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Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(EVERETT, Mass.) - Over 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor, represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Local 25 represents 211 workers in the warehouse, horticulture, and floral departments, as well as workers in the call center, cage cashiers, limo drivers and
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(EVERETT, Mass.) - Over 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor, represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Local 25 represents 211 workers in the warehouse, horticulture, and floral departments, as well as workers in the call center, cage cashiers, limo drivers anddispatchers, traffic attendants, valet and guest experience attendants at Encore.
"The workers at Encore Boston Harbor work hard and make the casino the financial success that it is," said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. "Management's failure to negotiate is leaving this group with no other choice but to head to the picket line. There is only one way this ends, with a fair agreement."
"We're proud of what we built at Encore, and we take pride in the work we do every day," said Sem Avdic, a warehouse worker and member of Local 25. "We work hard to make this company successful, and we believe we deserve a fair contract that allows us to provide for our families. Nobody wants to strike. But nobody is going to keep making Wynn rich while our own families fall behind."
Encore took in $847 million in Boston last year, according to Wynn Resorts' filings with the SEC, yet management refuses to come back to the table to negotiate a fair deal with wage improvements. The current contract expires August 31, and workers are prepared for a work stoppage if a deal is not reached.
"This is a union town. Teamsters don't cross picket lines, and neither does Boston," said Thomas G. Mari, President of Local 25. "If our members are on that sidewalk, we're asking every worker and every family in this city to stand with them: while they're out, stay out."
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/2026/08/encore-boston-harbor-teamsters-overwhelmingly-authorize-strike/
CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: lmelintjevic@teamster.org
(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Two weeks after going on an unfair labor practice strike, over 350 ready-mix Teamsters at CalPortland have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract with the company. Members of Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 at CalPortland went on strike after the company refused to set timely
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: lmelintjevic@teamster.org
(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Two weeks after going on an unfair labor practice strike, over 350 ready-mix Teamsters at CalPortland have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract with the company. Members of Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 at CalPortland went on strike after the company refused to set timelybargaining dates over a new agreement, threatening union work across multiple counties in Northern California.
"A year ago, this company wouldn't even commit to hiring our members. But through Teamsters militancy and solidarity, CalPortland Teamsters protected their jobs and won vital wage and health benefits increases," said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Materials and Construction Trade Division. "They have shown what is possible when workers stand together and demand their fair share."
"This victory is due to the dedication of our members and lockstep support from our community of allies and elected officials. The Teamsters especially appreciate San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie for playing a critical role in ensuring an agreement was reached," said Peter Finn, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and International Vice President At-Large. "For over 350 workers from four locals to strike and win in two weeks is no small feat. This contract is a shining example of the power of Teamsters unity."
In addition to an industry-standard wage increase for Northern California concrete drivers, CalPortland Teamsters also protected their current contract language in totality for 12 months. The company had previously implemented unilateral changes to contract language without the union's consultation or permission.
"We voted to strike because we know the true value of our labor. All of us were united and ready to stand on the line for as long as it took," said Gary Kunesh, a 30-year CalPortland Teamster from Local 853. "For us to win this contract in just two weeks shows the power of being a Teamster."
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/2026/08/calportland-ready-mix-teamsters-overwhelmingly-ratify-one-year-contract/
National Election Committee sets election dates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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National Election Committee sets election dates
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The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, has met to set the rules and procedures for the election.
The election will be conducted by mail ballot in accordance with the NALC Constitution and applicable federal law. Under the oversight of the National Election Committee, the American Arbitration Association will prepare, print and mail
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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National Election Committee sets election dates
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The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, has met to set the rules and procedures for the election.
The election will be conducted by mail ballot in accordance with the NALC Constitution and applicable federal law. Under the oversight of the National Election Committee, the American Arbitration Association will prepare, print and mailthe ballots and tabulate the votes.
On or about Sept. 28, ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters. Official election instructions will be included with all ballots. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a member of NALC in good standing as of June 1, 2026. Any member who does not receive a ballot by Oct. 7 should contact the NALC Membership Department to request a replacement ballot. The Membership Department can be reached by telephone at 202-393-4695. The deadline to contact the Membership Department is 4 p.m. Eastern time on Oct 9.
To be counted, ballots must be received by noon on Oct. 19. The counting of ballots will begin that day or the next.
The National Election Committee is made up of: Brian Wiggins (chair), Seattle, WA Br. 79; Lamanda Bradshaw, Modesto, CA Br. 1291; Mike Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT Br. 111; Veronica Ramirez, Arlington Heights, IL Br. 2810; Kathy Walter, Tucson, AZ Br. 704; Morgan Harrington, Southwest Michigan Br. 246; Linda Johnson, Duluth, MN Br. 114; Sylvin Stevens, Charlotte, NC Br. 545; Juan Munoz, Corpus Christi, TX Br. 1259; Monique Mate, Rochester, NY Br. 210; Michele Galda, Camden, NJ Merged Branch 540; Melissia Johnson, Rockville, MD Br. 3825; Joseph Stearns, Massachusetts Northeast Merged Br. 25; Eric Lomax, Jamaica, NY Br. 562; and Mike O'Neill, New Jersey Merged Branch 38.
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Original text here: https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/national-election-committee-sets-election-dates-2026
Local 1208 JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation Ending 39-Day Strike
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release:
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Local 1208 JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation Ending 39-Day Strike
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Workers Stood Strong and United to Win
Jackson, MS - After a unified and strong 39-day strike, JTRAN workers ratified a tentative agreement with contractor MV Transportation that meets the Union's demands for fair pay, better working conditions, and strong benefits.
After months of fruitless negotiations between the JTRAN workers' union, ATU Local 1208-Jackson, MS, and MV,
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release:
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Local 1208 JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation Ending 39-Day Strike
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Workers Stood Strong and United to Win
Jackson, MS - After a unified and strong 39-day strike, JTRAN workers ratified a tentative agreement with contractor MV Transportation that meets the Union's demands for fair pay, better working conditions, and strong benefits.
After months of fruitless negotiations between the JTRAN workers' union, ATU Local 1208-Jackson, MS, and MV,the workers went on strike on July 13 because of bad faith bargaining, Unfair Labor Practices and disrespect by the company. After bargaining with a mediator, Local 1208 was able to win a contract that addressed the Union's key priorities and concerns.
"Our members stood strong and united throughout this process. MV tried to divide us. They brought in scab bus operators and refused to address our concerns," said Local 1208 President/Business Agent Charles Tornes, Jr. "This strike shows that our members are willing to lay it all on the line for justice. I want to thank our riders, and all our allies for coming out and standing with us."
The Union and the company have been in negotiations since the workers' contract expired on December 31, 2025. MV had continued to unlawfully monitor workers, unilaterally change work rules to retaliate against employees, and other Unfair Labor Practices. In early June the workers became so frustrated with MV's unlawful treatment and disrespect they voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.
On the first day of the strike, ATU International President John Costa traveled to Jackson to join the strikers on the picket lines to put pressure on MV to settle this contract.
"I am proud of our JTRAN members who were willing to go to the mat to fight for their contract and a better transit system for their riders. On the picket lines, I saw firsthand their strength, unity, and solidarity," said Costa. "It was less than two years ago that these workers went on strike, and once again they won a strong contract. They are frontline heroes and can now get back to the job of keeping Jackson moving safely and reliably. It was an honor to hold the line with you."
This is the second time in less than 2 years that JTRAN workers have been on strike. In September 2024, the workers went on a successful 14-day strike securing a strong contract.
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Original text here: https://www.atu.org/media/press/2026/local-1208-jtran-workers-ratify-contract-with-mv-transportation-ending-39-day-strike
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Denise Powell for Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Denise Powell for Congress
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AFGE says Powell will fight for working families in Nebraska and nationwide
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Denise Powell for election to the U.S. House representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 elections. She won the Democratic primary in May. The general election is Nov. 3.
A mom
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Denise Powell for Congress
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AFGE says Powell will fight for working families in Nebraska and nationwide
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Denise Powell for election to the U.S. House representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 elections. She won the Democratic primary in May. The general election is Nov. 3.
A momof two and small business owner, Powell stepped away from a successful career in corporate America following President Trump's 2026 election to found an organization that has empowered hundreds of women in Nebraska to run for local office. She is running for an open seat in Congress serving Nebraskans in the greater Omaha area.
"Denise Powell is the best candidate to fight for federal workers and AFGE members in Nebraska and across the country," AFGE District 8 National Vice President Ruark Hotopp said. "She understands the importance of strong public services and has demonstrated that commitment by fighting to keep Nebraska's public tax dollars invested in public schools. Denise knows that investing in public employees means delivering better services for the American people, and she will be a strong advocate for federal workers, collective bargaining, and the public servants who keep our nation running."
Powell has pledged to protect collective bargaining rights, oppose arbitrary cuts to the federal workforce, defend federal retirement and pay, and stand with veterans and the federal employees who serve them.
Nearly 10,000 federal employees live in Nebraska - 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 43,000 federal employees in District 8, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/00c0cd3d212641919333b2f600dd7a7e.aspx
Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong enough to recruit and retain nurses here in Contra Costa County's safety net health system," said Danielle
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong enough to recruit and retain nurses here in Contra Costa County's safety net health system," said DanielleLopez-Odell, RN in the medical surgical unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. "We've secured better working conditions, workplace violence protections, and protected the benefits that our nurses and our retirees depend on."
Highlights of the contract include:
* Improved union nurses' ability to combat violence, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace;
* Job and hour stability as H.R. 1 cuts to Medi-Cal impact the health system;
* Prevention of the elimination of the health plan of more than 400 nurses and many more retired county nurses; and
* No takeaways.
"Public sector nurses have dedicated our careers to caring for the most vulnerable residents of the county," said Stefani Macagba, RN in the emergency unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. "This contract honors our expertise and gives nurses the stability we need to stay with the county through these turbulent times.
The new pact covers the period from September 2026 to November 2029. CNA represents more than 1300 nurses at Contra Costa County Health Services.
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.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/contra-costa-county-nurses-overwhelmingly-ratify-new-three-year-contract
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA: Statement on Study Showing Airline Crews Have Highest Mortality From Radiation Cancers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following statement by President Sara Nelson:
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Statement on Study Showing Airline Crews Have Highest Mortality from Radiation Cancers
A study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2852504) shows Flight Attendants and Pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers. Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson, representing 55,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines, released the following statement:
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following statement by President Sara Nelson:
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Statement on Study Showing Airline Crews Have Highest Mortality from Radiation Cancers
A study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2852504) shows Flight Attendants and Pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers. Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson, representing 55,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines, released the following statement:
"This study further confirms radiation related cancers that cause mortality must be acknowledged as occupational deaths.
"The risk is known, but crew are not informed or trained. And, no one is taking responsibility. Unlike standards in Europe, the FAA still does not require airlines to monitor crew exposure to radiation.
"We're thankful to the reports' authors. This reinforces what our union has been saying for years: radiation exposure needs to be taken seriously. The industry and regulators must take steps to mitigate risk. Operators must provide care and benefits associated with occupational mortality."
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The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA is the Flight Attendant union. AFA has been the leader in advancing the Flight Attendant profession for over 80 years. Serving as the voice for Flight Attendants in the workplace, in the aviation industry, in the media and on Capitol Hill, AFA has transformed the Flight Attendant profession by raising wages, benefits, working conditions, and public awareness about the role of aviation's first responders. Over 55,000 Flight Attendants come together to form AFA, part of the 500,000-member strong Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO. Visit us at www.afacwa.org.
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Original text here: https://afacwa.org/study-flight-attendants-highest-mortality-radiation-cancers/
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