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National Education Association and League of Women Voters Announce Partnership to Recruit Next Generation of Poll Workers
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:
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National Education Association and League of Women Voters Announce Partnership to Recruit Next Generation of Poll Workers
Today, National Education Association (NEA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening American democracy by recruiting a diverse new generation of poll workers for upcoming federal, state, and local elections.
By leveraging their expansive national networks, NEA and LWV will collaborate through a joint initiative by Power
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:
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National Education Association and League of Women Voters Announce Partnership to Recruit Next Generation of Poll Workers
Today, National Education Association (NEA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening American democracy by recruiting a diverse new generation of poll workers for upcoming federal, state, and local elections.
By leveraging their expansive national networks, NEA and LWV will collaborate through a joint initiative by Powerthe Polls, a leading nonpartisan hub for poll worker recruitment. This partnership seeks to ensure that every community has the staffing necessary to keep polling places open, lines short, and the voting process accessible for all.
"Educators teach students that democracy is something we practice, protect, and pass on," said Becky Pringle, National Education Association President. "Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and every eligible voter should have equal access to the ballot. NEA is proud to partner with League of Women Voters to help fill the need for more poll workers and ensure voters can cast their ballots and make their voices heard in this election."
"A healthy democracy relies on neighbors helping neighbors at the ballot box, yet poll worker shortages remain a silent threat that leads to long lines and silenced voters," said Jeanette Senecal, Chief of Civic Learning and Impact for the League of Women Voters. "Our partnership with the NEA helps meet this challenge by empowering a new generation of civic leaders. By mobilizing educators and community advocates together, we are using the trusted voices in communities to ensure that every voter has the tech-savvy, multilingual, and reliable support they need to cast their ballot safely and fairly."
Since 2020, the US has faced fluctuating poll worker shortages that can lead to closed polling locations and long wait times. This partnership addresses that challenge head-on by engaging educators, students, and civic-minded community members to serve as the "power" behind the polls.
Power the Polls is a first-of-its-kind, nonpartisan initiative launched in 2020 to recruit the next generation of poll workers to ensure safe and fair elections for all voters. The initiative has recruited over one million potential poll workers to date. People can learn how to be poll workers at https://www.powerthepolls.org/nea-lwv.
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/national-education-association-and-league-women-voters-announce-partnership-recruit-next-generation
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NABTU's Labor of Love Sets All-Time Record, Raising Over $1 Million For Diabetes Research
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release:
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NABTU'S LABOR OF LOVE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD, RAISING OVER $1 MILLION FOR DIABETES RESEARCH
North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) raised a record more than $1 million for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) during its 43rd annual Labor of Love charity event this week in Atlantic City, bringing together more than 250 sponsors, signatory contractors, labor leaders and building trades members for a series of fundraising activities and tournaments.
"No one works harder to strengthen
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release:
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NABTU'S LABOR OF LOVE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD, RAISING OVER $1 MILLION FOR DIABETES RESEARCH
North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) raised a record more than $1 million for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) during its 43rd annual Labor of Love charity event this week in Atlantic City, bringing together more than 250 sponsors, signatory contractors, labor leaders and building trades members for a series of fundraising activities and tournaments.
"No one works harder to strengthenour communities than the men and women of the Building Trades. Labor of Love puts that commitment into action, showcasing our members' deep dedication to giving back and supporting impactful causes," said NABTU President Sean McGarvey. "Together with our partners, signatory contractors, sponsors, and affiliated unions, we're proud to raise the bar, deliver meaningful progress, and set a new fundraising record in the fight to cure Type 1 diabetes."
"We are deeply grateful to NABTU and everyone who made this year's Labor of Love event such a remarkable success," said Michael Burton, CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. "Surpassing $1 million raised is not only an extraordinary achievement--it represents critical momentum in advancing the transformational research that brings us closer to a cure. Our special partnership is accelerating real progress and delivering hope to patients and families navigating diabetes."
NABTU and its affiliated unions have supported the Diabetes Research Institute for more than four decades, a commitment that includes helping build the DRI facility in Florida and organizing annual fundraising events with local Building and Construction Trades Councils across the country. With this year's Labor of Love, the partnership's total contribution to diabetes research has surpassed $80 million, making the Building Trades DRI's largest supporter over the past half-century.
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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 more than $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.
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Original text here: https://nabtu.org/press_releases/nabtus-labor-of-love-sets-all-time-record-raising-over-1-million-for-diabetes-research/
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Teamsters Celebrate Bipartisan Push to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Celebrate Bipartisan Push to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives reached the 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to advance the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The petition, filed by Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ, 1 st District), will force a vote on the bill in the coming weeks.
"Securing the support needed to move the Faster Labor Contracts Act forward is a significant milestone for millions of Teamsters
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WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Celebrate Bipartisan Push to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives reached the 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to advance the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The petition, filed by Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ, 1 st District), will force a vote on the bill in the coming weeks.
"Securing the support needed to move the Faster Labor Contracts Act forward is a significant milestone for millions of Teamstersand workers across this country," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "This is one of the most consequential labor bills to come before Congress in generations. It has the potential to hold Corporate America accountable for endlessly dragging out negotiations and denying workers the first union contracts they deserve. The Teamsters Union thanks every Democrat and Republican who signed the discharge petition and made the choice to stand with workers."
The Teamsters applaud House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY, 8 th District), Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA, 3 rd District), and House Democrats for supporting the Teamsters and working people across America.
The Teamsters commend Republican Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY, 17 th District), Nick LaLota (R-NY, 1 st District), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA, 1 st District), Don Bacon (R-NE, 2 nd District), Max Miller (R-OH, 7 th District), Riley Moore (R-W. VA, 2 nd District), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA, 8 th District), who stood up for working people and helped force action on this critical bill.
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require employers to bargain with newly organized workers within 10 days of voting to form their union. The Senate version of the bill, introduced last year by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), continues to gain bipartisan and bicameral support.
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/teamsters-celebrate-bipartisan-push-to-advance-faster-labor-contracts-act/
NTEU Seeks Mid-Year Adjustment From IRS in Mileage Reimbursement Rate
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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NTEU Seeks Mid-Year Adjustment From IRS in Mileage Reimbursement Rate
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Washington, D.C.-With gas prices reaching record highs, the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make a mid-year adjustment to the reimbursement rate for personal use of a vehicle for business reasons.
High gas prices are "placing an especially hard burden on those who must drive their own vehicle to perform their official work duties,
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WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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NTEU Seeks Mid-Year Adjustment From IRS in Mileage Reimbursement Rate
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Washington, D.C.-With gas prices reaching record highs, the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make a mid-year adjustment to the reimbursement rate for personal use of a vehicle for business reasons.
High gas prices are "placing an especially hard burden on those who must drive their own vehicle to perform their official work duties,including many employees of the IRS, FDIC and other agencies of the federal government," NTEU National President Doreen Greenwald wrote in a letter to IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano.
While the standard business mileage rate is normally established by the IRS at the beginning of each calendar year, the IRS has made mid-year adjustments three times since 2000, most recently in 2022. The average cost of fuel in January 2026-when the current rate was set-was $2.81 a gallon. Today, it has jumped to $4.56 a gallon.
"The current conditions warrant such action," Greenwald said.
The federal government's reimbursement rate is set by the General Services Administration (GSA), but cannot exceed the amount set by the IRS as the maximum rate allowed as a business deduction. That rate currently is 0.725 cents per mile.
"This is a matter of fairness and basic equity for all Americans," Greenwald wrote. "Failing to increase the rate in response to rising fuel costs shifts unreimbursed business expenses onto employees and creates unnecessary financial strain for all workers who must rely on their cars to perform their jobs, including federal employees."
Contact: NTEU-PR@nteu.org, 202-572-5500
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Original text here: https://www.nteu.org/media-center/News Releases/2026/05/21/MileageReimbursement
NTEU Calls for Reinstating Telework as Gas Prices Surge
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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NTEU Calls for Reinstating Telework as Gas Prices Surge
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Washington, D.C.-Telework and remote work programs should be immediately reinstated to provide federal employees with relief from surging gas prices that are expected to rise further this summer. This was the message from the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) in a letter today to the head of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Rising commuting costs and inflation come as federal employees
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WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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NTEU Calls for Reinstating Telework as Gas Prices Surge
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Washington, D.C.-Telework and remote work programs should be immediately reinstated to provide federal employees with relief from surging gas prices that are expected to rise further this summer. This was the message from the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) in a letter today to the head of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Rising commuting costs and inflation come as federal employeesface inadequate pay increases and the President's fiscal 2027 budget proposal contains no increase. Compounding this problem is the administration's elimination of telework even though federal employees had been successfully working remotely for years, Greenwald told OPM Director Scott Kupor.
"Not only does telework save the government money through reduced leasing costs, reduced energy expenses and increased productivity, it reduces traffic congestion and saves employees time and money commuting," Greenwald wrote. "It also helps those who can't telework by reducing commute times and fuel demand, which helps ease fuel cost increases for everyone."
Greenwald urged the administration to address the affordability challenges facing federal employees by providing them with a fair pay increase next year and immediately reinstating telework programs. At a minimum, she said, OPM should immediately advise agencies to implement "Telework Exceptions" as outlined in the "Return to In-Person Work" Presidential Memorandum, until gas prices drop below $3 per gallon. The memo grants agency heads authority to approve specific exemptions based on a disability, qualifying medical condition, or other compelling reasons certified by the agency head.
"These immediate across-the-board actions will help lessen the economic impact all Americans are facing," Greenwald wrote.
NTEU represents 38 federal offices and agencies.
Contact: NTEU-PR@nteu.org, 202-572-5500
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Original text here: https://www.nteu.org/media-center/News Releases/2026/05/21/Telework
Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate
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Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Jon Ossoff's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"I'm so grateful that Senator Ossoff has made it a priority to get to know the unique challenges facing arts workers, and has committed to being a champion for us," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director
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NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate
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Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Jon Ossoff's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"I'm so grateful that Senator Ossoff has made it a priority to get to know the unique challenges facing arts workers, and has committed to being a champion for us," said Al Vincent Jr., executive directorof Actors' Equity Association. "This is no surprise; he never wastes an opportunity to better the lives of workers, from his support for a higher federal minimum wage to his sponsorship of the PRO Act. We stand fully behind him and look forward to fighting with him to win another term in the U.S. Senate."
Senator Jon Ossoff said:
"Since arriving in the Senate, I have worked consistently to support working families and protect the right to organize and bargain collectively, but we still have more work to do. I am honored to have the endorsement of the Actors' Equity Association and look forward to working together to advance the rights of Georgia's actors and stage managers."
Equity's public policy priorities include defending and protecting the right to collectively bargain, a prevailing wage in the arts, racial justice, a strong minimum wage, stronger federal and state arts funding, gun violence prevention, universal federal health care, tax fairness and LGBTQ non-discrimination protections.
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
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Original text here: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/2026/05/21/actors-equity-association-endorses-jon-ossoff-for-united-states-senate
Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election
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Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in live theatre, announced the results of its 2026 Officer and Councilor Election. In total, 43 positions across all three regions and representing four categories (principal actor, chorus actor, stage manager and at-large) were filled, effective immediately. All terms are four
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NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election
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Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in live theatre, announced the results of its 2026 Officer and Councilor Election. In total, 43 positions across all three regions and representing four categories (principal actor, chorus actor, stage manager and at-large) were filled, effective immediately. All terms are fouryears except where noted.
National Officers: Jacqueline Jarrold was elected 1st Vice President - Principal. Sarah Quinn Taylor was elected 2nd Vice President - Chorus. Leslie Sears was elected 3rd Vice President - Stage Manager. Jeff Applegate was elected Secretary/Treasurer, without opposition.
In the Eastern Region:
The following candidates were elected Eastern Region Principal Councilor:
* Joanne Borts
* Todd Buonopane
* Danny Burgos
* Kate Burton
* Kimberly Chatterjee
* Matt DaSilva
* Ellis Gage (2-year term)
* Aisha Jackson
* Doug MacKechnie
* Carla Martinez
* Kilty Reidy
* Jesse James Rose
* Cecilia Snow
* Sharon S. Wheatley
* Christopher Henry Young
The following candidates were elected Eastern Region Chorus Councilor:
* Taavon Gamble
* Ashley E. Matthews
* Alicia Newcom
* Ryan Rodino
* Kaylin Seckel
The following candidates were elected Eastern Region Stage Manager Councilor:
* Jonathan Bach
* Ruth E. Kramer
* Ashani Smith
* Lara Tenenbaum
The following candidates were elected Eastern Region At-Large Councilor:
* Elizabeth Ramirez
* Bert Rodriguez
* Rebecca Talisman
In the Central Region:
The following candidate was unopposed and deemed elected Central Region Principal Councilor:
* Kelli Crump
The following candidate was elected Central Region Chorus Councilor:
* Kristen Beth Williams
In the Western Region:
The following candidates were elected Western Region Principal Councilor:
* Will Allan
* Brittany Bellizeare
* Brian Herndon
* Brian Kim McCormick
* Kathryn Smith McGlynn
* DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor
* Allie Trimm
The following candidates were elected Western Region Stage Manager Councilor:
* Kaylee Sarton McCray
* Laura Zingle
The following candidate was unopposed and deemed elected Western Region At-Large Councilor:
* Heather M. Brose
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
May 21, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/2026/05/21/actors-equity-association-announces-results-of-2026-officer-and-councilor-election
