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Customer Service Workers at DirecTV Vote to Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Customer Service Workers at DirecTV Vote to Authorize Strike
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An overwhelming majority of customer service DirecTV workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) vote to strike if necessary for fair working conditions, more than a few seconds between calls, and secure wages.
Huntington, W.Va. - DirecTV workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), have overwhelmingly voted to give union leaders the authority to call a strike
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WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Customer Service Workers at DirecTV Vote to Authorize Strike
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An overwhelming majority of customer service DirecTV workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) vote to strike if necessary for fair working conditions, more than a few seconds between calls, and secure wages.
Huntington, W.Va. - DirecTV workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), have overwhelmingly voted to give union leaders the authority to call a strikeif negotiations between CWA and the company fail to reach a fair agreement.
The strike authorization vote comes as CWA's contract with DirecTV, covering nearly 300 customer service call center workers in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Minnesota, and Colorado, expired on February 14, 2026.
Top priorities for workers at the bargaining table include higher wages, lower health care costs, and fair working conditions-including the ability to take their hard-earned days off and take reasonable breaks between calls. The union members demonstrated their commitment to these goals by voting to reject a tentative agreement on March 27 that was insufficient in providing fair working conditions for local workers.
"We are the workers DirecTV customers contact when they have problems using the service," said Dallas Morgan, a Customer Service Representative at DirecTV and member of CWA Local 2009 in Huntington, W.V. "The results of the strike authorization vote send a clear message to DirecTV that if the company values the work we provide to the company, they would get serious about negotiating a contract that allows us to take more than a ten-second break in between calls and secures wages that reflect the real cost of living."
About CWA: The Communications Workers of America represents working people in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.
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Original text here: https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/customer-service-workers-directv-vote-authorize-strike
IATSE, Juilliard School Reach Tentative Agreement for Production Staff
NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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IATSE and The Juilliard School Reach Tentative Agreement for Production Staff
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The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Juilliard School have announced a tentative agreement concluding collective bargaining negotiations with production staff who support the school's performances.
The tentative contract reflects ongoing good-faith engagement and mutual respect between the parties. The agreement covers more than 100
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NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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IATSE and The Juilliard School Reach Tentative Agreement for Production Staff
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The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Juilliard School have announced a tentative agreement concluding collective bargaining negotiations with production staff who support the school's performances.
The tentative contract reflects ongoing good-faith engagement and mutual respect between the parties. The agreement covers more than 100theatrical production workers at the school.
"This contract is setting a new standard for wage equity across production crafts," said Meredith Prouty-Due, Costume Design Coordinator. "We are excited to be embarking on this new chapter with Juilliard and the IATSE."
"We came together as a collective of artisans and craftspeople across disciplines committed to lifting up our colleagues," said A.J. Cote, Lead Carpenter. "This contract further unifies our commitment to each other and our work. Every person working under the collective bargaining agreement now has representation and a path to benefits, and it guarantees future workers a voice in their workplace."
As an educational institution, Juilliard's stages are training grounds, where student performances are directly tied to their curriculum. Production professionals play an integral role in supporting that educational environment.
"The mission of The Juilliard School is to cultivate excellence through the highest caliber of education in music, dance, and drama for talented students from around the world, which involves extensive performance experience supported by production professionals," said Thom Widmann, Senior Director of Production, on behalf of The Juilliard School. "We are glad to have reached a tentative agreement with the IATSE, which represents the team that contributes to the performance environment, helping our students to develop their craft."
IATSE and The Juilliard School look forward to completing the ratification process and continuing their collaboration in support of Juilliard's educational mission.
The tentative agreement will take effect upon ratification.
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Original text here: https://iatse.net/iatse-and-the-juilliard-school-reach-tentative-agreement-for-production-staff/
CMC Nurses Stand up for Union Rights, File Charges Against Hospital Management for Violating Federal Labor Law
WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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CMC Nurses Stand up for Union Rights, File Charges Against Hospital Management for Violating Federal Labor Law
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ITHACA, N.Y. -The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) for violating federal labor law and the rights of union nurses at CMC.
CWA alleges that CMC management has unlawfully threatened and surveilled nurses, retaliated against a nurse, maintained
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WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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CMC Nurses Stand up for Union Rights, File Charges Against Hospital Management for Violating Federal Labor Law
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ITHACA, N.Y. -The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) for violating federal labor law and the rights of union nurses at CMC.
CWA alleges that CMC management has unlawfully threatened and surveilled nurses, retaliated against a nurse, maintainedunlawful work rules to prohibit nurses from discussing their union efforts, and bargained in bad faith by refusing to meet with the nurses' bargaining committee at reasonable times, as required by federal law, and by closing the East Campus Cancer Center without notice or the opportunity to bargain.
"The administration's actions feel disrespectful of our legal rights, and it concerns me that there is such opposition to something that statistically will improve outcomes for patients," said Shane Snyder, In-Patient Wound RN. "We voted overwhelmingly to unionize months ago, but we still haven't formally started negotiations. We want to start bargaining our contract, and I urge management to stop delaying and work with us to find a compromise."
In unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB, CWA alleges that CMC management retaliated against a nurse by interfering with her outside employment. Other charges detail instances of threats or surveillance. A nurse reported being berated by management for discussing the union. Management allegedly used surveillance cameras to track a nurse putting out union flyers and threatened her for doing so.
"I'm disappointed and saddened that hospital leadership is choosing to not work in partnership with our union," said Jacki Thompson, a 4N Educator. "Unionizing has provided us with an incredible opportunity to work collaboratively on problems inherent in healthcare, both nationally and locally. Instead, we are facing harassment and intimidation tactics, which only distract us from the work of patient care. The nurses want to move forward and are ready to sit down at the table with CMC leadership to negotiate a union contract that strengthens our workforce and continues the mission of the hospital."
CMC nurses built their union as Cayuga United-CWA and voted 82 percent in favor to authorize CWA as their union in an NLRB election in January, overcoming a union-busting campaign run by hired consultants.
Nurses began organizing because of deteriorating conditions that impact both their working conditions and patient care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have seen increasing short-staffing that can leave them caring for an unsustainable number of patients, compromising patient care and worker safety. Cayuga United-CWA represents more than 350 registered nurses at Cayuga Medical Center.
About CWA : The Communications Workers of America represents working people in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.
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Original text here: https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/cmc-nurses-stand-union-rights-file-charges-against-hospital-management-violating
Actors' Equity Association Endorses Chris Pappas for United States Senate
NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Chris Pappas for United States Senate
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New York - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Chris Pappas for United States Senate, on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"As a member of the House, Chris Pappas has been fiercely dedicated to labor issues," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "We at Equity have been impressed by
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NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Chris Pappas for United States Senate
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New York - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Chris Pappas for United States Senate, on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"As a member of the House, Chris Pappas has been fiercely dedicated to labor issues," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "We at Equity have been impressed byRep. Pappas's interest in Equity's legislative priorities, and we know as he heads to the Senate that he'll have our back, and the backs of workers across industries."
"Like all workers, the actors and stage managers who bring joy to thousands of audience members each night deserve fair wages, strong benefits, and safe working conditions," said Congressman Chris Pappas. "I'm honored to have the support of Actors' Equity Association in this campaign and I'll continue fighting to protect their rights, support the arts, and deliver for working people in the U.S. Senate."
The move marks Equity's first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of New Hampshire.
Equity's public policy priorities include defending and protecting the right to collectively bargain, a prevailing wage in the arts, racial justice, a strong minimum wage, stronger federal and state arts funding, gun violence prevention, universal federal health care, tax fairness and LGBTQ non-discrimination protections.
ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits (health and pension included). Member: AFL-CIO, FIA. www.actorsequity.org #EquityWorks
April 6, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/2026/04/06/actors-equity-association-endorses-chris-pappas-for-united-states-senate
Teamsters Reach Strong Settlement with UPS on Driver Severance Packages
WASHINGTON, April 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Reach Strong Settlement with UPS on Driver Severance Packages
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After months of urging United Parcel Service (UPS) to honor its Teamsters contract and return to the bargaining table over unilateral driver buyouts, UPS on Sunday agreed to terms on a new settlement with the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee -capping severance offers while rewarding and protecting the seniority of Teamsters drivers.
Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien successfully
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WASHINGTON, April 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Reach Strong Settlement with UPS on Driver Severance Packages
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After months of urging United Parcel Service (UPS) to honor its Teamsters contract and return to the bargaining table over unilateral driver buyouts, UPS on Sunday agreed to terms on a new settlement with the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee -capping severance offers while rewarding and protecting the seniority of Teamsters drivers.
Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien successfullypushed UPS into negotiations in the wake of national grievances filed against the package giant over its Driver Choice Program (DCP), which UPS pursued in February without agreement from the union. Those grievances forced UPS to withdraw the DCP in 13 states in March before ultimately agreeing to negotiate.
Under terms of the strong new settlement, UPS will be limited in the number of severance packages it can offer. Those who wish to accept them will receive $150,000 payments for early retirement. Offers will be made to long-haul feeder drivers and Regular Package Car Drivers based on seniority in all regions of the country. UPS has agreed not to pursue or offer any other severance programs for the life of the current Teamsters National Master Agreement, which does not expire until July 31, 2028.
"UPS never had the contractual right to unilaterally offer driver buyouts, but with enough pressure and member solidarity UPS finally did the right thing by putting its commitments to hardworking Teamsters down in writing," O'Brien said. "Lifelong Teamsters who have given so much of themselves to making UPS the king of parcel delivery will have the right of first refusal on any severance agreements. Union seniority and the rights of all our members will be honored. UPS will no longer have the chance to go around the union without giving Teamsters the respect they deserve at the bargaining table."
The settlement between the Teamsters and UPS caps the total number of severance payments to 7,500 drivers across all job classifications nationwide.
"Rank-and-file Teamsters have given their blood, sweat, tears and, most importantly, their labor to ensure UPS's success for a century. This agreement is a powerful reminder to UPS executives that the Teamsters never want to harm the company's ability to be competitive, but we will also never tolerate any violations of our contract or our members' rights," O'Brien said.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/04/teamsters-reach-strong-settlement-with-ups-on-driver-severance-packages/
TWU Local 320 - LA Metro Bike Share Union Secures Landmark Contract Extension with Bicycle Transit Systems
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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TWU Local 320 - LA Metro Bike Share Union Secures Landmark Contract Extension with Bicycle Transit Systems
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(Los Angeles, CA) Members of TWU Local 320, based in Los Angeles, secured a landmark industry-leading contract extension with Bicycle Transit Systems featuring 13% raises over two years and a 32-hour, 4-day work week.
"I could not be prouder of the work our union has done. Every single day, our members grow Metro Bike Share ridership and are helping to build a more
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WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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TWU Local 320 - LA Metro Bike Share Union Secures Landmark Contract Extension with Bicycle Transit Systems
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(Los Angeles, CA) Members of TWU Local 320, based in Los Angeles, secured a landmark industry-leading contract extension with Bicycle Transit Systems featuring 13% raises over two years and a 32-hour, 4-day work week.
"I could not be prouder of the work our union has done. Every single day, our members grow Metro Bike Share ridership and are helping to build a morebike-friendly LA for everyone," stated Anne Marie Drolet, Chief Shop Steward, Western Regional Rep, and LA Metro Bike Mechanic.
The landmark agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems builds on the contract that started in 2023 and ran through December 2025.
The extension includes a 13% pay increase over two years - 2026 and 2027. That means pay increases ranging from 20% to 27% over the total five-year contract. The current contract includes paid sick days and other workplace improvements. The contract extension adds:
- A severance package for any layoffs, which includes healthcare
-Codification of a four-day, 32 hour workweek
-Two-year extension of the contract; and
-13% wage increase over two years
"The hard work, dedication and resilience of TWU Local 320 union members has proven over and over to be unbreakable and unstoppable. They are committed to providing LA's Metro Bike Share program and its riders with the highest levels of service, quality and safety. Members in LA and nationally continue to ensure that the Transport Workers Union Local 320 maintains its integrity and strength as an unbreakable chain and unstoppable union," stated Ed Aviles, President of TWU Local 320.
"TWU Local 320 went to the mat for their members and secured an extension that increases pay and locks in critical quality-of-life improvements," said TWU International President John Samuelsen. "The TWU is America's largest bikeshare union for a reason, Local 320 delivers for bikeshare workers nationwide from New York to Los Angeles and we'll keep delivering as we head into the busy spring and summer season."
The deal comes after TWU Local 320 members endured more than two years of uncertainty as LA Metro has withdrawn two contract awards for the future operation and equipment providers for the LA Metro Bike Share system.
TWU Local 320 represents more than 2,000 bikeshare and scooter workers nationwide during the peak season. Local 320 represents workers in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, and Los Angeles and recently organized bikeshare workers in Pittsburgh.
Bicycle Transit Systems and TWU Local 320 negotiated the contract extension, though the LA Metro Board has the authority to select a contractor to operate the Los Angeles bikeshare network. The TWU successfully fought a proposed takeover of LA Metro's bikeshare system in 2024. At the time, the LA Metro Board canceled a request for proposal that threatened the industry-leading contract for LA bikeshare workers.
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Original text here: https://www.twu.org/twu-local-320-la-metro-bike-share-union-secures-landmark-contract-extension-with-bicycle-transit-systems/
NFFE Endorses the Bipartisan Support Our Firefighters Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Endorses the Bipartisan Support Our Firefighters Act
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Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) proudly endorses the Support Our Firefighters Act (S. 4271), a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT), co-chairs of the Senate Wildfire Caucus.
The legislation would require federal wildland firefighters to receive three days of paid rest and recuperation leave following a 14-day incident deployment,
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WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release:
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NFFE Endorses the Bipartisan Support Our Firefighters Act
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Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) proudly endorses the Support Our Firefighters Act (S. 4271), a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT), co-chairs of the Senate Wildfire Caucus.
The legislation would require federal wildland firefighters to receive three days of paid rest and recuperation leave following a 14-day incident deployment,and four days of leave after a 21-day period. Allowing the workforce time to recover from demanding, hazardous assignments will enhance the safety of both firefighters and the communities they serve, while also supporting the recruitment and retention of skilled professional firefighters.
The bill also permanently lifts the annual pay cap on overtime, which includes base pay, overtime, and premium pay - a limitation that currently forces federal wildland firefighters to perform dangerous jobs without full compensation.
In 2021, NFFE worked with Senator Padilla to help federal wildland firefighters receive a 50% increase in base pay or a $20,000 raise. In 2025, NFFE, along with Senators Padilla and Sheehy, ensured the special pay rate was made permanent through the FY 2025 Continuing Resolution. This legislation is a continuation of those lengthy efforts to ensure federal wildland firefighters receive the pay and benefits they deserve.
"It is critical that our federal wildland firefighters have time to recover and are fairly compensated for the grueling work they do to protect American communities," said NFFE National President Randy Erwin. "We are proud to support this legislation that would guarantee rest periods for the dedicated public servants on the front lines of the wildfire crisis, along with lifting overtime pay limitations for hours worked during deployments. Addressing both of these issues will help ensure the workforce is adequately equipped to carry out its mission. Thank you to Senators Padilla and Sheehy for their leadership in supporting federal wildland firefighters."
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Original text here: https://nffe.org/press-release/nffe-endorses-the-bipartisan-support-our-firefighters-act/
