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SAG-AFTRA National Board Decisively Approves TV/Theatrical Deal
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on May 11, 2026:

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SAG-AFTRA National Board Decisively Approves TV/Theatrical Deal

The SAG-AFTRA National Board met today in a special videoconference meeting and decisively voted to approve the tentative agreement reached for the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. The agreement will now be submitted to the membership for ratification with the board's recommendation for a "yes" vote.

The parties have committed to merging the SAG-Producers ... Show Full Article

Over 3,500 Telecommunications Workers and Allies Call on Trump Administration to Ensure Reliable 911 Service and Safeguard the Future of Phone Service
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:

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Over 3,500 Telecommunications Workers and Allies Call on Trump Administration to Ensure Reliable 911 Service and Safeguard the Future of Phone Service

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In a public petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), telecommunications workers demand the agency update its oversight rules for the 21st century.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -As carriers phase out traditional phone service over copper wires, Americans risk losing public oversight of voice service altogether. ... Show Full Article

IAM Union Calls on Leonardo DRS to End Lockout of West Plains Workers and Return to Fair Negotiations
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, May 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:

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IAM Union Calls on Leonardo DRS to End Lockout of West Plains Workers and Return to Fair Negotiations

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WEST PLAINS, Mo., May 11, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is calling on Leonardo DRS to immediately end its lockout of more than 285 IAM Local 2782 (District 9) members in West Plains, Mo., and return to the bargaining table with a commitment to reach a fair agreement that ... Show Full Article

AFSCME's Saunders on National Law Enforcement Week: We honor their sacrifice -- and we'll keep fighting for everything they deserve
WASHINGTON, May 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:

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AFSCME's Saunders on National Law Enforcement Week: We honor their sacrifice -- and we'll keep fighting for everything they deserve

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AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, May 10 to 16, 2026: 

"This week, we honor the brave AFSCME members serving in law enforcement who risk their lives every day to protect our communities and remember those who made the ultimate ... Show Full Article

Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:

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Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions

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As the legal battle continues over access to Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, demands an end to what nurses say is "an all-out class war against health care for women." On May 4, the Supreme Court restored nationwide access to mifepristone by mail, pausing until at least May 11 a lower-court ... Show Full Article

AFT's Weingarten on the Virginia Supreme Court's decision overturning redistricting referendum results
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:

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AFT's Weingarten on the Virginia Supreme Court's decision overturning redistricting referendum results

AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Commonwealth's April 21 special election on redistricting.

"The Virginia Supreme Court's decision puts politics over the will of the people. A vote cast by millions across the Commonwealth should supersede other redistricting efforts by state ... Show Full Article

AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:

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AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary

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Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them

RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four Alabama lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3.

The newly endorsed candidates are Andrew ... Show Full Article