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NEA Response to Trump Administration's Proposed 2027 Budget
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement on April 3, 2026:
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NEA response to Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget
The White House today unveiled an outline of the Trump administration's 2027 budget proposal, calling for $73 billion in cuts to domestic spending, jeopardizing critical investments in public education and essential services. The proposal also calls for a $3.2 billion cut to the Department of Education. In response, National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement:
"Trump's budget doesn't
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement on April 3, 2026:
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NEA response to Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget
The White House today unveiled an outline of the Trump administration's 2027 budget proposal, calling for $73 billion in cuts to domestic spending, jeopardizing critical investments in public education and essential services. The proposal also calls for a $3.2 billion cut to the Department of Education. In response, National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement:
"Trump's budget doesn'tjust confirm what educators already know, but it also exposes an administration that has utterly abandoned working Americans. This administration is sending an unmistakable message: students, educators, and working families do not matter. It turns its back on students with disabilities, students from low-income families, students who live in rural areas -- students that need more support, not less. At a moment when educators are stretched and being asked to do more with less, this proposal rips even more resources away from the classrooms and communities that need them most, all while handing more power and privilege to the wealthy and well-connected.
"By gutting funding for Full-Service Community Schools, Teacher Quality Partnerships, the Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education, and Minority-Serving Institutions, this budget attacks efforts to ensure every student, no matter their race, ZIP code, or family income, can thrive in school and in their community. These programs help educators meet the needs of all students, strengthen pathways into the profession, and support colleges and universities working to expand opportunities for our most underserved students. Eliminating them only deepens existing inequalities.
"This budget isn't abstract. It will have devastating, real-world consequences: children going hungry, families unable to keep the lights on, Americans priced out of even the most basic stability. This is not merely irresponsible; it is cruel. It is a wholesale betrayal of our students, our families, and the very values this country stands for.
"While this budget cuts critical funding for students and schools at every turn, it pours more money into ICE. What ICE causes is fear and trauma. Students and educators are afraid for their own safety -- afraid for their own lives. An administration that prioritizes spending more money to terrorize our schools and communities over funding our schools and communities is not an administration that cares about the needs of the American people.
"Students and educators need a budget that funds and protects public education, safeguards essential programs, and invests in our communities. Not a budget that funds fear."
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/nea-response-trump-administrations-proposed-2027-budget
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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/
Props Workers at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Join IATSE Local 63
NEW YORK, April 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Props Workers at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Join IATSE Local 63
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WINNIPEG, MB -The Manitoba Labour Board has officially certified the prop workers' union at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), with workers voting unanimously to join IATSE Local 63. The three-member unit, comprised of the Head of Props, Assistant Head of Props/Props Buyer, and Props Builder, voted 3 to 0 in favor of union representation. The Manitoba Labour Board issued the
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NEW YORK, April 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Props Workers at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Join IATSE Local 63
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WINNIPEG, MB -The Manitoba Labour Board has officially certified the prop workers' union at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), with workers voting unanimously to join IATSE Local 63. The three-member unit, comprised of the Head of Props, Assistant Head of Props/Props Buyer, and Props Builder, voted 3 to 0 in favor of union representation. The Manitoba Labour Board issued thecertification on March 23, 2026, formally recognizing the workers' union and paving the way for negotiating their first collective agreement.
The path to certification began in December 2025, when Local 63 opened discussions with the props department about the benefits of IATSE membership. After several months of conversations, including consultations with unionized props departments at other theatres across Canada, workers signed their union cards in early March.
As Canada's oldest English-language regional theatre, The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre holds a prominent place in the world of Canadian arts. Known for classics, Broadway hits, and new Canadian plays, RMTC has produced more than 600 shows in its 68-year history.
IATSE Local 63 President Chris Thomson called the outcome a landmark moment for the union. "This is a great achievement, as this is the first department outside the stage and carpentry shop to unionize since the theatre first opened," said Thomson.
"We are proud to welcome the props department at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre into the IATSE family," said IATSE International Vice-President and Director of Canadian Affairs, John Lewis. "These workers took an important step towards bettering their working conditions, and we look forward to supporting them as they begin bargaining a strong first agreement."
Theatre workers interested in organizing their workplaces can reach out to IATSE at iatse.net/join to connect with an organizer.
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Original text here: https://iatse.net/props-workers-at-royal-manitoba-theatre-centre-join-iatse-local-63/
National Nurses United endorses Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service, Matt has shown he is a person of real integrity. He has always put nurses and our patients first, and we know he'll stand up against corporate interests.
"Matt Dunlap
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service, Matt has shown he is a person of real integrity. He has always put nurses and our patients first, and we know he'll stand up against corporate interests.
"Matt Dunlaphas spent his career fighting for the people of Maine -and that's exactly what he'll do in Congress," said Jamie Brown, RN and NNU president. "Matt won't be bought off by lobbyists or special interests. He knows the struggles of working people because that's where he came from. He was a union member himself, and he's always had labor's back. He's been a champion for working people his whole life -nurses, union members, and everyone in between. National Nurses United is proud to endorse Matt Dunlap."
"I am honored and humbled to earn the endorsement of National Nurses United," said Matt Dunlap. "Nurses are on the front lines every day -caring for our communities, fighting for their patients, and standing up for what's right. In Congress, I'll fight alongside them for Medicare for All, safe staffing levels, a safe workplace, and fair contracts to support their families. Every Mainer knows how much nurses take care of us. We need to make sure they get taken care of too."
NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses' values, including safe staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Dunlap and working closely with him in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/national-nurses-united-endorses-matt-dunlap-for-maines-2nd-district
NEA: Denying Citizenship to a U.S.-Born Child is Unconstitutional, Reckless, and Contrary to Our American Values
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Denying citizenship to a U.S.-born child is unconstitutional, reckless, and contrary to our American values
On the first day of his second administration, Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States, defying the Constitution, more than a century of Supreme Court precedent, and longstanding federal law. Earlier this year, the National Education Association, on behalf of its 3 million
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WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Denying citizenship to a U.S.-born child is unconstitutional, reckless, and contrary to our American values
On the first day of his second administration, Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States, defying the Constitution, more than a century of Supreme Court precedent, and longstanding federal law. Earlier this year, the National Education Association, on behalf of its 3 millionmembers, joined a coalition of labor unions in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, outlining the harm ending birthright citizenship would cause to students and educators nationwide.
The following statement can be attributed to NEA President Becky Pringle:
"For generations, birthright citizenship has embodied the promise at the heart of America: that every child born here can grow, contribute, and pursue their dreams without limitation. Donald Trump's executive order undermines that promise by casting doubt on the belonging of children whose only home is the United States, simply because their parents lack permanent immigration status.
"Denying citizenship to a U.S.-born child is not only unconstitutional but reckless and contrary to our nation's values. Trump's ill-conceived executive order would create a permanent underclass of people who have always called this country home, yet may be left without one. Rather than narrowing who counts as American, we should strengthen the ideals that unite us by ensuring every child born here is recognized, valued, and able to claim their place in our nation's future.
"Educators have a moral responsibility to confront this attack on our students and values. We cannot allow this administration to undermine constitutional rights or strip away fundamental freedoms. The Supreme Court must reject this unconstitutional executive order. As this administration continues its attacks against our communities, we will continue to organize and stand together to protect our students, our families, and our communities."
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/denying-citizenship-us-born-child-unconstitutional-reckless-and-contrary-our-american-values
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NABTU Issues Statement on Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following statement on March 31, 2026, by President Sean McGarvey on the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship guidance:
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NABTU STATEMENT ON DOL REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP GUIDANCE
Today, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey released the following statement:
"For nearly a century, Registered Apprenticeship has been the gold standard of workforce development. In that time and like no other, building trades unions have shown the maximum effectiveness of this
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WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following statement on March 31, 2026, by President Sean McGarvey on the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship guidance:
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NABTU STATEMENT ON DOL REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP GUIDANCE
Today, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey released the following statement:
"For nearly a century, Registered Apprenticeship has been the gold standard of workforce development. In that time and like no other, building trades unions have shown the maximum effectiveness of thismodel by training millions of men and women for middle class careers in construction. That is why NABTU applauds the Administration for supporting Registered Apprenticeship and in particular, their efforts to encourage widespread adoption in more industries.
"The DOL's new guidance does raise questions regarding unscrupulous training providers using it to cut corners and shortchange workers' training. For this reason, NABTU will work with Secretary Chavez DeRemer and ETA Assistant Secretary Mack to ensure the Administration's goals for quantity of new Registered Apprentices doesn't inadvertently sacrifice quality."
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About NABTU: North America's Building Trades Unions is an alliance of 14 national and international unions in the building and construction industry collectively representing over 3 million skilled craft professionals in the United States and Canada. Each year, our unions and signatory contractor partners invest over $2.5 billion in private-sector money to fund and operate over 1,900 apprenticeship training and education facilities across North America that produce the safest, most highly trained, and most productive, skilled craft workers anywhere in the world. NABTU is dedicated to creating economic security and employment opportunities for its construction workers by safeguarding wage and benefits standards, promoting responsible private capital investments, investing in renowned apprenticeship and training, and creating more construction career pathways to the middle class for women, communities of color, Indigenous people, veterans, and the justice-involved. For more information, please visit nabtu.org.
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Original text here: https://nabtu.org/press_releases/nabtu-statement-on-dol-registered-apprenticeship-guidance/
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CBS News 24/7 Union Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Contract
NEW YORK, April 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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CBS News 24/7 Union Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Contract
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NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2026)- Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at CBS News 24/7 reached a tentative agreement with CBS/Paramount management on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday.
The 60-member CBS News 24/7 Union and the WGAE Council's Broadcast/Cable/Streaming News sector representatives will vote to ratify the contract in the coming days. Full details of the agreement
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NEW YORK, April 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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CBS News 24/7 Union Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Contract
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NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2026)- Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at CBS News 24/7 reached a tentative agreement with CBS/Paramount management on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday.
The 60-member CBS News 24/7 Union and the WGAE Council's Broadcast/Cable/Streaming News sector representatives will vote to ratify the contract in the coming days. Full details of the agreementwill be released upon ratification.
The tentative agreement follows a 24-hour walkout by members in New York City and San Francisco, a strike pledge signed by 95% of the unit, and over 3,000 solidarity letters sent to management from journalists and labor supporters across the industry.
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Original text here: https://www.wgaeast.org/cbs-news-24-7-union-reaches-tentative-agreement-on-new-contract/
