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AFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors
September 11, 2026
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks:
On this solemn anniversary, the labor movement honors the memory of all those killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, including the more than 600 members of our union family whom we continue to mourn today. In the aftermath of the devastation, as the nation mourned, working
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors
September 11, 2026
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks:
On this solemn anniversary, the labor movement honors the memory of all those killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, including the more than 600 members of our union family whom we continue to mourn today. In the aftermath of the devastation, as the nation mourned, workingpeople across the country answered the call. We saw the very best in the flight crews of the hijacked planes who lost their lives on the job; firefighters, police officers and other first responders who took the ultimate risk to deliver emergency care to victims; and the maintenance, construction, hospitality, restaurant, and other union members and nonunion workers who helped respond, repair and rebuild in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
For the hundreds of thousands of responders and other survivors who were exposed to toxic dust after they were told it was safe to resume their lives, the physical toll has endured long after the dust settled. Twenty-five years later, we know that more firefighters have died from 9/11-related cancers and other illnesses than those who died on the day itself--a painful lesson in the long-term consequences of occupational and environmental exposures.
But for too long, the federal government has taken the opposite approach. It has denied repeated petitions from experts and doctors of the World Trade Center Health Program to approve coverage for additional health conditions, like cardiac effects and autoimmune diseases, that are now emerging. We should commemorate this day by meeting the needs of 9/11 responders and survivors who rely on this program but are left without necessary medical care, and by committing to recognize and treat all 9/11-related diseases and conditions. And we should take important steps to secure aviation workers' safety on the job, including retrofitting existing passenger aircraft with secondary barriers.
Twenty-five years ago, countless Americans saw their communities in crisis and did what working people do best: they jumped in to help their neighbors. The labor movement will continue to stand in solidarity and honor their legacy.
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for Reelection and Dan Koh for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for Reelection and Dan Koh for Election to U.S. House
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AFGE says Healy and Koh will fight for all government workers
BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for reelection and Dan Koh for election to the U.S. House representing the state's 6th Congressional District. The general election is
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for Reelection and Dan Koh for Election to U.S. House
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AFGE says Healy and Koh will fight for all government workers
BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for reelection and Dan Koh for election to the U.S. House representing the state's 6th Congressional District. The general election isNov. 3.
Since President Trump's DOGE-driven layoffs began gutting the federal workforce, Governor Healey has stood up for the more than 46,000 federal employees who live in Massachusetts. Her administration launched a website to connect laid-off federal workers with jobs in state and local government, and she has publicly tracked and called out hundreds of millions of dollars in federal cuts to state agencies, veterans' services, and public health programs.
Koh, who previously served as a special assistant in the Biden White House and as chief of staff to former Labor Secretary and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, has been endorsed by more than 30 unions during his campaign. He has committed to opposing efforts to defend federal employees' collective bargaining rights and fighting further cuts to the federal workforce.
"Governor Healey and Dan Koh both understand that a strong Massachusetts starts with a workforce at every level of government that's respected and supported," said AFGE District 2 National Vice President David Gonzalez. "While Donald Trump and DOGE have gutted federal agencies and thrown thousands of Massachusetts families into uncertainty, Governor Healey stepped up to help laid-off federal workers land on their feet, and Dan Koh will bring that same fight to Capitol Hill. AFGE is proud to stand with both of them."
AFGE previously endorsed Sen. Ed Markey and eight members of Congress for reelection to the seats representing Massachusetts in the 2026 elections.
About 46,000 federal employees live in Massachusetts - caring for veterans, supporting the military, and getting Social Security recipients their benefits accurately and on time.
AFGE is the largest federal employee union in the country, representing more than 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers in all functions of government. AFGE represents more than 51,000 federal employees in District 2, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Members of Teamsters Local 170 and Local 633 at Bimbo Bakeries have ratified a new agreement by an overwhelming 90 percent. Earlier this month, the sales and warehouse workers authorized a strike after the company refused to offer area standards or real wage adjustments.
"Nothing is stronger than Teamsters solidarity,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Members of Teamsters Local 170 and Local 633 at Bimbo Bakeries have ratified a new agreement by an overwhelming 90 percent. Earlier this month, the sales and warehouse workers authorized a strike after the company refused to offer area standards or real wage adjustments.
"Nothing is stronger than Teamsters solidarity,and our members proved it throughout negotiations with Bimbo," said Jeff Padellaro, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 633 and Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "The determination of the workforce pushed Bimbo to recognize the important contributions of the Teamsters. We have won an agreement that all members should be proud of."
"Rank-and-file Teamsters never gave up the idea that they deserved better than what they were being offered," said Shannon R. George, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 170. "Our members were prepared to strike to win what they're worth. Workers have shown Bimbo and all other employers what we can accomplish when we are a united group."
The new six-year agreement includes pension improvements, wage increases, and reduced health care costs. The contract also offers strong job security protections.
"We were tired of management taking for granted the work we do that makes Bimbo so successful," said Jason Morin, a shop steward at Bimbo Bakeries and member of Local 633. "We were ready to strike if needed and are proud that we have a secured a powerful new deal."
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/2026/09/bimbo-bakeries-teamsters-overwhelmingly-ratify-contract/
Teamsters at Foremost Farms Reedsburg Ratify Strong Contract
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Foremost Farms Reedsburg Ratify Strong Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(REEDSBURG, Wis.) - More than 40 Teamsters at Foremost Farms in Reedsburg, Wis., have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract. The agreement delivers a 27 percent wage increase, improved benefits, stronger workplace protections, and additional gains for members at the dairy cooperative's butter production facility.
"This
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters at Foremost Farms Reedsburg Ratify Strong Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(REEDSBURG, Wis.) - More than 40 Teamsters at Foremost Farms in Reedsburg, Wis., have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract. The agreement delivers a 27 percent wage increase, improved benefits, stronger workplace protections, and additional gains for members at the dairy cooperative's butter production facility.
"Thiscontract is a testament to the strength and solidarity of our members," said Shaun Mullikin, Business Agent for Teamsters Local 120. "They remained united throughout negotiations and refused to settle. Our bargaining committee did a terrific job delivering an agreement that will make a lasting difference for members and their families."
In addition to higher wages and stronger workplace protections, workers secured retroactive pay, additional vacation time, preserved TeamCare health coverage, improved overtime protections, solutions to chronic staffing issues, enhanced paid leave provisions, and strong successor language that protects workers in the event of a plant sale, transfer, or change in ownership.
"A lot was at stake throughout these negotiations," said Jeremy Backeberg, a worker at Foremost Farms and steward with Local 120. "We all stayed engaged, supported one another, and made sure our voices were heard. I'm proud of the solidarity we showed because it got us a deal that addresses our concerns and reflects the value we bring to the Reedsburg plant."
Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, visit local120.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/09/teamsters-at-foremost-farms-reedsburg-ratify-strong-contract/
IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX inflight crew members.
The filing marks an important step in the workers' campaign to gain a stronger
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX inflight crew members.
The filing marks an important step in the workers' campaign to gain a strongervoice on the job and a seat at the table. JSX inflight crew members are seeking union representation to address concerns, including below-industry-standard wages and benefits, inadequate staffing and scheduling, and a lack of clearly defined job duties, among other workplace issues.
"JSX Inflight crew members know what needs to change in their workplace, and they are coming together to make it happen," said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. "They work hard, take care of passengers and play a critical role in keeping the airline running. The IAM is ready to stand with them and help them win the improvements they deserve."
Earlier this year, JSX ramp workers also filed for a union representation election as part of their efforts to improve working conditions and secure a voice on the job.
"This organizing push also demonstrates the growing momentum among JSX workers who are coming together to shape a better future," continued Johnsen.
The NMB oversees union representation elections in the airline and railroad industries under the Railway Labor Act.
The IAM Union is the largest airline union in North America, representing tens of thousands of workers at every major U.S. airline.
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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/news/territories/transportation/iam-union-files-for-representation-election-for-more-than-120-jsx-inflight-crew-members/
Compact for America's Youth Launches with New Commitments from Labor, Industry, Education and Philanthropy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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Compact for America's Youth Launches with New Commitments from Labor, Industry, Education and Philanthropy
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WASHINGTON-Leaders from industry, labor, education and philanthropy today launched the Compact for America's Youth, a challenge to public and private sector leaders to open real paths from school into careers for young people. The AFT, CareerWise and Jobs for the Future issued the call to action at a forum Sept.10 in Washington, D.C., where organizations announced
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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Compact for America's Youth Launches with New Commitments from Labor, Industry, Education and Philanthropy
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WASHINGTON-Leaders from industry, labor, education and philanthropy today launched the Compact for America's Youth, a challenge to public and private sector leaders to open real paths from school into careers for young people. The AFT, CareerWise and Jobs for the Future issued the call to action at a forum Sept.10 in Washington, D.C., where organizations announcedtheir first commitments.
The compact responds to three forces converging on young people entering the workforce: affordability, anxiety and artificial intelligence. Together, they strain the launchpad decade between ages 16 and 26, when young people accumulate the education, experience, and networks that shape their earnings and sense of possibility for years after. The compact asks organizations to answer with public, measurable commitments across three pillars: mobilizing industry investment, advancing smart systems and policies, and deploying innovative tools and resources.
Thursday's forum featured remarks and panel discussions with leaders across sectors, including AFT President Randi Weingarten, CareerWise President and CEO Brent Parton, Jobs for the Future President and CEO Maria Flynn, and RAISE US CEO Gina Raimondo, alongside business leaders such as General Motors' Reggie Humphrey, Micron's Melanie Lewis, Aon's Dan Serota, and Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler, plus representatives from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, North America's Building Trades Unions, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the College Board and the National Skills Coalition.
"Every young person deserves to see real pathways from the classroom to success in life, be it college, career or both; and our members are the ones helping to build those pathways every day," said AFT President Randi Weingarten. "That's why we're coupling our passion with a substantial investment for this effort-$150,000 to help affiliates turn interest into action, whether that's a robotics club, a welding partnership with a local employer, or a first taste of a career in middle school. AI is changing what the future of work looks like, and it's changing it fast. Our job is to make sure young people aren't left to navigate that alone-that they have educators, labor and employers walking the pathway with them. This compact is a commitment to do that work together, and to hold each other accountable for results."
"AI is reshaping what an early career even looks like, and the years that should launch a young person-the last stretch of high school, a first real paid job, the first two years after-aren't working as a launchpad for enough of them," said Brent Parton, president and CEO of CareerWise. "No single employer, school or union fixes that alone. What's new here is a compact across the public and private sectors, everyone standing behind young people at the moment that decides the next decade of their lives."
"Helping young people get a strong start in the workforce has long been central to JFF's mission, and that work is even more important as AI reshapes how people enter and advance in their careers," said Maria Flynn, president and CEO of Jobs for the Future. "Young people need more than technical skills. They need meaningful early experiences with the world of work, clear information about the opportunities available to them, and pathways that connect learning to economic mobility. Through our partnership with LinkedIn, we're building on JFF's longstanding investment in early-career support by examining how AI is changing entry-level jobs and what it will take to help young people navigate and succeed in a rapidly changing economy."
The First Commitments
Organizations in attendance announced their first commitments, ranging from new funding and program launches to shared curriculum, digital tools and pledges to open more paid pathways for young people.
* The AFT is directing $150,000 in new Career Pathways Partnership Grants to local affiliates to launch and strengthen career-connected learning in their communities, supporting work-based learning programs, employer and higher education partnerships, and classroom career and technical education clubs.
* JFF and LinkedIn are partnering on a $400,000, one-year initiative to examine how AI is reshaping early-career jobs and pathways, what skills young people need to navigate that shift, and how practitioners can support them. The partnership will produce an in-depth analysis intended to drive systems-level change in how young people are supported at the start of their careers.
* North America's Building Trades Unions and Microsoft announced the Jobs Machine, an AI-powered tool that helps students, parents, and job seekers understand and enroll in registered construction apprenticeship programs.
* The AFL-CIO's workforce development arm, the Working for America Institute, announced a new initiative with the AFT to explore piloting WAI's MC2 (Manufacturing Core Curriculum) with high school students in up to three locations in 2027.
* General Motors is committing $500,000 to Manufacturing Futures, a new AFT program launching this school year that will connect middle school students in the Detroit area to advanced manufacturing careers across nine schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District and Dearborn Public Schools.
* RAISE US, a new nonpartisan nonprofit organization piloting programs to ensure that workers aren't left behind in the transition to an AI economy, is partnering with the AFT to explore how higher education institutions can better prepare faculty, staff and students to responsibly engage AI in the classroom and better prepare college students for the impact of AI in the workforce-including focus groups, surveys and direct engagement with faculty, staff and students.
* The Siemens Foundation is committing $2 million to expand CareerWise's radiologic technologist apprenticeships nationwide, bringing the model to two additional cities. The commitment builds on CareerWise's healthcare apprenticeship work in New York City, including its FutureReadyNYC Healthcare Pathway Accelerator, and comes in part from the Siemens Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation.
* The Walton Family Foundation is investing $5 million in CareerWise to launch a national "Apprentice Ready Schools" initiative to forge direct linkages between high schools and industry partners. The initiative will impact up to 60 districts and charter networks nationwide to design, strengthen, and scale apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities, reaching at least 30,000 students.
* The Annie E. Casey Foundation invested in CareerWise to support five states as they align education and apprenticeship systems, and work closely with national industry partners to develop sector-based models that accelerate employer engagement in the expansion of real apprenticeship opportunities for youth.
"The building trades have been the original jobs machine for generations, creating pathways to the family-sustaining, middle-class careers through world-class Registered Apprenticeship programs," said NABTU President Sean McGarvey. "Today, we're proudly partnering with AFT, Microsoft Elevate, ASCA and CareerWise to bring that opportunity to more young people than ever before. The Jobs Machine will help students, parents, families and educators navigate apprenticeship pathways with the same confidence they have when exploring college options. Because every young person deserves the best access to clear information, real opportunity, and a chance to build a successful future through our fantastic skilled-trades programs."
"Providing America's youth with the vital skills needed to create rewarding and sustainable careers goes to the heart of WAI's mission, and we are excited to expand our important work with this initiative," said Elizabeth Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO and WAI's board of trustees.
"Across the country, there are high-demand careers offering young people a path to economic opportunity, but we need stronger pathways to connect people with those jobs," said David Etzwiler, CEO of the Siemens Foundation. "By bringing together employers, educators, government and workforce organizations, we can continue to create sector-focused partnerships to strengthen these pathways. We congratulate CareerWise on this impactful work and look forward to expanding access to additional programs in New York and across the country."
About CareerWise
CareerWise is a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to connect young people to meaningful careers through education-to-career pathways. Moving beyond the limitations of a one-size-fits-all college model, CareerWise architects and advances real solutions that connect education with meaningful careers through career accelerator infrastructure, including its gold standard youth apprenticeship programs. Drawing on nearly a decade of hands-on experience, the organization directly implements programs supporting 2,500+ high school-aged apprentices, touching hundreds of communities and school districts across the country. CareerWise also supports 80+ intermediaries across 35 states and partners with businesses of all sizes, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies.
About Jobs for the Future
JFF transforms U.S. education and workforce systems to drive economic success for people, businesses and communities. www.jff.org.
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Original text here: https://www.aft.org/press-release/compact-americas-youth-launches-new-commitments-labor-industry-education-and
Arbitrator Rules EPA Violated NTEU Contract in Reductions in Force, Reorganizations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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Arbitrator Rules EPA Violated NTEU Contract in Reductions in Force, Reorganizations
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Washington, D.C. -An independent arbitrator ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated its collective bargaining agreement with the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) when it failed to bargain over reductions-in-force and reorganizations affecting NTEU-represented employees.
The arbitrator ordered EPA to restore affected employees to the positions they held before
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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Arbitrator Rules EPA Violated NTEU Contract in Reductions in Force, Reorganizations
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Washington, D.C. -An independent arbitrator ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated its collective bargaining agreement with the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) when it failed to bargain over reductions-in-force and reorganizations affecting NTEU-represented employees.
The arbitrator ordered EPA to restore affected employees to the positions they held beforethe agency's actions and make employees whole for any losses resulting from the contract violations.
"This decision sends a clear message: EPA cannot disregard its contractual obligations and the rights of its employees simply because it wants to reorganize the agency," said NTEU National President Doreen Greenwald. "EPAemployees deserved a voice in decisions that profoundly affected their jobs and careers. NTEU will continue fighting to ensure federal agencies honor their agreements and respect the workplace rights of dedicated public servants."
About NTEU:
National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) is the second largest union of federal workers,representing federal employees in 38 agencies and departments. NTEU members are law enforcement officers, scientists, attorneys, cyber-security experts, revenue agents, food inspectors, bank examiners, park rangers, tax examiners, and others who ensure our government works for the American people.
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Original text here: https://www.nteu.org/media-center/News Releases/2026/09/10/EPA Arbitration Win
