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NEU Secures From Government Full Funding for Teacher Pay Offer
LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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NEU secures from Government full funding for teacher pay offer
Published: 16/09/2026
The NEU has secured through negotiations with the Secretary of State for Education a fully funded pay increase for all teachers throughout England. This is a significant step. In a letter to the General Secretary of the NEU Lucy Powell outlined her proposals for funding alongside a willingness to address issues around accountability, workload, and well-being.
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National
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LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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NEU secures from Government full funding for teacher pay offer
Published: 16/09/2026
The NEU has secured through negotiations with the Secretary of State for Education a fully funded pay increase for all teachers throughout England. This is a significant step. In a letter to the General Secretary of the NEU Lucy Powell outlined her proposals for funding alongside a willingness to address issues around accountability, workload, and well-being.
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the NationalEducation Union, said:
"Finally, we have a government that accepts the reality that any teacher pay award must be fully funded. Plugging the pound sterling460 million black hole in school budgets signals a welcome return to reality, and a message of hope for the entire school community.
"Be in no doubt that the significant ground conceded by government is a consequence of NEU members' willingness to take a stand. It not only includes those who voted in our indicative ballot, but everyone who has campaigned against School Cuts and fought the effects of austerity in our classrooms.
"Schools have been running on empty for far too long. Leaders simply could not afford to fund the pay award as set out by the previous education secretary. The new administration has accepted that it is wrong to force schools to make cuts to education just to make ends meet.
"There is still much to do. Seventy-four per cent of schools have less money in real terms than they did in 2010, badly impacting upon the educational experience children receive. Likewise, experienced teachers have seen their pay cut by 23 per cent in real terms since 2010, contributing to the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis. Government must now enter into discussions on a long-term solution to school funding and pay.
"We hope to work with this government to ensure that education is truly valued in this country. We hope today marks an important turning point, and one we as a union will aim to build from. We must make austerity in the classroom a thing of the past.
"In light of this news the NEU Executive will discuss our response on the 24 September".
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/neu-secures-government-full-funding-teacher-pay-offer?_locale=en
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Teamsters at Frontier Ratify Strong Five-Year Agreement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Frontier Ratify Strong Five-Year Agreement
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Teamsters mechanics at Frontier Airlines have voted by 93 percent to ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant improvements in wages, retirement security, and other benefits.
The contract provides substantial wage increases over the life of the contract, enhanced employer
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Frontier Ratify Strong Five-Year Agreement
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Teamsters mechanics at Frontier Airlines have voted by 93 percent to ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant improvements in wages, retirement security, and other benefits.
The contract provides substantial wage increases over the life of the contract, enhanced employerpension contributions, and seniority-based ratification bonuses for the group of nearly 500 Teamsters mechanics. The agreement also increases license premiums and adds a week of vacation time at 15 years of service.
"Teamsters at Frontier perform highly skilled, essential work that keeps this airline running every day," said Dave Saucedo, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division. "This agreement recognizes the value they bring to the job and delivers meaningful gains that will improve the lives of these workers and their families for years to come."
Mechanics at Frontier are represented by Teamsters Locals 19, 104, 455, 769, and 986.
"Our members made clear throughout this process what they wanted to see in a new contract, and we stayed focused on securing those priorities at the bargaining table," said Don Ramsey, lead negotiator and business agent for Teamsters Local 455. "This agreement delivers real improvements in wages and benefits while rewarding the years of service our members have given and will give to Frontier. We're proud to have secured a strong contract that recognizes their hard work and dedication."
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/2026/09/teamsters-at-frontier-ratify-strong-five-year-agreement/
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Ohio Rep. Dave Joyce for Reelection and Don Leonard for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Ohio Rep. Dave Joyce for Reelection and Don Leonard for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Joyce and Leonard will fight for federal employees and all working families
INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Rep. Dave Joyce for reelection to Congress representing Ohio's 14th Congressional District and Don Leonard for election to Congress representing Ohio's 15th
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Ohio Rep. Dave Joyce for Reelection and Don Leonard for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Joyce and Leonard will fight for federal employees and all working families
INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Rep. Dave Joyce for reelection to Congress representing Ohio's 14th Congressional District and Don Leonard for election to Congress representing Ohio's 15thCongressional District. The general election is Nov. 3.
Rep. Dave Joyce serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, which funds many of the agencies that employ the federal workforce, including the Office of Personnel Management. He was one of 20 House Republicans who voted for 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.
Joyce has built a reputation as one of the most bipartisan members of the Ohio delegation, teaming with Rep. Shontel Brown on the Commission on the American Workforce Act and leading bipartisan efforts through the House Great Lakes Task Force to protect a region home to thousands of federal workers at agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Don Leonard was raised by a single mother who sometimes struggled to make ends meet, and the family experienced homelessness during the 1993 recession. When Leonard shattered his wrist in a childhood bike accident, Medicaid covered the surgery. With the help of government safety nets, devoted public school teachers, and student loans, Leonard graduated from college magna cum laude, served in the Peace Corps in South America, and earned a Ph.D. in government from Cornell University.
For the past decade, Leonard has taught city and regional planning at Ohio State University, preparing his students to pursue their own dreams.
"Dave Joyce and Don Leonard both understand that federal workers deserve advocates in Washington who will actually listen to them," said AFGE District 6 National Vice President Arnold Scott. "Congressman Joyce has shown he can work across the aisle to fund the agencies our members rely on, and I've been impressed with the way Don is engaging our membership. He's made time on multiple occasions to hear directly from AFGE members about the hardships they're facing under this administration. And by refusing corporate PAC money, he's made clear he'll work for his constituents - not corporations. AFGE is proud to stand behind both of them."
AFGE previously announced other endorsements in the state, including Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio governor, former Sen. Sherrod Brown for reelection to the seat he held from 2007 to 2025, Brian Poindexter for election to the U.S. House representing Ohio's 7th Congressional District, and six incumbents for reelection to their seats in the U.S. House.
More than 56,000 federal employees live in Ohio - 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 47,000 federal employees in District 6, which includes Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/c7552f6aa9d745b6956f56012d4d8645.aspx
Sacramento Waste Management Workers Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Sacramento Waste Management Workers Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - Waste Management workers in Sacramento, Calif., have voted to join Teamsters Local 150. The 69 drivers, mechanics, and welders overcame a vicious union-busting campaign to secure strong Teamsters representation.
"This win was a long time coming, and it did not come easy. Waste Management went to desperate
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Sacramento Waste Management Workers Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - Waste Management workers in Sacramento, Calif., have voted to join Teamsters Local 150. The 69 drivers, mechanics, and welders overcame a vicious union-busting campaign to secure strong Teamsters representation.
"This win was a long time coming, and it did not come easy. Waste Management went to desperatelengths trying to stop us from unionizing -everything from forcing us to attend captive audience meetings to spending huge amounts of money on union busters," said Francisco Covarrubias, a seven-year Waste Management worker and proud new Teamster. "Waste Management's aggression only made it clearer why we need a strong union in our corner. Now that we're Teamsters, we can finally start working to negotiate a first contract that forces management to treat us with respect."
The new Teamsters provide waste collection services throughout the capital of California. They are the first waste workers in the city of Sacramento to join the Teamsters.
"Local 150 is very proud of our new brothers and sisters for driving this victory. Waste Management was ruthless in trying to block them from becoming Teamsters. But the company's union busting only made these workers stronger," said Dale Wentz, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 150. "This is Local 150's first waste organizing win in the City of Sacramento. We look forward to continuing to expand our reach throughout the city using the playbook these workers courageously wrote."
Waste Management is the largest solid waste and recycling company in North America. Last year, the company's workers generated $25 billion in revenue. The Teamsters Union proudly represents thousands of Waste Management workers across the country.
Teamsters Local 150 represents approximately 9,000 members across Northern California, primarily in Sacramento. For more information, go to teamsters150.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/09/sacramento-waste-management-workers-join-teamsters/
Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Sept. 10, 2026 in favor of ratifying their inclusion into the existing union contract covering KPC Health registered nurses represented by California Nurses Association (CNA). This first contract for Orange County Global nurses secures them important new
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Sept. 10, 2026 in favor of ratifying their inclusion into the existing union contract covering KPC Health registered nurses represented by California Nurses Association (CNA). This first contract for Orange County Global nurses secures them important newprotections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.
Nurses at Orange County Global just voted in June of this year to unionize.
"Winning our election by 91 percent and our contract ratification by 98 percent really is a testament to the power we have built," said Aiyana Rudolph, RN in the neuro direct observation unit. "I'm excited to continue this momentum as we fight and win more improvements across the hospital."
Highlights of the contract include:
* A grievance and arbitration procedure
* Professional practice committee composed of direct-care registered nurses to address ongoing workplace issues
* Job security and layoff rights: To protect nurses in case of reduction in workforce and unit closures
* Economic gains to help retain and recruit experienced nurses. The agreement includes an average wage increase of 13 percent, weekend differential, and extra shift bonuses.
* No takeaways from existing standards, conditions, and benefits
The new pact covers the period of September 2026 to June 2027.
CNA represents more than 900 nurses across five KPC hospitals.
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/orange-county-global-nurses-ratify-first-new-contract
IAM District 70 Members in Wichita Vote to Pursue Coverage Under IAM-Boeing Master Agreement
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM District 70 Members in Wichita Vote to Pursue Coverage Under IAM-Boeing Master Agreement
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WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 -Following Boeing's reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, IAM Union Local 839 (IAM District 70) members voted Sept. 12, 2026 to pursue coverage under the IAM Union/Boeing Master Agreement as opposed to renegotiating the existing Spirit AeroSystems independent contract with Boeing, in January.
The vote
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM District 70 Members in Wichita Vote to Pursue Coverage Under IAM-Boeing Master Agreement
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WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 -Following Boeing's reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, IAM Union Local 839 (IAM District 70) members voted Sept. 12, 2026 to pursue coverage under the IAM Union/Boeing Master Agreement as opposed to renegotiating the existing Spirit AeroSystems independent contract with Boeing, in January.
The votewas held to determine how IAM-represented workers in Wichita wish to proceed with their collective bargaining agreement as the two companies become one, again.
Spirit AeroSystems was part of Boeing until it was spun off in 2005. Before the spin-off, the Wichita location was covered under the IAM/Boeing Master Agreement alongside IAM-represented Boeing workers in the Pacific Northwest. After the spin-off, IAM members negotiated an independent contract between IAM District 70 and Spirit Aerosystems. Boeing reacquired Spirit in December 2025.
Today, more than 30,000 IAM-represented Boeing workers in Washington state, California, and Oregon are covered under the IAM/Boeing Master Agreement through IAM District 751 and District W24.
IAM District 70, District 751, District W24 and IAM Union leadership believe Wichita members have a right to pursue coverage under that Master Agreement. At the same time, IAM leadership believes the decision about the best path forward belongs to the membership.
"We have one goal in this process: to make sure our members have the information and the power to determine their own future," said IAM District 70 Directing Business Representative Lisa Whitley. "This vote gave IAM Local 839 members the opportunity to make that decision. They chose to pursue their entitlement to the IAM's Master Agreement with Boeing, and the full strength and resources of the IAM Union stand behind them."
IAM representatives have conducted 10 town hall meetings to answer members' questions and explain the differences between the current IAM District 70/Spirit agreement and the IAM District 751 and District W24/Boeing Master Agreement.
The current Spirit agreement expires in June 2027, and negotiations were scheduled to begin in January 2027. Now, the IAM will seek for IAM District 70 (Local 839) members to be included in the existing Master Agreement the union has with Boeing. Boeing has indicated that it does not consider District 70 to be part of the Master Agreement between IAM Union Districts 751 and W24 and Boeing, despite the IAM's position that specific language in the collective bargaining agreement supports Wichita workers' claim to inclusion.
With the results of this vote, if the company refuses, the union will proceed through the grievance process and possibly to binding arbitration.
An arbitration could take from six months to two years. If a decision is not reached before the current Spirit agreement expires, the IAM Union will engage with Boeing to protect the membership until it is resolved.
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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/news/imail/iam-district-70-members-in-wichita-vote-to-pursue-coverage-under-iam-boeing-master-agreement/
Amazon Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Amazon Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act
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(CHICAGO) - Today, Amazon Teamsters and their allies rallied outside of Chicago City Hall to demand the Chicago City Council schedule a vote on the Delivery Protection Act before a Subject Matter Hearing between the License and Consumer Protection & Workforce Development committees.
Introduced by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez (D-12th Ward), the Delivery Protection Act would require delivery companies
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Amazon Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act
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(CHICAGO) - Today, Amazon Teamsters and their allies rallied outside of Chicago City Hall to demand the Chicago City Council schedule a vote on the Delivery Protection Act before a Subject Matter Hearing between the License and Consumer Protection & Workforce Development committees.
Introduced by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez (D-12th Ward), the Delivery Protection Act would require delivery companiesoperating in Chicago to license their last-mile delivery facilities with the city and ban subcontracting practices used by companies like Amazon. Amazon utilizes a corrupt third-party subcontracting model called the "Delivery Service Partner" (DSP) program meant to suppress unionizing and shield Amazon from liability when accidents occur.
"The momentum to hold Amazon accountable is growing nationwide. Amazon Teamsters in Chicagoland are now taking the baton and showing Amazon that we will not stop," said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. "Amazon workers are sick and tired of the company's lies about their employment. The City Council must pass the Delivery Protection Act to protect Chicago neighborhoods and the thousands of delivery workers who make Chicago run."
"Companies like Amazon have transformed how we shop, but our laws haven't kept up with the rapid growth of the delivery industry," said Alderwoman Ramirez. "The convenience of same-day delivery cannot come at the expense of workers or the safety of our neighborhoods. That's why I ask my colleagues to support the Delivery Protection Act."
This bill follows the success of the Teamsters-backed Delivery Protection Act in New York City, which has received supermajority support from the New York City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The Teamsters Union calls on the Chicago City Council to pass the delivery reform legislation as soon as possible.
"When we saw the success of Amazon Teamsters with the Delivery Protection Act in New York, we were inspired to do the same thing in Chicago," said Melanie Perez, an Amazon Teamster from the DIL7 facility in Skokie, Illinois. "We can't hold Amazon accountable by sitting on the sidelines. I'm proud to join my fellow Amazon Teamsters in leading the fight to pass this critical bill in Chicago."
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/2026/09/amazon-teamsters-rally-in-support-of-chicago-delivery-protection-act/
