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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union's (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union's endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelection
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, July 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Accepts IAM Union Endorsement on Behalf of Moore-Miller Ticket at Maryland and D.C. State Council Meeting
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union's (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union's endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelectioncampaign.
"The Moore-Miller administration is proud to stand with the men and women of the IAM Union who build, maintain, repair and keep our economy moving every day," said Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. "Gov. Moore and I believe that when unions are strong, Maryland is strong. We are honored to receive the endorsement of the IAM Union's Maryland and D.C. State Council, and we look forward to continuing our work together to create more opportunity, protect workers' rights and ensure every Maryland family has a fair shot at success."
The endorsement recognizes Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller's record of supporting collective bargaining, protecting workers' rights and partnering with organized labor to create more opportunity for working families across Maryland.
"It was an honor to welcome Lt. Gov. Miller to our State Council and present our endorsement of the Moore-Miller ticket," said IAM Union Maryland and D.C. State Council President Rick Compher. "Our members know this administration has been a true partner for working people. We're proud to stand with Gov. Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller because they've consistently stood with us."
"Gov. Moore and Lt. Gov. Miller have demonstrated that they don't just talk about supporting workers-they show up when it matters," said IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. "When Apple closed its first unionized retail store and denied transfer opportunities to our IAM Local 4538 members in Towson, Gov. Moore publicly stood with those workers and made it clear they deserved the same rights as every other Apple employee. That kind of leadership, combined with this administration's commitment to collective bargaining and good union jobs, is why the IAM Union is proud to endorse the Moore-Miller ticket."
The IAM Union represents tens of thousands of workers throughout Maryland in the aerospace, defense, transportation, manufacturing and federal sectors. The Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists will mobilize IAM Union members, retirees and their families in support of the Moore-Miller ticket ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents approximately 600,000 active and retired members in aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across North America.
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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/news/lt-gov-aruna-miller-accepts-iam-union-endorsement-on-behalf-of-moore-miller-ticket-at-maryland-and-d-c-state-council-meeting/
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/
Washington State Labor Council Calls For Farm Worker Unionization Law
KEENE, California, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Washington State Labor Council Calls For Farm Worker Unionization Law
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Wenatchee, WA -Today, at the annual convention of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the delegates adopted a resolution calling on the State of Washington to enact state level legislation expanding a legally binding right to unionize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements to agricultural workers in the State of Washington. Washington would become only the third state to enact a state law extending
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KEENE, California, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Washington State Labor Council Calls For Farm Worker Unionization Law
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Wenatchee, WA -Today, at the annual convention of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the delegates adopted a resolution calling on the State of Washington to enact state level legislation expanding a legally binding right to unionize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements to agricultural workers in the State of Washington. Washington would become only the third state to enact a state law extendingunionization rights to agricultural workers since 1935, when agriculture was excluded from the federal New Deal era National Labor Relations Act which granted workers in most other industries the right to form a union. For decades, the unionization efforts of Washington farm workers have been stymied by lack of a legally binding and enforceable process by which agricultural workers can form a union or reach a collective bargaining agreement, forcing farm workers to resort to consumer boycotts such as the ongoing Windmill mushroom boycott.
The newly adopted WSLC resolution calls on Washington State Legislature to pass " legislation granting Washington's agricultural workers enforceable collective bargaining rights, including card check recognition, union certification, and good-faith bargaining, administered and enforced by the state Public Employment Relations Commission ". The resolution was submitted at the WSLC convention by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 117; Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925; Washington State Council of Building and Construction Trades; Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 775; Certified Electrical Brothers Of Washington (CEWW); Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Council 28; Washington Education Association (WEA); and International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Joint Council 28.
The full text of the resolution is available here.
"I am a member of the United Farm Workers," said Fortino Lopez, a UFW member and worker leader who spoke to the WSLC convention in support of the resolution. "We need to pass a law so that other farm workers can organize and can enjoy the many benefits of unionization that my coworkers and I enjoy. For too long, farm workers have been forgotten. !Si Se Puede!"
"Farm workers have waited decades for the day in which they will have the same right to unionize that worker deserves," said UFW President Teresa Romero. "The entire Washington Labor movement is now united in making that day a reality in the next legislative session. The UFW is humbled and grateful for the solidarity and support of Washington's unions and working people."
"Farm workers deserve the same fundamental labor protections as other workers," said Washington State Labor Council President April Sims. "Their exclusion from collective bargaining rights is the legacy of slavery and racist labor laws, a historic wrong that we must correct. The stability and dignity of a union contract is good for farm workers, good for the agricultural industry, and good for all Washingtonians. The Washington State Labor Council is committed to fighting for legislation to enshrine the right to organize for farmworkers in Washington state, ensuring that the people who feed us have a seat at the table."
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/washington-state-labor-council-calls-for-farm-worker-unionization-law/
Penske Teamsters Ratify Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Agreements
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Penske Teamsters Ratify Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Agreements
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Members of Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 528, 541, 618, and 769 at Penske have voted to ratify the Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Master Agreements. The new four-year contracts include 15 percent general wage increases, additional employer contributions to the Teamsters 401(k), no increase in health
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WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Penske Teamsters Ratify Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Agreements
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Members of Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 528, 541, 618, and 769 at Penske have voted to ratify the Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Master Agreements. The new four-year contracts include 15 percent general wage increases, additional employer contributions to the Teamsters 401(k), no increase in healthcare costs for the first two and a half years, and an extra paid holiday.
"Penske doesn't run without the hard work of our members," said Rocco Calo, Director of the Teamsters Industrial Trades Division. "This contract not only recognizes the importance of Teamsters at Penske but incentivizes other Penske workers nationwide to get what they deserve and join the Teamsters. We are proud to have secured such strong agreements for Penske Teamsters in the Southern Region."
In addition to the gains made in the regional master agreements, local unions are also covered by supplemental agreements which include compensation and work rules specific to their location. Local 618 voted to reject their local addendum and will return to the bargaining table in August.
"This new contract is a big win for us and our families," said Chad Patton, a Penske Teamster and Local 79 steward in Florida. "For the next four years we obtained regular pay increases, kept our health insurance affordable, and added a new paid holiday. In today's economy it's unheard of. This is a huge win for us, and as Teamsters, we are committed to building a stronger future together."
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 Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/penske-teamsters-ratify-southcentral-and-southeastern-regional-agreements/
Las Vegas Teamsters at Vestis Authorize Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Las Vegas Teamsters at Vestis Authorize Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(LAS VEGAS) - Workers at Vestis' Las Vegas facility have voted unanimously to authorize an unfair labor practice strike if the company fails to end its illegal behaviors and hold local management accountable for the treatment of employees. The workers, members of Teamsters Local 14, are calling on Vestis' senior leadership
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WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Las Vegas Teamsters at Vestis Authorize Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(LAS VEGAS) - Workers at Vestis' Las Vegas facility have voted unanimously to authorize an unfair labor practice strike if the company fails to end its illegal behaviors and hold local management accountable for the treatment of employees. The workers, members of Teamsters Local 14, are calling on Vestis' senior leadershipto engage directly and in good faith before the dispute escalates further.
"For more than a year, Teamsters have faced threats, harassment, intimidation, and disrespect from a service manager at the Las Vegas facility that has created a hostile and unsustainable work environment -and it must stop immediately," said Jason Gateley, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 14. "In one specific example, a Teamster says he was denied permission to leave to be at the hospital for the birth of his child. We have raised these concerns repeatedly through the chain of command -before this contract expired on May 1 and again at the bargaining table -but regional management has failed to acknowledge the seriousness of the conduct."
Last week, Local 14 filed an unfair labor practice charge against Vestis over alleged threats of retaliation against workers for engaging in union activity. The local union has said it will continue to pursue charges and lawful workplace action as long as the company's conduct interferes with workers' rights and violates the National Labor Relations Act.
Workers are demanding that upper management take the concerns seriously, meet directly with Local 14 and worker representatives, review the conduct at the Las Vegas facility, and commit that no worker will be retaliated against for raising concerns or taking part in protected activity. Vestis Teamsters have had a long-standing, positive relationship with their employer and want that relationship to continue -but only if the company restores a safe and respectful workplace.
Teamsters Local 14 represents workers across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, fighting for fair contracts, safe workplaces, and respect on the job. Visit Teamsters14.com for more information. Follow us on Instagram @Teamsters_14, on X @14Teamsters, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters14.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/las-vegas-teamsters-at-vestis-authorize-strike-over-unfair-labor-practices/
AFT, AAUP Reject Trump's Radical Plans to Overhaul Scientific Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, AAUP Reject Trump's Radical Plans to Overhaul Scientific Research Funding
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WASHINGTON -AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's proposal to transform how the federal government funds research:
"Just last week, hundreds of thousands of people, in public comments to the federal government, opposed Donald Trump's proposal to defund
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WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, AAUP Reject Trump's Radical Plans to Overhaul Scientific Research Funding
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WASHINGTON -AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's proposal to transform how the federal government funds research:
"Just last week, hundreds of thousands of people, in public comments to the federal government, opposed Donald Trump's proposal to defundlifesaving research and the innovation that takes place at our colleges and universities.
"Now, the White House is moving forward with a radical scientific strategy shift that robs universities of research money and funnels it to artificial intelligence and private companies.
"This plan raises profound concerns about the future of publicly funded science. It does nothing to make anyone healthier or safer, and it isn't what Americans want.
"We agree that our research enterprise faces serious challenges. But reforms must strengthen scientific independence-not weaken it. Research priorities must be guided by scientific expertise, rigorous peer review, transparency and the public interest-not by political ideology, short-term commercial incentives or the preferences of any administration.
"The United States leads the world in research because generations of scientists have been free to pursue difficult questions, challenge conventional wisdom, collaborate openly and publish their findings-without political interference.
"Public investment in research should continue to produce public benefit. That means sustaining the universities, laboratories, hospitals and research infrastructure that make discovery possible; protecting the integrity of peer review; ensuring broad access to the results of publicly funded research; and supporting the faculty, graduate workers, postdoctoral researchers, technicians and staff whose work advances knowledge every day.
"AI will undoubtedly transform research, and it should be developed and deployed responsibly to expand scientific discovery. But AI must remain a tool that serves researchers and the public-not a justification for concentrating power over scientific priorities or for diminishing human judgment, transparency and accountability.
"This is a defining moment for American science. We call on Congress, research institutions, scientific societies and the American public to defend a research system that is independent, publicly accountable and dedicated to advancing knowledge for everyone. We stand ready to work with policymakers of every political persuasion on reforms that strengthen American science while protecting the principles that have made it the envy of the world.
"The future of American research must be built on scientific freedom, public investment and democratic accountability-not political control."
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-aaup-reject-trumps-radical-plans-overhaul-scientific-research-funding
