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Union RNs succeed in forcing Kaiser to back off of firing DACA nurse colleague
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:

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Union RNs succeed in forcing Kaiser to back off of firing DACA nurse colleague

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With only hours to spare, union nurses represented by California Nurses Association successfully forced Kaiser to back off from firing a DACA nurse colleague because the federal government has been extraordinarily slow to renew her work authorization. The nurse, who works at Kaiser San Francisco Medical Center, received notice yesterday from Kaiser management that she had another month to get her ... Show Full Article

UAW: American Axle Workers in Three Rivers, Michigan Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike
DETROIT, Michigan, May 14 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news:

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American Axle Workers in Three Rivers, Michigan Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike

The membership of UAW Local 2093 has voted by 98% to authorize a strike at American Axle (aka Dauch Corporation) should the company refuse to offer a fair contract. The current contract expires on May 31st.

"The membership of UAW Local 2093 and Region 1D have sent a crystal clear message to American Axle: we need a fair contract now, or we're ready to take the next step," said UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes. "We've ... Show Full Article

Gov. Spanberger Betrays More Than Half a Million Public Service Workers By Vetoing Historic Collective Bargaining Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:

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Gov. Spanberger Betrays More Than Half a Million Public Service Workers By Vetoing Historic Collective Bargaining Legislation

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RICHMOND, Va. -The Virginia Public Sector Labor Coalition, which collectively represents hundreds of thousands of workers across the Commonwealth, today issued the following joint statement in response to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's betrayal of half a million of Virginia's public service workers -including teachers, firefighters, home care workers, ... Show Full Article

Forced Relocation of USDA Workers Will Undermine Agency's Work, Union Says
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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Forced Relocation of USDA Workers Will Undermine Agency's Work, Union Says

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AFGE president calls on Congress to halt unauthorized dismantling of USDA programs and services

The American Federation of Government Employees is warning the public that the Trump administration's attempts to forcibly relocate more than half of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's D.C.-based workforce out of the nation's capital will undermine many of the USDA's programs and services. 

USDA ... Show Full Article

CWA Statement on Spanberger's Broken Promises to Working Virginians
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:

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CWA Statement on Spanberger's Broken Promises to Working Virginians

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The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union issued the following statement in response to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's decision to veto historic legislation that would have allowed public service workers to collectively bargain for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions:

Governor Spanberger has broken faith with working people across the Commonwealth, turning her back on 500,000 Virginians ... Show Full Article

AFSCME's Saunders: Gov. Spanberger has broken the promise she made to Virginia
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:

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AFSCME's Saunders: Gov. Spanberger has broken the promise she made to Virginia

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Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining legislation that would have given half a million public service workers a strong voice to fight for fair pay, safe working conditions and better public services for all Virginians.

WASHINGTON -AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed Senate Bill ... Show Full Article

AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Richard Ojeda for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Richard Ojeda for Election to Congress

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AFGE says Ojeda is a dedicated public servant and proven leader

The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Richard Ojeda for election to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3. 

A dedicated public servant and proven leader, Ojeda has consistently stood up ... Show Full Article