country," President Erwin said in his remarks. "Regardless of where you live, they are your friends and neighbors, and like most people, federal employees just want to make a fair living and provide for their families. But for federal employees, that has become harder and harder to do."
President Trump's alternative pay plan, which imposes a pay freeze on most federal employees under the guise of a "national emergency," provides federal law enforcement officers with a 3.8% increase and 5-7% for military personnel.
"If Congress permits the pay freeze President Trump has proposed, in a way that is clearly political retribution for some perceived offense most federal employees had nothing to do with, it will make recruiting and retaining the workforce the American people need next to impossible."
Erwin concluded, "Congress: do the right thing and give all federal employees the pay adjustment they deserve."
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Original text here: https://www.nffe.org/press-release/nffe-president-erwin-joins-federal-workforce-caucus-in-demanding-pay-raise-for-civil-service-following-proposed-freeze/
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses North Carolina's Don Davis for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses North Carolina's Don Davis for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Rep. Davis is an Air Force veteran who will fight for federal workers and all working families
WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Don Davis for reelection to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.
An
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses North Carolina's Don Davis for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Rep. Davis is an Air Force veteran who will fight for federal workers and all working families
WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Don Davis for reelection to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.
AnAir Force veteran, Rep. Davis has been a steadfast advocate for federal employees, veterans, military families, and working people throughout North Carolina. His bipartisan leadership and commitment to strengthening the federal workforce have earned him the trust and support of AFGE members.
"As an Air Force veteran, Congressman Don Davis understands the importance of service and sacrifice," AFGE District 4 National Vice President Christine Surrette said. "He has consistently stood with federal employees, veterans, and working families, recognizing the essential role public servants play in serving the American people. AFGE is proud to endorse Congressman Don Davis for reelection, and we look forward to continuing our work together on behalf of the members we represent."
AFGE previously endorsed Roy Cooper for election to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina and the following candidates for the U.S. House: Rep. Valerie Foushee (CD-4), Richard Ojeda (CD-9), and Jamie Ager (CD-11).
Nearly 85,000 federal employees live in North Carolina - 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 48,000 federal employees in District 4, which includes Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/e6bdce4cb1c147e6a8ef05a8ef27ae39.aspx
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Four U.S. House Candidates in Texas Ahead of November Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Four U.S. House Candidates in Texas Ahead of November Election
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AFGE says endorsed candidates will support federal employees and all working families
KILLEEN, Texas -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four candidates for election to the U.S. House representing Texas in the 2026 elections. Two are incumbents and two are newcomers. The general election is Nov. 3.
AFGE
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Four U.S. House Candidates in Texas Ahead of November Election
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AFGE says endorsed candidates will support federal employees and all working families
KILLEEN, Texas -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four candidates for election to the U.S. House representing Texas in the 2026 elections. Two are incumbents and two are newcomers. The general election is Nov. 3.
AFGEDistrict 10 National Vice President Cheryl Eliano said the endorsed candidates support AFGE's key priorities and will fight for working families.
The endorsed candidates are:
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (CD-34)
"Vicente Gonzalez has shown federal workers exactly where he stands. He signed the discharge petition and voted for the Protect America's Workforce Act to restore collective bargaining rights for over a million federal employees. He opposed attempts in Congress to block the restoration of union rights for Department of Defense workers, and he stood up when the administration went after the National Labor Relations Board. AFGE is proud to endorse a member of Congress who backs up his words with votes," Eliano said.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (CD-28)
"Henry Cuellar put his name on the discharge petition that forced the Protect America's Workforce Act to a vote, then voted yes to restore collective bargaining for federal employees across the country. That is what it looks like when a member of Congress actually shows up for the people who keep this government running. AFGE is proud to stand beside him," Eliano said.
Johnny Garcia (CD-35)
"Johnny Garcia spent his career in public service, spending nearly two decades as sheriff's deputy protecting his community. He knows what it means to punch a clock for public good, and he understands what working families in Bexar County are up against. AFGE is proud to endorse a candidate who has lived the working-class experience he is fighting for," Eliano said.
Bobby Pulido (CD-15)
"Bobby Pulido is the son of a migrant farm worker who built a career the hard way, and he has not forgotten where he came from. He is running to make sure working families in the Rio Grande Valley have a voice in Washington instead of being an afterthought. AFGE is proud to stand with Bobby Pulido," Eliano said.
AFGE previously endorsed Texas State Rep. James Talarico for election to the U.S. Senate in November.
About 250,000 federal employees live in Texas - 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/be18ee53cd9b4b68a576efd866b5cc65.aspx
IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States
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The union's 'Workers vs Billionaires' 2026 Midterm election tour is a first-of-its-kind push for the union and will bring union's highest-ranking official directly to the doorsteps - and workplaces - of rank-and-file IAM Union members across the country
Washington, D.C. - The International President
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States
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The union's 'Workers vs Billionaires' 2026 Midterm election tour is a first-of-its-kind push for the union and will bring union's highest-ranking official directly to the doorsteps - and workplaces - of rank-and-file IAM Union members across the country
Washington, D.C. - The International Presidentof the powerful union representing 600,000 union members spanning many industries, IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), is launching a nationwide election tour to personally speak with members in eight battleground states in the union's biggest national push yet for a Midterm election. The national election tour, called Workers vs. Billionaires 2026, is the largest-scale national political mobilization effort by the union to date; a reflection of the urgency that exists in our current political moment.
"Working people across America are suffering profoundly right now as corporate greed skyrockets and billionaires buy access to bend the rules against us," said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. "The U.S. economy is being rigged against everyday people by robber baron tycoons and elites, creating an existential threat to our core American values of democracy, fairness, and freedom. American communities are being bled dry by billionaires who pit working people against each other, dividing us with artificial social fault lines so they can swindle us with economic injustice. The IAM Union will not stand back as basic worker protections are dismantled in this country. Instead, we're launching our most aggressive election program yet, because the stakes are too high to not take unprecedented action."
IAM Union is one of the most representationally diverse unions in the United States, composed of workers from hundreds of job sectors including aerospace, airlines, defense, manufacturing, public sector, healthcare, and more. A key component of Pres. Bryant's 2026 Workers vs Billionaires nationwide tour will be having direct conversations in open forums with a wide range of members holding myriad political beliefs, bridging divides with populist values and unity.
The tour includes multiple days of events each in Arizona, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, as well as Illinois. Mobilization activities will vary from state to state and feature non-traditional campaign venues like a Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans watch party tailgate and BBQ in Fort Worth, and will include a heavy program of worksite visits in all states. The close relationship many IAM members have to their union makes a personal touch from their International President vitally important in a traditionally low-turnout election year, and worksite access allows a rare opportunity to directly reach workers in key battleground states in a way that partisan campaigns cannot.
The tour kicked off in Maine with joint appearances alongside Maine U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, where it will also conclude on Election Day. Pres. Bryant will be joined by additional IAM Union leaders from the national, state, and local levels at all stops, as well as federal and local officials, candidates, and community leaders.
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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/news/iam-unions-international-president-announces-sweeping-nationwide-tour-to-activate-union-members-in-eight-key-battleground-states/
Actors' Equity Association Endorses Betty McCollum for United States Congress
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Betty McCollum for United States Congress
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Betty McCollum's reelection campaign for the United States House of Representatives (MN4), on behalf of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"Betty McCollum serves constituents in and around the Twin Cities, one of the
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Betty McCollum for United States Congress
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Betty McCollum's reelection campaign for the United States House of Representatives (MN4), on behalf of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"Betty McCollum serves constituents in and around the Twin Cities, one of themost vibrant theatre markets in the country, and she knows the value the arts industry provides," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "As a member of the House's Interior Committee, she helps oversee public arts funding, and we are so excited to partner with her as she continues to advocate for policies that expand job opportunities for arts workers."
Rep. Betty McCollum said:
"I'm honored to receive the support of Actors' Equity Association in my re-election campaign in recognition of my support for safe, high-quality working conditions, good-paying jobs with strong benefits, and the right to collectively bargain for their members. As an Interior-Environment appropriator, I will continue working to protect and strengthen federal funding for the arts community so Actors' Equity Association members can continue to bring thrilling and captivating entertainment to audiences across the country to enjoy."
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.
The move marks Equity's first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of Minnesota. Equity's ongoing list of 2026 candidate endorsements can be found here (https://actorsequity.org/news/endorsements).
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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 23, 2026
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Original text here: https://actorsequity.org/news/PR/2026/09/23/actors-equity-association-endorses-betty-mccollum-for-united-states-congress
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