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AFT's Weingarten on Melania Trump's Push to Replace Teachers with Robots
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT's Weingarten on Melania Trump's Push to Replace Teachers with Robots
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WASHINGTON -AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the first lady of the United States launched an initiative to replace human teachers with artificial intelligence-powered robots:
"Well, give the first lady her due-she said the quiet part out loud. We know this administration has no real understanding of what teachers do, and suggesting robots can replace them
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WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT's Weingarten on Melania Trump's Push to Replace Teachers with Robots
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WASHINGTON -AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the first lady of the United States launched an initiative to replace human teachers with artificial intelligence-powered robots:
"Well, give the first lady her due-she said the quiet part out loud. We know this administration has no real understanding of what teachers do, and suggesting robots can replace themmakes that clear. Anyone who cares about teaching and learning knows there is no substitute for the daily magic that happens between educators and students in the classroom. As shiny as this technology may be, and as helpful it may be as a tool, it can never replace the human skills and knowledge needed to solve very human problems. And it can never replace the relationship building and critical thinking that kids need to thrive.
"Equally problematic, it exacerbates, not just ignores, all the harm we are now learning about from the effects of screens, particularly on young people. Congress and the president, not simply courts and juries, should be setting forth the appropriate guardrails and responsibilities.
"All this stunt proves is that this administration cares about lining the pockets of Big Tech billionaires-not about the success of American educators and certainly not about the success of the next generation."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/afts-weingarten-melania-trumps-push-replace-teachers-robots
Farm Workers Support Congressional Review Act Resolution Against Trump Administration's Wage Cuts Rule
KEENE, California, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm Workers Support Congressional Review Act Resolution Against Trump Administration's Wage Cuts Rule
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Washington, D.C. -The United Farm Workers (UFW) and UFW Foundation are supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced today by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). If passed, the CRA would block the implementation of the Trump administration's Department of Labor rule that cuts the wages of farm workers.
The rule, which was effective immediately when released in
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KEENE, California, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm Workers Support Congressional Review Act Resolution Against Trump Administration's Wage Cuts Rule
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Washington, D.C. -The United Farm Workers (UFW) and UFW Foundation are supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced today by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). If passed, the CRA would block the implementation of the Trump administration's Department of Labor rule that cuts the wages of farm workers.
The rule, which was effective immediately when released inOctober 2025, cuts hourly wages from $3 to $7 dollars, depending on the state, for H-2A workers as well as U.S. farm workers who work alongside them. According to the government's own estimate, the wage cuts transfer at least $2.46 billion annually from workers to employers and would represent one of the largest wealth transfers from workers to employers in U.S. agricultural history.
The UFW and UFW Foundation are suing the Trump administration over the rule and are currently awaiting a decision from a federal judge on whether to stay or enjoin the rule. A similar rule from the first Trump administration was ruled unlawful in federal court in 2020.
"Across the country, farm workers including U.S. citizens are already suffering the direct and indirect impacts of Trump's illegal wage cut" said Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers. "Smaller paychecks for the same work and greater competition with foreign guest workers who are cheaper than ever to hire. President Trump's callous disregard for proper procedure and rule making process is having real world consequences for some of the hardest working people in America. We proudly support Rep. Lofgren's holding the administration to account and fighting to reverse this illegal rule and restore fairer wages to farm workers."
"The UFW Foundation is proud to stand with Representative Lofgren as she introduces this CRA to protect farm worker wages," said Erica Lomeli Corcoran, Chief Executive Officer of the UFW Foundation. "The farm workers who feed all of us should be able to also feed themselves and their families with the wages they make. Instead, this administration is unlawfully cutting their wages and transferring billions from workers to employers. We need to do what is right for our farm workers and stop these wage cuts."
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/farm-workers-support-congressional-review-act-resolution-against-trump-administrations-wage-cuts-rule/
AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
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Largest federal employee union says Backemeyer understands and supports federal workers and our workplace rights
EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chris Backemeyer for election to Congress representing Nebraska's 1 st Congressional District. The statewide primary is May 12,
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WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
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Largest federal employee union says Backemeyer understands and supports federal workers and our workplace rights
EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chris Backemeyer for election to Congress representing Nebraska's 1 st Congressional District. The statewide primary is May 12,and the general election is Nov. 3.
Backemeyer, a Lincoln native and former career public servant, spent more than a decade in senior national security roles at the U.S. State Department and the White House. He also is a dues-paying member of AFGE Local 1534, representing employees at the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development, giving him a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing federal workers and the importance of protecting their rights.
"Chris Backemeyer is the perfect candidate to represent Nebraska's 1 st Congressional District," AFGE District 8 National Vice President Ruark Hotopp said. "As a Lincoln resident and federal employee, it means a lot to see someone like Chris step up to run. We need elected officials who actually understand and support federal employees and our workplace rights. Chris has served under both Republican and Democratic administrations and knows how to get things done for working people. He's already taken an oath to the Constitution in his public service, and he'll take that oath again in Congress. He's not going to be bought by billionaires or take marching orders from any president. He'll bring an independent mind and work for the people of the First District, not billionaire interests."
AFGE is endorsing Backemeyer because he is an AFGE member who understands federal employees and will stand up for their rights. As a 21-year career civil servant, Backemeyer saw firsthand the impact of efforts to undermine the federal workforce. Once elected to Congress, he has committed to protecting a professional, nonpartisan civil service and ensuring agencies have the resources they need to serve the American people.
About 17,500 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 District 8 represents more than 19,000 workers in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/5ec410b7f5164f8d98a9a73eb03c77a8.aspx
Workers at Core-Mark Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at Core-Mark Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(ORANGE, Calif.) - Workers at Core-Mark, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group (PFG), have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 952. The 70 drivers are seeking higher wages, stronger benefits, and safer working conditions.
"We joined the Teamsters because we needed a real voice on the job," said Michael Cantewell, a driver at Core-Mark
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WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at Core-Mark Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(ORANGE, Calif.) - Workers at Core-Mark, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group (PFG), have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 952. The 70 drivers are seeking higher wages, stronger benefits, and safer working conditions.
"We joined the Teamsters because we needed a real voice on the job," said Michael Cantewell, a driver at Core-Markand new member of Local 952. "Without a union, management treated us like numbers. Now we're unified and ready to secure a first contract that puts our rights in writing and protects every one of us."
Core-Mark is the largest wholesale distributor to convenience stores in North America. PFG acquired the company in 2021 for $2.5 billion. The company delivers fresh, chilled, and frozen products to thousands of stores nationwide.
"I want to congratulate these workers for having the courage to stand up to the company's union-busting campaign and win the representation they deserve," said Eric Jimenez, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 952. "We are going to keep up our fight for our newest members as we negotiate a strong first contract."
The Teamsters represent more than 2,000 workers across PFG and its subsidiaries. Last year, drivers at VISTAR, another PFG subsidiary, voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 853 despite the company spending tens of thousands of dollars on union busters who charged as much as $425 per hour.
"We're building power at PFG because workers know the best way to win respect on the job is with a Teamsters contract," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "We will continue organizing across this company and raising standards for every worker in the food distribution industry."
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/2026/03/workers-at-core-mark-join-teamsters/
National Nurses United endorses Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an elected official and attorney, Little has proven how to lead with care and compassion. He has consistently fought for the health care system we need and
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an elected official and attorney, Little has proven how to lead with care and compassion. He has consistently fought for the health care system we need anddeserve - one that provides care free at the point of service, like Medicare for All.
"As a state senator and throughout his legal career, Matt Little has shown up for our nurses and the patients we care for when we've needed him the most," said Mary Turner, RN and NNU president. "He's committed to securing guaranteed health care for everyone, and knows how to bring people together to get the work done. Nurses know Matt will prioritize our patients over the corporate interests behind our broken, profit-driven health care system."
"Thank you," said Matt Little. "I am enormously grateful and humbled to be endorsed by National Nurses United. No issue is more important than health care, and the nurses represented by NNU are indispensable to ensuring that our families receive the high-quality, personal care everyone deserves. By advocating for quality care, high nursing standards, safe staffing levels, and better funding in hospitals and clinics, NNU's members work to keep my family, and all families, healthy and safe. Thank you, NNU!"
NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses' values, including safe staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Little and working closely with him in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.
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/national-nurses-united-endorses-matt-little-for-minnesotas-2nd-district
Woodward MPC UAW Workers Outside Chicago Demand Respect and a Fair Contract
DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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Woodward MPC UAW Workers Outside Chicago Demand Respect and a Fair Contract
In a new video, Woodward MPC workers speak out as part of their fight for a fair contract after months of stalling from the employer.
The video is available for the media and public to VIEW HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ7_MEBc2GE&feature=youtu.be).
"Our work keeps planes in the air, maintains our nation's defenses, and keeps Woodward making billions," the workers share. "So, where's our cut?"
Last
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DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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Woodward MPC UAW Workers Outside Chicago Demand Respect and a Fair Contract
In a new video, Woodward MPC workers speak out as part of their fight for a fair contract after months of stalling from the employer.
The video is available for the media and public to VIEW HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ7_MEBc2GE&feature=youtu.be).
"Our work keeps planes in the air, maintains our nation's defenses, and keeps Woodward making billions," the workers share. "So, where's our cut?"
Lastyear, the workers voted to affiliate with the UAW and are in the midst of contract negotiations with Woodward, an aerospace and defense company. The company is currently refusing to negotiate, in violation of US labor law.
"In 2025, CEO Chip Blankenship made $11.3 million dollars," the workers point out, "While we're struggling to buy groceries."
Woodward has made over $1.8 billion in profits since 2020 and has spent over $1.4 billion of that on Wall Street payouts in the form of stock buybacks and dividends.
"We are Woodward MPC-UAW. We demand Woodward get back to bargaining table. We demand a fair and clear level progression. We demand industry-leading wages," state the workers. "We demand respect at Woodward MPC."
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Original text here: https://uaw.org/woodward-mpc-uaw-workers-outside-chicago-demand-respect-and-a-fair-contract/
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United Videogame Workers-CWA Launch New Organizing Campaigns at GDC Following Anniversary
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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United Videogame Workers-CWA Launch New Organizing Campaigns at GDC Following Anniversary
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San Francisco, Calif. - One year after video game workers announced the formation of their direct-join, industry-wide union in March 2025 at the Game Developers Conference, United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433 (UVW-CWA) attended the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming (formerly known as the Game Developer Conference) to launch several organizing campaigns across the industry.
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WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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United Videogame Workers-CWA Launch New Organizing Campaigns at GDC Following Anniversary
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San Francisco, Calif. - One year after video game workers announced the formation of their direct-join, industry-wide union in March 2025 at the Game Developers Conference, United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433 (UVW-CWA) attended the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming (formerly known as the Game Developer Conference) to launch several organizing campaigns across the industry.
"AtUVW-CWA, we are continuing to shape the future of video game work in North America one year into our formation. We are committed to defining decent and dignified working conditions and compensation for our members and fighting for all game workers regardless of their immigration status," said UVW-CWA Local 9433 President Aurelia Augusta. "These campaigns are just a small look into what our plans are for 2026 and beyond. We are excited to finally make video games an industry where the workers are the protagonists."
UVW-CWA Members Lead Solidarity March to Yerba Buena Gardens
UVW-CWA members at the Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Calif., at the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. [Courtesy of UVW-CWA Local 9433 member Myriame Lachapelle. Full photos by Myriame Lachapelle can be found here.]
On Wednesday, March 19, UVW-CWA members joined CODE-CWA in a panel discussion about the historic rise of the game industry labor movement, titled "Fight and Ye Shall Receive: How CWA's Game Worker Union Campaigns Are Changing the Industry."
Directly following the panel, union members, video game developers, and GDC 2026 attendees marched to the Yerba Buena Gardens to discuss the Game Workers' Bill of Rights, a worker-led set of shared principles to create a standard for fair treatment, better conditions, and real power for everyone who makes video games.
"This is the first step in an industry-wide process of worker-driven consultation," said UVW-CWA Organizing Committee Chair Vlada M. "Once put together and used alongside our growing union campaign and workplace presence, our proposed Game Workers' Bill of Rights will allow us to encourage and pressure employers to build the kind of industry we deserve, that empowers us to continue making the games we love."
We Don't Play With ICE: UVW-CWA Members Launch 4th Amendment Workplace Petition
As part of the Game Workers' Bill of Rights, UVW-CWA launched "We Don't Play With ICE" to unite the industry in becoming "4th Amendment Workplaces" to protect immigrants and visa-holders from ICE agents. 4th Amendment Workplaces ensure that workers don't have to live in fear over their immigration status by holding video game companies and employers accountable and prohibiting illegal searches without a judicial warrant.
Video game workers who are ready to defend immigrant video game developers at their studio can sign the pledge here.
A Game Industry Conference by Game Workers, for Game Workers
After years in the making, UVW-CWA also announced the inaugural Game Workers Conference, an industry-wide event made by and for the countless game workers who make the industry and artistic medium succeed. The conference will be entirely virtual and will be held on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Highlights of the conference will include:
* Game workers from across AAA and indie development studios sharing about their crafts, their working conditions, and union organizing experiences;
* Members of the Game Awards Future Class discussing their experiences during the program and how things might be improved for the future;
* Organizers from No Games for Genocide on the ties between the games industry and war, genocide, and oppression-and what we can do about it;
* Game industry journalists in a candid panel discussion about their experiences, the ties between press and industry, and their relationship to game worker movements.
Full speaker and session announcements will be released at a later date here. Game workers interested in attending are encouraged to sign up here.
About CODE-CWA
The Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA) is a network of worker-organizers and their staff working every single day to build the voice and power necessary to ensure the future of the tech, game, and digital industries in the United States and Canada. CODE-CWA is a project of the Communications Workers of America which represents hundreds of thousands of workers throughout tech, media, telecom, and other industries who stand together to fight for justice on the job and in our communities.
About CWA
The Communications Workers of America represents working people in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.
cwa-union.org @cwaunion
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Original text here: https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/united-videogame-workers-cwa-launch-new-organizing-campaigns-gdc-following
Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests
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Nurses from the country's largest nurses union, National Nurses United (NNU), will join rallies across the United States as part of the March 28 No Kings protests. Nurses continue to condemn the Trump administration's authoritarian politics and call for the abolition of ICE, an end to Trump's war in Iran, and demand what's collectively needed for a healthy future for our society.
"Nurses will continue to take to
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests
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Nurses from the country's largest nurses union, National Nurses United (NNU), will join rallies across the United States as part of the March 28 No Kings protests. Nurses continue to condemn the Trump administration's authoritarian politics and call for the abolition of ICE, an end to Trump's war in Iran, and demand what's collectively needed for a healthy future for our society.
"Nurses will continue to take tothe streets to protect our neighbors and protest the fascist politics Washington is trying to force on everyday people at home and abroad," said Mary Turner, RN and NNU president. "We will stand with our communities nationwide to demand an end to ICE invasions in the United States and an end to U.S. invasions in countries like Iran. We can stop a sick future built on harm now if we come together to build a healthy future based on care."
Who: Union nurses
What: No Kings protests
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Where: Protests nationwide
As the most trusted profession in the country, NNU nurses remain leading voices in health care, the labor movement, and progressive politics. In recent months, NNU has condemned Trump's war on Iran and blockade on Cuba, organized dozens of vigils and actions to memorialize nurse Alex Pretti and all killed by ICE, and held town halls introducing our Vision for a Healthy Society, all while doing the patient care, workplace organizing, contract negotiating, and striking that makes the union difference a reality in hospitals nationwide.
The first two No Kings protests, with their unprecedented attendance by more than 12 million protesters, have been among the most visible ways people in the United States have demonstrated their opposition to Trump's fascist agenda and actions. As his administration continues to devastate people at home and abroad, the third event promises to break protest records, and nurses will be there to advocate for an alternate vision of what our world could be.
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/union-nurses-nationwide-joining-march-28-no-kings-protests
UAW Condemns Violent Attack on Tornel Rubber Workers in Mexico, Urges Immediate USMCA Action
DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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UAW Condemns Violent Attack on Tornel Rubber Workers in Mexico, Urges Immediate USMCA Action
The UAW today condemned the shooting of striking workers at the Tornel Rubber Company in Tultitlan, Mexico, calling it a grave attack on fundamental labor and human rights and urging swift action by Mexican authorities and USMCA partners.
On March 18, four workers were injured when armed assailants opened fire on workers on night duty as they lawfully exercised their right to strike.
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DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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UAW Condemns Violent Attack on Tornel Rubber Workers in Mexico, Urges Immediate USMCA Action
The UAW today condemned the shooting of striking workers at the Tornel Rubber Company in Tultitlan, Mexico, calling it a grave attack on fundamental labor and human rights and urging swift action by Mexican authorities and USMCA partners.
On March 18, four workers were injured when armed assailants opened fire on workers on night duty as they lawfully exercised their right to strike.
Thestrike at Tornel Rubber Company stems from alleged violations of the Mexican Rubber Industry Contract-Law, including:
* Non-implementation of a 40-hour workweek
* Unpaid 44-day year-end bonus
* Denial of proper vacation premium (25-31 days)
* Failure to pay social security contributions
* Non-recognition of official paid holidays (Feb. 5, Mar. 21)
The UAW is calling on Mexican authorities to ensure the safety of workers and to carry out a transparent investigation to hold those responsible accountable.
The situation reflects broader concerns about efforts within the rubber industry to weaken established labor standards and collective bargaining agreements. The UAW is urging the governments of the United States and Canada to take immediate action under the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism. Specifically, the UAW is calling for USTR to immediately self-initiate a complaint under the USMCA's Rapid Response Mechanism.
"What happened at Tornel Rubber is an outrage. It's an attack on human rights, on labor rights, and on the basic democratic freedoms of workers. The right to strike, to organize, and to bargain collectively are non-negotiable. When workers are met with gunfire for exercising those rights, the UAW will not tolerate it. We're committed to fighting like hell to make sure every worker can stand up, organize, and demand what they're owed without facing violence," said UAW President Shawn Fain.
The UAW emphasized that failure to respond decisively risks undermining labor reforms and trade commitments across North America.
UAW Demands:
* Immediate protection for Tornel workers and their families
* Full enforcement of the Rubber Industry Contract-Law
* Public condemnation of the attack by Mexican authorities and industry leaders
* Independent USMCA complaint initiated by the U.S.
The UAW reaffirmed its solidarity with Tornel workers, who voted on March 22 to continue their strike.
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Original text here: https://uaw.org/uaw-condemns-violent-attack-on-tornel-rubber-workers-in-mexico-urges-immediate-usmca-action/
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Workers in Florida Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Workers in Florida Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(TAMPA, Fla.) - More than 25 workers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, Fla., have overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 79. The sanitation, inventory control, salvage, and day yard trailer jockeys organized for increased wages, improved benefits, and job protections.
"Congratulations to these workers
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WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Workers in Florida Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(TAMPA, Fla.) - More than 25 workers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, Fla., have overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 79. The sanitation, inventory control, salvage, and day yard trailer jockeys organized for increased wages, improved benefits, and job protections.
"Congratulations to these workerson becoming Teamsters," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "They saw the Teamsters difference when their colleagues ratified their contract and knew they deserved the same. We look forward to supporting them as they negotiate a fair first contract."
"These workers know that through collective action comes a stronger voice," said Brian A. Rothman, President of Local 79. "They were inspired by what the warehouse was able to gain and want the same respect for themselves. We are with them every step of the way as they negotiate a better future at the bargaining table."
These workers join their 270 warehouse colleagues at the Lakeland facility who joined Local 79 in December 2024 and ratified their first collective bargaining agreement in July 2025.
"We saw what the folks in the warehouse were able to gain through Teamsters representation and wanted that for ourselves," Curtis McCoy, a steward at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. "Joining the Teamsters gives us the power to fight for better wages and a better life for our families."
Teamsters Local 79 has been representing members and negotiating contracts in southwest Florida since 1936. Local 79 represents about 40 companies, at nearly 100 different locations. For more information go to teamsterslocal79.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/03/southern-glazers-wine-spirits-workers-in-florida-join-teamsters/
National Nurses United endorses Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th Congressional District. As an at-Large member of the Prince George's County Council and a labor attorney, Wala has spent decades championing immigrant and workers' rights, as well as guaranteed health care for everyone.
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th Congressional District. As an at-Large member of the Prince George's County Council and a labor attorney, Wala has spent decades championing immigrant and workers' rights, as well as guaranteed health care for everyone.
"Wala Blegay has consistently stood with nurses and our patients," said Mary Turner, RN and NNU president. "Throughout her decades of service, Wala has shown she is a proven fighter for progressive values. Nurses know they have an ally in Wala, and we look forward to working with her to strengthen labor rights, win guaranteed health care through Medicare for All, and build a government and an economy that benefits working people."
"I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of National Nurses United," said Wala Blegay. "For nearly a decade, I have stood alongside nurses-fighting for safe nurse-to-patient ratios, better working conditions, and the protections they need to care for our communities. Nurses are on the frontlines of our health care system, and their voices must be heard. As a Congresswoman, I will continue to make nurses a priority and fight to ensure they have the support, safety, and respect they deserve."
NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses' values, including safe staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Wala and working closely with her in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.
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/national-nurses-united-endorses-wala-blegay-for-marylands-5th-district
First Student Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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First Student Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards across the country voted by an 88 percent margin to authorize a strike should the company fail to negotiate a fair contract. With an expiration date of March 31, the National Master Agreement covers over 17,000 members represented by 96 Teamsters locals.
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WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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First Student Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards across the country voted by an 88 percent margin to authorize a strike should the company fail to negotiate a fair contract. With an expiration date of March 31, the National Master Agreement covers over 17,000 members represented by 96 Teamsters locals.
"The TeamstersUnion has been consistently raising the standards within the school bus industry for decades, and this contract will be no different," said Matt Taibi, Director of the Teamsters Passenger Transportation Division. "These essential workers deserve nothing less than a contract that reflects the devotion and skill they put into their jobs every day. First Student is trying to cut costs by refusing to offer health care or retirement benefits to all of our members and we will not stand for it."
First Student is the largest private school bus company in the United States. The outstanding issues in negotiations include retirement security, health care, minimum standards for guaranteed hours, and paid time off. The Teamsters have been forced to file an unfair labor practice charge against First Student related to the negotiations.
"This strike authorization goes to show we are willing to do what it takes to get the agreement we deserve," said Jean Auguste, bus worker and member of Teamsters Local 251. "These are not difficult asks -we are fighting for a contract that provides basic benefits many bus workers across the country have. We don't want to strike, but we will if the company doesn't come to terms on a fair agreement."
Despite the parties having bargaining scheduled for March 30 and 31, First Student has effectively canceled those negotiations to pursue frivolous litigation.
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/2026/03/first-student-teamsters-authorize-strike/
