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Statement on John Deere Contract Extension Offer by UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson, Director of the Agricultural Implement Department
DETROIT, Michigan, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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Statement on John Deere Contract Extension Offer by UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson, Director of the Agricultural Implement Department
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John Deere cannot ask workers to surrender the benefit of a signed agreement while treating the request as anything less than bargaining.
John Deere is asking to change a collective bargaining agreement that both sides already negotiated and signed. When a company comes back to rewrite the deal, it is asking for something. That is bargaining.
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DETROIT, Michigan, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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Statement on John Deere Contract Extension Offer by UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson, Director of the Agricultural Implement Department
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John Deere cannot ask workers to surrender the benefit of a signed agreement while treating the request as anything less than bargaining.
John Deere is asking to change a collective bargaining agreement that both sides already negotiated and signed. When a company comes back to rewrite the deal, it is asking for something. That is bargaining.Deere does not get to ask the union for a favor while acting like the rules of bargaining suddenly do not apply.
We see the same industry conditions Deere sees. We also see Deere's corporate ledger. We see shareholders enjoying the "continuity" of collecting the rewards of our members' hard work. The people who build the products have earned just as much of a voice in deciding what comes next as the people collecting the dividends.
If Deere wants to change the deal-including the contract's expiration date-then Deere needs to respect the bargaining process. That process is where working people stand on equal footing with one of the biggest corporations in the world, and we will not surrender it because the company wants an answer on its timeline.
If an extension is even going to be considered, the membership decides what it would take to change the contract date-and whether Deere's proposal is good enough.
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Original text here: https://uaw.org/statement-on-john-deere-contract-extension-offer-by-uaw-vice-president-laura-dickerson-director-of-the-agricultural-implement-department/
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda support federal workers and their rights
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda for reelection to Congress representing Hawaii in the 2026 midterm election. The statewide primary is Aug. 8, and the general election is Nov. 3.
Rep. Case
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WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda support federal workers and their rights
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda for reelection to Congress representing Hawaii in the 2026 midterm election. The statewide primary is Aug. 8, and the general election is Nov. 3.
Rep. Casehas represented Hawaii's 1st Congressional District since 2019 and previously represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District from 2002-2007. He currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and holds various caucus leadership positions.
Rep. Jill Tokuda has represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District since 2023. She currently sits on the House Armed Services Committees and the House Agriculture Committee, where she is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. She is one of three Japanese Americans who currently serve in the House of Representatives.
Both lawmakers have been supportive of AFGE's legislative priorities and often are the cosponsors of key bills supporting the federal workforce. Most recently, they both cosponsored the Protect America's Workforce Act (HR 2550), which would rescind President Trump's March 2025 executive order banning collective bargaining for most of the federal workforce.
"Representatives Case and Tokuda have spent their time in Congress supporting Hawaii's working class. They have stood their ground to make Hawaii a better place to work for everyone, including the federal employees we represent at AFGE," AFGE District 12 National Vice President Mario Campos said.
Nearly 29,400 federal employees live in Hawaii - 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 80,000 federal employees in District 12, which includes Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/2c169411ee684b62a7261f13bf2c6a78.aspx
IAM District W24, Local 1005 Respond to Daimler's Decision to Close Portland-Area Manufacturing Operations
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM District W24, Local 1005 Respond to Daimler's Decision to Close Portland-Area Manufacturing Operations
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PORTLAND, July 30, 2026 -IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District W24 and Local 1005 released the following statement on Daimler's decision to discontinue its manufacturing operations in the Portland, Oregon, area:
"We are saddened by the loss of IAM Union jobs at the facility,
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM District W24, Local 1005 Respond to Daimler's Decision to Close Portland-Area Manufacturing Operations
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PORTLAND, July 30, 2026 -IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District W24 and Local 1005 released the following statement on Daimler's decision to discontinue its manufacturing operations in the Portland, Oregon, area:
"We are saddened by the loss of IAM Union jobs at the facility,which have provided security, competitive wages, solid retirement benefits, health care, and careers for hundreds of members over the decades.
"The IAM's contract with Daimler covers key issues related to a closure, including severance, retiree health care, and benefit extensions, which the union said it will enforce. The IAM and Daimler are also set to begin bargaining next week over the effects of the company's decision to close.
"IAM District W24 and Local 1005 still have our members' best interests in mind and will continue to fight for them, even in these difficult circumstances.
"The IAM said it will communicate with members through its website and text messages and will hold an in-person meeting to answer questions on Aug. 15.
"Our employer's decision to leave the Portland area does not remove the heart and soul that our members have put into their work at Daimler. And the IAM will support and fight for our members regardless of any decision their employer makes."
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/news/iam-district-w24-local-1005-respond-to-daimlers-decision-to-close-portland-area-manufacturing-operations/
WGA Statement on Paramount-WBD Merger Pause
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGA Statement on Paramount-WBD Merger Pause
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (July 24, 2026)-The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East, jointly the WGA, on securing a pause in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger:
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery today agreed to what the state Attorneys General and the WGA both sought from the court: the merger will be put on hold pending the outcome of the states' and the
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NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGA Statement on Paramount-WBD Merger Pause
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (July 24, 2026)-The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East, jointly the WGA, on securing a pause in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger:
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery today agreed to what the state Attorneys General and the WGA both sought from the court: the merger will be put on hold pending the outcome of the states' and theWGA's cases or until June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. It remains our view that this merger is unlawful, and we will continue the fight to block it.
About the Writers Guild of America
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) are labor unions of writers working in motion pictures, television, news, podcasts, and online media. The Guilds negotiate and administer contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of their members; conduct programs, seminars, and events on issues of interest to writers; and present writers' views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America West, visit www.wga.org. For more information on the Writers Guild of America East, visit www.wgaeast.org.
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Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca, LLP has been serving clients in complex civil litigation in practice areas ranging from antitrust law and class actions to government and legislative advocacy with a team of proven lawyers since 1988. With 35+ years of experience, CGFL believes it is the only law firm of our size equally at home on Capitol Hill, in a political debate, a state trial, or an appellate court. Learn more about the firm: www.cuneolaw.com.
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SCL is a national antitrust litigation boutique with an established track record of success litigating and advising on high-stakes bet-the-industry matters on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants nationwide. With offices in New York and Washington, Shinder Cantor Lerner focuses on antitrust law. Learn more: scl-llp.com.
About Platkin LLP
Platkin LLP is a mission-driven law firm founded by former New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Matthew Platkin and a talented team of litigators from the AG's office. From lawsuits that demand accountability at the highest levels to cases that ensure the public's safety, protect consumers, and uphold the foundations of our democracy, Platkin doesn't just win, they set legal precedents to protect the public for generations to come.
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Original text here: https://www.wgaeast.org/wga-statement-on-paramount-wbd-merger-pause/
Republic Services Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Republic Services Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Trish Muir Phone: (520) 246-9592 Email: trish.muir@teamsterslocal104.com
(BUCKEYE, Ariz.) - Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 104 have unanimously voted to authorize a strike.
The group joined the Teamsters early this year to bargain for a first contract that guarantees them respect on the job. Shortly after their strike authorization, they were also forced to file an unfair
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WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Republic Services Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Trish Muir Phone: (520) 246-9592 Email: trish.muir@teamsterslocal104.com
(BUCKEYE, Ariz.) - Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 104 have unanimously voted to authorize a strike.
The group joined the Teamsters early this year to bargain for a first contract that guarantees them respect on the job. Shortly after their strike authorization, they were also forced to file an unfairlabor practice charge against the company.
"We unionized with the Teamsters because this company refused to give us the respect we deserve," said Daniel Freitag, a steward and two-year Republic worker. "Treatment from management has only gotten worse as we've tried to bargain in good faith for a first agreement. It's unacceptable. If they want a fight, they're moving in the right direction."
These Teamsters operate Republic's Buckeye Landfill, located just outside the multibillion-dollar waste hauler's corporate headquarters in Phoenix. Their facility serves a range of municipalities, including Maricopa and Buckeye.
"Our members will not stand for Republic's bullying and mismanagement," said Karla Schumann, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 104 and Teamsters International Vice President for the Western Region. "These workers want nothing more than to clock in and be treated and compensated fairly. They will not settle for anything less. They've made that clear with this unanimous strike authorization vote. The ball is in Republic's court."
Last year, Republic forced hundreds of rank-and-file Teamsters across the country on strike. Republic has admitted that its management-induced work stoppage cost the company's shareholders $50 million.
"These courageous workers do not stand alone. The entire 1.3 million-member Teamsters Union is behind them 100 percent," said Victor Mineros, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. "We hoped Republic learned its lesson last year. But if they want to try their luck against the Teamsters again, they know where to find us."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 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/2026/07/republic-services-teamsters-unanimously-authorize-strike/
NFFE Delivers Payouts to Local 919 Following Successful $5 Million FLSA Settlement
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Delivers Payouts to Local 919 Following Successful $5 Million FLSA Settlement
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Earlier this month, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) visited Local 919 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA to deliver payouts to employees following a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) settlement regarding overtime pay for workers at the base's Naval Hospital and Dental Center.
After years of dedicated efforts by your NFFE National and Local 919
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WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Delivers Payouts to Local 919 Following Successful $5 Million FLSA Settlement
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Earlier this month, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) visited Local 919 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA to deliver payouts to employees following a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) settlement regarding overtime pay for workers at the base's Naval Hospital and Dental Center.
After years of dedicated efforts by your NFFE National and Local 919leadership, and The Law Offices of Snider & Associates, NFFE Local 919 successfully resolved its 2024 Overtime Grievance with the Department of the Navy. As a result, $5 million in damages were recovered on behalf of the bargaining unit.
For many years, management failed to properly designate and compensate certain employees in accordance with applicable overtime compensation laws. Consequently, many bargaining unit members were not fully compensated for overtime work performed. Hundreds of employees who worked between May 5, 2014, and March 13, 2024, benefited from this resolution.
NFFE National President Randy Erwin, Secretary-Treasurer Max Alonzo, and other NFFE National staff were proud to personally deliver settlement checks to Local 919 members, some upwards of $20,000. If you believe you were affected by this settlement and owed backpay, please visit nffe919.org/settlement/ for more information.
"This is an incredible victory for our union and Local 919," said NFFE National President Randy Erwin. "NFFE will always pursue justice when management is not following the law. In this case, we are so proud to have won backpay for our members who rightfully earned those dollars by working overtime and not being properly compensated. This is a true testament to the power of being a NFFE member."
NFFE and Local 919 leadership, both past and present, worked tirelessly over many years to achieve. As we celebrate this important victory, we also recognize it as one of many significant successes achieved by NFFE Local 919 in recent years. We encourage all eligible employees to becoming members of NFFE at nffe.org/e-dues/.
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Original text here: https://www.nffe.org/nffe_news/nffe-delivers-payouts-to-local-919-following-successful-5-million-flsa-settlement/
AFGE Endorses Kentucky's Charles Booker for U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for U.S. House in November Election
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Kentucky's Charles Booker for U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for U.S. House in November Election
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AFGE says Booker and Dembo will fight for working people in Congress
INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Charles Booker for election to the U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for election to the U.S. House representing Kentucky in the 2026 midterm election. The general election is Nov. 3.
A lifelong
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WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Kentucky's Charles Booker for U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for U.S. House in November Election
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AFGE says Booker and Dembo will fight for working people in Congress
INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Charles Booker for election to the U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for election to the U.S. House representing Kentucky in the 2026 midterm election. The general election is Nov. 3.
A lifelongresident of Louisville's West End, Charles Booker worked for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and West Louisville FoodPort before being elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2018.
Booker won the Democratic primary in May for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell. He's running for the Senate because it is time to end the status quo in Washington that's left workers behind.
"Charles Booker understands the struggles that workers face. His upbringing and struggles shaped who he is. He understands that unions are the only way workers have a real voice in the workplace," AFGE District 6 National Vice President Arnold Scott said. "Charles is the clear choice to stand with AFGE members and all workers."
A ninth-generation Kentuckian raised in Lexington, Zach Dembo won the Democratic primary in May for an open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state's 6th Congressional District.
Dembo has dedicated his life to public service and fighting for people - serving as a U.S. Navy Judge Advocate during four years on active duty, as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's policy advisor and legislative director, as a federal prosecutor in D.C. and Lexington, and more. In Congress, he'll fully support the PRO Act, advocate for workplace safety standards, fund apprenticeship programs, protect unemployment benefits, defend the right to collectively bargain, and stand with federal workers.
"Zach Dembo is a lifelong public servant who understands the value of public service. Through his service in the Navy to being a federal prosecutor, he cares about this nation and the public we serve," Scott said. "We need more public servants and veterans in Congress. We look forward to working with Zach to fight for our members."
AFGE previously endorsed Rep. Morgan McGarvey for reelection to his seat representing Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District.
Nearly 35,000 federal workers live in Kentucky - 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 46,000 federal employees in District 6, which includes Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/3bec16edbf494aef82bd1bee65b0f847.aspx
