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Congress Considers Potentially Deadly Experiment With Heavy Trucks
10/04/23 - Teamsters Local 355
Oct. 4, 2023 | OPINION | “New products come to the market regularly, and consumers have come to expect significant testing and safeguards, especially for products that can affect public safety, such as new life-saving drugs or advancements in airplane technology. Before these are made available, they must be proven safe.

From Detroit Three Automakers to Healthcare, US Labor Unions Flex Muscle
10/04/23 - Teamsters Local 570
Oct. 4, 2023 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | A tight U.S. labor market, the expiry of union contracts and high living costs have led to tough negotiations for pay hikes and benefits from workers and triggered strikes and protests across industries. Nearly 309,700 workers have been involved in work stoppages and strikes through August this year, according to preliminary data from the U.S.

Congress Considers Potentially Deadly Experiment With Heavy Trucks
10/04/23 - Teamsters Local 992
Oct. 4, 2023 | OPINION | “New products come to the market regularly, and consumers have come to expect significant testing and safeguards, especially for products that can affect public safety, such as new life-saving drugs or advancements in airplane technology. Before these are made available, they must be proven safe.

2023 Local 104 Officer Election
10/04/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 104

2023 Election of Officers On October 1st, 2023, Teamsters Local 104 held its nominations of Officers.

MIDWEST COALITION OF LABOR SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
10/04/23 - IUOE Local 70
MIDWEST COALITION OF LABOR SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE We have good news! You are now eligible for Short-Term Disability Insurance and can receive up to an extra $250 or $500 per week of TAX-FREE income in the event of sickness or injury. This benefit is in addition to any support from your health and welfare fund, union, and/or workman's comp. ?? Don't miss out on this one-time opportunity to enroll with NO medical questions asked. The monthly premium is affordable at just $13.75 or $27.50 and will be collected directly from your bank account or credit card. Enroll now at groupba.com before open enrollment closes on December 31. 2023. After that, you'll need to complete a medical exam and/or questionnaire and the insurance carrier may decline to insure you. Take control of your financial future! Enroll in Short-Term Disability Insurance now! ?? Visit www.groupba.com to sign up! **Disability exclusions apply **

Local 776 Retirements
10/04/23 - Teamsters Local 776
Recently three Local 776 Members retired, turning the page on a new chapter in their lives. These long-term Members have a combined....

Police Mortgage, LLC
10/04/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
The Executive Board met with a representative from Police Mortgage, LLC. last week during our board meetings. The following information is being shared with anyone interested. See below and the attached flyers. Current promotions: Interest rate of 2.9% for any credit card balance transfers. There is no time limit for the 2.

Live Nation Payroll Issues
10/03/23 - IATSE Local 33
Live Nation is working diligently on processing all payroll issues.

Celebration of Life
10/03/23 - IATSE Local 33
Brothers, Sisters and Kin, It is with extreme regret that we inform you of the recent death of our Union Brother Steven Mable who passed away on September 24, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday October 8th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Helena Syriac Orthodox Church, 441 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93534. (818) 281-7658.

Relay Pool Bulletin Seminar Invite
10/03/23 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 57
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AMFA-SCA Negotiations Update #11
10/03/23 - AMFA
October 3, 2023 -- The parties met in Minneapolis for a three-day session last week (September 26-28). As you will recall, AMFA presented a cover-to-cover comprehensive proposal to the Company in June. The Company, more than three months later, finally delivered a comprehensive counterproposal on Day 1 of last week’s session. However, the Company’s comprehensive response was, to say the least, underwhelming.

General Membership Meeting - November 5th, 2023
10/03/23 - Teamsters Local 177
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Blizzcon New Hire paperwork & Information
10/03/23 - IATSE Local 33

Brothers, Sisters & Kin: If you are planning to work Blizzcon 2023 @ the Anaheim Convention Center, please fill out your "Start Paperwork" prior to your first work day. Website info: www.coast2coastps.

Leading the Way Linn & Benton FCC Conference Flyer
10/02/23 - AFSCME Local 132
You’re invited! When Nov. 3rd 6P to Nov. 4th 10A Where Lincoln City, OR Leading the Way in Linn & Benton Counties FEATURING · 8 HRs set 2 training CKC PPLD plus the tools you need to lead FCC providers on issues like health insurance and retirement, rule revisions, legislative issues, and more.

Representative Chad Flynn
10/02/23 - IUOE Local 70
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Union Brother and Local 70 Business Representative Chad Flynn. We extend our condolences to the Flynn Family and to those who were fortunate to know him. https://www.lindfamilyfh.

U.S. Labor Upsurge Grows as 75,000 Healthcare Workers Plan Strike
10/02/23 - Teamsters Local 570
Oct. 2, 2023 | WORKERS’ POWER | Linda Bridges, president of Office and Professional Employees Local 2, has some of her Kaiser Permanente clinic union members “sleeping in their cars.” That’s because even with their jobs at Kaiser clinics in the D.C. suburb of Kensington, Md., plus second jobs after that, they can’t afford rent. “They drive to work.

U.S. Labor Upsurge Grows as 75,000 Healthcare Workers Plan Strike
10/02/23 - Teamsters Local 355
Oct. 2, 2023 | WORKERS’ POWER | Linda Bridges, president of Office and Professional Employees Local 2, has some of her Kaiser Permanente clinic union members “sleeping in their cars.” That’s because even with their jobs at Kaiser clinics in the D.C. suburb of Kensington, Md., plus second jobs after that, they can’t afford rent. “They drive to work.

UAW Strike Update:
10/02/23 - Teamsters Local 776
25,000 United Auto Workers Members are walking picket lines after their strike expands to more GM and...

Peter Pacillas named new El Paso police chief
10/02/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association

Peter Pacillas was named the permanent chief of the El Paso Police Department after a six-month, nationwide search. Pacillas, a longtime assistant chief with the EPPD, served as the interim police chief during the executive leadership search.

Rose Bowl: Coldplay Load-Out Information
09/29/23 - IATSE Local 33

Brothers, Sisters & Kin: If you are planning to work the Coldplay load-out you will need a parking pass. Those of you that need a parking pass for load-out will need to meet at "Ralphs" supermarket. The address is 320 W. Colorado Bl. Pasadena. There will be a Local 33 member at the Ralphs parking lot beginning at 7:00PM. Please look for the Hi-Vis vest.

Sysco Louisville Warehouse Votes Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters Local 89
09/29/23 - Teamsters Local 89

September 29th, 2023 – Late on Friday night, workers at the Sysco Louisville Warehouse voted by an overwhelming 92% to join Teamsters Local 89. Polling concluded at 8:00pm, and within minutes of ballots being opened it was clear that workers had emphatically chosen to make their warehouse a proud union shop.

Week Ending 9/29/2023
09/29/23 - Teamsters Local 355
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UAW Workers in California Stand Up as Strike Expands
09/29/23 - Teamsters Local 570
Sept. 29, 2023 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | The yellow-and-white big-rig truck approached slowly, maneuvering to turn into the Mopar Los Angeles Parts Distribution Center, owned by Stellantis. A half dozen striking members with UAW Local 230 formed a wall along the driveway, refusing to allow the truck entry.

UAW Workers in CA Stand Up as Strike Expands
09/29/23 - Teamsters Local 355
Sept. 29, 2023 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | The yellow-and-white big-rig truck approached slowly, maneuvering to turn into the Mopar Los Angeles Parts Distribution Center, owned by Stellantis. A half dozen striking members with UAW Local 230 formed a wall along the driveway, refusing to allow the truck entry.

Newly elected Officers and Chief Stewards for CWA 3181
09/29/23 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181
Click on the link below to meet your newly elected Officers and Chief Stewards for CWA Local 3181. These Officers and Chief Stewards will take office on January 1, 2024.

Push Message Scheduling
09/29/23 - support.unionactive.com
You can now schedule push messages for sending at a later date and time. The push message form has the same schedule selections as the email broadcast form now. On the app notification broadcast form, set the option under Schedule Message Delivery to "Schedule Message for Sending Later". Then use the date and time fields to set date/time the message will be sent.

SFMTA Division Transfer Notice & Transfer Request Form plus Existing SFMTA Employee Housing Survey
09/29/23 - IBEW Local 6
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October Worker to Worker
09/28/23 - UAW Local 4911
The October Worker to Worker is here. See a message from our president, as well as upcoming events and meetings.

PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
09/28/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO
Federal workers will pay 7.7% more towards health insurance premiums in 2024 Next year, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program will feature new coverage of anti-obesity medication, as well as expanded access to mental health, assistive reproductive technology and gender-affirming care.

Member Only Retirement Seminar
09/28/23 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
Members Only Retirement Seminar October 27, 2023 he Iowa Postal Workers Union is hosting a Retirement Planning/Preparation Seminar in Cedar Rapids IA at the Radisson Hotel at 1200 Collins Road NE. This will cover all aspects of retirement planning and will benefit employees early in their careers as well as those that are nearing retirement.

Want to Join the SLMPD?
09/28/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association

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AMFA Accident Investigation Team Call for Applicants September 27, 2023
09/27/23 - AMFA Local 32
AMFA Accident Investigation Team Call for Applicants September 27, 2023 AMFA is accepting applications for Accident Investigation Team (AIT) members at Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Horizon Air. We are seeking motivated, skilled professionals with knowledge and experience in maintenance, inspection, and safety (airframe, avionics, power plant, and records).

Ready-mix drivers and mechanics at Heidelberg Materials in Ferndale and Bellingham Ratify first contract
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 231

After a year-long bargaining process, Drivers and mechanics working at Heidelberg materials Ferndale and Bellingham locations voted unanimously to ratify their first ever Teamster collective bargaining agreement. These workers knew it wouldn’t be easy to gain the compensation, benefits, and respect they deserved, but they were not willing to settle until they achieved their goals.

IUOE Local 70 MCL Open Enrollment Information
09/27/23 - IUOE Local 70
NO HASSLE! No matter what pre-existing conditions you have, or how serious they are, you can protect your family without having to answer a single question about your medical history. BRAND-NEW BENEFITS! Members may purchase up to $350,000 in Life and AD&D coverage, and members who purchase coverage while they are still active can carry that coverage into retirement and up to age 75.

Biden Joins Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers In Historic Visit
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 570
Sept. 26, 2023 | POLITICS | President Joe Biden walked the picket line of the United Auto Workers outside of Detroit, telling them they deserve better pay, in a historic visit Tuesday 12 days into the union's strike against the nation's three largest automakers. Biden, visiting a General Motor distribution center, said workers deserve more of a share of the profits from Ford Motor Co.

GM Deploying Scabs at Parts Distribution Centers Amid Strike
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 355
Sept. 27, 2023 | STRIKE BREAKERS | Auto workers at the Big 3 expanded their strike last Friday to a key vulnerability: parts distribution centers that supply dealerships with everything from water pumps to brake drums and spark plugs to replacement bumpers.

2023 TeamCare Family Health Fair
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142
TeamCare Family Health Fair Who is eligible? Members and covered dependents are eligible to participate at no cost.What services are offered? Flu, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, Shingles (for ages 50+), Vitamin B12 injection (for ages 18+), Wellness Screenings, via venipuncture (for ages 18+) Wellness screenings include: blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, BMI, Chem 30, CBC, HbA1c, and TSH for everyone; PSA for all males ages 40+. Those who would like to receive a wellness screening will complete an additional paper consent form on the day of the clinic. Do I register ahead of time? Yes. Pre-registration ends for each clinic ends 2 days prior to the wellness fair.

GM Deploying Scabs at Parts Distribution Centers Amid Strike
09/27/23 - Teamsters Local 992
Sept. 27, 2023 | STRIKE BREAKERS | Auto workers at the Big 3 expanded their strike last Friday to a key vulnerability: parts distribution centers that supply dealerships with everything from water pumps to brake drums and spark plugs to replacement bumpers.

Amazon Teamsters Deliver Petition, Drivers Picket Outside Calif. Air Hub
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 570
Sept. 26, 2023 | ORGANIZING | Amazon workers at KSBD, the company’s regional air hub in Southern California, delivered a petition today demanding a pay increase, safer working conditions, and the right to a witness at meetings with management. Outside the facility, striking Amazon delivery drivers from Palmdale, Calif.

Biden Joins Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers In Historic Visit
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 355
Sept. 26, 2023 | POLITICS | President Joe Biden walked the picket line of the United Auto Workers outside of Detroit, telling them they deserve better pay, in a historic visit Tuesday 12 days into the union's strike against the nation's three largest automakers. Biden, visiting a General Motor distribution center, said workers deserve more of a share of the profits from Ford Motor Co.

AMFA-Spirit Negotiations Update #8
09/26/23 - AMFA
September 26, 2023 -- The parties held a bargaining session, September 12–14, in Dallas , and unfortunately, the Company again arrived unprepared, providing only an initial response to one new article over the course of three days.

Biden Joins Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers In Historic Visit
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 992
Sept. 26, 2023 | POLITICS | President Joe Biden walked the picket line of the United Auto Workers outside of Detroit, telling them they deserve better pay, in a historic visit Tuesday 12 days into the union's strike against the nation's three largest automakers. Biden, visiting a General Motor distribution center, said workers deserve more of a share of the profits from Ford Motor Co.

Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement with Studios, Streamers
09/26/23 - Teamsters Local 992
Sept. 26, 2023 | NEGOTIATIONS | After several long consecutive days of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America and the labor group representing studios and streamers have reached a tentative deal on a new contract in a major development that could precipitate the end of a historic, 146-day writers strike.

Rose Bowl Cold Play
09/26/23 - IATSE Local 33
To all that have started the load in or think they may work the Cold Play concert this weekend at the Rose Bowl. It is very important that you complete the electronic on boarding process. If you want to be paid in a timely manner, make sure this process is completed.

SLPOA Online Store is Now Open
09/26/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
The St. Louis Police Officers' Association is proud to announce the launching of our new Online Merchandise Store. This was made possible by our friends from Alphabet Soup Designs. Click on the Link below to browse all of the items available for purchase through their website. Everything can by purchased online and will be mailed directly to you.

AMFA – Alaska Airlines Negotiations Update #10 September 25, 2023
09/25/23 - AMFA Local 32
AMFA – Alaska Airlines Negotiations Update #10 September 25, 2023 The AMFA-Alaska Negotiating Committee (the “Committee”) is providing this update to the Membership at Alaska Airlines (AS). This is the only official authorized source of negotiating communications by the Committee.

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