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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
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/
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/
Cannabis Teamsters Win Strike at Cresco Labs
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Cannabis Teamsters Win Strike at Cresco Labs
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(WYOMISSING, Pa.) - After 20 days on strike, Teamsters Local 429 members at Sunnyside Dispensary have secured a new contract. Sunnyside is a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, a publicly-traded multi-state cannabis operator.
"Our members showed incredible unity and determination during this strike," said Bill Shappell, President of Local 429. "They
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WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Cannabis Teamsters Win Strike at Cresco Labs
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(WYOMISSING, Pa.) - After 20 days on strike, Teamsters Local 429 members at Sunnyside Dispensary have secured a new contract. Sunnyside is a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, a publicly-traded multi-state cannabis operator.
"Our members showed incredible unity and determination during this strike," said Bill Shappell, President of Local 429. "Theymade it clear that fair wages, health care, and respect on the job are non-negotiable. This contract reflects their hard work and ensures a stronger, more secure future for everyone at Sunnyside."
The contract includes major wage increases, improved health care benefits, guaranteed gratuities, protection from unjust discipline or termination, enhanced job security for part-time employees, and additional paid time off.
"The dedication and solidarity of Local 429 members throughout this strike shows the power of organized labor," said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. "These workers are setting a standard for the cannabis industry and demonstrating that collective action produces real results."
"We've made a real change to our workplace with this contract win," said Cobi Motley, a wellness advisor at Sunnyside and Local 429 member. "For the first time, I feel like we are respected and our future is secure. This contract proves that standing together works."
Teamsters Local 429 represents workers across several industries throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information, go to teamsters429.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/03/cannabis-teamsters-win-strike-at-cresco-labs/
Statement from AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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Statement from AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten
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Kentucky House Bill 490 poses a direct threat to students, faculty, high quality college education, and the prosperity of the people of Kentucky. The bill would allow political appointees on university governing boards to fire teachers in Kentucky's public universities when educational programs allegedly have low enrollment or low revenue.
The bill's vagueness leaves the door open for
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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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Statement from AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten
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Kentucky House Bill 490 poses a direct threat to students, faculty, high quality college education, and the prosperity of the people of Kentucky. The bill would allow political appointees on university governing boards to fire teachers in Kentucky's public universities when educational programs allegedly have low enrollment or low revenue.
The bill's vagueness leaves the door open forpretextual terminations that would shut down departments and majors, closing doors for students and eliminating their opportunities to learn about a wide variety of topics. It prioritizes profit over education and partisan interests over academic achievement. Students who enroll at a Kentucky university intending to study a particular subject could find their education interrupted and their tuition dollars lost if their program is suddenly shuttered.
In other words, HB 490 replaces academic stability with political volatility. In the current political climate, HB 490 could be weaponized for purposes that have nothing to do with genuine fiscal emergencies. It could be invoked to shut down research programs whose findings go against the financial interests of board members, to eliminate academic departments that have become easy ideological targets nationwide, and to silence faculty members whose speech board members dislike.
The AAUP and AFT oppose the abrupt, chaotic, and destabilizing dismissals and shut-downs that HB 490 would allow. An excellent college education depends on a workplace where faculty-as academic workers-have the primary role in determining instructional priorities and teach in conditions that are conducive to engaged critical thinking and problem-solving.
We urge the Kentucky Senate to reject HB 490. Kentucky needs a college-educated workforce that includes graduates who have learned to consider difficult questions from multiple angles. Their education in turn depends on a stable workplace in which instructors are not subject to censorship and retaliation. HB 490 strips away guardrails that prevent partisan interference and weakens protections for academic workers. Removing faculty from the decisions about the curriculum will not strengthen public higher education in Kentucky. Instead, it will diminish educational attainment for students and development for all of Kentucky.
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/statement-aaup-president-todd-wolfson-and-aft-president-randi-weingarten
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
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
