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National Education Union: Congratulations to All Young People Receiving Results Their GCSE, Level 1 and 2 Vocational and Technical Qualification Results Today
LONDON, England, Aug. 21 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement on Aug. 20, 2026, by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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Congratulations to all young people receiving results their GCSE, Level 1 and 2 Vocational and Technical Qualification results today
Commenting on today's results, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Congratulations to all young people receiving results today. Acknowledgment also to the sustained and dedicated hard work of their teachers and support staff.
"Yet another cohort has navigated England's unusually
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LONDON, England, Aug. 21 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement on Aug. 20, 2026, by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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Congratulations to all young people receiving results their GCSE, Level 1 and 2 Vocational and Technical Qualification results today
Commenting on today's results, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Congratulations to all young people receiving results today. Acknowledgment also to the sustained and dedicated hard work of their teachers and support staff.
"Yet another cohort has navigated England's unusuallyexam-heavy assessment system. Many students have faced over 30 hours of high-stakes testing -which is far more than their peers internationally.
"This approach makes success heavily dependent on performance on just a few days, when illness, exam technique or other circumstances can have a significant impact. End of course exams also prioritise memorisation over wider skills which evidence shows are essential for work and life, including communication, collaboration and problem-solving. The Milburn Review's interim report warned that our narrow assessment approach at Key Stage 4 is disengaging young people rather than preparing them for life beyond school.
"We welcome the new Secretary of State's acknowledgement of England's exam burden, and that the English and maths GCSE resit policy simply does not work. This needs to be changed. We urge her to explore, with the profession, a broader approach to assessment that allows young people to demonstrate their strengths.
"The impact of poverty and regional inequality cannot be ignored. Schools do all they can to alleviate this but they cannot do it alone. The pressure and strain experienced by those in areas of disadvantage must be addressed by government, ensuring that schools and colleges have the funding needed to support every learner to succeed."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/congratulations-all-young-people-receiving-results-their-gcse-level-1-and-2-vocational-and-technical?_locale=en
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
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Registered nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Monday, Aug. 24, to condemn the layoffs of critical support staff, which will jeopardize patient care, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
CommonSpirit plans to lay off monitor technicians in the intensive care unit (ICU) and the
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
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Registered nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Monday, Aug. 24, to condemn the layoffs of critical support staff, which will jeopardize patient care, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
CommonSpirit plans to lay off monitor technicians in the intensive care unit (ICU) and theunit clerks in medical-surgical and telemetry units. Unit support staff provides critical work to keep the operations running smoothly and allow nurses to focus on their direct patient care responsibilities without interruptions.
"Patients in our unit are already critically ill," said Michelle Lasala, RN in the ICU unit at Glendale Memorial Hospital. "Having a monitor technician allows me to focus on my patients without having to split my attention to monitor rhythms, answer phones, or coordinate with other units. Our monitor techs provide a vital resource that cannot only be measured by metrics or dollars but in timely interventions and lives saved."
Who: Registered nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital
What: Informational picket for patient safety and safe staffing
When: Monday, August 24, 2026, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale, Calif., corner of Central and Los Feliz
Nurses have raised their concerns to hospital management, but have been told that these cuts are to improve efficiency and productivity, but this decision ignores the impact of the cuts on patient health and safety and goes against CommonSpirit's mission of providing "compassionate care." On Aug. 3, CommonSpirit nurses delivered a petition to their employer in Los Angeles signed by more than 5,000 nurses across the state opposing the cuts, urging CommonSpirit to rescind the layoffs. In an Aug. 18 meeting, hospital management said that they will move forward despite the concerns raised by frontline staff as "not every scenario can be accounted for" and moving forward concerns can be addressed by escalating through chain of command.
"Nurses are already being asked to do more and more with fewer resources," said Erin Connor, RN in the telemetry unit at Glendale Memorial Hospital. "Removing our unit clerk, who provides essential support, will increase the workload on bedside nurses. Nurses are already feeling moral distress and stretched too thin. We urge Glendale management to put patients before profits and do the right thing: Rescind the layoffs."
"As a nurse, I need to be able to closely monitor my patients and meet their direct-care needs," said Heather Jun, RN in the telemetry unit at Glendale Memorial Hospital. "Without the support of my unit clerk to help coordinate communication, assist with admissions and discharges, and support our unit, my attention will be pulled from direct patient care to performing administrative tasks, creating delays in care or missing vital information. This is not putting our community or patients first."
Nurses know that CommonSpirit has the resources to address the hospital's needs. According to its tax filings, from 2020 to 2024, the top 10 CommonSpirit executives were paid in excess of $310.5 million. Its CEO took home a compensation package worth more than $14 million for fiscal year 2025.
CNA represents about 550 registered nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital and more than 17,000 CommonSpirit RNs in California, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas.
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/glendale-nurses-to-hold-informational-picket-for-patient-safety-and-to-protest-layoffs
CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: lmelintjevic@teamster.org
(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Two weeks after going on an unfair labor practice strike, over 350 ready-mix Teamsters at CalPortland have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract with the company. Members of Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 at CalPortland went on strike after the company refused to set timely
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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CalPortland Ready-Mix Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify One-Year Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: lmelintjevic@teamster.org
(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Two weeks after going on an unfair labor practice strike, over 350 ready-mix Teamsters at CalPortland have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract with the company. Members of Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 at CalPortland went on strike after the company refused to set timelybargaining dates over a new agreement, threatening union work across multiple counties in Northern California.
"A year ago, this company wouldn't even commit to hiring our members. But through Teamsters militancy and solidarity, CalPortland Teamsters protected their jobs and won vital wage and health benefits increases," said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Materials and Construction Trade Division. "They have shown what is possible when workers stand together and demand their fair share."
"This victory is due to the dedication of our members and lockstep support from our community of allies and elected officials. The Teamsters especially appreciate San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie for playing a critical role in ensuring an agreement was reached," said Peter Finn, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and International Vice President At-Large. "For over 350 workers from four locals to strike and win in two weeks is no small feat. This contract is a shining example of the power of Teamsters unity."
In addition to an industry-standard wage increase for Northern California concrete drivers, CalPortland Teamsters also protected their current contract language in totality for 12 months. The company had previously implemented unilateral changes to contract language without the union's consultation or permission.
"We voted to strike because we know the true value of our labor. All of us were united and ready to stand on the line for as long as it took," said Gary Kunesh, a 30-year CalPortland Teamster from Local 853. "For us to win this contract in just two weeks shows the power of being a Teamster."
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/2026/08/calportland-ready-mix-teamsters-overwhelmingly-ratify-one-year-contract/
National Election Committee sets election dates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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National Election Committee sets election dates
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The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, has met to set the rules and procedures for the election.
The election will be conducted by mail ballot in accordance with the NALC Constitution and applicable federal law. Under the oversight of the National Election Committee, the American Arbitration Association will prepare, print and mail
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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National Election Committee sets election dates
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The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, has met to set the rules and procedures for the election.
The election will be conducted by mail ballot in accordance with the NALC Constitution and applicable federal law. Under the oversight of the National Election Committee, the American Arbitration Association will prepare, print and mailthe ballots and tabulate the votes.
On or about Sept. 28, ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters. Official election instructions will be included with all ballots. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a member of NALC in good standing as of June 1, 2026. Any member who does not receive a ballot by Oct. 7 should contact the NALC Membership Department to request a replacement ballot. The Membership Department can be reached by telephone at 202-393-4695. The deadline to contact the Membership Department is 4 p.m. Eastern time on Oct 9.
To be counted, ballots must be received by noon on Oct. 19. The counting of ballots will begin that day or the next.
The National Election Committee is made up of: Brian Wiggins (chair), Seattle, WA Br. 79; Lamanda Bradshaw, Modesto, CA Br. 1291; Mike Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT Br. 111; Veronica Ramirez, Arlington Heights, IL Br. 2810; Kathy Walter, Tucson, AZ Br. 704; Morgan Harrington, Southwest Michigan Br. 246; Linda Johnson, Duluth, MN Br. 114; Sylvin Stevens, Charlotte, NC Br. 545; Juan Munoz, Corpus Christi, TX Br. 1259; Monique Mate, Rochester, NY Br. 210; Michele Galda, Camden, NJ Merged Branch 540; Melissia Johnson, Rockville, MD Br. 3825; Joseph Stearns, Massachusetts Northeast Merged Br. 25; Eric Lomax, Jamaica, NY Br. 562; and Mike O'Neill, New Jersey Merged Branch 38.
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Original text here: https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/national-election-committee-sets-election-dates-2026
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Denise Powell for Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Denise Powell for Congress
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AFGE says Powell will fight for working families in Nebraska and nationwide
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Denise Powell for election to the U.S. House representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 elections. She won the Democratic primary in May. The general election is Nov. 3.
A mom
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Denise Powell for Congress
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AFGE says Powell will fight for working families in Nebraska and nationwide
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Denise Powell for election to the U.S. House representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 elections. She won the Democratic primary in May. The general election is Nov. 3.
A momof two and small business owner, Powell stepped away from a successful career in corporate America following President Trump's 2026 election to found an organization that has empowered hundreds of women in Nebraska to run for local office. She is running for an open seat in Congress serving Nebraskans in the greater Omaha area.
"Denise Powell is the best candidate to fight for federal workers and AFGE members in Nebraska and across the country," AFGE District 8 National Vice President Ruark Hotopp said. "She understands the importance of strong public services and has demonstrated that commitment by fighting to keep Nebraska's public tax dollars invested in public schools. Denise knows that investing in public employees means delivering better services for the American people, and she will be a strong advocate for federal workers, collective bargaining, and the public servants who keep our nation running."
Powell has pledged to protect collective bargaining rights, oppose arbitrary cuts to the federal workforce, defend federal retirement and pay, and stand with veterans and the federal employees who serve them.
Nearly 10,000 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 represents nearly 43,000 federal employees in District 8, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/00c0cd3d212641919333b2f600dd7a7e.aspx
Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong enough to recruit and retain nurses here in Contra Costa County's safety net health system," said Danielle
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong enough to recruit and retain nurses here in Contra Costa County's safety net health system," said DanielleLopez-Odell, RN in the medical surgical unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. "We've secured better working conditions, workplace violence protections, and protected the benefits that our nurses and our retirees depend on."
Highlights of the contract include:
* Improved union nurses' ability to combat violence, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace;
* Job and hour stability as H.R. 1 cuts to Medi-Cal impact the health system;
* Prevention of the elimination of the health plan of more than 400 nurses and many more retired county nurses; and
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"Public sector nurses have dedicated our careers to caring for the most vulnerable residents of the county," said Stefani Macagba, RN in the emergency unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. "This contract honors our expertise and gives nurses the stability we need to stay with the county through these turbulent times.
The new pact covers the period from September 2026 to November 2029. CNA represents more than 1300 nurses at Contra Costa County Health Services.
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/contra-costa-county-nurses-overwhelmingly-ratify-new-three-year-contract
10,000 Corewell Health East Nurses Ratify First Teamsters Contract
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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10,000 Corewell Health East Nurses Ratify First Teamsters Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, represented by Teamsters Local 2024, have voted to ratify their first union contract after more than 13 months of negotiations, delivering a historic victory for nurses and patients across Michigan's largest health care system.
The three-year agreement protects
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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10,000 Corewell Health East Nurses Ratify First Teamsters Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, represented by Teamsters Local 2024, have voted to ratify their first union contract after more than 13 months of negotiations, delivering a historic victory for nurses and patients across Michigan's largest health care system.
The three-year agreement protectsmore than 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses and dozens of outpatient clinics. Highlights include a 15 percent wage increase over the life of the agreement, a one-time lump-sum payment on a previously withheld wage increase, a safe staffing committee that allows nurses to confront management directly on nurse-to-patient ratio issues, a new PPO option, and other critical workplace protections.
"Corewell nurses knew their value when they organized to become Teamsters, and now they've proven it at the bargaining table," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "Corewell threw millions of dollars at union-busting consultants and attorneys to stop this contract from happening, but our members refused to let management buy their way out of giving them the strong contract they have long needed."
Corewell Health East RNs first made history in 2024 when they voted three-to-one to organize in one of the largest NLRB elections in decades. They subsequently received a charter by the International Union for their own nurse-led local union. Now, Teamsters RNs have inked an industry-leading contract that protects nurses and patients alike.
"Less than one third of nursing contracts nationwide mention the words 'safe staffing,' and yet, Corewell Health East Teamsters were able to secure an entire article on staffing in their first contract," said Peter Finn, Director of the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division. "Workers get more as Teamsters, and we are excited to see more nurses follow the Corewell nurses' lead and organize with North America's strongest union."
"This contract is a significant step towards securing a better future for nurses, thus making a better future for our patients," said Michael Browning, an interventional radiology nurse at Corewell Health East's William Beaumont University Hospital. "After 32 years of nursing, finally having a seat at the table is amazing. I am so proud to have been a part of this victory."
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/2026/08/10000-corewell-health-east-nurses-ratify-first-teamsters-contract/
