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Current news directly from Union Locals in the US and Canada.

William Burrus 05/21/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local It is with sad news that I announce to you that our retired A.P.W.U. National President, William Burrus, passed on yesterday. Please take the time to read an article about this great legacy.  After retiring, he was named PRESIDENT EMERITUS.

Divided Supreme Court Rules for Businesses Over Workers 05/21/18 - Teamsters Local 355 May 21, 2018  | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | The Supreme Court has sharply restricted the rights of American workers to join with others to challenge their company for allegedly violating federal laws on wages, overtime pay or civil rights.

Louis DGreenwald 22nd Golf Outing 05/21/18 - NJLESA .

John F. Brady Memorial Scholarship Fund 05/21/18 - NJLESA .

Officer Ambush and Lethal Environment Recognition - Training 05/21/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. The "Public Agency Training Council" and the "Colorado Fraternal Order of Police" have partnered to bring you this important, relevant, and outstanding officer safety training. The seminar is open to all law enforcement personnel; both line officers and management. You do not need to be a member of the FOP to register/attend.

Usher at Emerson Colonial Theater Posting 05/21/18 - IATSE Local B4 Openings are becoming available for ushering positions at the Emerson Colonial Theater. If you or anyone you know would be interested in applying, please contact our Business Agent, Carol Arlauskas by email at carolarlauskasb4@gmail.com, or by phone at 617-594-1077, by Tuesday, May 29th.  Please refer to the attached job description.

UPS/UPSF Strike Vote 05/21/18 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is conducting a strike vote.

City of Brawley Craft Meetings 05/21/18 - Teamsters Local 542 2018 City of Brawley Craft Meetings Craft Meetings for Teamsters Local 542 members employed with the City of Brawley, CA are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 3:30 p.m. in Public Works back lounge.

Strike Authorization Vote Underway at UPS 05/21/18 - Teamsters Local 162 BALLOTS MAILED MAY 15th Nationwide, Teamsters Local Unions Approve Strike Authorization Vote On May 8th Local Unions from across the country voted to authorize a strike authorization vote of the UPS membership.  On May 15th the Teamsters International will begin mailing each of you a voting guide and voting instructions.

LE friendly legislation passed! 05/21/18 - Vancouver Police Officer's Guild Tthese Union friendly laws were passed by the legislature this year and effective June 2018. Neil http://apps2.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6229&Year=2017&BillNumber=6229&Year=2017   (this bill is effective June 2018). Re Union Orientation http://apps2.leg.wa.gov/billsummary.

CWA endorses Rhodes 05/21/18 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 For too long, working men and women in this country have had no voice in Congress. We have been left behind. That's why today, as President of the Communication Workers of America Local 1120, I was proud to stand with members and endorse Gareth Rhodes to take on John Faso this November.

2018 AFSCME 2067 Officer Election 05/20/18 - AFSCME Local 2067 Ballots have been mailed for the 2018 AFSCME 2067 Officer Election and must be returned by June 13. All members are invited to observe the ballot tallying at Union Hall starting at 5 p.m. on June 13. Two candidates are running for President of our local, Matt Starbuck and Robin Jennings.

One Second After The Union Is Decertified - You May Lose Your Retirement Match 05/20/18 - IBT Local 1108 Without the collective bargaining agreement, your retirement benefits will have no contractual protections.. Management will have the right to reduce or eliminate matching contributions altogether, as they have done in the past. Under your current MCBA, pilots are guaranteed the following retirement contribution match … “29.

Cedar Point discount tickets 05/19/18 - Teamsters Local 964 Cedar Point discount tickets 2018 Cedar Point discount tickets for all Teamster members active and Retired, Tickets available at Teamsters Joint Copuncil No.

Protect Your Pay Increase - "A Fist Inside a Velvet Glove". 05/19/18 - IBT Local 1108 A Fist Inside a Velvet Glove Protect Your Pay Increase Management announced salary increases for International Red Label (“ILC”) pilots. ILC pilots deserve a raise, and so does every pilot represented by the Union. How do we guarantee that management won’t take it back or refuse to grant increases in the future.

Taylor Swift Parking Information Update 05/19/18 - IATSE Local 33 Rose Bowl Call Time and Parking Information Verification and Updates The Call time is still at 10:30 pm. If you want to park onsite you must be there by 9:30 pm. After that, all inbound roads to the stadium will be closed and you must park off-site and walk in.  Parking is in Lot F. Overflow parking is Lot J West.

CWA Enters into 2 Weeks of Early Bargaining 05/19/18 - CWA Local 1103 As you know, our current collective bargaining agreement with Verizon does not expire until August, 2019, a little less than 15 months from now. However, Verizon, CWA and IBEW are jointly announcing today that we will be entering into two weeks of bargaining beginning June 18, 2018 to determine whether it is possible to agree on the terms of a contract extension.

Next CWA Local 1103 General Membership Meeting June 7 05/19/18 - CWA Local 1103 .

A Note from the Business Agent Theatre 5/18/18 05/18/18 - IATSE Local 33 Attention to those working the Taylor Swift load-out at the Rose Bowl: Although Hard Hats and Work Boots are not required, they are strongly encouraged during the load-out If you would like to fill out paperwork prior to arrival at the venue, paperwork is located here: www.ia33.c2clabor.com    Parking passes will be available at 8:00 p.m.

In Case You Missed It 05/18/18 - Teamsters local 570 .

In Case You Missed It 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local 355 .

Workers Need a Way to Rise Up 05/18/18 - Teamsters local 570 May 18, 2018 | JOBS | The falling U.S. unemployment rate is not creating a path to prosperity for low-wage workers who continue to struggle to make ends meet. A recent staff report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that the nation’s 65 million workers currently scraping by in low-paying service jobs have few ladders to career success.

Workers Need a Way to Rise Up 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local 355 May 18, 2018 | JOBS | The falling U.S. unemployment rate is not creating a path to prosperity for low-wage workers who continue to struggle to make ends meet. A recent staff report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that the nation’s 65 million workers currently scraping by in low-paying service jobs have few ladders to career success.

Verizon Bargaining 05/18/18 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 TO:            Verizon Local Presidents   FROM:     Dennis G.

Early Bargaining 05/18/18 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 CWA and IBEW are jointly announcing today that we will be entering into two weeks of bargaining beginning June 18, 2018 to determine whether it is possible to agree on the terms of a contract extension. This development reflects an improved relationship with the company since the conclusion of our strike just about two years ago.

Association, American to Meet 05/18/18 - TWU Local 568 American Airlines recently changed course by contacting the TWU-IAM Association leadership seeking dates to discuss minor issues that remain open in our negotiations. The Association views all discussions between us and the company as important to achieving our goal of a tentative agreement.

In Case You Missed It 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local 992 .

VA Benefit Schedule & More 05/18/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU .

One Second After The Union Is Decertified - Find a Good Lawyer 05/18/18 - IBT Local 1108 If your union is decertified, you will be financially responsible for defending any and all management violations of your so-called individual employment agreement. Management says arbitrators cannot reinstate you under these fake agreements, if you choose to appeal a decision, you are also on the hook for these costs.

A Note from the Training Committee 5/18/2018 05/18/18 - IATSE Local 33 A Note from the Training Committee The Gradall class was postponed to June 2 @ 7:00 a.m. If you have questions about this class, please use the e-mail link listed below. Do not call the office.

Unity Conference 2018 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 .

Alexander's Plead Guilty 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 Belleville couple pleads guilty to embezzling money from Local 50 Teamsters Union.  Please click link below to access article from the Belleville News-Democrat and WJBD Radio http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article211366669. http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2018/05/18/exteamsters-union-officials-plead-guilty-to-embezzlement-fraud

In Case You Missed It 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local 888 .

Workers Need a Way to Rise Up 05/18/18 - Teamsters Local 888 May 18, 2018 | JOBS | The falling U.S. unemployment rate is not creating a path to prosperity for low-wage workers who continue to struggle to make ends meet. A recent staff report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that the nation’s 65 million workers currently scraping by in low-paying service jobs have few ladders to career success.

May 2018 Gendarme 05/18/18 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association .

District 142 General Chair Election 05/17/18 - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Exercise your RIGHT to VOTE! This is a VERY important District election for the position of General Chair. It is HEAVILY suggested that ALL Members VOTE, this election will have a direct affect on the negotiation and administration of YOUR contracts. -When: Friday, June 8th, 2018 -Polls: Open from 6am to 6pm -Location: Local 2202 (IBEW77 Building) 19415 International BLVD -Questions.

Ship from Store- CVS 05/17/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Begining May 8th the Postal Service is started a pilot program of picking up from CVS stores natiowide including those inside Target stores. Attached is the information we have available.

Unions Representing Pilots and Mechanics are Standing Together for a Safety Culture Change at American Airlines 05/17/18 - TWU Local 568 The Allied Pilots Association Calls on American Airlines to Give Mechanics, Represented by the Transport Workers Union, a Fair Contract  The Allied Pilots Association – and its 15,000 pilots at American Airlines – has pledged unconditional support for the Transport Workers Union, which represents the airline’s maintenance, stores, and fleet service workers.

UA Local 296 OSHA Classes 05/17/18 - UA Local 296 UA Local 296 will be hosting OSHA Classes June 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd down at the hall.  If you need to get your OSHA taken care of you need to attend 1 of the classes for the OSHA 10 and All the classes for the OSHA 30.  If you have any questions please reach out to Scott Horton 208-288-1296.  All Classes will start at 8:00am.

More Management Misconduct 05/17/18 - IBT Local 1108 MORE MANAGEMENT MISCONDUCT And More Proof That We Need a Union at OneSky’s Flexjet We recently shared a photo of Flexjet Vice President of Red Label Programs Rick Handschuch giving pilots who support their Union “the finger” as he posed in front of a pickup truck with pro-union messages and our logo. We blurred the faces of the other individuals in the photo.

One Second After The Union Is Decertified - Pilots will stop applyinig at Flexjet 05/17/18 - IBT Local 1108 If Local 1108 is decertified, then Flexjet is no longer a career destination. How will management attract new talent? Unlike every other prominent air transportation provider in the U.S., all management can offer potential new hires is unenforceable promises as opposed to codified wage scales, memorialized benefits and established work rules.

2018 HVALF LABOR Questionnaires 05/17/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO 2018 Labor Questionnaires: For NY State Senate and Assembly, for Judicial Race in Hudson Valley and for Local races.

BRS members OK labor pactwith Amtrak 05/17/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen members working for Amtrak have ratified a new contract with the national intercity passenger railroad. Read entire article at: Progressiverailroading.

2018 Primary COPE Endorsements 05/17/18 - IBEW Local 332 The COPE endorsements for Santa Clara County are posted in the attachement. You can also go to the ibewvotes.com link on the right hand column of this homepage and follow the proper links. The COPE endorsement list is for IBEW members and their family and is intended for their use.

Local 776 Family Picnic 05/17/18 - Teamsters Local 776 Summer will be here before you know it, and that’s the time for picnics and trips to the amusement park! This year Local 776 is....

Ex-EPPD Officer Arrested 05/17/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An ex-El Paso Police officer was arrested by the Department’s Special Investigations unit and has been charged with Sexual Assault.  The offender, William Alexander met the victim after he responded and handled a police call involving the victim.  Later, while off-duty the offender met with the victim and he sexually assaulted her.

Postal Banking Interview 05/16/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Postal Banking Interview with President Daleo Freeman https://www.news5cleveland.