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Teamsters Call for CPUC to Suspend Waymo's Operating License Indefinitely
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Call for CPUC to Suspend Waymo's Operating License Indefinitely
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(SANTA MONICA, Calif.) - The following is a statement from Peter Finn and Victor Mineros, Co-Chairs of Teamsters California:
"The revelation that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Waymo after one of its robotaxis struck a small child should be a horrifying wake
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Call for CPUC to Suspend Waymo's Operating License Indefinitely
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(SANTA MONICA, Calif.) - The following is a statement from Peter Finn and Victor Mineros, Co-Chairs of Teamsters California:
"The revelation that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Waymo after one of its robotaxis struck a small child should be a horrifying wakeup call for California policymakers who have repeatedly ignored the growing list of red flags concerning robotaxis.
"This incident is emblematic of the broader goal Big Tech companies have to replace skilled human labor with AI. They want to force millions of people into destitution by destroying their livelihoods, seize money that belongs to workers, and force our communities to reckon with the fallout of automation's shortcomings. Robotaxis threaten workers' jobs and are now terrorizing our kids.
"Waymo vehicles have continued to illegally ignore school bus stop signs despite a company-wide software recall and another, separate NHTSA investigation. Parents, teachers, school workers, and community members have been demanding that these vehicles be kept away from school zones. Waymo and its parent company, Google, choose to ignore those warnings.
"In the interest of protecting our communities and working-class prosperity, the Teamsters are calling on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to indefinitely suspend Waymo's license to operate in the state. Being a parent is hard enough -nobody should have to worry about a driverless car putting their child in danger. The CPUC must do its job and intervene now, because the next incident could be much worse."
Teamsters California is the united voice of 250,000 workers across dozens of industries who power the state's economy and communities every single day. For more information, go to teamstersca.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/02/teamsters-call-for-cpuc-to-suspend-waymos-operating-license-indefinitely/
Sysco Teamsters Ratify New Contract
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Sysco Teamsters Ratify New Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SPOKANE, Wash.) - More than 50 drivers at Sysco in Spokane, Washington, represented by Teamsters Local 690, have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers a 34 percent wage increase, reduced health care costs, higher pension contributions, and expanded vacation time.
"This is the strongest agreement we have ever
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Sysco Teamsters Ratify New Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SPOKANE, Wash.) - More than 50 drivers at Sysco in Spokane, Washington, represented by Teamsters Local 690, have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers a 34 percent wage increase, reduced health care costs, higher pension contributions, and expanded vacation time.
"This is the strongest agreement we have evernegotiated at Sysco, and it is the result of the unity and determination of these workers," said Larry Kroetch, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 690. "Our members made it clear they were prepared to strike if the company failed to offer a contract that respected their hard work."
Sysco is one of the largest and most profitable food service providers in the United States. In 2024, the company reported $1.95 billion in net profits, a year-over-year increase of more than 10 percent. Sysco Teamsters in Spokane voted by an overwhelming margin to authorize a strike, pressuring the company to deliver an agreement that reflects both workers' contributions and the company's strong financial position.
"Heading into work knowing we are covered under such a strong Teamsters contract is exciting for all of us," said Gerald Strong, a driver at Sysco and a member of Local 690. "By far, this is the best contract we have ever negotiated. Winning higher wages while lowering our health care costs means real security for our families for years to come."
The Teamsters represent more than 10,000 Sysco workers nationwide. Over the past year, Sysco Teamsters have secured a series of strong agreements, including the first-ever regional contract ratified in December. In February, Sysco Teamsters contracts in Montana and Chicago, covering five local unions and over 500 workers will expire. Teamsters have made clear they are prepared to take action to secure equally strong contracts in those locations.
"This contract shows what's possible when workers stand together and refuse to settle for less," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "Sysco Teamsters across the country are sending a clear message that the people who make this company successful expect contracts that match its record profits."
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/2026/02/sysco-teamsters-ratify-new-contract/
Mississippi Casino Workers Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Mississippi Casino Workers Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(BILOXI, Miss.) - Casino workers at Bally's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino have voted to join Teamsters Local 891. The group of 66 bankers, front desk workers, and cashiers are seeking higher wages, better benefits, and improved job security.
"We joined the Teamsters to have a real voice on the job and fight for what we deserve," said Daphnia Lions, a
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Mississippi Casino Workers Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(BILOXI, Miss.) - Casino workers at Bally's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino have voted to join Teamsters Local 891. The group of 66 bankers, front desk workers, and cashiers are seeking higher wages, better benefits, and improved job security.
"We joined the Teamsters to have a real voice on the job and fight for what we deserve," said Daphnia Lions, afront desk worker and proud new member of Local 891. "We work hard, and it's about time we get the respect and pay that comes with it."
"This is another decisive organizing win for our union that builds on our undeniable record of success in the casino industry," said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. "The Teamsters are growing in Mississippi because we are taking action and getting results for workers. We are just getting started."
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi is owned and operated by Bally's Corporation. These newly organized workers join over 6,000 casino workers nationwide represented by the Teamsters.
"We are proud to welcome these hardworking new members to our union. This organizing victory is a big step forward, and we are ready to help these workers secure a first contract," said Jimmy Pinkard, President of Local 891.
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/2026/02/mississippi-casino-workers-join-teamsters/
MedStar nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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MedStar nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract on January 31, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU).
"This contract will help MedStar nurses as we seek to provide the highest
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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MedStar nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract on January 31, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU).
"This contract will help MedStar nurses as we seek to provide the highestquality of care to our patients," said Julia Truelove, RN. "I am so proud of the nurses who stood together as we fought so hard to get these improvements."
Highlights of the contract include:
* Improvements in workplace violence language including: additional security resources added, improved process for removing dangerous patients, and the addition of a RN to the hospital wide workplace violence committee.
* Brand new technology language that allows for bargaining for any new technology implemented.
* Bereavement leave for grandparents.
* Language that requires hospital staffing to ensure the nurses are immediately available for patient care.
* Wage increases of up to nearly 24 percent over the life of the contract.
The new pact covers the period March 2026 through February 2029.
While the nurses at MedStar are pleased to have reached a contract deal, there are ongoing disputes with MedStar over unresolved issues of wage theft. Currently, the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating nurses' allegations of systemic wage and hour violations. In a complaint filed on January 12, the nurses alleged that management falsified pay records, paid nurses the incorrect amount, failed to pay nurses on the correct date, and has let missed paychecks go unpaid for weeks. Additionally, the complaint outlines how management has created a hospital-wide culture that encourages and pressures staff to perform work "off the clock."
NNOC represents more than 2,200 nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with nearly 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/medstar-nurses-ratify-new-contract-with-strong-measures-to-improve-patient-safety-and-nurse-retention
Fahy, Rozic Introduce Legislation to Protect Journalists and the Public from Artificial Intelligence Jeopardizing News Reporting
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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Fahy, Rozic Introduce Legislation to Protect Journalists and the Public from Artificial Intelligence Jeopardizing News Reporting
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ALBANY, NY (FEBRUARY 2, 2026) -Senator Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-NYC) introduced the New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act (The NY FAIR News Act), legislation that establishes clear, meaningful protections for both journalists, media professionals and the broader public to ensure that
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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Fahy, Rozic Introduce Legislation to Protect Journalists and the Public from Artificial Intelligence Jeopardizing News Reporting
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ALBANY, NY (FEBRUARY 2, 2026) -Senator Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-NYC) introduced the New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act (The NY FAIR News Act), legislation that establishes clear, meaningful protections for both journalists, media professionals and the broader public to ensure thatthe integrity of the news and its workforce are safeguarded against artificial intelligence.
The bill, S.8451 / A.8962-A, requires clear disclaimers when artificial intelligence is used in any published news content. The law mandates that news organizations operating in New York fully disclose to journalists and media professionals how and when AI is used in the workplace and that all news stories, articles, audio, visuals or images created by AI must first reviewed by a human employee with editorial control before publication. Further, the bill establishes safeguards to protect journalist sources and confidential materials from being accessed by an artificial intelligence system.
The NY FAIR News Act has been endorsed by a broad coalition of unions representing workers throughout New York's news media sector including the New York State AFL-CIO, Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the NewsGuild of New York.
"Perhaps one of the industries at most risk from the use of artificial intelligence is journalism and as a result, the public's trust and confidence in accurate news reporting," said Senator Patricia Fahy (D-Albany). "More than 76% of Americans are concerned about AI stealing or reproducing journalism and local news stories, as AI continues to reshape our daily lives and careers across industries. To protect the public's trust in reporting and the news they read everyday and the journalists who do the work, I'm proud to introduce the NY FAIR News Act with Assemblymember Rozic, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the State Senate to enact common sense guidelines that protect New Yorkers from the unintended consequences of AI."
"At the center of the news industry, New York has a strong interest in preserving journalism and protecting the workers who produce it," said Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-NYC). "The NY FAIR News Act promotes journalistic integrity and ensures total AI-disclosure to journalists, workers, and the public alike."
New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said, "As AI technology continues to evolve rapidly, we must put in place stronger safeguards to protect workers and ensure oversight and transparency when it is used. The NY FAIR News Act will uphold journalists' credibility, safeguard the integrity of news reporting, and strengthen public trust. These common-sense guardrails are essential for a healthy democracy."
"Artificial Intelligence presents a clear and demonstrable threat to the integrity of the news," said Tom Fontana, President of the Writers Guild of America East. "The NY FAIR News Act recognizes that AI may be used in newsrooms, but rather than let this nascent technology run wild, especially in a critical election year, the bill mandates cooperation between news media companies and the highly skilled human workers they employee to uphold journalistic standards and workplace protections."
"SAG-AFTRA supports the implementation of smart guardrails around the use of AI. The NY FAIR News Act will maintain the integrity of journalism, and help ensure that AI technology is a tool that serves the people who report the news to the public, not one that replaces or exploits them. This is a meaningful, enforceable protection for both journalists and consumers of news media," said Rebecca Damon, Chief Labor Policy Officer and New York Local Executive Director for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
"The DGA strongly supports the passage of the New York FAIR News Act because it puts media professionals at the center of the conversation about how AI will be used in newsrooms. By requiring transparency, oversight, and consent before AI is trained or deployed in news operations, the bill establishes clear guardrails that protect workers' rights and their professional judgment," said Neil Dudich, Eastern Executive Director / Associate National Executive Director of the Directors Guild of America (DGA). "Those protections are essential to maintaining the integrity of news and the trust of the public at a critical time for the newsgathering profession. When the professionals who work in news are protected, the quality and credibility of journalism are protected as well."
Susan DeCarava, President of The NewsGuild of New York, said, "Journalists follow ethical and professional standards to hold power to account and document the fullness of human expression. We want our readers to trust in the work we do. Media company executives, on the other hand, believe they can escape accountability by bypassing these same standards and avoiding transparency when it comes to artificial intelligence. That's precisely why the unethical and secretive use of generative AI in media is such a threat to journalism, and by extension, our nation's democratic processes. This legislation is vital to safeguard the public's right to know what is being done in their name and is necessary to protect and expand the public's trust, built by media workers across the country and in our union, in human-powered journalism."
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Original text here: https://www.wgaeast.org/fahy-rozic-introduce-legislation-to-protect-journalists-and-the-public-from-artificial-intelligence-jeopardizing-news-reporting/
Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington Win Teamsters Contract
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington Win Teamsters Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SEATTLE) - More than 350 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) at American Medical Response (AMR), represented by Teamsters Local 763, overwhelmingly voted to ratify a strong new collective bargaining agreement.
"This contract is a major win for our EMTs, setting the standard for pay and job protections across
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington Win Teamsters Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(SEATTLE) - More than 350 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) at American Medical Response (AMR), represented by Teamsters Local 763, overwhelmingly voted to ratify a strong new collective bargaining agreement.
"This contract is a major win for our EMTs, setting the standard for pay and job protections acrossEMS in the region," said Chad Baker, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 763. "I'm incredibly proud of our bargaining team and their relentless work to secure a strong agreement that delivers real, lasting improvements for our members and their families."
The new contract delivers a 19 percent wage increase, improved trainer pay and night shift differential, stronger protections for part-time workers, and enhanced just cause language.
"We fought and won major victories, not just a 19 percent wage increase over the three-year life of the contract, but protection for the wage-earning capacity of the members," said Sal Cossio, an EMT and bargaining committee member at Local 763. "We undercut the company's ability to use unpaid admin leave, mandated cause for reassignments, and doubled the warning period for cancelled shifts. This contract brings us the security we deserve."
Local 763 has been fighting for working-class families for more than 86 years, representing members within cities, school districts, government agencies, funeral homes, emergency response services, and many more. For more information, visit teamsterslocal763.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/02/emergency-medical-technicians-in-washington-win-teamsters-contract/
AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota
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Minneapolis -AFT President Randi Weingarten sent a letter to Michael Fiddelke on his first day as the new CEO of Target to demand that Target call for ICE to leave Minnesota.
"Our members are not only workers and consumers, they are long-term investors with a profound stake in Target's future," AFT President Randi Weingarten said in a statement. "Our urgent request is that Mr. Fiddelke-for
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota
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Minneapolis -AFT President Randi Weingarten sent a letter to Michael Fiddelke on his first day as the new CEO of Target to demand that Target call for ICE to leave Minnesota.
"Our members are not only workers and consumers, they are long-term investors with a profound stake in Target's future," AFT President Randi Weingarten said in a statement. "Our urgent request is that Mr. Fiddelke-forthe sake of the company he now leads, its customers and the state where it is headquartered-clearly states that Target wants U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement out of Minnesota now. Moments of transition are also moments of opportunity, and this is an important one for Target."
The 1.8 million AFT members-educators, nurses and health professionals, public employees and retirees-participate in public pension funds with at least $4 trillion in assets. Those funds directly own nearly 7 million shares of Target stock and have billions more in indirect exposure. AFT members also shop at Target for school supplies; teachers alone spend an estimated $3.4 billion on U.S. school supplies annually.
In her Feb. 1 letter to Fiddelke, Weingarten requests an in-person meeting to discuss Target's silence on ICE's continuing operations in Minneapolis following ICE and Border Patrol agents' murders of two Minneapolis residents.
Weingarten writes that joining a letter of 60 businesses calling for de-escalation "falls short of showing real leadership to end ICE's occupation in Minnesota" and that Target's lack of a clear position may undermine its position with the $1.7 trillion immigrant consumer spending market, given ICE's violence against immigrant communities as a whole.
"Target appears to be extremely vulnerable to extensive brand damage and human capital consequences as a result of its association with ICE and failure to clearly address the crisis caused by ICE's presence in Minnesota, particularly in Minneapolis and St. Paul," Weingarten writes in her letter. "I would like to meet as soon as possible to discuss how Target can effectively protect its brand and our members' investments in this unacceptable situation."
Weingarten notes that these issues are unfolding as Target has rolled back its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion policies, creating a significant backlash that has caused store traffic and the company's share price to drop.
"The AFT executive council passed a resolution to recognize the concerns of the civil rights, faith and community activists who are trying to get Target to recommit to its diversity initiative," she writes. "We would like to see Target's incoming CEO address both issues."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-president-weingarten-urges-new-target-ceo-demand-ice-out-minnesota
