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European Trade Union Institute: France Launches a National Cancer Registry

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 27 -- The European Trade Union Institute issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026:

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France launches a national cancer registry

By Tony Musu

The long-awaited national cancer registry in France was officially created in January 2026, following the enactment of a law on 30 June 2025 and the publication of an implementing decree in December 2025.

Until now, epidemiological data on cancer (incidence, prevalence, mortality) in France was based only on partial estimates: it was compiled from the Francim network, which brings together around 29 local registries covering ... Show Full Article BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 27 -- The European Trade Union Institute issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * France launches a national cancer registry By Tony Musu The long-awaited national cancer registry in France was officially created in January 2026, following the enactment of a law on 30 June 2025 and the publication of an implementing decree in December 2025. Until now, epidemiological data on cancer (incidence, prevalence, mortality) in France was based only on partial estimates: it was compiled from the Francim network, which brings together around 29 local registries coveringonly about 24% of the population. These regional registries excluded densely populated areas (such as Ile-de-France) or areas exposed to certain occupational or environmental risks (such as Seveso establishments).

The new tool, which will be managed by the National Cancer Institute (INCa), aims to centralise and enrich this information from multiple sources: existing registries, national databases, clinical, biological and screening data, care data, and other health information.

The goal is to have a comprehensive and reliable national overview of the disease. Without an exhaustive registry, it is difficult to identify precisely which cancers occur in excess of 'normal' expectations in the general population.

This new national registry will collect information on age, gender, type and stage of cancer, as well as data on occupational or environmental exposures, where available.

This should, for example, provide a solid basis for conducting epidemiological studies on the association between exposure to certain carcinogens (asbestos, chemicals, dust, etc.) and occupational cancers, which is essential for preventing new cases.

A better understanding of the causes of cancer and its progression makes it possible to produce reliable incidence and mortality indicators, but also to improve prevention, screening, and treatment strategies.

France thus joins other EU countries that have a national cancer registry, such as Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Slovenia.

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Authors

Tony Musu, Senior Researcher

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Original text here: https://www.etui.org/news/france-launches-national-cancer-registry

Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:

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Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy

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Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), have been sounding the alarm about increasingly unsafe conditions at the hospital over the past three ... Show Full Article SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy * Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), have been sounding the alarm about increasingly unsafe conditions at the hospital over the past threemonths. But management has not agreed to any of the improvements that RNs say are essential for safe patient care, such as increased RN staff or having a designated rapid-response RN for each shift.

Last week, St. Mary's Hospital management terminated the employment of Dominique Hamilton, an RN who has worked in the intensive care unit for eight years and is a longtime patient advocate. RNs across the hospital say her termination is unjust and retaliatory and call for Hamilton's immediate reinstatement.

"St. Mary's is owned by a for-profit corporation, Tenet Healthcare, and Tenet puts profits before patients," said Julia Marques, RN in the medical-surgical acute unit. "It's on us as nurses to use our collective voice to speak out for our patients and demand the care for them that they deserve."

Who: RNs at Carondolet St. Mary's Hospital

What: Rally for Patient Safety

When: Friday, Feb. 27, 8:15-10 a.m.

Where: Carondolet St. Mary's Hospital, 1601 W. St. Mary's Hospital Rd., Tucson, Ariz. (in front of hospital)

In December, nurses approached hospital management about unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios on various units, voicing their concerns about poor patient outcomes and increased mortality rates related to increased nurse-to-patient ratios overloading nurses. RNs continued their safe staffing campaign by filling out dozens of Assignment Despite Objection forms to document unsafe patient assignments.

Decades of studies have shown that safe staffing saves lives. A study of more than 11,000 patients over a two-year period in 75 hospitals in four states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, and California) found that "better work environments and lower patient-to-nurse ratios on medical-surgical units were associated with increased odds of survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest, even after taking into account other likely explanations." Another study found that the odds of patient mortality increased by 7 percent for every additional patient in the average nurse's workload in the hospital.

NNOC represents 300 registered nurses at Carondolet St. Mary's Hospital.

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/tucson-nurses-to-hold-rally-for-safe-staffing-and-patient-advocacy

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Valerie Foushee for Reelection to Congress

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Valerie Foushee for Reelection to Congress

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AFGE says Foushee has been a consistent voice for working families and public servants

WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Valerie Foushee for reelection to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 4 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The primary is March 3, and the general election ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Valerie Foushee for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Foushee has been a consistent voice for working families and public servants WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Valerie Foushee for reelection to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 4 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The primary is March 3, and the general electionis Nov. 3.

A native of Orange County, Foushee has dedicated her career to public service, serving on school boards and county boards and being elected to North Carolina's House and Senate. In 2022, she became the first Black and first woman elected to represent the state's 4 th District, which is located in central North Carolina and includes Durham and Chapel Hill.

In Congress, Foushee serves on both the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Late last year, she was appointed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefffries to serve as cochair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy.

"Congresswoman Valerie Foushee has been a consistent voice for working families and public servants," AFGE District 4 National Vice President Christine Surrette said. "She understands the vital role federal employees play in serving our communities and has supported efforts to protect the nonpartisan civil service, defend fair pay, and strengthen public institutions. AFGE District 4 is proud to support Congresswoman Foushee and looks forward to continuing our work together to stand up for federal employees and working people across North Carolina."

In support of AFGE members and all federal workers in her district, Foushee worked closely with AFGE Local 408 to demand improved staffing and infrastructure at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, N.C., and she led a letter opposing the closure of the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development and the elimination of over 2,000 federal positions at Research Triangle Park.

More than 11,000 federal employees live in North Carolina's 4 th Congressional District - 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/144d0975007c43be949da31618c8a089.aspx

JetBlue Air Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU and Reject Management's Empty Promises

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:

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JetBlue Air Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU and Reject Management's Empty Promises

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Air Dispatchers and dispatch-related workers at JetBlue Airways voted Thursday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the latest group of JetBlue workers to join the largest union of airline workers in the country.

JetBlue Dispatch workers voted to unionize after years of broken promises from management - a strong rejection of JetBlue's "at-will employment agreements" that apply ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * JetBlue Air Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU and Reject Management's Empty Promises * Air Dispatchers and dispatch-related workers at JetBlue Airways voted Thursday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the latest group of JetBlue workers to join the largest union of airline workers in the country. JetBlue Dispatch workers voted to unionize after years of broken promises from management - a strong rejection of JetBlue's "at-will employment agreements" that applyto all the non-union workers at the airline. Dispatch workers were recently told they would not get a raise in 2026, even though they are normally eligible for raises once every two years.

"JetBlue Dispatch workers sent a strong message to the bosses, they are done with worthless at-will employment agreements that only serve management's interests," TWU International President John Samuelsen said. "We are continuing our industrial organizing at JetBlue and will now fight for a first contract that delivers better pay and working conditions. JetBlue's employment agreements and phony values committees aren't worth the paper they're printed on."

In recent months, JetBlue management also changed working conditions for Dispatch workers, requiring all current System Controllers to get dispatcher licenses previously not required for their employment. All of the Dispatch-related workers who voted to join the TWU work out of JetBlue headquarters in Long Island City, NY.

"JetBlue Dispatcher workers, just like InFlight Crewmembers, Flight Instructors and Pilots, realized that JetBlue's 'at-will employment agreements' are nothing more than a facade to keep workers from making real economic gains. As their company-controlled 'values committee' disbands, a worker-elected Negotiating Team will be formed and a demand for real negotiations will commence," said TWU Organizing Director Angelo Cucuzza. "JetBlue Dispatchers saw the joining the TWU as the best path forward for navigating a rapidly evolving and changing airline industry."

The New York-based JetBlue Dispatchers join the growing ranks of TWU Flight Dispatchers across the country. The TWU currently represents Flight Dispatchers at Air Wisconsin, Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Envoy Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Horizon Airlines, Kalitta Airlines, Omni Airlines, PSA Airlines, Republic Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and UPS Airlines.

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Original text here: https://www.twu.org/jetblue-air-dispatchers-vote-to-join-the-twu-and-reject-managements-empty-promises/

Brewery Teamsters Ratify Agreement At Metal Container Corporation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:

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Brewery Teamsters Ratify Agreement At Metal Container Corporation

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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org

(ST. LOUIS) - More than 245 Teamsters at Metal Container Corporation, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, have ratified a strong new agreement. The Local 6 members manufacture cans for a wide variety of beer and soft drink companies.

"St. Louis Teamsters negotiated a contract that is emblematic of the work our union is doing ... Show Full Article

AFGE Responds to Ninth Circuit Ruling on Executive Order Targeting Federal Workers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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AFGE Responds to Ninth Circuit Ruling on Executive Order Targeting Federal Workers

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'AFGE is here to stay,' union leader says following ruling

WASHINGTON - On behalf of more than 800,000 federal and D.C. government workers, American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's decision vacating a preliminary injunction against ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Responds to Ninth Circuit Ruling on Executive Order Targeting Federal Workers * 'AFGE is here to stay,' union leader says following ruling WASHINGTON - On behalf of more than 800,000 federal and D.C. government workers, American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's decision vacating a preliminary injunction againstExecutive Order 14251:

"Today's ruling is not a final decision on the legality of this Executive Order. The court addressed only whether a preliminary injunction should remain in place while litigation continues. This case is not over. The merits of this case are still very much alive.

"Importantly, the Ninth Circuit agreed with AFGE on a critical issue. The court held that federal district courts have jurisdiction to hear this challenge. That is a precedent-setting victory. The administration argued that unions should be forced into an administrative process that no longer applies after workers are excluded from the statute. The court rejected that argument and confirmed that the federal courts are the proper forum to decide this dispute.

"The decision to vacate the preliminary injunction was based on the limited record before the court at this early stage. One judge wrote separately to emphasize that reviewing a preliminary injunction is a 'distinction with a difference,' and that a fully developed factual record may materially change the analysis. The court's decision likewise addressed only our First Amendment retaliation claim. It does not resolve our statutory claims that the Executive Order exceeds the president's authority under federal law. Those ultra vires claims remain before the district court. As this case proceeds, additional evidence will be presented."

"AFGE is considering whether to seek en banc review of this decision while simultaneously returning to the district court to continue litigating this case on the merits. We are confident that when the full record is developed, we will prevail. We will continue to build our case and pursue every legal avenue available.

"Our union is not defined by a single ruling. AFGE is here to stay. Our union is much more than a contract. We are hundreds of thousands of patriotic American civil servants standing together across the country. We will continue organizing, representing, and defending federal workers in every workplace affected by this order. We will continue to challenge unlawful overreach in court. And we will continue to make clear that weakening the federal workforce weakens the services the American people depend on every day. This fight is far from over."

AFGE's lawsuit challenging Executive Order 14251 remains pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Click here for an update on all of our lawsuits challenging the administration's policies.

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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/bd01f0d3a70f403380c8f6738822e88a.aspx

AAUP's Wolfson and AFT's Weingarten on the Detainment of Columbia University International Student

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:

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AAUP's Wolfson and AFT's Weingarten on the Detainment of Columbia University International Student

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WASHINGTON -American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to reports that Department of Homeland Security agents misrepresented themselves to gain entry to a Columbia University residential building and seize an international student:

"We are outraged by reports that ... Show Full Article

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