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NTEU Secures Victory in Case Over Terminated HHS Probationary Employees
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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NTEU Secures Victory in Case Over Terminated HHS Probationary Employees
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Washington, D.C.-The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) has won an important arbitration victory in our fight for probationary and trial employees of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who were wrongfully terminated in early 2025.
In siding with NTEU, an arbitrator found that HHS violated the collective bargaining agreement and law by firing more than 3,000 probationary and trial
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WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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NTEU Secures Victory in Case Over Terminated HHS Probationary Employees
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Washington, D.C.-The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) has won an important arbitration victory in our fight for probationary and trial employees of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who were wrongfully terminated in early 2025.
In siding with NTEU, an arbitrator found that HHS violated the collective bargaining agreement and law by firing more than 3,000 probationary and trialemployees without bargaining with the union. The mass reductions-in-force could not have been performance-based as the agency tried to claim, because the process for reviewing the performance of that many employees would have taken weeks or months. Instead, the agency tried to masquerade the RIF as run-of-the-mill probationary terminations.
"The nation-wide mass termination of employees, including the terminations at HHS looks exactly like a RIF," the arbitrator wrote in a July 24 decision. "Calling the HHS action a probationary termination masked the true nature of the action as a RIF."
Further, she added that the "Agency's actions in this case were clearly taken in pursuit of a workforce restructuring inaugurated as part of a reorganization by the Administration, avoiding compliance with the agreement, statute and regulations."
"The mass HHS layoffs are not only disastrous for employees and the public they serve-they are also illegal," said NTEU National President Doreen Greenwald. "We are grateful to the NTEU members whose brave testimony proved that they were not fired for their performance. In reality, they had superior performance evaluations doing critical public health and safety work on behalf of all Americans."
As the parties proceed to ~~a~~ remedy phase in this case, NTEU will press HHS to do the right thing and comply with the arbitrator's decision. Regardless, the union stands ready to fight to enforce this important win.
"This resounding victory recognizes that the performance of these probationary employees was never what this case was about," said Greenwald. "Instead, they were swept up in the administration's unlawful attempts to break the government by getting rid of massive numbers of employees without recognizing their rights or the rights of the union that represents them."
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/2026/07/27/HHSIFWin
North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(FARGO, N.D.) - Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protections.
Cass-Clay Creamery's Fargo facility is part of Dairy Farmers of America's (DFA) broader dairy network,
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WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(FARGO, N.D.) - Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protections.
Cass-Clay Creamery's Fargo facility is part of Dairy Farmers of America's (DFA) broader dairy network,making this a fight for a fair contract against one of the country's largest dairy cooperatives.
"These workers keep Cass-Clay Creamery running and make sure families across the region have the dairy products they rely on every day," said Kevin Saylor, Vice President of Local 120. "They are demanding a contract that respects their hard work, protects their health care, and provides the wages and job protections they deserve. If DFA refuses to get serious at the negotiating table, our members are ready to strike."
Teamsters at Cass-Clay produce, package, and ship dairy products distributed throughout North Dakota and surrounding communities, including fluid milk and Stonyfield yogurt pouches. In addition to health and welfare provisions, workers are looking for successor language, a grievance and arbitration process, and improved strike language.
"We are proud of the work we do, but pride does not pay the bills or cover expensive medical costs," said Matt Hussel, a Cass-Clay Creamery worker and member of Local 120. "We want to continue providing for our community, but we need DFA to recognize our value and negotiate a fair contract. This vote shows we are serious, united, and prepared to stand our ground."
Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, visit local120.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/north-dakota-dfa-teamsters-authorize-strike/
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights
AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3.
The endorsed candidates
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WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights
AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3.
The endorsed candidatesare Suzan DelBene (WA-1), Rick Larsen (WA-2), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3), Emily Randall (WA-6), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Kim Schrier (WA-8), Adam Smith (WA-9), and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10).
All eight lawmakers have earned lifetime ratings at or above 90% on AFGE's legislative priorities and often are the cosponsors of key bills supporting the federal workforce. Most recently, they all 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.
"These eight members of Congress from Washington State are exceptionally pro-labor, pro-AFGE, and pro-federal employee," AFGE District 11 National Vice President Tim Snyder said. "They and their staff are always exceptionally accessible to our local union leaders and supportive of us as we face unprecedented attacks from the Trump administration."
More than 78,200 federal employees live in Washington - 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 68,500 federal employees in District 11, which includes Alaska, Colorado, Guam, Idaho, Montana, Okinawa, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/706580b4114f4eeaa78185520b06e30c.aspx
Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union's (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union's endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelection
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union's (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union's endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelectioncampaign.
"The Moore-Miller administration is proud to stand with the men and women of the IAM Union who build, maintain, repair and keep our economy moving every day," said Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. "Gov. Moore and I believe that when unions are strong, Maryland is strong. We are honored to receive the endorsement of the IAM Union's Maryland and D.C. State Council, and we look forward to continuing our work together to create more opportunity, protect workers' rights and ensure every Maryland family has a fair shot at success."
The endorsement recognizes Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller's record of supporting collective bargaining, protecting workers' rights and partnering with organized labor to create more opportunity for working families across Maryland.
"It was an honor to welcome Lt. Gov. Miller to our State Council and present our endorsement of the Moore-Miller ticket," said IAM Union Maryland and D.C. State Council President Rick Compher. "Our members know this administration has been a true partner for working people. We're proud to stand with Gov. Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller because they've consistently stood with us."
"Gov. Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller have demonstrated that they don't just talk about supporting workers-they show up when it matters," said IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. "When Apple closed its first unionized retail store and denied transfer opportunities to our IAM Local 4538 members in Towson, Gov. Moore publicly stood with those workers and made it clear they deserved the same rights as every other Apple employee. That kind of leadership, combined with this administration's commitment to collective bargaining and good union jobs, is why the IAM Union is proud to endorse the Moore-Miller ticket."
The IAM Union represents tens of thousands of workers throughout Maryland in the aerospace, defense, transportation, manufacturing and federal sectors. The Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists will mobilize IAM Union members, retirees and their families in support of the Moore-Miller ticket ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union's (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union's endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelection
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union's (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union's endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelectioncampaign.
"The Moore-Miller administration is proud to stand with the men and women of the IAM Union who build, maintain, repair and keep our economy moving every day," said Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. "Gov. Moore and I believe that when unions are strong, Maryland is strong. We are honored to receive the endorsement of the IAM Union's Maryland and D.C. State Council, and we look forward to continuing our work together to create more opportunity, protect workers' rights and ensure every Maryland family has a fair shot at success."
The endorsement recognizes Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller's record of supporting collective bargaining, protecting workers' rights and partnering with organized labor to create more opportunity for working families across Maryland.
"It was an honor to welcome Lt. Gov. Miller to our State Council and present our endorsement of the Moore-Miller ticket," said IAM Union Maryland and D.C. State Council President Rick Compher. "Our members know this administration has been a true partner for working people. We're proud to stand with Gov. Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller because they've consistently stood with us."
"Gov. Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller have demonstrated that they don't just talk about supporting workers-they show up when it matters," said IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. "When Apple closed its first unionized retail store and denied transfer opportunities to our IAM Local 4538 members in Towson, Gov. Moore publicly stood with those workers and made it clear they deserved the same rights as every other Apple employee. That kind of leadership, combined with this administration's commitment to collective bargaining and good union jobs, is why the IAM Union is proud to endorse the Moore-Miller ticket."
The IAM Union represents tens of thousands of workers throughout Maryland in the aerospace, defense, transportation, manufacturing and federal sectors. The Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists will mobilize IAM Union members, retirees and their families in support of the Moore-Miller ticket ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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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Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association
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Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena in St. Helena, Calif. voted overwhelmingly this week to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union. In an overwhelming landslide vote, 250 nurses elected to join CNA. The election was conducted by the National
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association
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Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena in St. Helena, Calif. voted overwhelmingly this week to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union. In an overwhelming landslide vote, 250 nurses elected to join CNA. The election was conducted by the NationalLabor Relations Board and the vote count was completed on Thursday, July 23.
"The nurses and patients of St. Helena are my community," said Mark Gonzalez, RN, in the intensive care unit. "We need a union so we have a voice to advocate for our patients and to ensure that Adventist administration invests its profits back into our hospital. We are only asking for what's right, like safe staffing and adequate supplies and equipment. Our patients depend on it."
Nurses at the 150-bed facility say they voted to join the union because it is critical that nurses have a say in making decisions to help recruit and retain experienced nurses, which leads to improved patient care.
"It is so wonderful to welcome the nurses of Adventist St. Helena to the California Nurses Association family," said Sandy Reding, RN and president of CNA. "There is power when we stand together with our union siblings as we work to make our hospitals better for our patients. We know that collectively we can do great things and our patients will be the winners."
CNA/National Nurses United Organizing Committee represents more than 1,880 nurses at Adventist facilities in California including 700 RNs at Adventist Health Rideout in Marysville; 400 RNs at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi; 300 RNs at Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo; and 230 RNs at Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton.
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/registered-nurses-at-adventist-health-st-helena-vote-overwhelmingly-to-join-california-nurses
Nurses to join protests demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses to join protests demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, announced today that RNs will be joining protests on Saturday, July 25 to demand justice for the murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero in Maine by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
"We demand justice
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses to join protests demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, announced today that RNs will be joining protests on Saturday, July 25 to demand justice for the murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero in Maine by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
"We demand justicefor the tragic murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, who should be alive today," said Puneet Maharaj, executive director of NNU. "ICE must be held fully accountable for these murders and the violence they are committing in our communities. We must end this fascist violence by abolishing ICE."
Nurses will be participating in protests in California (Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco), Illinois (Chicago), and Maryland (Hyattsville).
Earlier this month, NNU condemned the murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero and reiterated the union's call to abolish ICE. Since January 2026, NNU has consistently called for ICE's abolition and nurses have taken several actions to demand an end to this campaign of community harassment and endangerment.
NNU represents more than 225,000 nurses across the nation and advocates for policies and legislation that improve the lives of nurses and communities everywhere.
Locations and times (all times local)
California
Oakland
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
1301 Clay St.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles
Culver City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
San Francisco
Sue Bierman Park
Drumm St.
3-4 p.m.
Illinois
Chicago
South Michigan Ave. & East Ida B. Wells Dr.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Maryland
Hyattsville
Hyattsville District Court Building
5012 Rhode Island Ave. (near the grassy area)
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-to-join-protests-demanding-justice-for-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-and-johan-sebastian
AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE Boycott of Montgomery County Conference Center Over Anti-Worker Actions
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement by President Liz Shuler:
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AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE Boycott of Montgomery County Conference Center Over Anti-Worker Actions
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in support of UNITE HERE Local 25's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland:
The AFL-CIO is proud to endorse UNITE HERE's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center where workers are being denied a fair union organizing process.
We applaud the Maryland state legislators, along with the countless local,
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement by President Liz Shuler:
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AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE Boycott of Montgomery County Conference Center Over Anti-Worker Actions
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in support of UNITE HERE Local 25's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland:
The AFL-CIO is proud to endorse UNITE HERE's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center where workers are being denied a fair union organizing process.
We applaud the Maryland state legislators, along with the countless local,state and national elected officials who have pledged their support, and we urge others to follow their lead.
We also encourage our partners and allies to join the federation and stand with workers by moving their meetings and conferences elsewhere, just as the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee and the Committee for Montgomery have already done.
Working people win when we stand together, and we will continue to stand with Local 25 members for as long as it takes.
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Original text here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-supports-unite-here-boycott-montgomery-county-conference-center-over-anti
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2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike
WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike
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Press Contact: Matt Finnegan Phone: (707) 272-3415 Email: MFinnegan@ibt856.org
(MARTINEZ, Calif.) -More than 2,000 Contra Costa County workers, represented by Teamsters Local 856, are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement cannot be reached after voting by over 90 percent to authorize a strike. The members work in more than 250 classifications, serving the public throughout the county in
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WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike
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Press Contact: Matt Finnegan Phone: (707) 272-3415 Email: MFinnegan@ibt856.org
(MARTINEZ, Calif.) -More than 2,000 Contra Costa County workers, represented by Teamsters Local 856, are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement cannot be reached after voting by over 90 percent to authorize a strike. The members work in more than 250 classifications, serving the public throughout the county inhealth services, general services, maintenance, and licensed vocational nursing and aides.
"Contra Costa County has consistently lagged behind neighboring jurisdictions when it comes to compensation," said Matt Finnegan, Director of Public Services and Chief Negotiator for Local 856. "We are simply asking the county to implement a long-term plan that addresses these inequities to ensure that the best qualified workers can afford to serve the public. We're hopeful we will reach an agreement and avert a strike that would impact services countywide."
The overwhelming strike authorization vote comes after months of negotiations where Teamsters urged the county to adopt a fair compensation structure that prioritizes equity and values the people who provide critical services. The contract expired on June 30.
Negotiations with county officials are set to resume on July 28.
Founded in 1949, Teamsters Local 856 is affiliated with the 1.3 million-member International Brotherhood of Teamsters and has grown to become one of the largest Teamsters locals in California with over 20,000 members. For more information, visit teamsters856.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/2000-contra-costa-county-teamsters-overwhelmingly-authorize-a-strike/
Washington State Labor Council Calls For Farm Worker Unionization Law
KEENE, California, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Washington State Labor Council Calls For Farm Worker Unionization Law
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Wenatchee, WA -Today, at the annual convention of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the delegates adopted a resolution calling on the State of Washington to enact state level legislation expanding a legally binding right to unionize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements to agricultural workers in the State of Washington. Washington would become only the third state to enact a state law extending
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KEENE, California, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Washington State Labor Council Calls For Farm Worker Unionization Law
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Wenatchee, WA -Today, at the annual convention of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the delegates adopted a resolution calling on the State of Washington to enact state level legislation expanding a legally binding right to unionize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements to agricultural workers in the State of Washington. Washington would become only the third state to enact a state law extendingunionization rights to agricultural workers since 1935, when agriculture was excluded from the federal New Deal era National Labor Relations Act which granted workers in most other industries the right to form a union. For decades, the unionization efforts of Washington farm workers have been stymied by lack of a legally binding and enforceable process by which agricultural workers can form a union or reach a collective bargaining agreement, forcing farm workers to resort to consumer boycotts such as the ongoing Windmill mushroom boycott.
The newly adopted WSLC resolution calls on Washington State Legislature to pass " legislation granting Washington's agricultural workers enforceable collective bargaining rights, including card check recognition, union certification, and good-faith bargaining, administered and enforced by the state Public Employment Relations Commission ". The resolution was submitted at the WSLC convention by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 117; Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925; Washington State Council of Building and Construction Trades; Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 775; Certified Electrical Brothers Of Washington (CEWW); Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Council 28; Washington Education Association (WEA); and International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Joint Council 28.
The full text of the resolution is available here.
"I am a member of the United Farm Workers," said Fortino Lopez, a UFW member and worker leader who spoke to the WSLC convention in support of the resolution. "We need to pass a law so that other farm workers can organize and can enjoy the many benefits of unionization that my coworkers and I enjoy. For too long, farm workers have been forgotten. !Si Se Puede!"
"Farm workers have waited decades for the day in which they will have the same right to unionize that worker deserves," said UFW President Teresa Romero. "The entire Washington Labor movement is now united in making that day a reality in the next legislative session. The UFW is humbled and grateful for the solidarity and support of Washington's unions and working people."
"Farm workers deserve the same fundamental labor protections as other workers," said Washington State Labor Council President April Sims. "Their exclusion from collective bargaining rights is the legacy of slavery and racist labor laws, a historic wrong that we must correct. The stability and dignity of a union contract is good for farm workers, good for the agricultural industry, and good for all Washingtonians. The Washington State Labor Council is committed to fighting for legislation to enshrine the right to organize for farmworkers in Washington state, ensuring that the people who feed us have a seat at the table."
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/washington-state-labor-council-calls-for-farm-worker-unionization-law/
National Education Union: NFER Report Shows Link Between Wellbeing and School Absence Rates
LONDON, England, July 23 (TNSxrep) -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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NFER report shows link between wellbeing and school absence rates
Commenting on new research from NFER suggesting a link between deteriorating pupil wellbeing and rates of persistent school absence, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Getting pupil wellbeing and engagement right is essential to the government's White Paper proposals and its reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A more inclusive
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LONDON, England, July 23 (TNSxrep) -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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NFER report shows link between wellbeing and school absence rates
Commenting on new research from NFER suggesting a link between deteriorating pupil wellbeing and rates of persistent school absence, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Getting pupil wellbeing and engagement right is essential to the government's White Paper proposals and its reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A more inclusivemainstream depends on pupils feeling safe and supported. Yet pupils with an education, health and care plan are twice as likely to be persistently absent as their peers, a gap the report does not address.
"Pupils in the study said the academic and social pressures of school harmed their wellbeing, and identified bullying - including online bullying - as a factor in absence. OECD data show pupils in England report more bullying than the international average. The message is clear: schools must listen to pupils and act on their concerns, including on curriculum and testing pressures.
"The report calls for properly resourced services to work alongside schools. We agree. The Experts at Hand initiative needs more money and child and adolescent mental health services are at breaking point. The effect of the under-16 social media ban must also be monitored.
"The new Secretary of State must connect attendance policy, SEND reform and investment in young people's mental health, so that every pupil belongs in a safe and supportive school and the decline in wellbeing is reversed."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/nfer-report-shows-link-between-wellbeing-and-school-absence-rates?_locale=en
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