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Unified strength of entire movement secured credit union tax status

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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Unified strength of entire movement secured credit union tax status

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Credit unions are unified, prepared, and deeply committed to protecting the communities they serve, as seen in the industry's successful, wide-ranging tax advocacy strategy. In a Credit Union Times op-ed published Thursday, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle emphasized the power of unity between America's Credit Unions, leagues, and credit unions in the effort to secure the credit union tax status. ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Unified strength of entire movement secured credit union tax status * Credit unions are unified, prepared, and deeply committed to protecting the communities they serve, as seen in the industry's successful, wide-ranging tax advocacy strategy. In a Credit Union Times op-ed published Thursday, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle emphasized the power of unity between America's Credit Unions, leagues, and credit unions in the effort to secure the credit union tax status.

"In the largest industry mobilization effort in over a decade, the 'Don't Tax My Credit Union' campaign coordinated by America's Credit Unions and our League partners generated more than 861,000 letters to lawmakers. These direct appeals reminded Congress that Americans depend on their credit union for affordable financial services, fair lending practices and a community focus that big banks can't match."

The 2024 elections and swearing-in day for the 119th Congress turned into a coordinated campaign to engage all 535 congressional offices, with a focus on members of tax-writing committees.

"Capitol Hill was just one front. We also shaped the narrative," Nussle wrote. "Collaborating with leagues, credit union leaders and members across the country, we placed dozens of op-eds and letters to the editor in key national, local and trade publications."

The grassroots campaign reached its peak just before House consideration of the bill in May, followed by a Week of Action before Senate consideration of H.R. 1. An open letter signed by more than 750 credit union CEOs in support of the tax status was sent directly to Congress, urging continued vigilance from policymakers.

"Thanks to relentless outreach and data-driven collateral, lawmakers now understand: Taxing credit unions is bad policy and worse politics. In an era of division, the credit union industry has shown what's possible when people come together around shared values and a common goal. Our work isn't finished, but the results speak for themselves," Nussle wrote. "We showed up. We spoke out. And we protected the credit union difference - together."

Read the full op-ed here.

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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/unified-strength-entire-movement-secured-credit-union-tax-status

Teamsters at Genesis Logistics Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:

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Teamsters at Genesis Logistics Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike

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More than 200 Drivers Demand Fair Contract and End to Unfair Labor Practices

(RICHMOND, Va.) - More than 200 drivers at Genesis Logistics, a DHL Supply Chain subsidiary that services 7-Eleven stores across the Mid-Atlantic, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The vote comes in direct response to the company's refusal to bargain in good faith, its illegal unilateral changes to working conditions, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters at Genesis Logistics Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike * More than 200 Drivers Demand Fair Contract and End to Unfair Labor Practices (RICHMOND, Va.) - More than 200 drivers at Genesis Logistics, a DHL Supply Chain subsidiary that services 7-Eleven stores across the Mid-Atlantic, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The vote comes in direct response to the company's refusal to bargain in good faith, its illegal unilateral changes to working conditions,and the retaliatory termination of union supporters.

"This strike vote is the result of the illegal, immoral, and outrageous behavior by management at this greedy company," said Dwayne Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 322. "Our members exercised their federally protected right to unionize, and since then, they've been met with nothing but retaliation, intimidation, and blatant lawbreaking."

In April, Genesis drivers voted by over 90 percent to join the Teamsters. Since the vote, management has failed to negotiate seriously and has escalated its anti-union tactics. Workers are demanding a fair contract with real wage increases, affordable benefits, and safe working conditions. If the company refuses to deliver, workers are ready to strike.

"Our decision to authorize a strike reflects the unjust and illegal treatment we've endured from day one," said Matthew Relford, a Genesis driver and member of Local 322. "We don't want to strike, but we will not be silenced or bullied for standing up for our rights. We are ready to withhold our labor until this company changes course and gives us the fair contract we deserve."

The strike authorization empowers Local 322 to call a work stoppage at any time. The Teamsters are demanding that the company return to the bargaining table with a serious offer and end its unfair labor practices.

"The members of Local 322 are fighting for what every worker in this country deserves: fair pay, quality benefits, and basic respect on the job," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "If this greedy company thinks it can get away with violating the rights of hardworking Teamsters, they've got another thing coming. We will hold them accountable, on the shop floor and in the streets."

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/2025/07/teamsters-at-genesis-logistics-overwhelmingly-authorize-strike/

SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2025 Video Game Agreement

LOS ANGELES, California, July 11 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:

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SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2025 Video Game Agreement

New Contract with Activision Productions Inc., Blindlight LLC, Disney Character Voices Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Formosa Interactive LLC, Insomniac Games Inc., Llama Productions LLC, Take 2 Productions Inc. and WB Games Inc. Goes Into Effect Immediately

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In national voting completed today, SAG-AFTRA members approved the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement ... Show Full Article LOS ANGELES, California, July 11 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2025 Video Game Agreement New Contract with Activision Productions Inc., Blindlight LLC, Disney Character Voices Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Formosa Interactive LLC, Insomniac Games Inc., Llama Productions LLC, Take 2 Productions Inc. and WB Games Inc. Goes Into Effect Immediately * In national voting completed today, SAG-AFTRA members approved the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreementby a vote of 95.04% to 4.96%, ratifying the deal and concluding the video game strike, which had already been suspended pending ratification.

The agreement provides compounded increases in performer compensation at a rate of 15.17% upon ratification plus additional 3% increases in November 2025, November 2026 and November 2027. Additionally, the overtime rate maximum for overscale performers will now be based on double scale. The health & retirement contribution rates to the AFTRA Retirement Fund will now be raised from 16.5% to 17% and then to 17.5% in October 2026.

The new contract also accomplishes performer safety guardrails and gains around A.I., including consent and disclosure requirements for A.I. digital replica use and the ability for performers to suspend consent for the generation of new material during a strike.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said, "I commend the strong leadership of Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Chair Sarah Elmaleh, who remained steadfast through three years of hard bargaining while facing many challenging headwinds during a challenging negotiation cycle. This deal achieves important progress around A.I. protections, and progress is the name of the game! My sincere respect goes out to the entire video game performer community and their allies for their solidarity during the strike which provided the necessary leverage to secure this deal's many essential gains."

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "All of us at SAG-AFTRA would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the video game performers and allies who endured a great deal of sacrifice throughout the 11-month strike. I'd also like to express my sincerest gratitude to the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee and its chair, Sarah Elmaleh, who have worked tirelessly for nearly three years in order to achieve these necessary gains and protections alongside our negotiating staff and lead negotiator Ray Rodriguez. Now that the agreement is ratified, video game performers will be able to enjoy meaningful gains and important A.I. protections, which we will continue to build on as uses of this technology settle and evolve."

On behalf of the video game producers that are party to the agreement, spokesperson Audrey Cooling added, "We are pleased that SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a new Interactive Media Agreement, which delivers historic wage increases, industry-leading A.I. protections, and enhanced health and safety measures for performers. We look forward to building on our industry's decades-long partnership with the union and continuing to create groundbreaking entertainment experiences for billions of players worldwide."

Votes were submitted online and by mail-in ballot, with the deadline of today, July 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT. The final vote was certified by Integrity Voting Systems, an impartial election service based in Everett, Washington.

About SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.

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Original text here: https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-members-approve-2025-video-game-agreement

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New Orleans nurses prepare for two-day strike against management retaliation

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:

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New Orleans nurses prepare for two-day strike against management retaliation

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Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in New Orleans, La., are moving forward with their strike to protest LCMC Health's retaliation against nurses for their union activity and patient advocacy.

Nurses at UMCNO, represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) are striking for two days starting July 15. They are outraged that LCMC management ... Show Full Article SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans nurses prepare for two-day strike against management retaliation * Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in New Orleans, La., are moving forward with their strike to protest LCMC Health's retaliation against nurses for their union activity and patient advocacy. Nurses at UMCNO, represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) are striking for two days starting July 15. They are outraged that LCMC managementhas engaged in a troubling pattern of coming after experienced nurses advocating for their patients and co-workers. They will also hold rallies at 8:30 a.m. both days with speakers.

"Singling out pro-union nurses shows that LCMC is using discipline to retaliate against us," said Dana Judkins, RN in the trauma intensive care unit at UMCNO. "We're striking to let them know we won't tolerate retribution for advocating for ourselves and our patients."

Who: Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans

What: Two-day strike against management retaliation

When: Tuesday, July 15, 7 a.m. to Thursday, July 17, 6:59 a.m.

Rallies with speakers: 8:30 a.m. both days

Where: University Medical Center New Orleans, 2000 Canal St., New Orleans, La.; at the corner of Canal St. and Galvez St.

"Patient safety is always nurses' top concern," said Dorothy Stencel, RN in clinical research at UMCNO. "We're striking because disciplining experienced nurses like this has removed good nurses from the bedside.

UMCNO nurses have been in negotiations since March 2024 for a new contract following their vote to join NNOC/NNU in December 2023. NNOC/NNU represents more than 600 nurses at UMCNO.

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/new-orleans-nurses-prepare-for-two-day-strike-against-management-retaliation

Nevada's Credit Unions secures win with charter modernization update signed by governor

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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Nevada's Credit Unions secures win with charter modernization update signed by governor

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Nevada's credit union leaders are celebrating a legislative victory with Gov. Joe Lombardo signing Senate Bill 375 into law. This legislation, sponsored by Nevada's Credit Unions, modernizes the regulatory framework for state-chartered credit unions so they can better serve their members and remain competitive in the evolving financial services landscape.

The law takes effect Oct. 1. The update ... Show Full Article

Feedback requested: Implications of BNPL lending on housing affordability, stability

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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Feedback requested: Implications of BNPL lending on housing affordability, stability

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Buy Now, Pay Later (BPNL) lending services are a focus for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Credit unions are encouraged to share how these short-term debt obligations may impact consumers' capacity to manage housing-related expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments.

A new Regulatory Comment alert from America's Credit Unions outlines the HUD request for information (RFI) ... Show Full Article

Casa Bonita Crew Union Voluntarily Recognized, Expanding Colorado IATSE Local 7's Footprint

NEW YORK, July 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:

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Casa Bonita Crew Union Voluntarily Recognized, Expanding Colorado IATSE Local 7's Footprint

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The iconic Denver area Mexican restaurant and performance venue now has a union-staffed arcade.

DENVER, CO -- Workers in the arcade department of Casa Bonita have united to join IATSE Local 7. The eight-person unit received voluntary recognition from management last week following a nearly two-month long organizing effort.

In May, arcade workers and leaders, ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, July 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * Casa Bonita Crew Union Voluntarily Recognized, Expanding Colorado IATSE Local 7's Footprint * The iconic Denver area Mexican restaurant and performance venue now has a union-staffed arcade. DENVER, CO -- Workers in the arcade department of Casa Bonita have united to join IATSE Local 7. The eight-person unit received voluntary recognition from management last week following a nearly two-month long organizing effort. In May, arcade workers and leaders,who are part of the venue's entertainment crew, unanimously signed authorization cards asking for union representation from Local 7. Workers said they were motivated by job security, fair wages and consistency in scheduling.

"All we want is a better work environment and by joining together with our co-workers we feel like it's truly possible," said Dayanara Lopez, Member Leader and Casa Bonita Arcade Captain. Casa Bonita management agreed to voluntarily recognize the members on July 1st following a third-party card check. Lopez added: "Union representation for us in the arcade means that we can be treated with the fairness and respect that we deserve."

Casa Bonita has been a beloved institution in the greater Denver area since it first opened in Today, it's owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who have described the venue as "the Disneyland of Restaurants" with "Broadway quality entertainment." Their $40-million renovation of the property was documented in the 2024 documentary !Casa Bonita Mi Amor!.

The arcade workers join a growing movement of other entertainment crew as well as performers such as cliff divers, actors, puppeteers and magicians who have unionized with IATSE and Actors' Equity Association at Casa Bonita.

Workers interested in joining the movement can head to iatse.net/join to contact an organizer.

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Original text here: https://iatse.net/casa-bonita-crew-union-voluntarily-recognized-expanding-colorado-iatse-local-7s-footprint/

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