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UAW Statement in Solidarity With the Fight for Justice in Minnesota
DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2026:
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UAW Statement in Solidarity with the Fight for Justice in Minnesota
The UAW stands in solidarity with the people of Minnesota, including hundreds of UAW members, who are standing up and fighting back against the federal government's abuses and attacks on the working class.
The UAW stands for freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and human dignity no matter where you were born, what language you speak, or the color of your skin. We will not tolerate a government that attacks working
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DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2026:
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UAW Statement in Solidarity with the Fight for Justice in Minnesota
The UAW stands in solidarity with the people of Minnesota, including hundreds of UAW members, who are standing up and fighting back against the federal government's abuses and attacks on the working class.
The UAW stands for freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and human dignity no matter where you were born, what language you speak, or the color of your skin. We will not tolerate a government that attacks workingclass people's constitutional and human rights.
It is the working class that makes society run, and it is the working class that can shut it down if need be. On January 23rd, working class people will demonstrate that power in Minnesota, and the UAW has their back.
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Original text here: https://uaw.org/uaw-statement-in-solidarity-with-the-fight-for-justice-in-minnesota/
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Kristen Bell to Host The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 22 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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Kristen Bell to Host The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA
Kristen Bell will return to host The Actor Awards for the third time... because everybody wants this.
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The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA announced that Award-winning actress and producer Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This, The Good Place) will return to host The 32nd Annual Actor Awards. The ceremony will stream live on Netflix Sunday, March 1, 2026 at
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LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 22 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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Kristen Bell to Host The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA
Kristen Bell will return to host The Actor Awards for the third time... because everybody wants this.
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The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA announced that Award-winning actress and producer Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This, The Good Place) will return to host The 32nd Annual Actor Awards. The ceremony will stream live on Netflix Sunday, March 1, 2026 at5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.
"I've enjoyed hosting the show every time, so it was an easy decision to come back for a third," said Kristen Bell. "What I'm most excited for is the fact that I'll be doing what every actor does best ... sing :)"
"Kristen Bell knows this show, she knows this community, and she knows how to keep everyone entertained and laughing without ever losing the heart of the night," said Jon Brockett, showrunner and executive producer for The Actor Awards. "Having Kristen return to host feels like welcoming back a member of the family. One you actually want to hang out with."
Bell is an actoress, philanthropist, children's book author and producer who currently stars in the highly acclaimed Netflix comedy series, Nobody Wants This, alongside Adam Brody, in which she also serves as an executive producer. Recent acting credits include leading roles in the Amazon Prime comedy film The People We Hate at the Wedding, alongside Allison Janney and Ben Platt, and Netflix's parody comedy The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.
She also starred in the NBC series The Good Place, opposite Ted Danson, the animated Amazon children's series Do, Re, & Mi, and STX Film's couponing adventure Queenpins. In 2019, Bell reprised her role as 'Anna' in Frozen 2, which has earned over $1.45 billion, surpassing the $1.2 billion Frozen earned worldwide. Her other film credits include Bad Moms, Like Father, The Lifeguard, The Boss, Hit & Run, Movie 43, Some Girls, You Again, Burlesque, When in Rome, Couples Retreat, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pulse, Serious Moonlight and David Mamet's Spartan. Her television credits include Veronica Mars, Parks & Recreation, Unsupervised, Deadwood, Heroes and Party Down.
Silent House Productions will return to produce The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA on Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Netflix. Jon Brockett will serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Silent House Productions' Emmy(R) winners Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn who will serve as Executive Producers.
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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/kristen-bell-host-32nd-annual-actor-awards-presented-sag-aftra
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Department of Justice Acknowledges Misconduct by Trump-Vance Administration, DOGE Employees by Unlawfully Accessing and Misusing Social Security Data
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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Department of Justice Acknowledges Misconduct by Trump-Vance Administration, DOGE Employees by Unlawfully Accessing and Misusing Social Security Data
Disclosures Reveal New Lack of Compliance, Depths of Corruption and Malfeasance Plaintiffs Demand Confirmation That No Records Have Been DestroyedÂ
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Baltimore, Md. - After a bombshell filing in federal court made by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), wherein DOJ admitted to multiple
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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Department of Justice Acknowledges Misconduct by Trump-Vance Administration, DOGE Employees by Unlawfully Accessing and Misusing Social Security Data
Disclosures Reveal New Lack of Compliance, Depths of Corruption and Malfeasance Plaintiffs Demand Confirmation That No Records Have Been DestroyedÂ
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Baltimore, Md. - After a bombshell filing in federal court made by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), wherein DOJ admitted to multipleinaccuracies and misrepresentations it made to federal courts in a case challenging the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees' access to Americans' personal Social Security data, a coalition of unions and retiree advocates are back in court. In two separate filings-one in federal district court and one in the federal Court of Appeals-the unions and retiree advocates are seeking to add information to the record in the case regarding brazen misconduct recently admitted to by the Trump-Vance administration. In addition, Democracy Forward, counsel for the plaintiffs, is demanding that DOJ ensure that all documents be retained concerning these new revelations.
On January 16, 2026, the government filed a " Notice of Corrections to the Record " in AFSCME v. SSA., which disclosed a number of inaccuracies in information the government had previously provided to the court.
In its filings today, the coalition of unions and retiree advocates-including the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA)-explain that DOJ's statements to both the district and appellate court contain numerous misstatements and omissions by Defendants on relevant factual issues, knowable only to Defendants. And there is no question that Defendants' errors and omissions are material to issues on appeal. The filings cite examples that include DOJ's acknowledgment that individuals' personal data was disclosed to third parties using a non-government server; and that a DOGE Team member at the Social Security Administration (SSA) entered into a "Voter Data Agreement" after being asked by someone outside the government to analyze state voter rolls. They ask the court to supplement the record to include these new revelations.
Notably, this information comes to light as the Trump-Vance administration is under fire for its attempts to misuse individuals' personal information to purge voter roles in states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
"Exactly as we warned, the billionaires running DOGE have put our private data at risk," said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. "Their mishandling of Americans' Social Security information directly endangers working peoples' and retirees' economic security, all to advance their extreme anti-worker agenda. Our case has continued to bring to light how this administration is failing workers and seniors, and we will continue to press forward to ensure everyone can retire with security and dignity."
"The Trump administration's admission that DOGE improperly shared sensitive Social Security data confirms our worst fears," said AFT President Randi Weingarten. "We have argued in court that giving unelected billionaires permission to hijack our private data jeopardizes Americans' personal and financial security. The courts were concerned we didn't have proof, just fear. Now the government has revealed our fears were justified. They broke a basic bond of trust and put Americans' futures at risk. Everyone who receives Social Security has contributed to it, and we will continue fighting to ensure the government upholds its end of the bargain. Americans should be allowed to retire with dignity and grace, not in fear that their sensitive information will be exposed."
"The unauthorized release of Americans' personal data represents a profound violation of public trust. Retirees, workers, and families depend on the Social Security Administration to protect their most confidential information," said Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. "We have a right to know what happened to our information, who had access to it, and what it was used for."
"The brazen misconduct by President Trump's administration is doubly harmful here, when the privacy of individual Americans and the integrity of our election system is at risk. Democracy Forward will aggressively pursue this to protect the people and our democracy," said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. "This case also shows the importance of litigation: the only way the American people have been able to learn what their government is up to in secret is because of the judicial process and our brave clients' lawsuit. We will continue to do that in the days ahead and will use all legal tools to pursue accountability."
Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in February 2025, seeking emergency relief after uncovering facts showing that DOGE operatives had gained access to private Social Security records. According to declarations filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, DOGE personnel entered SSA systems without appropriate legal authority, bypassed key data safeguards, and placed the private information of millions of Americans-including bank account numbers, health records, wage histories, and immigration status-at risk of exposure, theft, or abuse.
The court took historic action soon afterwards, ordering DOGE to delete all unlawfully accessed data and temporarily blocking further access while the case was appealed to higher courts by the administration. The court order was later stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court via their shadow docket while plaintiffs vigorously pursue this matter in the lower courts.
Today's filing can be found here. The letter to DOJ demanding that records be preserved can be found here. The original complaint can be found here.
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Original text here: http://origin-afscme.bytrilogy.com/press/releases/2025/department-of-justice-acknowledges-misconduct-by-trump-vance-administration-doge-employees-by-unlawfully-accessing-and-misusing-social-security-data
Pepsi-Cola Drivers in Georgia Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Pepsi-Cola Drivers in Georgia Join Teamsters
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(ATLANTA) - More than 100 Pepsi-Cola drivers at facilities in Atlanta and Lithonia, Georgia, have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 528. The drivers organized for respect on the job, a unified voice, and wage and benefit improvements.
"Congratulations to our newest Teamsters on their successful campaign to join the union," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Pepsi-Cola Drivers in Georgia Join Teamsters
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(ATLANTA) - More than 100 Pepsi-Cola drivers at facilities in Atlanta and Lithonia, Georgia, have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 528. The drivers organized for respect on the job, a unified voice, and wage and benefit improvements.
"Congratulations to our newest Teamsters on their successful campaign to join the union," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference."These workers know the best way to secure a better future for themselves and their families is with a strong Teamsters contract."
"These drivers remained united throughout the entire campaign and won, despite their employer's union-busting efforts," said Kip Cortez, Local 528 Business Agent. "I'd like to thank the community and members of the Atlanta City Council for offering support to our new members during their fight to organize."
This group beat back an aggressive union-busting campaign put on by Pepsi-Cola, who brought in 15 human resources representatives in an attempt to prevent the workers from organizing. This win comes on the heels of a successful contract campaign for Local 528 with Keurig Dr. Pepper merchandisers.
"We joined the Teamsters because we were mistreated, underpaid, and needed to get rid of favoritism in the workplace. We are ready to now fight for a fair first contract," said Kamian Vaughn, a new Teamster and a 13-year driver with Pepsi-Cola. Local 528 represents thousands of working men and women throughout the state of Georgia. For more information, please visit teamsterslocal528.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/01/pepsi-cola-drivers-in-georgia-join-teamsters/
National Nurses United endorses Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. As a cofounder of the Sunrise Movement, Lawrence has shown the leadership needed to secure progressive change.
"Nurses know hard work and dedication and believe Will Lawrence brings the progressive
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. As a cofounder of the Sunrise Movement, Lawrence has shown the leadership needed to secure progressive change.
"Nurses know hard work and dedication and believe Will Lawrence brings the progressiveenergy needed to flip Michigan's 7th Congressional seat," said NNU President Mary Turner, RN. "Will understands the crisis we're in, and as an experienced organizer and coalition-builder, Will will bring those essential skills to Congress to win Medicare for All and an economy that works for everyone, not just the billionaires. We're ready to work with Will to improve our patients' lives and transform our health care system."
"I am honored to receive the endorsement of NNU. Nurses are there for us in the hardest and most precious moments of our lives," said Will Lawrence. "They are the human heart keeping the 'care' in our broken health care system. I will work with NNU to make Medicare for All a reality, prioritize patients before CEO profits, and empower nurses to do their jobs safely, with dignity and job security."
NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses' values, including safe patient staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Will Lawrence and working closely with him in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.
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/national-nurses-united-endorses-will-lawrence-for-michigans-7th-district
Credit union loans increased by 0.23% in November
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Credit union loans increased by 0.23% in November
Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.23% in November, compared to a 0.24% increase in October, and a 0.13% increase in November 2024, according to America's Credit Unions' latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates. The estimates are generated from the Equifax Analytics Dataset (an anonymized random sample of credit report data that tracks 10% of all U.S. consumers with a Social Security number).
Leading the growth
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Credit union loans increased by 0.23% in November
Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.23% in November, compared to a 0.24% increase in October, and a 0.13% increase in November 2024, according to America's Credit Unions' latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates. The estimates are generated from the Equifax Analytics Dataset (an anonymized random sample of credit report data that tracks 10% of all U.S. consumers with a Social Security number).
Leading the growthwere home equity lines of credit (1.36%), unsecured personal loans (0.62%), second mortgages (0.45%), credit cards (0.4%), and first mortgages (0.33%).
On the decline were auto loans (-0.2%), secured personal loans (-0.27%), and private student loans (-0.75%).
Monthly Credit Union Estimates are updated monthly and available on an online dashboard with other resources. The Data and Tools section of America's Credit Unions website contains a wide range of dashboard analytics; data at the state and district level, various calculator tools; the economic forecast; and more.
Check out the estimates here
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/credit-union-loans-increased-023-november
AFT's Weingarten Responds to DOGE's Improper Sharing of Social Security Data
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT's Weingarten Responds to DOGE's Improper Sharing of Social Security Data
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WASHINGTON -AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the U.S. Department of Justice's new court filing that revealed the Department of Government Efficiency improperly shared Americans' private Social Security Administration data. The AFT, along with the Alliance for Retired Americans and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, filed
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT's Weingarten Responds to DOGE's Improper Sharing of Social Security Data
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WASHINGTON -AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the U.S. Department of Justice's new court filing that revealed the Department of Government Efficiency improperly shared Americans' private Social Security Administration data. The AFT, along with the Alliance for Retired Americans and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, fileda lawsuit in February 2025 to halt DOGE's access to Americans' sensitive information.
"The Trump administration's admission that DOGE improperly shared sensitive Social Security data confirms our worst fears. We have argued in court that giving unelected billionaires permission to hijack our private data jeopardizes Americans' personal and financial security. The courts were concerned we didn't have proof, just fear. Now the government has revealed our fears were justified.
"They broke a basic bond of trust and put Americans' futures at risk. Everyone who receives Social Security has contributed to it, and we will continue fighting to ensure the government upholds its end of the bargain. Americans should be allowed to retire with dignity and grace, not in fear that their sensitive information will be exposed."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/afts-weingarten-responds-doges-improper-sharing-social-security-data
