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National Education Union: New Remit for the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) in England
LONDON, England, Oct. 23 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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New remit for the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) in England
22/10/2026
Commenting on the Secretary of State's remit letter to the STRB on teacher pay and conditions in England published today, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"At a time when we desperately need the Government to step up and deliver the properly funded education system our children and young people deserve, the narrowness of the new STRB remit is shocking. Teachers have lost around
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LONDON, England, Oct. 23 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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New remit for the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) in England
22/10/2026
Commenting on the Secretary of State's remit letter to the STRB on teacher pay and conditions in England published today, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"At a time when we desperately need the Government to step up and deliver the properly funded education system our children and young people deserve, the narrowness of the new STRB remit is shocking. Teachers have lost arounda fifth of the value of their pay in real terms against RPI inflation since 2010 and inflation is on an upward trajectory - but the STRB remit does not include a review mechanism on the proposed 3 per cent pay increase for September 2027.
"Unfair blocks to pay progression, often due to school funding issues, remain in place and drive experienced teachers out of the profession. Yet there is nothing in the remit about the fair, mandatory and transparent national teacher pay structure needed to support recruitment and retention.
"Teachers in the UK continue to work more intensively and for longer hours than any other profession - but there is nothing in the remit to tackle workload.
"Attacks on teacher pay and sky-high workload have contributed to teacher shortages which cause huge damage to our education service. Our schools have been starved of funding for a sustained period. The new STRB remit completely ignores these key issues. Teachers need to be properly valued, and schools properly funded, to save education.
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/new-remit-school-teachers-review-body-strb-england?_locale=en
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Monterey nurses to rally for patient safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Monterey nurses to rally for patient safety
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RNs at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula to call for safe staffing and workplace violence preventions plans
Registered nurses at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), in Monterey, California will hold a rally on Monday, October 26 to highlight their patient safety concerns, including short-staffing and ongoing workplace violence issues, announced California Nurses Association (CNA) today.
"Short staffing
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Monterey nurses to rally for patient safety
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RNs at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula to call for safe staffing and workplace violence preventions plans
Registered nurses at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), in Monterey, California will hold a rally on Monday, October 26 to highlight their patient safety concerns, including short-staffing and ongoing workplace violence issues, announced California Nurses Association (CNA) today.
"Short staffingthroughout the hospital can be very hard on patients, and they can become agitated and act out," said Oscar Sandoval, RN in the emergency department. "When things escalate, it's nurses who get kicked, hit, or spit on. We need safe staffing so our patients get the care they need in a timely manner before they become distressed. CHOMP management has a responsibility and an obligation to make sure our workplace is safe for us and for our patients."
Who: RNs at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP)
What: Rally for safe staffing and workplace violence prevention
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 8-9 a.m.
Where: 23625 Holman Highway, Monterey (near hospital entrance)
CHOMP nurses are in negotiations for their first union contract after winning their election in January.The nurses are demanding that their workplace violence concerns be addressed and that the hospital implement unit-specific workplace violence prevention plans. The nurses are calling for the formation of a workplace violence committee that includes nurses. In addition, the nurses are demanding that there be adequate prevention and deescalation training and the maintenance of a rapid response team that can be immediately available to assist a nurse or patient when there is violence or threat of violence. Nurses are also demanding quarterly reviews of the effectiveness of the violence prevention plans for the entire facility.
"Nursing is the most trusted profession, and nurses take care of patients 24/7 at CHOMP. We are there when things go wrong," said Kristine Olalia, RN in the orthopedic unit. "We should be taken seriously when we raise safety concerns."
CNA represents more than 750 registered nurses at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula.
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/monterey-nurses-to-rally-for-patient-safety
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Virginia's Tom Perriello for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Virginia's Tom Perriello for Election to U.S. House
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WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello for election to the U.S. House representing Virginia's 5th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 election.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Virginia's Tom Perriello for Election to U.S. House
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WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello for election to the U.S. House representing Virginia's 5th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 election.
Perriellopreviously represented the 5th District in Congress and has continued his career in public service - advocating for working families, economic opportunity, affordable healthcare, and government accountability.
"Tom Perriello understands that a strong federal workforce is essential to delivering the services Americans depend on every day," said AFGE District 4 National Vice President Christine Surrette. "At a time when federal employees face unprecedented challenges, we need leaders in Congress who recognize their contributions, respect their rights and understand the importance of a strong and effective federal government. We believe Tom Perriello will bring that commitment to Washington, and we are proud to support his candidacy."
AFGE previously announced a slate of endorsed candidates for election to Congress representing Virginia in the 2026 elections.
AFGE looks forward to working with leaders who know that protecting federal employees, defending collective bargaining rights, safeguarding civil service protections, and strengthening public services go hand in hand.
About 235,500 federal employees live in Virginia - 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. District 4 represents about 43,000 employees in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/37756a1be340476fbe6096046fda530e.aspx
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 New Hampshire Candidates for Congress Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 New Hampshire Candidates for Congress Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
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AFGE Communications
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BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Rep. Maggie Goodlander for reelection and Stefany Shaheen for election to the U.S. House representing New Hampshire's second and
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 New Hampshire Candidates for Congress Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
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AFGE Communications
press@afge.org
BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Rep. Maggie Goodlander for reelection and Stefany Shaheen for election to the U.S. House representing New Hampshire's second andfirst congressional districts, respectively, in the Nov. 3 election.
Rep. Goodlander is a Yale Law School graduate and former intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve who was elected to the U.S. House in 2024. Stefany Shaheen is a former Portsmouth city councilor and lifelong resident of the Granite State who is running for an open seat in Congress.
"New Hampshire's federal workforce needs champions in every corner of the Granite State," said AFGE District 2 National Vice President David Gonzalez. "Maggie Goodlander has stood with our members during her time representing the 2nd District, and we're confident Stefany Shaheen will carry that same fight for federal employees in the 1st District. Federal workers in New Hampshire staff our VA hospitals, secure our border, and keep our national parks open, and these candidates will have their backs in Congress."
More than 13,000 federal employees live in New Hampshire - 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 more than 51,000 federal employees in District 2, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/a35f919450224bca91662eb0a019407e.aspx
Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters in Chicago Ratify New Agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters in Chicago Ratify New Agreement
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@Teamster.org
(CHICAGO) - A group of 275 workers at Bimbo Bakeries in Chicago have ratified a strong new agreement hours before they were set to strike. The warehouse and route sales workers are members of Teamsters Local 734.
"Our members were serious about their strike threat and were ready to head to the picket line if management refused to put
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters in Chicago Ratify New Agreement
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@Teamster.org
(CHICAGO) - A group of 275 workers at Bimbo Bakeries in Chicago have ratified a strong new agreement hours before they were set to strike. The warehouse and route sales workers are members of Teamsters Local 734.
"Our members were serious about their strike threat and were ready to head to the picket line if management refused to puta fair agreement on the table," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "These workers know that when they stick together, they hold the power. Through their solidarity they were able to get a strong contract."
The new agreement includes protections to health care and job security and strengthens the pension. The deal also includes significant wage increases for both hourly and commissioned members.
"No one can mess with Bakery Teamsters," said Scott C. Kunz, President of Local 734. "These rank-and-file members were committed to coming away with a deal that honored their hard work and nothing less. With the help of Director Padellaro, they were able to win a significant deal."
"Throughout negotiations we knew that staying united was the most important thing," said Corey Sims, a member of Local 734 and Bimbo Bakeries shop steward. "We're excited that our efforts paid off. Not only we were able to avert a strike, but we won major improvements that will improve our lives and our families' lives."
Teamsters Local 734 represents thousands of members in the bakery industry throughout the Chicagoland area. For more information, go to bakerydrivers-local734.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/10/bimbo-bakeries-teamsters-in-chicago-ratify-new-agreement/
AFT, APEA, AaNA Slam Trump Attack on Alaska Voters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, APEA, AaNA Slam Trump Attack on Alaska Voters
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JUNEAU, Alaska--Alaska Public Employees Association President Sandy Thompson Wallace, Alaska Nurses Association President Shannon Davenport and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Trump Justice Department said it would sue to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race results if the Republican candidate loses. APEA and AaNA are affiliated nationally with the 1.875 million-member
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, APEA, AaNA Slam Trump Attack on Alaska Voters
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JUNEAU, Alaska--Alaska Public Employees Association President Sandy Thompson Wallace, Alaska Nurses Association President Shannon Davenport and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Trump Justice Department said it would sue to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race results if the Republican candidate loses. APEA and AaNA are affiliated nationally with the 1.875 million-memberAFT.
"This desperate and shameful political attack is yet another attempt to steal the election and overturn the will of the American people. The federal government has no role in administering elections--and this issue was resolved by the Alaska Supreme Court months ago. Now, on the eve of an election, when the Trump administration realizes its preferred candidate may lose, it tries to muzzle Alaskan voters' voices.
"In America, voters choose their leaders, but that hasn't stopped the president and his political henchmen from trying to choose their own voters. Alaskans will not be intimidated by this behavior and will respond at the ballot box during early voting and on Election Day."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-apea-aana-slam-trump-attack-alaska-voters
AFT Michigan Secures Settlement of Lawsuit Against Project Veritas and Its Operative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT Michigan Secures Settlement of Lawsuit Against Project Veritas and Its Operative
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DETROIT--AFT Michigan has secured a comprehensive settlement agreement of its nearly decadelong litigation against the political attack group Project Veritas and its operative Marisa L. Jorge.
AFT Michigan filed suit after Jorge in 2017 created a false identity as a University of Michigan education student to secure an internship with AFT Michigan with the purpose of gathering information
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT Michigan Secures Settlement of Lawsuit Against Project Veritas and Its Operative
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DETROIT--AFT Michigan has secured a comprehensive settlement agreement of its nearly decadelong litigation against the political attack group Project Veritas and its operative Marisa L. Jorge.
AFT Michigan filed suit after Jorge in 2017 created a false identity as a University of Michigan education student to secure an internship with AFT Michigan with the purpose of gathering informationfor use in a smear campaign against the union.
The settlement follows a federal judge's decision in March granting summary judgement in favor of AFT Michigan on its claims of trespass and fraudulent misrepresentation.
While the terms of the settlement are confidential, the agreement will have the effect of deterring Project Veritas from again attempting to infiltrate a labor organization.
AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin and AFT President Randi Weingarten released the following statements on the settlement:
"I'm proud of what this settlement represents about our leaders and staff," Martin said. "The spy who infiltrated our union was hoping to dig up embarrassing information on us but found instead how hard everyone at AFT Michigan works to represent our members. Nine years later, AFT Michigan has almost doubled in size--amplifying our voices on behalf of our members and those we serve--while Project Veritas is nearly gone."
"Nearly a decade ago, Project Veritas, a conservative hit group known for its use of deceptive and dirty tactics, infiltrated our affiliate in an attempt to embarrass educators and their union and discredit public education," Weingarten said. "They thought they could break us, but we exposed their tactics and fought for the truth. And as we now settle this lawsuit, the once well-funded Project Veritas is virtually defunct while the AFT is thriving. We are grateful that this long-running legal battle has concluded, and we will continue to fight for the promise of public schools and oppose reckless and unethical behavior from ideologues whose sole purpose is to undermine them."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-michigan-secures-settlement-lawsuit-against-project-veritas-and-its-operative
