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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(FARGO, N.D.) - Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protections.
Cass-Clay Creamery's Fargo facility is part of Dairy Farmers of America's (DFA) broader dairy network,
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WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(FARGO, N.D.) - Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protections.
Cass-Clay Creamery's Fargo facility is part of Dairy Farmers of America's (DFA) broader dairy network,making this a fight for a fair contract against one of the country's largest dairy cooperatives.
"These workers keep Cass-Clay Creamery running and make sure families across the region have the dairy products they rely on every day," said Kevin Saylor, Vice President of Local 120. "They are demanding a contract that respects their hard work, protects their health care, and provides the wages and job protections they deserve. If DFA refuses to get serious at the negotiating table, our members are ready to strike."
Teamsters at Cass-Clay produce, package, and ship dairy products distributed throughout North Dakota and surrounding communities, including fluid milk and Stonyfield yogurt pouches. In addition to health and welfare provisions, workers are looking for successor language, a grievance and arbitration process, and improved strike language.
"We are proud of the work we do, but pride does not pay the bills or cover expensive medical costs," said Matt Hussel, a Cass-Clay Creamery worker and member of Local 120. "We want to continue providing for our community, but we need DFA to recognize our value and negotiate a fair contract. This vote shows we are serious, united, and prepared to stand our ground."
Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, visit local120.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/north-dakota-dfa-teamsters-authorize-strike/
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights
AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3.
The endorsed candidates
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WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights
AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3.
The endorsed candidatesare Suzan DelBene (WA-1), Rick Larsen (WA-2), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3), Emily Randall (WA-6), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Kim Schrier (WA-8), Adam Smith (WA-9), and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10).
All eight lawmakers have earned lifetime ratings at or above 90% on AFGE's legislative priorities and often are the cosponsors of key bills supporting the federal workforce. Most recently, they all cosponsored the Protect America's Workforce Act (HR 2550), which would rescind President Trump's March 2025 executive order banning collective bargaining for most of the federal workforce.
"These eight members of Congress from Washington State are exceptionally pro-labor, pro-AFGE, and pro-federal employee," AFGE District 11 National Vice President Tim Snyder said. "They and their staff are always exceptionally accessible to our local union leaders and supportive of us as we face unprecedented attacks from the Trump administration."
More than 78,200 federal employees live in Washington - 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 68,500 federal employees in District 11, which includes Alaska, Colorado, Guam, Idaho, Montana, Okinawa, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/706580b4114f4eeaa78185520b06e30c.aspx
SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros.
LOS ANGELES, California, July 25 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros.
The SAG-AFTRA National Board adopted a resolution today publicly opposing the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, asserting its support of the attorneys general from a dozen states who have filed suit to block this action. The union demands that the acquisition not proceed unless there are enforceable safeguards against reduced
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LOS ANGELES, California, July 25 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros.
The SAG-AFTRA National Board adopted a resolution today publicly opposing the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, asserting its support of the attorneys general from a dozen states who have filed suit to block this action. The union demands that the acquisition not proceed unless there are enforceable safeguards against reducedproduction by the studio, with guarantees of increases in the percentage of productions made in the USA.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, "Our members have every right to expect that the government will do thorough regulatory oversight when a deal of this magnitude takes place. The workers in this industry should not have to rely on promises and aspirational statements. These companies have the ability to commit to making more films and shows in this country and they should. This isn't a conversation about shareholder value, it's about the survival of the entertainment business in America."
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "This consolidation must not go forward absent binding assurances that production won't be reduced or be outsourced to cut costs, and that any trends in that direction will be reversed. A handshake, a smile and the promise of good intentions are simply not enough. Paramount's assertions that this merger is good for competition, good for creators and good for consumers are contradicted by past experience and the reality on the ground."
The resolution also expressed solidarity with the Writers Guild of America, which has begun its own suit, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which is urging regulators to include safeguards in the deal.
In a stipulation filed with the court on Friday, June 25, the parties agreed that the transaction may not proceed until the earlier of (1) five days after a determination of the states' case, or (2) June 1, 2027, whichever is earlier.
The full text of the resolution can be read here (https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-national-board-resolution-re-paramount-skydance-acquisition-warner-bros).
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About SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.
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Original text here: https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-announces-support-lawsuits-challenging-merger-paramount-warner-bros
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AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE Boycott of Montgomery County Conference Center Over Anti-Worker Actions
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement by President Liz Shuler:
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AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE Boycott of Montgomery County Conference Center Over Anti-Worker Actions
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in support of UNITE HERE Local 25's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland:
The AFL-CIO is proud to endorse UNITE HERE's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center where workers are being denied a fair union organizing process.
We applaud the Maryland state legislators, along with the countless local,
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement by President Liz Shuler:
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AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE Boycott of Montgomery County Conference Center Over Anti-Worker Actions
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in support of UNITE HERE Local 25's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland:
The AFL-CIO is proud to endorse UNITE HERE's boycott of the Montgomery County Conference Center where workers are being denied a fair union organizing process.
We applaud the Maryland state legislators, along with the countless local,state and national elected officials who have pledged their support, and we urge others to follow their lead.
We also encourage our partners and allies to join the federation and stand with workers by moving their meetings and conferences elsewhere, just as the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee and the Committee for Montgomery have already done.
Working people win when we stand together, and we will continue to stand with Local 25 members for as long as it takes.
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Original text here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-supports-unite-here-boycott-montgomery-county-conference-center-over-anti
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2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike
WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike
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Press Contact: Matt Finnegan Phone: (707) 272-3415 Email: MFinnegan@ibt856.org
(MARTINEZ, Calif.) -More than 2,000 Contra Costa County workers, represented by Teamsters Local 856, are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement cannot be reached after voting by over 90 percent to authorize a strike. The members work in more than 250 classifications, serving the public throughout the county in
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WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike
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Press Contact: Matt Finnegan Phone: (707) 272-3415 Email: MFinnegan@ibt856.org
(MARTINEZ, Calif.) -More than 2,000 Contra Costa County workers, represented by Teamsters Local 856, are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement cannot be reached after voting by over 90 percent to authorize a strike. The members work in more than 250 classifications, serving the public throughout the county inhealth services, general services, maintenance, and licensed vocational nursing and aides.
"Contra Costa County has consistently lagged behind neighboring jurisdictions when it comes to compensation," said Matt Finnegan, Director of Public Services and Chief Negotiator for Local 856. "We are simply asking the county to implement a long-term plan that addresses these inequities to ensure that the best qualified workers can afford to serve the public. We're hopeful we will reach an agreement and avert a strike that would impact services countywide."
The overwhelming strike authorization vote comes after months of negotiations where Teamsters urged the county to adopt a fair compensation structure that prioritizes equity and values the people who provide critical services. The contract expired on June 30.
Negotiations with county officials are set to resume on July 28.
Founded in 1949, Teamsters Local 856 is affiliated with the 1.3 million-member International Brotherhood of Teamsters and has grown to become one of the largest Teamsters locals in California with over 20,000 members. For more information, visit teamsters856.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/2000-contra-costa-county-teamsters-overwhelmingly-authorize-a-strike/
QVC Group Hosts Vote YES to Unionizing With SAG-AFTRA
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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QVC Group Hosts Vote YES to Unionizing with SAG-AFTRA
QVC Group hosts which includes hosts on QVC, HSN and Omni Channel have voted to join SAG-AFTRA in a National Labor Relations Board vote which was tallied earlier today. The final vote was 80% in favor of unionizing with SAG-AFTRA.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, "QVC Group hosts are dedicated professionals who have played a key role in making QVC Group
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LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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QVC Group Hosts Vote YES to Unionizing with SAG-AFTRA
QVC Group hosts which includes hosts on QVC, HSN and Omni Channel have voted to join SAG-AFTRA in a National Labor Relations Board vote which was tallied earlier today. The final vote was 80% in favor of unionizing with SAG-AFTRA.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, "QVC Group hosts are dedicated professionals who have played a key role in making QVC Groupa leader in the live, social shopping industry. Like everyone, QVC, HSN and Omni Channel employees deserve fair compensation, AI protections and a stronger voice in decisions that affect their work. All of SAG-AFTRA's 160,000 members are proud of these individuals for bravely exercising their right to unionize, and we stand with them as they begin bargaining for their first contract."
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "The strong show of support for unionizing reflects QVC, HSN and Omni Channel hosts' professionalism and resolve to improve their workplace and build a better future for themselves and their colleagues. SAG-AFTRA anticipates good faith bargaining and a spirit of collaboration and respect from QVC Group as their employees begin the process of achieving a contract they deserve."
On June 15, the hosts presented a petition to QVC Inc. management to voluntarily recognize the union based on demonstrated supermajority support. The petition stated concerns about artificial intelligence, particularly the use of their image, voice and likeness without informed consent or fair compensation as key reasons for the employee's decision to engage in collective bargaining. Greater transparency and equity in compensation, clearer standards for career advancement, a stronger voice in decisions affecting their work and greater job security were additional issues QVC and Omni Channel hosts wanted to address.
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About SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.
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Original text here: https://www.sagaftra.org/qvc-group-hosts-vote-yes-unionizing-sag-aftra
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Nurses to join protests demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses to join protests demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, announced today that RNs will be joining protests on Saturday, July 25 to demand justice for the murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero in Maine by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
"We demand justice
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses to join protests demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, announced today that RNs will be joining protests on Saturday, July 25 to demand justice for the murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero in Maine by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
"We demand justicefor the tragic murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, who should be alive today," said Puneet Maharaj, executive director of NNU. "ICE must be held fully accountable for these murders and the violence they are committing in our communities. We must end this fascist violence by abolishing ICE."
Nurses will be participating in protests in California (Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco), Illinois (Chicago), and Maryland (Hyattsville).
Earlier this month, NNU condemned the murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero and reiterated the union's call to abolish ICE. Since January 2026, NNU has consistently called for ICE's abolition and nurses have taken several actions to demand an end to this campaign of community harassment and endangerment.
NNU represents more than 225,000 nurses across the nation and advocates for policies and legislation that improve the lives of nurses and communities everywhere.
Locations and times (all times local)
California
Oakland
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
1301 Clay St.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles
Culver City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
San Francisco
Sue Bierman Park
Drumm St.
3-4 p.m.
Illinois
Chicago
South Michigan Ave. & East Ida B. Wells Dr.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Maryland
Hyattsville
Hyattsville District Court Building
5012 Rhode Island Ave. (near the grassy area)
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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/nurses-to-join-protests-demanding-justice-for-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-and-johan-sebastian
