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Association of Flight Attendants-CWA: Over 170 Members of Congress Demand Delta Air Lines Cease Interference With Flight Attendant and Other Worker Organizing
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Over 170 Members of Congress Demand Delta Air Lines Cease Interference with Flight Attendant and Other Worker Organizing
The just-released letter from the Congressional Labor Caucus calls out Delta's retaliatory actions against workers & urges the company to adopt a neutrality agreement
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Today, Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Steven Horsford (D-NV) - alongside 169 Members of Congress
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WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Over 170 Members of Congress Demand Delta Air Lines Cease Interference with Flight Attendant and Other Worker Organizing
The just-released letter from the Congressional Labor Caucus calls out Delta's retaliatory actions against workers & urges the company to adopt a neutrality agreement
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Today, Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Steven Horsford (D-NV) - alongside 169 Members of Congress- sent a letter to Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian urging the company to adopt a neutrality agreement and not interfere with union organizing activities.
"All workers should have the choice to join a union, should they choose to form one, without interference. It is long past time to commit to a free and fair process that does not threaten the hard-earned benefits and employment of workers who engage in organizing activity - especially those tasked with ensuring travelers arrive at their destination safely every single day," the Members wrote in a letter to Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
Delta Flight Attendants organizing with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, began a coordinated organizing campaign with other workers in November 2022. Delta management has long engaged in union-busting tactics and persistent interference with workers' rights to seek union representation.
"As you are aware, under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), Delta has a responsibility to not 'interfere...influence or coerce' its employees in their choice of representative," the Members continued. "We want to reiterate that we strongly believe a commitment to neutrality follows the spirit and intent of the law, and we believe this agreement is the absolute minimum standard Delta must meet to comply with the RLA."
A full copy of the letter can be found here (https://afacwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.25.26-CLC-Letter-to-Delta.pdf). Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), more than 50% of Delta Flight Attendants must sign a physical authorization card, which is only valid for one year, before Flight Attendants can petition the National Mediation Board (NMB) to conduct a union representation vote. In the case of the Flight Attendants there must be more than 50% of 30,000 Flight Attendants who have signed a physical authorization card in the last year.
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The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA is the Flight Attendant union. AFA has been the leader in advancing the Flight Attendant profession for over 80 years. Serving as the voice for Flight Attendants in the workplace, in the aviation industry, in the media and on Capitol Hill, AFA has transformed the Flight Attendant profession by raising wages, benefits, working conditions, and public awareness about the role of aviation's first responders. Over 55,000 Flight Attendants come together to form AFA, part of the 500,000-member strong Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO. Visit us at www.afacwa.org.
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INFODOC: https://afacwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.25.26-CLC-Letter-to-Delta.pdf
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Original text here: https://afacwa.org/over-170-members-of-congress-demand-delta-air-lines-cease-interference-with-flight-attendant-and-other-worker-organizing/
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Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
DETROIT, Michigan, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
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Over 800 members of UAW Local 5101, representing workers at Woodward MPC, have voted by 71% to authorize a strike after months of company stall tactics and unfair labor practices during contract negotiations.
Woodward workers voted to affiliate with the UAW last fall. Since then, the company has committed over three dozen unfair labor practices, including total refusal to negotiate
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DETROIT, Michigan, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
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Over 800 members of UAW Local 5101, representing workers at Woodward MPC, have voted by 71% to authorize a strike after months of company stall tactics and unfair labor practices during contract negotiations.
Woodward workers voted to affiliate with the UAW last fall. Since then, the company has committed over three dozen unfair labor practices, including total refusal to negotiatewith the union. Workers are fighting for industry-leading wages, fair progression, time off, and job security.
On Tuesday, June 30, at 3:15pm, members will hold a practice picket outside the facility, located at 6300 W Howard St, Niles, Illinois with community allies and elected officials. Press are invited to attend.
"UAW members at Woodward have sent a clear message to the company," said UAW President Shawn Fain. "Stop with the illegal delay tactics, bargain a fair agreement, or we're ready to strike. Management has a choice to make: negotiate a contract, or face a strike."
"Woodward needs to get serious about reaching a fair deal with the nearly 900 workers who make this company run," said UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell. "Local 5101 is done waiting for the company to do the right thing, and Region 4 has their backs."
"Our membership can't wait another 9 months for a fair contract," said UAW Local 5101 President Jose Tapia. "Now is our time at Woodward MPC, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to win our fair share."
The workers at Woodward build commercial and military aviation equipment for Woodward's customers, including the U.S. Government, Boeing, and more.
Woodward has made over $1.7 billion in profits since 2020, and has paid its CEO over $30 million in that timeframe, while workers struggle to make ends meet. The more than 800 workers are members of UAW Local 5101.
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Original text here: https://uaw.org/workers-at-woodward-mpc-outside-chicago-vote-overwhelmingly-to-authorize-strike-announce-practice-picket/
Workers at Mt. View Funeral Home Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at Mt. View Funeral Home Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Paul Zilly Phone: (206) 794-6673 Email: paul.zilly@teamsters117.org
TUKWILA, Wash. - A group of 11 workers at Mt. View Funeral Home have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 117. The staff associates will join an existing bargaining unit of 17 cemetery workers, embalmers, and funeral directors already represented by the Teamsters.
After speaking with their co-workers about the benefits of unionization,
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WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at Mt. View Funeral Home Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Paul Zilly Phone: (206) 794-6673 Email: paul.zilly@teamsters117.org
TUKWILA, Wash. - A group of 11 workers at Mt. View Funeral Home have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 117. The staff associates will join an existing bargaining unit of 17 cemetery workers, embalmers, and funeral directors already represented by the Teamsters.
After speaking with their co-workers about the benefits of unionization,the staff associates reached out to Teamsters representatives to discuss how to improve workplace safety, secure equitable wages, and win respect on the job.
"We are thrilled to welcome another group of workers at Mt. View to the union," said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117. "These workers provide care, compassion, and support to families when they need it most -after the loss of a loved one. They deserve a strong Teamsters contract with fair pay, good benefits, and provisions that protect their safety and well-being."
Staff associates at Mt. View are responsible for transporting deceased individuals to the funeral facility. They offer support to family members of the deceased at multiple locations during the grieving process -prior to transportation, at the funeral home, and at memorial services.
"We wanted to join the Teamsters because we didn't feel confident that upper management cared about our safety," said Leia Allen, a staff associate at Mt. View Funeral Home. "People have been hurt and pressured to return to work before they are fully healed. Our needs and requests have been repeatedly ignored, forgotten, and dismissed. But not anymore."
Teamsters Local 117 represents 19,000 workers throughout Washington State across many industries in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit teamsters117.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/06/workers-at-mt-view-funeral-home-join-teamsters/
Workers at Mill Rock Packaging Join Teamsters Local 117
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at Mill Rock Packaging Join Teamsters Local 117
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Press Contact: Paul Zilly Phone: (206) 794-6673 Email: paul.zilly@teamsters117.org
(TUKWILA, Wash.) - Workers at Mill Rock Packaging have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 117. The material handlers will join an existing bargaining unit of press and assistant press operators, floor help, pre-press, plate makers, and sheeter operators at Mill Rock who previously joined the union.
"We are proud of these
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WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at Mill Rock Packaging Join Teamsters Local 117
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Press Contact: Paul Zilly Phone: (206) 794-6673 Email: paul.zilly@teamsters117.org
(TUKWILA, Wash.) - Workers at Mill Rock Packaging have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 117. The material handlers will join an existing bargaining unit of press and assistant press operators, floor help, pre-press, plate makers, and sheeter operators at Mill Rock who previously joined the union.
"We are proud of theseworkers for sticking together through this process," said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117. "Our goal is to make sure their concerns are addressed at the bargaining table. We look forward to working with this group to outline their demands and negotiate a contract they can be proud of."
The material handlers organized for workplace protections, increased wages, affordable health insurance, and better retirement benefits.
"With this step, our union grows stronger. Now that everyone in our department will be represented by the Teamsters, I believe we will be treated more fairly," said Curtiss Jackson, a material handler at Mill Rock Packaging.
Teamsters Local 117 represents 19,000 workers across Washington State across many industries in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit Teamsters117.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/06/workers-at-mill-rock-packaging-join-teamsters-local-117/
Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety
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Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kan., will hold a one-day strike on July 6 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' well-documented concerns about patient safety and workplace violence protection as part of contract negotiations, concerns that have been borne out by a fatal shooting at St. Joseph just this week, announced National Nurses Organizing
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety
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Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kan., will hold a one-day strike on July 6 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' well-documented concerns about patient safety and workplace violence protection as part of contract negotiations, concerns that have been borne out by a fatal shooting at St. Joseph just this week, announced National Nurses OrganizingCommittee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) today.
Nurses have experienced increasing incidents of workplace violence against staff and far too many threats against both patients and staff. Recent incidents include a grenade found on Easter, and this week, on June 21, a tragic suicide by firearm discharged at the St. Joseph emergency department. Throughout negotiations, RNs have asked that Ascension take the nurses' demands for workplace violence protections seriously and implement commonsense measures to protect staff and patients.
"We have been sounding the alarm and calling for weapons detection systems for years, but the administration has refused to listen," said Carol Samsel, RN in the critical care unit at St. Joseph. "What happened at our ED this week was a tragedy."
Who: Registered nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals
What: One-day strike for patient and staff safety as part of a fair contract
When: Monday, July 6, 7 a.m. to Tuesday, July 7, 6:59 a.m.
Where: St. Francis Hospital, 929 N. St. Francis St., NE corner of Murdock and St. Francis
St. Joseph Hospital, 3600 E. Harry St., NE corner of Harry and Clifton
This strike notice follows a nearly unanimous strike authorization vote on June 23 at both hospitals. Nurses have given 10-days' advance notice to hospital management to ensure adequate plans are made for patient care during the one-day strike.
St. Francis and St. Joseph nurses have been in negotiations since March 2026 for a new contract with little to no movement on key issues around safe staffing and protections. The RNs urge management to invest in nursing staff and agree to enforceable contract language that provides:
* Workplace violence protection measures
* Safe staffing
* Retention of experienced RNs
"Nurses and other health care workers should not feel scared to come to work at our hospitals," said Shelly Rader, RN in the emergency department at St. Francis. "Our hospitals should be places of refuge and healing for our patients."
"We call upon Ascension to do the right thing and provide for the safety of patients and staff before another tragedy strikes," said Marvin Ruckle, an RN in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Joseph.
RNs at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph unionized in 2022 and 2023, and won a historic first contract in 2024. RNs held an informational picket at St. Francis on May 1, 2026, as part of ongoing negotiations.
NNOC/NNU represents nearly 1,200 nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph.
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/wichita-nurses-to-hold-one-day-strike-for-patient-and-staff-safety
Teamsters Forced On Strike at Open Kitchens
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Forced On Strike at Open Kitchens
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
CHICAGO - Drivers and helpers at Open Kitchens in Chicago have been forced to strike over the company's unfair labor practices. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 703, are fighting for a first contract.
"Our members at Open Kitchens are demanding the company end its illegal labor practices and negotiate a fair first contract," said Thomas
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WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Forced On Strike at Open Kitchens
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
CHICAGO - Drivers and helpers at Open Kitchens in Chicago have been forced to strike over the company's unfair labor practices. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 703, are fighting for a first contract.
"Our members at Open Kitchens are demanding the company end its illegal labor practices and negotiate a fair first contract," said ThomasW. Stiede, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 703. "Management's reckless and unlawful conduct has left these workers with no choice but to strike. It is time for the company to stop breaking the law and get serious at the bargaining table."
Teamsters at Open Kitchens deliver meals to Chicago Public Schools and other customers throughout the Chicagoland area. Workers voted to join the Teamsters last year, but the company has continued to intimidate workers and drag out negotiations instead of reaching a collective bargaining agreement.
"We come to work every day to do our jobs and provide for our families, but management has treated us with disrespect and constant threats to our livelihoods," said Ernesto Patino, a helper at Open Kitchens and a member of Local 703. "As Teamsters, we are not backing down from this fight until we win the dignity only a union contract can provide."
Local 703 has filed multiple unfair labor practice charges against Open Kitchens with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging the company illegally terminated workers in retaliation for protected union activity. Those unlawful terminations, coupled with the company's continued efforts to delay reaching a first contract, forced these workers onto the picket line.
"Open Kitchens thought they could violate federal labor law and stall these negotiations until our members gave up," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "They made a serious miscalculation. The Teamsters have the strength and the resolve to win this fight."
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/2026/06/teamsters-forced-on-strike-at-open-kitchens/
NALC files comments on Postal Service's proposed rule affecting mail-in ballots
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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NALC files comments on Postal Service's proposed rule affecting mail-in ballots
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On June 2, the Postal Service published a proposed rule related to the agency's handling of federal mail-in ballots. The proposed rule comes after an executive order related to mail-in ballots was released on March 31.
The proposed rule would require states to submit lists of mail-in voters and ballot barcodes to the Postal Service. Under the rule, USPS would be required to use these lists
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WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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NALC files comments on Postal Service's proposed rule affecting mail-in ballots
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On June 2, the Postal Service published a proposed rule related to the agency's handling of federal mail-in ballots. The proposed rule comes after an executive order related to mail-in ballots was released on March 31.
The proposed rule would require states to submit lists of mail-in voters and ballot barcodes to the Postal Service. Under the rule, USPS would be required to use these liststo verify who is to receive federal mail-in ballots and, under certain circumstances, refuse to deliver them.
The deadline to submit comments on the proposed rule is July 2. NALC filed comments s trongly opposing the proposed rule.
NALC opposes the proposed rule for several reasons. First, it exceeds USPS's legal authority and risks dragging USPS and its employees, who are nonpartisan public servants, into the highly charged political climate of elections.
Additionally, USPS lacks the legal authority to establish a voter registry, verify ballot mail or refuse ballot mail, as proposed in the rule. Furthermore, there is no evidence that the proposed rule would improve the already secure vote-by-mail process. The proposed rule could potentially deny certain eligible voters the right to vote by mail while causing unnecessary financial burdens on both states and the Postal Service.
Click here to read NALC's full comments.
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Original text here: https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/nalc-files-comments-on-postal-services-proposed-rule-affecting-mail-in-ballots
