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Unions Call on Maryland Senate to Move Worker Protection Bills
03/25/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 25, 2025 | ECONOMY | Labor unions called on senators Monday to act on a pair of worker protection bills that passed the House but are languishing in the Senate, with just two weeks left in the legislative session. |
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Unions Call on Maryland Senate to Move Worker Protection Bills
03/25/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 25, 2025 | ECONOMY | Labor unions called on senators Monday to act on a pair of worker protection bills that passed the House but are languishing in the Senate, with just two weeks left in the legislative session. |
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Labor Action Day is Here!
03/25/25 - IBEW Local 483 
UNION STRONG!!!
We had amazing support this morning for our Labor Action Day (a.m. session) informational picketing at Tacoma Public Utilities. If you missed this morning's session, there is still a chance to show your support and join us this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Municipal Building (St Helens Ave entrance), as we will be doing another informational picket. |
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Police Control Bill Signing
03/24/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Members, Governor Mike Kehoe will be at the SLPOA Hall on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10am to sign HB495 returning control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to a Governor-appointed board of police commissioners. Also scheduled to be in attendance is Senator Nick Schroer, Senator Travis Fitzwater and the bill’s sponsor, Representative Brad Christ. |
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First Contract Ratified by ABM Pilot Drivers
03/24/25 - Teamsters Local 89 
ABM Pilot Drivers recently ratified their first contract by an overwhelming 95%.
These new Teamsters at ABM are employed to shuttle UPS pilots to and from their parking lot at the Worldport air hub. Due to their connection to the pilots, the NLRB ruled that they fell under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) rather than the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). |
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Labor Action Day
03/22/25 - IBEW Local 483 
TACOMA POWER NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE!!!
From Business Manager, Byron: We met for 5 hours on Friday night and did make some progress. We are still far apart on some important issues. Those being Facilities Maintenance Mechanics, Signal & Lighting Electricians & Fire Maintenance Electricians wages and timing of Market increase payouts. |
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Week Ending 03/21/2025
03/21/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • The tough fight to organize Amazon • Nearly 9,000 Teamster rail workers ratify contract • Maryland signs labor deal with firefighters, police unions • Was the Teamsters’ Amazon strike a success. |
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Week Ending 03/21/2025
03/21/25 - Teamsters Local 992 • The tough fight to organize Amazon • Nearly 9,000 Teamster rail workers ratify contract • Was the Teamsters’ Amazon strike a success. |
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Auto Dealers, UAW Local Leaders Brace for Layoffs Amid Tariff War
03/21/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 20, 2025 | TARIFF WARS | […] Many UAW local leaders at Ford Motor Co. and General Motors plants around the U.S. told the Free Press they are concerned that the tariff war will disrupt production. |
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PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
03/21/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Auto Dealers, UAW Local Leaders Brace for Layoffs Amid Tariff War
03/20/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 20, 2025 | TARIFF WARS | […] Many UAW local leaders at Ford Motor Co. and General Motors plants around the U.S. told the Free Press they are concerned that the tariff war will disrupt production. |
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2025 Pilip Murray Memorial Scholarships
03/20/25 - USW LOCAL 5 - United Steelworkers Int'l Union Announcing the 2025 Philip Murray Memorial Scholarships The United Steelworkers District 12 is proud to offer the Philip Murray Memorial Scholarships, with each award valued at $1,500. These scholarships are available for the 2025 academic year to children, stepchildren, or legal wards of active members of local unions affiliated with the Scholarship and Existence Fund, USW District 12. |
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2025 George Kelty Scholarships
03/20/25 - USW LOCAL 5 - United Steelworkers Int'l Union USW Local 5 is proud to again offer scholarship opportunities to members in good standing, their children and their grandchildren. To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, an accredited college or technical school in 2025. Scholarships will be awarded based on an essay submitted by the applicant. |
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ATA Economist: US Port Fees on Chinese Ships Will Hurt Freight Markets
03/19/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 19, 2025 | FREIGHT INDUSTRY | In a broad presentation on the freight market outlook, the chief economist at the American Trucking Associations expressed general concern about the impact of tariffs on freight markets but reserved some of his strongest remarks for upcoming fees on Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports. |
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ATA Economist: US Port Fees on Chinese Ships Will Hurt Freight Markets
03/19/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 19, 2025 | FREIGHT INDUSTRY | In a broad presentation on the freight market outlook, the chief economist at the American Trucking Associations expressed general concern about the impact of tariffs on freight markets but reserved some of his strongest remarks for upcoming fees on Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports. |
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HB 3107 President Opposition Comments
03/19/25 - AFSCME Local 3336 3/14/25 Rep. John Lively, Chair Rep. Mark Gamba, Vice Chair Rep. |
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Report: Unions Surge as Administration Takes Aim at Labor Watchdog
03/17/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 17, 2025 | LABOR UNIONS | Since 2021, union elections in Maryland and across the country have more than doubled - and union election wins are at a 15-year high. Just days into his term, President Trump fired [NLRB] head, Gwynne Wilcox, a Biden appointee. |
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Report: Unions Surge as Administration Takes Aim at Labor Watchdog
03/17/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 17, 2025 | LABOR UNIONS | Since 2021, union elections in Maryland and across the country have more than doubled - and union election wins are at a 15-year high. Just days into his term, President Trump fired [NLRB] head, Gwynne Wilcox, a Biden appointee. |
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UPS Change of Ops Zoom Webinar Registration
03/17/25 - Teamsters Local 162 
Local 162 Officers will host a webinar to share important updates on the UPS Change of Operations. The registration deadline for the March 30th webinar is Thursday, March 27th by midnight, and for the April 6th webinar is Thursday, April 3rd by midnight. By using the registration linnk below, you will automatically be registered for both meetings. |
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ALBAT Applicants Information
03/17/25 - IBEW Local 317 If you're an ALBAT applicant, please note that the IBEW 317 office does not schedule interviews, aptitude tests, or have access to your application. For any questions regarding your application status or interview, you must contact ALBAT directly. |
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Contracts Updated
03/17/25 - IBEW Local 317 Thank you for using the website. IBEW 317 contracts are accessible exclusively to registered IBEW 317 members on our website. To view them, navigate to the Member Resources section and click on Contracts. |
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POPS Working Group Update & TCSOA FY26 Priorities
03/15/25 - Travis County Sheriff's Officer's Association . |
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Your Job is on the Line!
03/15/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Everyone, All Postal Employees are now under the very real threat of Privatization. The Trump Administration under Elon Musk now has access to "assist" Postmaster DeJoy in the ongoing efforts to make the Institution more efficient. |
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Your Job is on the Line!
03/15/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Everyone, All Postal Employees are now under the very real threat of Privatization. The Trump Administration under Elon Musk now has access to "assist" Postmaster DeJoy in the ongoing efforts to make the Institution more efficient. |
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NCAA College Basketball Bracket Challenge
03/14/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association ***REMINDER*** ***REMINDER*** ***REMINDER*** The deadline to join the SLPOA Bracket Challenge is Thursday March 20th at 12:15pm. SLPOA is hosting an NCAA college basketball bracket challenge. There is a $20 entry fee that will be used to raise money for our Member Relief, Community Outreach and Donation Fund and for prizes for the winning bracket. Any member can join the challenge by following the link below. Brackets will not be available until next week, but sign-up is available now. |
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Caesars Southern Indiana Contract Expired
03/14/25 - Teamsters Local 89 
Friday, March 14th, 2025
As of today, the contract at Caesars Southern Indiana covering members of Teamsters Local 89 and Operating Engineers Local 399 has expired. |
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Week Ending 03/14/2025
03/14/25 - Teamsters Local 355 . |
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March '25 Legislative Updates
03/14/25 - Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition Members, be sure to login and go to the Legislative Information page to see the recently updated tracking lists. |
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Amazon Uses Arsenal of AI Weapons Against Workers
03/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 13, 2025 | COMMENTARY | […] Amazon weaponized workplace devices in use at warehouses that algorithmically direct and discipline workers. It exploited these machines to send anti-union messages, ask questions that workers say were designed to gauge union sympathies, and make “captive audience” meetings even more intimidating. |
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Federal Workers Push Back as DHS Ends Collective Bargaining for TSA Security Officers
03/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 13, 2025 | UNION-BUSTING | A cohort of federal workers convened Monday morning in Orlando for a roundtable hosted by U.S. Congressman Darren Soto. That included the American Federation of Government Employees federal union representative and TSA security officer John Hubert, who works out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. |
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Amazon Uses Arsenal of AI Weapons Against Workers
03/13/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 13, 2025 | COMMENTARY | […] Amazon weaponized workplace devices in use at warehouses that algorithmically direct and discipline workers. It exploited these machines to send anti-union messages, ask questions that workers say were designed to gauge union sympathies, and make “captive audience” meetings even more intimidating. |
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Federal Workers Push Back as DHS Ends Collective Bargaining for TSA Security Officers
03/13/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 13, 2025 | UNION-BUSTING | A cohort of federal workers convened Monday morning in Orlando for a roundtable hosted by U.S. Congressman Darren Soto. That included the American Federation of Government Employees federal union representative and TSA security officer John Hubert, who works out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. |
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General meeting March 19
03/13/25 - Local 406 PPPWU President Mike LaSpina is calling a general meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, on Zoom. Consult a message sent to your private email on March 13, 2025, for some of the issues for discussion. A Zoom link will be sent early Monday, March 17, 2025, with a reminder early Wednesday, March 19. |
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Virtual Call to Save our Services
03/13/25 - CWA Local 1123 
The AFL-CIO is hosting a virtual call tonight to support federal workers fighting for their jobs.
When: Tonight, Thursday, March 13 at 8 PM
Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/mar13-saveourservicescall
Let Us Work! Save our Services. |
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Information Regarding 2nd Quarter 2025 Dues Invoices
03/13/25 - IUEC Local 71 Brothers and Sisters, Due to a software issue, invoices are a little late, and you will receive your 2nd quarter 2025 invoice by 3/18/25. If you wish to view your balance and pay online, click here for the payment page on our website. When you get there, click on the union card to make your payment. Information is available if you have any questions. |
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Judge orders reinstatement for most fired probationary federal workers
03/13/25 - National Council of Field Labor Locals Judge orders reinstatement for most fired probationary federal workers |
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Attack on Collective Bargaining Agreement with TSA
03/12/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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Spring 2025 Member Breakfast
03/12/25 - Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 44 
New to the semi-annual Member Breakfast? Been in the past but want to get more involved? Looking to meet and mingle with other Local 44 members? Whatever the reason, we are excited to spend the morning with you.
Join your fellow UA Local 44 members on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:00 am at this casual get-together and catch up with old friends and maybe even meet some new ones. |
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Hall is Open
03/12/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association The SLPOA Hall is opening at 4pm for those that are interested in celebrating the passage of HB495 returning control of the Police Department to a Governor appointed Board of Police Commissioners. |
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HB 495
03/12/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Members, Today the Missouri Legislature passed HB495 returning the SLMPD to a Governor appointed Board of Police Commissioners. We anticipate the Governor will sign the bill into law in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details. |
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2025 United Association Scholarship
03/12/25 - Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 44 
We are pleased to announce that the United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2025-2026 academic year scholarship awards. Up to 112 scholarships totaling as much as $502,000 will be awarded this year, including 106 for students pursuing undergraduate studies and up to six for students pursuing graduate studies. Scholarships will range from $4,000 to $7,500 each. |
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Stop the Cuts
03/12/25 - CWA Local 1103 
Stop the Cuts. Working-class families, like ours, often depend on social services. The GOP is proposing cuts to these programs that assist us, in order to pay for a tax cut for them and their very wealthy friends. Social services are not only utilized by those who are too lazy to work. That is a fallacy. |
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PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
03/11/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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NLRB Back in Business After Fired Member’s Reinstatement
03/10/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 10, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | The National Labor Relations Board issued its first rulings since a federal judge reinstated member Gwynne Wilcox, but it’s unclear how long the window for board action will remain open. The board was hobbled for more than a month because of President Donald Trump’s Jan. |
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The Origins of International Women’s Day
03/10/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 10, 2025 | WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Within the last twenty years, many thousands of women worldwide have begun to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). However, the way in which the day is marked often bears little resemblance to the original IWD purpose and origins. |
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The Origins of International Women’s Day
03/10/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 10, 2025 | WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Within the last twenty years, many thousands of women worldwide have begun to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). However, the way in which the day is marked often bears little resemblance to the original IWD purpose and origins. |
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NLRB Back in Business After Fired Member’s Reinstatement
03/10/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 10, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | The National Labor Relations Board issued its first rulings since a federal judge reinstated member Gwynne Wilcox, but it’s unclear how long the window for board action will remain open. The board was hobbled for more than a month because of President Donald Trump’s Jan. |
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