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Vestis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike in Indianapolis
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Vestis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike in Indianapolis
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(INDIANPOLIS) - Workers at Vestis, represented by Teamsters Local 135, have launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. The 29 route sales support and route sales representatives were forced to strike after the company threatened workers for engaging in protected concerted activity -rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations
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WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Vestis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike in Indianapolis
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(INDIANPOLIS) - Workers at Vestis, represented by Teamsters Local 135, have launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. The 29 route sales support and route sales representatives were forced to strike after the company threatened workers for engaging in protected concerted activity -rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor RelationsAct.
"Vestis Teamsters are tired of being disrespected by their employer," said Dustin Roach, President of Local 135. "Instead of negotiating, management has already hired temporary replacement workers. When a company chooses to rely on inexperienced scabs instead of addressing its unfair labor practices and bargaining in good faith, everyone pays the price."
In addition to fighting back against the company's unlawful behavior, workers are striking for fair pay and benefits that honor the hard work they put in every day.
"I've worked at Vestis for 10 years, and we've had enough," said Jay White, a route sales representative for Vestis and Local 135 Chief Steward. "Management threatened workers for exercising our protected rights while pushing a nearly cost-neutral contract. We deserve better, and we'll stay on the picket line until this company stops violating our rights, bargains in good faith, and addresses our issues and concerns."
Teamsters Local 135 represents over 12,000 members in over a dozen Teamsters divisions. The local's mission is to organize for the strongest contracts possible, hold companies accountable, and ensure that workers' voices are heard. For more information, go to local135.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/vestis-teamsters-launch-ulp-strike-in-indianapolis/
National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities nationwide is the abolition of ICE. This latest horror comes just days after ICE's murder of Lorenzo
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities nationwide is the abolition of ICE. This latest horror comes just days after ICE's murder of LorenzoSalgado Araujo in Texas.
"ICE's use of deadly force has been met with complete impunity despite mass calls for justice and for ICE's abolition," said Puneet Maharaj, executive director of NNU. "They are killing our neighbors in the streets, and no one in Washington seems prepared to hold them accountable. That's an unacceptable situation, and it must be corrected. We need accountability for these murderers, and we need an end to ICE as an institution."
"Our communities in Maine have already been subjected to horrors by these agents," said Matthew MacDonald, RN in the surgical intensive care unit at Maine Medical Center in Portland. "It's past time for ICE to get off our streets and out of our communities, and the people in power in Washington need to make that happen before more people are killed by their federal agents."
The Trump administration continues to spread terror in nurses' communities by targeting innocent people of color through "Kavanaugh stops" that empower agents to target victims based on racial profiling. The fundamental orientation of ICE's so-called enforcement activity is overt racism, tragically resulting once again in deadly force, as overt racism so often has throughout history. Meanwhile, Congress and the White House have advanced a legislative class war against working people, defunding hundreds of hospitals to fund ICE.
Significantly, the current administration and its cronies are also criminalizing dissent against this campaign of terror. From federal charges against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota to sentencing protesters and activists in Texas to raiding the offices of non-profit organizations in Ohio, these coordinated attacks are aimed to undermine our democracy and strip away our freedoms.
Nurses are committed to building the solidarity needed to protect our patients and communities from these escalating attacks by officials under the Trump administration. 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.
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-condemns-ice-murder-in-maine
AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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Houston, Texas - AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy, as well as an end to HPD's collaboration with ICE.
"Every day, immigrants across the United States wake up and head
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WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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Houston, Texas - AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy, as well as an end to HPD's collaboration with ICE.
"Every day, immigrants across the United States wake up and headto work to provide for their loved ones. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who lived in this country for 35 years, should be remembered as more than headline-his random killing at the hands of ICE is yet another reminder that the agency has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, and respect they deserve," AFT President Randi Weingarten said. "We honor Lorenzo by refusing to let his life be reduced to a moment of tragedy and by continuing to demand accountability, compassion, justice-and a full independent investigation."
"Shock and outrage can't possibly sum up how I'm feeling right now," Texas AFT President Zeph Capo said after the shooting. "The crass and careless actions of our federal government are making our communities less safe. What we need right now is transparency and accountability and I join those calling for a full independent investigation into this killing."
"All Houstonians deserve the right to peacefully exist," HFT President Jackie Anderson said. "Our local leadership must put the safety of city residents above all else."
Our city leaders have reduced violent crime in Houston. ICE poses a threat to that challenging work by the city government and our safety officers. The city of Houston and Harris County must do their duty to investigate this matter fully and independently to determine if deadly force was used unreasonably and, if so, prosecute appropriately
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-texas-aft-and-hft-join-calls-independent-investigation-killing-lorenzo-salgado
Ready-Mix Drivers at Heidelberg Materials on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ready-Mix Drivers at Heidelberg Materials on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3734 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(PITTSBURGH) - Concrete ready-mix drivers represented by Teamsters Local 249 at the Heidelberg Materials Pittsburgh Concrete Plant have been forced out on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith during negotiations.
Local 249 has represented members at the company for
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ready-Mix Drivers at Heidelberg Materials on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3734 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(PITTSBURGH) - Concrete ready-mix drivers represented by Teamsters Local 249 at the Heidelberg Materials Pittsburgh Concrete Plant have been forced out on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith during negotiations.
Local 249 has represented members at the company forover 30 years. The unit of 11 ready-mix drivers is on the picket line after the company failed twice to offer a fair contract that addresses issues such as first-year pay, health care, and pensions. Heidelberg Teamsters have also faced retaliation for refusing to agree to the company's concessionary offers.
"These drivers are responsible for all of Heidelberg's ready-mix operations in Allegheny County, yet the company has shown them nothing but disrespect during negotiations," said Kevin Schmitt, President of Local 249. "Heidelberg Teamsters will not rest until the company returns with a contract that reflects the value our members bring to work every single day."
Drivers at Heidelberg Materials have raised concerns about the company's insistence on cutting union work rules in favor of corporate policies in the agreement. Contract language drivers are fighting against includes weaker seniority provisions, fewer worker protections against disciplinary action, and less union input on inward-facing cameras that film drivers on the job.
"Rather than bargain with us fairly, Heidelberg Materials is forcing us to strike to protect our livelihoods as Teamsters," said Slava Barvik, a 19-year driver at Heidelberg Materials and member of Local 249. "We will not throw away work rules our union has negotiated over three decades just because the company wants us to. Heidelberg needs to stop with the games and come back to the table to bargain with us seriously."
Heidelberg Teamsters will remain on the picket line until the company ends its unfair labor practices and returns to contract negotiations in good faith.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 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/2026/07/ready-mix-drivers-at-heidelberg-materials-on-unfair-labor-practice-strike/
NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) celebrates a ruling by an independent arbitrator which restores telework and remote work agreements for employees serving at the U.S. Forest Service. The decision was a result of the union filing a grievance which alleged agency management violated the NFFE-USFS Master Agreement by unilaterally
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) celebrates a ruling by an independent arbitrator which restores telework and remote work agreements for employees serving at the U.S. Forest Service. The decision was a result of the union filing a grievance which alleged agency management violated the NFFE-USFS Master Agreement by unilaterallycancelling telework and remote work agreements of nearly 20,000 USFS employees.
"This favorable decision could not have come at a better time," said NFFE Forest Service Council President Genny Kotyk. "Our employees are currently being threatened to move across the country and uproot their lives - supposedly to cut costs - or being forced to leave the agency. With telework and remote work agreements lawfully reimplemented, many employees will be relieved of having to make that difficult decision, while also saving taxpayers the substantial cost to relocate."
The ruling found the agency violated both the NFFE-FSC Master Agreement, as well as the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. As a result, the arbitrator has ordered a status quo ante remedy, meaning the agreements in place before the agency issued its return to in-person work order must be reestablished. The agency has the right to appeal the decision, but the union will ensure the ruling is implemented as quickly as possible.
"This is a tremendous win for our union and the dedicated employees we represent at the U.S. Forest Service," said NFFE National President Randy Erwin. "It was a true team effort, from our headquarters legal staff, to our FSC bargaining team who included telework provisions in the Master Agreement, and every USFS employee who has been invested in protecting their workplace rights. It is encouraging to see the rule of law prevail and a significant union win for the dedicated men and women serving their communities at the U.S. Forest Service."
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Original text here: https://www.nffe.org/press-release/nffe-wins-arbitration-restoring-telework-and-remote-work-for-u-s-forest-service-employees/
Farm workers mourn on 1st anniversary of lethal raid on Glass House Farms
KEENE, California, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm workers mourn on 1st anniversary of lethal raid on Glass House Farms
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Ventura County, CA - July 10 marks one year since the brutal and chaotic immigration raid by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Glass House Farms in Ventura County, California which resulted in more than 300 farm workers detained by federal agents and the violent death of farm worker Jaime Alanis Garcia. Multiple U.S. citizens, including U.S. military veteran George Retes, were violently detained
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KEENE, California, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm workers mourn on 1st anniversary of lethal raid on Glass House Farms
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Ventura County, CA - July 10 marks one year since the brutal and chaotic immigration raid by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Glass House Farms in Ventura County, California which resulted in more than 300 farm workers detained by federal agents and the violent death of farm worker Jaime Alanis Garcia. Multiple U.S. citizens, including U.S. military veteran George Retes, were violently detainedand had their rights violated. Underage workers found to be working at the facility were sent to out-of-state detention centers and denied adequate legal support and protections, as the government prioritized the deportation of children over workplace justice. As terrified family members of Glass House workers gathered outside as the raid was in progress, UFW staff responded immediately to locate detained family members, connect impacted workers and their families with legal and economic support, and document numerous legal violations by federal agents. The UFW has also continued to be a lead plaintiff in the coalition suing the Trump administration for its widespread use of racial profiling and other unconstitutional actions across Southern California. That case - Vasquez Perdomo v. DHS - continues, as does union organizing in Ventura County.
In recognition of the July 10 anniversary, UFW President Teresa Romero issues the following statement:
"One year ago, a farm worker nightmare unfolded in Ventura County. The pain that was unnecessarily inflicted by our government on humble and hardworking families will last forever. Beyond the injustice of the over 300 farm workers who were separated from their families, the raid on Glass House Farms sowed fear and terror in Ventura County and for communities across California. In the year since that devastating raid, the agricultural industry in California continues to operate as usual, with farm workers having far too little to show for their highly skilled and physically demanding work. The Trump administration continues to terrorize immigrant families, even as it pushes through illegal wage cuts that push farm workers deeper into poverty. And the UFW continues to fight back, to demand safety on the job, fair wages, and citizenship for every farm worker across America. Today, we mourn Jaime Alanis Garcia, who was killed as a result of the raid one year ago. We grieve with every family that remains separated by detention or deportation as a result of the raid on Glass House Farms. We will keep fighting for the human rights of immigrant workers. We continue to battle the Trump administration's deportation raids and wage cuts in federal court. And in this harrowing context, we will continue organizing to seek workplace justice and new union contracts that empower and protect farm workers in Ventura County and across California."
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/farm-workers-mourn-on-1st-anniversary-of-lethal-raid-on-glass-house-farms/
Convention workshop schedule and more
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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Convention workshop schedule and more
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The Pocket Guide to the NALC Convention is now available.
In it are the descriptions and schedule of all of the nearly 50 workshops that will be held, along with other useful information ranging from emergency medical contacts to transportation tips that will help make your stay in and around Los Angeles more enjoyable. The Pocket Guide will be available in your delegate bag, or use the QR code in the Pocket Guide or on signage
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WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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Convention workshop schedule and more
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The Pocket Guide to the NALC Convention is now available.
In it are the descriptions and schedule of all of the nearly 50 workshops that will be held, along with other useful information ranging from emergency medical contacts to transportation tips that will help make your stay in and around Los Angeles more enjoyable. The Pocket Guide will be available in your delegate bag, or use the QR code in the Pocket Guide or on signagearound the Convention Center to always have it handy on your phone at any time.
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Original text here: https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/convention-workshop-schedule-and-more
