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DETROIT, Michigan, May 5 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on May 4, 2026:

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UAW Members at CNH Racine Reach Tentative Agreement

The United Auto Workers announced today that UAW members at CNH Industrial's Racine facility have reached a tentative agreement with the company on a new five-year contract covering approximately 300 members.

The Racine plant manufactures Case IH Magnum high-horsepower tractors and plays a critical role in agricultural equipment production in the United States.

"This tentative agreement reflects the strength and solidarity of our members ... Show Full Article

UCLA nurses, health care workers, interns, and residents to protest use of tents and hallway beds at Westwood emergency department

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:

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UCLA nurses, health care workers, interns, and residents to protest use of tents and hallway beds at Westwood emergency department

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Registered nurses, residents, interns, and other health care workers at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., will hold a rally on Wednesday, May 6, outside the UC Board of Regents meeting to highlight their patient safety concerns, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today.

Currently, patients ... Show Full Article SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * UCLA nurses, health care workers, interns, and residents to protest use of tents and hallway beds at Westwood emergency department * Registered nurses, residents, interns, and other health care workers at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., will hold a rally on Wednesday, May 6, outside the UC Board of Regents meeting to highlight their patient safety concerns, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today. Currently, patientsare being cared for in both tents and hallways in the Westwood emergency department due to short staffing. Nurses, residents, interns, and other health care workers say these are not appropriate treatment areas, and they undermine the quality of patient care and impede the ability to discuss private medical issues.

"Our Westwood emergency department boarding crisis coalition, which includes nurses and other health care workers, delivered a petition with nearly 1,000 signatures on March 26, demanding that the unsafe conditions in the emergency department be addressed and corrected immediately," said Ellie Savova, RN, who works in UCLA's emergency department. "Nurses and resident physicians are banding together and using our collective union power to advocate for the safety of our patients."

Who: UCLA RNs and UPTE/CIR coalition partners

What: Action for Patient Safety

When: Wednesday, May 6, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: UC Regents Meeting at the UCLA Luskin Center (425 Westwood Plaza)

The nurses at UCLA are represented by California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), the residents and interns are represented by Committee of Intern and Residents-Service Employee International Union (CIR-SEIU), health care workers, including pharmacists and social workers, are represented by University Professional and Technical Employees-Communication Workers of America-9119 (UPTE-CWA).

"Caring for patients in tents and hallway beds is not medicine, it's crisis management," said Dr. Diana Dayal, MD, a resident physician and CIR/SEIU member. "These makeshift spaces strip patients of dignity, compromise privacy, and make it harder for us to deliver the safe, evidence-based care every patient deserves. We are speaking out because this is a patient safety issue, plain and simple. UCLA must invest in staffing, capacity, and systems that allow us to treat patients in real clinical settings."

"Emergency department boarding at UCLA has reached a level incompatible with safe and ethical patient care," said Dianne Sposito, RN in the emergency department. "Nurses are demanding working conditions that are safe and that will allow patients to receive the highest standard of care."

The nurse, physicians, and health care workers are demanding a number of steps towards a remedy, including an in-person meeting with the UCLA Health executive management; creation of a dedicated UCLA hospital-wide throughput committee; expanded staffed inpatient capacity during predictable surge periods; increase in staffing and ensured safe spaces for patient care; increased transparency in shadow bed and hallway bed utilization.

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. CNA represents more than 5,500 registered nurses at UCLA.

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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/ucla-nurses-health-care-workers-interns-and-residents-to-protest-use-of-hallway-beds

Teamsters at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Launch ULP Strike

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:

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Teamsters at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Launch ULP Strike

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(CHICAGO) - More than 100 members of Teamsters Local 727 at the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS), doing business as the Brookfield Zoo Chicago, have launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. All members, except for animal care specialists, walked out at 5 a.m. this morning. The animal care specialists will join the strike line once the essential care plan for the animals has been finalized.

On Friday, May ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Launch ULP Strike * (CHICAGO) - More than 100 members of Teamsters Local 727 at the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS), doing business as the Brookfield Zoo Chicago, have launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. All members, except for animal care specialists, walked out at 5 a.m. this morning. The animal care specialists will join the strike line once the essential care plan for the animals has been finalized. On Friday, May1, the zoo confirmed that its plan to provide an alternative, comparable health care plan for the members was not true. Management acknowledged that they are not proposing any heath care plan to replace the current union health care that would not be available under the company's last, best, and final offer.

"It's clear that management is trying to slow roll an agreement on a plan for the animal care specialists to provide essential care to the animals during a work stoppage. This is a blatant attempt to interfere with these members' lawful right to strike," said John Coli, Jr, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727. "While we work to plan for the animals to be cared for, our other members at the Zoo will hold down the strike line. We urge the public not to visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Not only are we asking for support for our ULP strike, but many of the animals will not be on exhibit and there will be no custodial or maintenance staff on site. We have urged the zoo to close to the public until an agreement is reached."

In a good faith effort to settle the contract, the union bargaining committee presented a full and comprehensive offer. The zoo ended negotiations, rejecting the union's offer without presenting a counterproposal.

Teamsters Local 727 represents nearly 10,000 hardworking men and women throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to teamsterslocal727.org.

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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/05/teamsters-at-the-brookfield-zoo-chicago-launch-ulp-strike/

President Renfroe appoints Region 4 national business agent

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:

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President Renfroe appoints Region 4 national business agent

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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe has appointed John Robles as national business agent (NBA) for Region 4 (Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming) to fill the vacancy left by Dan Versluis, who retired on May 1. Robles' appointment is effective immediately.

Robles, a member of Centennial, CO Branch 5996, joined the Postal Service as a city letter carrier in 1998 and joined NALC during orientation. ... Show Full Article

Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election

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Oregon's statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3.

The American Federation of Government Employees today endorsed Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas, all D-Ore., for re-election in 2026. Oregon's ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election * Oregon's statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3. The American Federation of Government Employees today endorsed Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas, all D-Ore., for re-election in 2026. Oregon'sstatewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3.

"This Oregon delegation is exceptionally pro-labor and pro-federal employee, with each member earning ratings above 90% during their time in Congress," said Tim Snyder, AFGE District 11 national vice president. "I've enjoyed meeting these members of Congress when they spoke to AFGE members at our Capitol Hill rallies and District 11 receptions during AFGE's Legislative Conference. They and their staff are always exceptionally accessible to our local union leaders and supportive of AFGE."

Merkley grew up in a blue-collar family in Myrtle Creek, Roseburg and East Multnomah County, and was the first in his family to graduate from college. His father was a union machinist, and his wife, Mary, was a member of the Oregon Nurses Association. Merkley belongs to Working America, the AFL-CIO's community affiliate. In the Senate, he has worked to rein in Wall Street abuses, push back against voter suppression and end partisan gerrymandering, and he now serves as ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. Merkley was one of only five U.S. senators to oppose the 2018 VA Mission Act, citing privatization concerns.

Bonamici, who represents Oregon's 1st Congressional District, is a longtime consumer rights advocate and education activist. She worked her way through community college, university and law school in Eugene while working at Legal Aid, then served as a consumer protection attorney at the Federal Trade Commission. She later won election to the Oregon Legislature, where she served in both the House and Senate. During the 2019 government shutdown, Bonamici held news events at the Portland airport and a local food bank, and intervened with a McMinnville landlord on behalf of a Sheridan corrections officer facing eviction.

Dexter, who represents Oregon's 3rd Congressional District, is a physician and a mother of two. As both a doctor and a legislator, she has championed affordable housing, universal health care, education funding and climate action. She serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. At 16, Dexter joined the United Food and Commercial Workers, the start of a long affiliation with the labor movement that continues to shape her work in Congress on behalf of working families and federal employees across her district.

Hoyle, who represents Oregon's 4th Congressional District, graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in political science and spent 25 years in the bicycle industry, working in retail management, manufacturing, distribution and international trade. She chaired the Oregon Export Council, was elected to the Oregon House in 2010 and later served as House majority leader. She was then elected Oregon labor commissioner, leading the state Bureau of Labor and Industries. Hoyle now serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee. A third-generation union member, she belonged to UNITE HERE Local 26.

Bynum, who represents Oregon's 5th Congressional District, served eight years in the Oregon House before her election to Congress, including as chair of the Committee on Small Business and Economic Development. State lawmakers credit her with helping add $43 billion and more than 6,000 jobs to Oregon's economy. In her first year in Congress, Bynum's office helped secure more than $166 million in federal funding for the 5th District. She earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Florida A&M University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Both of her parents were union teachers, and her children have been UFCW members.

Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th Congressional District, is the daughter of a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States as a child, picked cotton and tomatoes in the Rio Grande Valley and later served as a police officer. Salinas was the first in her family to attend a four-year university, earning her degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She served as a congressional aide to Sen. Harry Reid and a policy adviser to Rep. Pete Stark. Before her election to the Oregon House and to Congress, she lobbied for labor unions, including federal employee unions.

AFGE is the largest federal employee union in the country, representing more than 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers across the federal government. AFGE-represented employees care for veterans, support the military, help deliver affordable electricity through the Bonneville Power Administration and ensure Social Security recipients receive their benefits accurately and on time.

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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/8e977346d812419688dc3852bf781c59.aspx

IAM Union Applauds Maryland Congressional Lawmakers for Standing with Towson Apple Workers, Demands Accountability from Tech Giant

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:

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IAM Union Applauds Maryland Congressional Lawmakers for Standing with Towson Apple Workers, Demands Accountability from Tech Giant

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The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) commends the Maryland congressional delegation, led by U.S. Rep Johnny Olszewski and joined by U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, as well as U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Kweisi Mfume, ... Show Full Article UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Applauds Maryland Congressional Lawmakers for Standing with Towson Apple Workers, Demands Accountability from Tech Giant * The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) commends the Maryland congressional delegation, led by U.S. Rep Johnny Olszewski and joined by U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, as well as U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Kweisi Mfume,Sarah Elfreth and April McClain Delaney for standing with working people and demanding accountability following Apple's decision to close its unionized retail store at Towson Town Center in Towson, Md., effective June 20, 2026.

Read the Maryland congressional delegation letter to Apple here (https://www.goiam.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026.05.04_Final-MD-Delegation-Letter_-Apple-Towson-Store-Closure.pdf).

The Towson store is the first unionized Apple retail location in the United States, where workers are represented by the IAM Union.

"We urge Apple to reconsider whether there are viable paths forward that would preserve jobs and maintain a retail presence in the region," said the signing members in a letter to Apple. "Maryland residents value employers who invest in their workforce and demonstrate a sustained commitment to the communities they serve. We stand ready to engage constructively with Apple to better understand this decision and to explore potential solutions."

The IAM Union has filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), citing discriminatory treatment against unionized workers at the Towson store. Unlike workers at two other closing stores, Apple is prohibiting its unionized Towson employees from having transfer rights to other stores.

The store employs nearly 90 workers, provides critical access to Apple products and technical support for students, working families, and small businesses, and serves as a vital retail and service hub for the Baltimore region.

"We praise the Maryland congressional delegation for having these workers' backs and demanding answers from Apple," said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. "These workers made history by exercising their right to organize for a voice on the job. Walking away from them now sends a dangerous message to working people everywhere."

The IAM Union welcomes Maryland lawmakers' decision to press Apple for answers and to intervene on behalf of these workers, who now face uncertainty about their futures. The union is seeking a clear explanation of the company's decision, including whether alternatives such as relocation within the Baltimore region or other operational adjustments were seriously considered.

Despite being located in a strong-performing market and having recently expanded its workforce, Apple says it is moving forward with the closure, with no plans to reopen or relocate in the Baltimore area.

The IAM Union remains committed to supporting Towson Apple workers as they navigate the consequences of Apple's egregious decision and will continue advocating for fair treatment, transparency, and respect for workers' rights.

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents approximately 600,000 active and retired members in aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across North America.

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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/news/iam-union-applauds-maryland-congressional-lawmakers-for-standing-with-towson-apple-workers-demands-accountability-from-tech-giant/

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Sherrod Brown for United States Senate

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:

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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Sherrod Brown for United States Senate

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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Sherrod Brown's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

"We need Sherrod Brown representing Ohio in the Senate, now more than ever," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "We have seen him fight for a better ... Show Full Article

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