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NEA: Denying Citizenship to a U.S.-Born Child is Unconstitutional, Reckless, and Contrary to Our American Values
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Denying citizenship to a U.S.-born child is unconstitutional, reckless, and contrary to our American values
On the first day of his second administration, Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States, defying the Constitution, more than a century of Supreme Court precedent, and longstanding federal law. Earlier this year, the National Education Association, on behalf of its 3 million
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WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Denying citizenship to a U.S.-born child is unconstitutional, reckless, and contrary to our American values
On the first day of his second administration, Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States, defying the Constitution, more than a century of Supreme Court precedent, and longstanding federal law. Earlier this year, the National Education Association, on behalf of its 3 millionmembers, joined a coalition of labor unions in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, outlining the harm ending birthright citizenship would cause to students and educators nationwide.
The following statement can be attributed to NEA President Becky Pringle:
"For generations, birthright citizenship has embodied the promise at the heart of America: that every child born here can grow, contribute, and pursue their dreams without limitation. Donald Trump's executive order undermines that promise by casting doubt on the belonging of children whose only home is the United States, simply because their parents lack permanent immigration status.
"Denying citizenship to a U.S.-born child is not only unconstitutional but reckless and contrary to our nation's values. Trump's ill-conceived executive order would create a permanent underclass of people who have always called this country home, yet may be left without one. Rather than narrowing who counts as American, we should strengthen the ideals that unite us by ensuring every child born here is recognized, valued, and able to claim their place in our nation's future.
"Educators have a moral responsibility to confront this attack on our students and values. We cannot allow this administration to undermine constitutional rights or strip away fundamental freedoms. The Supreme Court must reject this unconstitutional executive order. As this administration continues its attacks against our communities, we will continue to organize and stand together to protect our students, our families, and our communities."
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/denying-citizenship-us-born-child-unconstitutional-reckless-and-contrary-our-american-values
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UNFI Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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UNFI Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
(POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) - More than 200 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) have voted by a 100 percent margin to authorize a strike if the company fails to deliver a fair contract and immediately cease its unfair labor practices. The group is demanding an agreement that meets or exceeds the standard already secured by thousands of UNFI Teamsters nationwide.
"We organized as Teamsters to win a contract that respects
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WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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UNFI Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
(POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) - More than 200 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) have voted by a 100 percent margin to authorize a strike if the company fails to deliver a fair contract and immediately cease its unfair labor practices. The group is demanding an agreement that meets or exceeds the standard already secured by thousands of UNFI Teamsters nationwide.
"We organized as Teamsters to win a contract that respectsthe work we do," said Vedjo Williamceau, a warehouse worker and member of Teamsters Local 769. "The company's unfair labor practices and refusal to negotiate fair terms are unacceptable. If this continues, we will be left with no choice but to strike."
Workers at UNFI's Pompano Beach facility voted to join the Teamsters last year to secure higher wages, stronger benefits, and safer working conditions. Since 2022, more than 3,500 UNFI workers have joined the Teamsters, growing the union's footprint to more than 5,500 members at the company nationwide.
"These workers exercised their legal right to form a union, and UNFI's attempts to slow walk that process won't be tolerated," said Josh Zivalich, President of Local 769. "Management needs to get serious, stop breaking the law, and put a real contract on the table -or they'll be dealing with the ramifications of a strike."
UNFI is the primary distributor for Amazon-owned Whole Foods. Across the country, Teamsters are winning strong first contracts at UNFI facilities, raising wages, and improving working conditions. Workers in Pompano Beach are demanding the same standard.
"The entire Teamsters Union stands with these workers, and the more than 5,500 UNFI Teamsters across the country are ready to back them up," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "UNFI can either deliver a fair first contract, or they can face the consequences. If this company keeps stalling, Teamsters will be in the streets."
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/2026/04/unfi-teamsters-unanimously-authorize-strike/
Teamsters at Park MGM Unanimously Ratify Strong First Contract
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Park MGM Unanimously Ratify Strong First Contract
(LAS VEGAS) - Front desk workers at Park MGM, represented by Teamsters Local 986, have unanimously ratified a strong first collective bargaining agreement. The two-year contract protects and rewards 82 workers, delivering higher wages, improved benefits, and stronger workplace protections.
The bargaining unit includes front desk clerks, head cashiers, rooms controllers, lobby ambassadors, and guest service
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WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Park MGM Unanimously Ratify Strong First Contract
(LAS VEGAS) - Front desk workers at Park MGM, represented by Teamsters Local 986, have unanimously ratified a strong first collective bargaining agreement. The two-year contract protects and rewards 82 workers, delivering higher wages, improved benefits, and stronger workplace protections.
The bargaining unit includes front desk clerks, head cashiers, rooms controllers, lobby ambassadors, and guest servicerepresentatives. They play a critical role in delivering a seamless and welcoming guest experience from check-in to check-out.
"Organizing with Local 986 was an easy choice that led to overwhelmingly positive results," said Andrea Mata, a front desk clerk and proud member of Local 986. "This contract allows me to provide a better future for myself and my family. I'm very grateful for all the support throughout this process."
Under the new agreement, workers will receive a 10 percent wage increase, improved benefits, and an enhanced pension plan. Workers will now have access to the Teamsters Health and Welfare plan that reduces their deductibles by lowering co-pays and out-of-pocket costs.
"This agreement shows what's possible when workers come together and organize," said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. "Strong contracts are built on solidarity, and this victory delivers real improvements that raise standards across the industry."
"These members showed strength and determination from day one and it paid off," said Tim Vera, President of Local 986. "Winning a first contract like this is a big milestone that delivers immediate improvements while building lasting power for the future."
Nationwide, the Teamsters represent nearly 6,000 members at casinos and casino hotels. 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/2026/04/teamsters-at-park-mgm-unanimously-ratify-strong-first-contract/
Port Charlotte nurses to hold protest for patient safety following patient deaths
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Port Charlotte nurses to hold protest for patient safety following patient deaths
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Registered nurses at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla., will hold a protest on Friday, April 3, 2026, to highlight patient safety concerns at the hospital. Nurses say multiple recent patient deaths have been caused by short staffing and other harmful practices by HCA, the hospital's owner. Nurses at Fawcett are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Port Charlotte nurses to hold protest for patient safety following patient deaths
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Registered nurses at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla., will hold a protest on Friday, April 3, 2026, to highlight patient safety concerns at the hospital. Nurses say multiple recent patient deaths have been caused by short staffing and other harmful practices by HCA, the hospital's owner. Nurses at Fawcett are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National NursesUnited (NNOC/NNU).
"Our patients come to the hospital to heal, but they are suffering at an alarming rate from preventable causes," said Valerie Jean, RN in the float pool at Fawcett. "Our goal as nurses is always to provide the best care to our patients, so their conditions improve and they can go home to their loved ones, not to the morgue."
Who: RNs at HCA Fawcett Hospital
What: Protest for patient safety
When: Friday, April 3, 2026, 8 a.m.
Where: HCA Fawcett Hospital, 21298 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte, Fla.; at the corner of Olean and Harbor Blvd.
"Safe staffing saves lives. Right now, that's not happening," said Colette Belfond, RN in the hospital's medical-surgical unit. "Instead of listening to nurses sounding the alarm and preventing these tragedies, HCA has instead tried to silence patient advocates by suspending nurses who speak out. Nurses are being punished for speaking out about the dangers HCA creates for our patients."
Recently, a group of over a dozen nurses attempted to bring their concerns about unsafe staffing to the hospital's chief nursing officer. But, instead of implementing improvements, hospital management has instead started suspending the nurses who called for changes and has been pulling them into investigatory meetings to intimidate them.
Nurses say that, despite their efforts to raise concerns about short staffing and patient care with HCA, management continues minimizing staffing to maximize profits. HCA's cuts have left staffing at dangerously low levels, leading to delayed care, delayed assessments, and less time at the bedside for nurses to care for patients. As a result of HCA's working conditions, Fawcett hospital is experiencing a mass exodus of nurses. Nurses are speaking up to call attention to how HCA's greed hurts patients and has created a staffing crisis at their hospital.
NNOC/NNU represents more than 340 registered nurses at Fawcett Hospital.
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/port-charlotte-nurses-to-hold-protest-for-patient-safety-following-patient-deaths
Judge Tosses Brightline Lawsuit - Union Election Upheld
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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Judge Tosses Brightline Lawsuit. Union Election Upheld
A federal judge dismissed a Brightline railroad lawsuit that, if successful, would have invalidated a vote by its workers to join the Transport Workers Union of America.
The judge found Brightline's legal argument - that the National Mediation Board lacked jurisdiction to conduct and certify the union election in January 2025 - too weak to merit advancing the case to trial. Justice Darrin Gayles, of the U.S. District
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WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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Judge Tosses Brightline Lawsuit. Union Election Upheld
A federal judge dismissed a Brightline railroad lawsuit that, if successful, would have invalidated a vote by its workers to join the Transport Workers Union of America.
The judge found Brightline's legal argument - that the National Mediation Board lacked jurisdiction to conduct and certify the union election in January 2025 - too weak to merit advancing the case to trial. Justice Darrin Gayles, of the U.S. DistrictCourt of Southern Florida, granted summary judgment to the NMB in the case that the TWU joined against Brightline.
"This is a huge victory for the workers and the TWU," TWU International President John Samuelsen said. "Brightline should finally realize it has reached the end of the line. The railroad's multi-year attempt to silence its workers and deny them the right to negotiate for fair wages and benefits has been nothing short of shameful."
TWU Rail Division Director John Feltz said: "Brightline can now stop wasting money on high-priced lawyers who tried to overturn our members' right to join the TWU. The company should now use its resources to provide our members a contract that provides a fair living wage and better benefits for them and their families."
The TWU represents about 100 Brightline Onboard Attendants and Lead Attendants. Workers contacted the TWU in 2024 to seek representation, aiming to gain a voice in the workplace and address several issues. These include a draconian sick time policy, heavy-handed discipline without due process, and unpredictable work schedules.
Despite an ugly, anti-union campaign waged by Brightline and its hired gun "union avoidance" law firm, workers voted to join the TWU in January 2025. Brightline challenged the NMB's jurisdiction with several filings to the agency, before and after the election, and lost. It filed a federal lawsuit in December 2024.
Brightline claimed it is not a railroad as defined by the National Railway Labor Act and therefore not subject to the National Mediation Board's oversight. Justice Gales ruled that this is an inaccurate interpretation of the law. He also noted that Brightline accepted federal grants that can be awarded only to rail carriers governed by the RLA.
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Original text here: https://www.twu.org/judge-tosses-brightline-lawsuit-union-election-upheld/
DFA Workers in North Carolina Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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DFA Workers in North Carolina Join Teamsters
(WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.) - More than 120 workers at a fluid milk plant owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 391.
"This victory showed what's possible when workers look out for one another and refuse to settle for less," said Rick Armstrong, President of Local 391. "This group stayed focused, built real unity, and took control of their future. We're ready
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WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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DFA Workers in North Carolina Join Teamsters
(WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.) - More than 120 workers at a fluid milk plant owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 391.
"This victory showed what's possible when workers look out for one another and refuse to settle for less," said Rick Armstrong, President of Local 391. "This group stayed focused, built real unity, and took control of their future. We're readyto stand with them as they negotiate a strong first contract."
Workers at the North Carolina facility process and package PET milk for distribution across the region. The milk products are known throughout the Carolinas and Virginia for their high quality and standards set by the production, lab, shipping, and maintenance workers.
"These workers made their choice without interference, and they chose to join the Teamsters," said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. "DFA honored the neutrality agreement in Winston-Salem. It's time for other food processing giants, including Nestle, to ditch their union-busting playbook and respect their workforce."
The victory marks the second organizing win under the Teamsters' national neutrality agreement with the dairy co-op.
"The Teamsters have put working people first and have been doing so since 1903," said Shaquan Long, a sanitation worker at the PET fluid plant. "My co-workers and I felt it was time for us to join the Teamsters to help us secure better wages, health insurance, and bring equality back to the workplace."
Teamsters Local 391 represents workers in North Carolina across industries, including dairy processing, warehousing, and distribution. For more information, go to teamsterslocal391.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/04/dfa-workers-in-north-carolina-join-teamsters/
Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Politically-Driven Child Care Funding Freeze
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Politically-Driven Child Care Funding Freeze
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Preliminary Injunction Restores Critical Support for Working Families, Child Care Providers, and Small Businesses
San Francisco -A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful freeze of more than $10 billion in child care and family assistance funding, restoring critical support for working
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WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Politically-Driven Child Care Funding Freeze
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Preliminary Injunction Restores Critical Support for Working Families, Child Care Providers, and Small Businesses
San Francisco -A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful freeze of more than $10 billion in child care and family assistance funding, restoring critical support for workingfamilies, providers, and small businesses across the country. The order in AFSCME v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services et al. was issued from the bench last night.
The ruling halts the administration's sweeping actions targeting programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York while the case continues. The court's decision ensures the essential funding used to help families access safe, affordable child care and support local economies can continue to flow to the communities that rely on it.
Over the past year, the Trump-Vance administration has repeatedly boasted about terminating federal grants in retribution because the recipients were located in "blue states." Consistent with that pattern, administration officials, including those at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), have used vague and unsubstantiated allegations of "fraud" in five Democratic-led states as a pretext to target those states and their residents.
The lawsuit was brought by unions and small businesses, including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Main Street Alliance, and AFSCME affiliates United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) and AFSCME Councils 31 and 57. Plaintiffs are represented by Democracy Forward and Beeson, Tayer & Bodoine.
"The court's decision to block the administration's illegal funding freeze is a major victory for providers, families and the children they serve," said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. "The AFSCME members who provide essential child care services in these communities can now focus on what they do best: helping children learn and thrive. We'll continue to fight the administration's attempts to slash services for working families to pay for more tax cuts for its billionaire backers."
"Child care providers and the families who count on us are breathing a sigh of relief after a federal court temporarily blocked Trump's illegal funding freeze for child care. The families I serve in Palmdale, California often commute 90+ minutes to and from work daily. For these janitors, grocery store workers, and delivery drivers, access to child care is the difference between putting food on the table and going hungry. Child care also means peace of mind; the parents I support know their children are safe and learning while they work. When Trump attacked child care, he underestimated what providers mean to the families we serve, and our resolve in fighting back. Child care providers will keep fighting to ensure access to care remains available for all working families," said Wendy Bobadilla, a family child care provider in Palmdale, California who is a member of Child Care Providers United and SEIU Local 99.
"Child care isn't a partisan issue, it's essential infrastructure for small businesses and working families," said Richard Trent, Main Street Alliance Executive Director. "This unlawful funding freeze would have forced parents out of the workforce and left Main Street employers without the workers they depend on. We're encouraged by the court's decision to restore these critical funds and ensure communities aren't punished for political reasons.
"Once again, we took the Trump-Vance administration to court for trying to play politics with the lives of working families - and won," said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. "The Trump-Vance administration attempted to withhold billions in funding Congress already approved, threatening child care providers, forcing parents out of work, and destabilizing local economies, all to punish communities it disagrees with. The court saw this for what it is: unlawful, abusive, and dangerous. This decision restores critical support for families and makes clear that no administration can weaponize public funding to serve a political agenda."
The lawsuit challenges the administration's January 6, 2026, funding freeze as unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act and the First Amendment. Plaintiffs allege the freeze was imposed without the required legal process, lacked lawful authority, and was driven by improper political motives targeting certain states.
The legal team at Democracy Forward includes Yenisey Rodriguez, Kevin E. Friedl, Shiva Kooragayala, Cortney Robinson Henderson, Joel McElvain, and Robin F. Thurston.
Read the complaint here.
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Original text here: http://origin-afscme.bytrilogy.com/press/releases/2025/court-blocks-trump-vance-administrations-politically-driven-child-care-funding-freeze
