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Members Displaced by Fires 11/12/18 - IATSE Local 33 Any Member displaced due to the recent fires contact, Brother Dan Melson, 661-206-9838, if you need a place to stay. Dan lives in Palmdale.

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE 11/12/18 - UAW Local 4911 ____ ___ As you all know, we have transitioned into the economic portion of contract negotiations.

YRC FREIGHT, HOLLAND and NEW PENN TEAMSTERS 11/12/18 - Teamsters Local 449 Survey Deadline is November 28th.

Elections are Over ! Now What ?? Did we Win ?? 11/12/18 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110 Greetings, Well, it's finally over -- the election season, that is !! I want you all to know that the Nevada Law Enforcement Coalition, of which NAPSO is one of the founders and a leader, endorsed a total of 52 candidates who appeared on the general election ballot this past Tuesday.  Of those 52 candidates (Democrats and Republicans), 46 of them won their races.

The AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council 11/12/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on the immeasurable sacrifices made by our nation's heroes, all in the name of protecting their country, and their fellow Americans. We all owe them an extraordinary debt of gratitude. The AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council (UVC).

Honor and Gratitude for Our Veterans 11/12/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen The BRS wants to express our gratitude and honor for our military servicemen and servicewomen who have served in times past and those currently serving, standing on the ready to defend our country and the freedoms that come with it. May we remember and honor them today, and every day.

T-Shirt Designs Available 11/12/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1205 .

UPS Freight Nationwide Vote Results 11/12/18 - Teamsters Local 776 Members at UPS Freight have approved a new five year national agreement.

Quarterly Meeting 11/12/18 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA 1120 QUARTERLY LOCAL MEETING     THURSDAY            NOVEMBER 15, 2018   6:00 P.M.

UPS Freight Teamsters Ratify LBFO 11/11/18 - Teamsters Local 492 UPS FREIGHT TEAMSTERS RATIFY COMPANY’S FINAL CONTRACT OFFER The Union will Ensure Company Compliance with Agreement Terms – Workers at UPS Freight represented by the Teamsters Union have ratified a new five-year agreement that was the company’s last, best and final offer, averting a national strike.

Happy Veterans Day 11/11/18 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Happy Veterans Day to all of our members who served in the armed forces. Today we celebrate you and thank you for your selfless service to our country.

Veterans Day 11/11/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU John Fitzgerald Kennedy "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

More than Thanks - Join Union Veterans 11/11/18 - CWA Local 1103 As we celebrate millions of service members’ selfless sacrifice this Veterans Day, the Union Veterans Council is fighting to defend their economic rights and dignities when they return home. Join that fight today and be a voice for working-class veterans.

2018 LCR Event 11/11/18 - Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Last evening at our 2018 LCR Event, ACBC was presented with a $25,000.00 donation from Stacy Callen of Dworken & Bernstein, L.P.A We are so grateful to them for their continued support. Photo (Stacy Callen, from Dworken & Bernstein present their donation to Pat Lovejoy of ACBC.

UPS Freight Contract Vote 11/10/18 - Teamsters Local 776 The IBT has scheduled a conference call to discuss the UPSF contract vote results. Full details...

Veterans Day 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 776 On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, Staff, and myself and I would like to wish all Veterans a happy Veterans Day. It is because of your service that we enjoy the freedoms that make this country great.

In Case You Missed It 11/09/18 - Teamsters local 570   • Big wins for Teamsters in Election Day results.   • Teamsters organize 7th XPO Logistics center   • Amazon is launching a new shipping service   • Baltimore first big U.S.

Over 700 Union Members Win Public Office in Midterms 11/09/18 - Teamsters local 570 Nov. 9, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | Led by Minnesota’s Tim Walz, some 743 unionists—and counting—won public office nationwide, from Congress down to county commissioner, the AFL-CIO calculates. Walz, a member of Education Minnesota, will be Minnesota’s governor, and organized labor’s highest-ranking elected official.

In Case You Missed It 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 355   • Big wins for Teamsters in Election Day results.   • Teamsters organize 7th XPO Logistics center   • Amazon is launching a new shipping service   • Baltimore first big U.S.

In Case You Missed It 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 992   • Big wins for Teamsters in Election Day results.   • Teamsters organize 7th XPO Logistics center   • Amazon is launching a new shipping service   • Baltimore first big U.S.

Over 700 Union Members Win Public Office in Midterms 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Nov. 9, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | Led by Minnesota’s Tim Walz, some 743 unionists—and counting—won public office nationwide, from Congress down to county commissioner, the AFL-CIO calculates. Walz, a member of Education Minnesota, will be Minnesota’s governor, and organized labor’s highest-ranking elected official.

Over 700 Union Members Win Public Office in Midterms 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 355 November 9, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | Led by Minnesota’s Tim Walz, some 743 unionists—and counting—won public office nationwide, from Congress down to county commissioner, the AFL-CIO calculates. Walz, a member of Education Minnesota, will be Minnesota’s governor, and organized labor’s highest-ranking elected official.

Health Fair Schedule 11/09/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Dear A.P.W.U. Members: Please note that Open Season begins November 12 through December 10, 2018.  Attached you will find the Health Fair Schedule and other pertinent information.

Thanksgiving Dinner Drive 11/09/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Our IBEW 21 Brothers working in the AT&T Cottage Grove Garage need your help feeding families in the communities where they live and work.  They organized a food drive to purchase complete Thanksgiving Dinners for over 200 families in need. Each dinner costs $25.

In case You Missed It 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 888   • Big wins for Teamsters in Election Day results.   • Teamsters organize 7th XPO Logistics center   • Amazon is launching a new shipping service   • Baltimore first big U.S.

Over 700 Union Members Win Public Office in Midterms 11/09/18 - Teamsters Local 888 Nov. 9, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | Led by Minnesota’s Tim Walz, some 743 unionists—and counting—won public office nationwide, from Congress down to county commissioner, the AFL-CIO calculates. Walz, a member of Education Minnesota, will be Minnesota’s governor, and organized labor’s highest-ranking elected official.

UNMH Negotiations Begin Nov. 27, 2018 11/08/18 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union .

Bluefield Coca-Cola Strike 11/08/18 - Teamsters Local 175 https://wvva.com/news/top-stories/2018/11/07/52293/

All Hallows Eve 11/08/18 - Local 755 UNITED SERVICE WORKERS UNION Dan Kotkin, Area V.P.

Surprise! Minimum-Wage Hike Helps Workers After All 11/08/18 - Teamsters Local 355 November 8, 2018 | WAGES | Remember last year when a gaggle of University of Washington economists proclaimed that Seattle's new $15 minimum-wage law was creating all sorts of havoc with the local economy.

Celebrating Veteran's Day 11/12 11/08/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY TO ALL OF THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED & THOSE OF YOU STILL SERVING TODAY! IN SOLIDARITY, DALEO FREEMAN, PRES./A.P.W.U.

Breakfast With Santa 11/08/18 - Teamsters Local 249 The Teamsters Local 249 Women's Committee will be hosting a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 8, 2018.

AFSCME Scholarship Available 11/07/18 - AFSCME Local 2067 OSAC Scholarship Announcement  Members and family members are eligible for college scholarships. Apply online now for 2019-20. Early-bird deadline is Feb. 15, 2019 and the final deadline is March 1, 2019.

AEU Members Receive Writing Awards 11/07/18 - Association Employees Union The International Labor Communications Association awards for 2018 have recently been announced and current (and former!) AEU members Hugo Jimenez and Jay Peeples were winners of first and second place awards! Congratulations to Jay and Hugo from AEU! Well deserved!

PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES CLIMATE SURVEY 11/07/18 - IUOE Local 286 Dear PSD Union Members: Puyallup union leaders have agreed to invite PSD union members to participate in a joint climate survey Nov. 7-21. Survey Link Here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/puyallup2018 This climate survey is intended for all union employees (except administrators) of the Puyallup School District.

PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES CLIMATE SURVEY 11/07/18 - IUOE Local 286 Dear PSD Union Members: Puyallup union leaders have agreed to invite PSD union members to participate in a joint climate survey Nov. 7-21. Survey Link Here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/puyallup2018 This climate survey is intended for all union employees (except administrators) of the Puyallup School District.

How Labor Helped Bring Down Scott Walker and Bruce Rauner 11/07/18 - Teamsters local 570 November 7, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | On Tuesday night, in a strong rebuke to the anti-labor agendas of Wisconsin and Illinois’ Republican governors, voters elected Democrats to lead their states. Illinois’ new governor, Democrat J.B.

How Labor Helped Bring Down Scott Walker and Bruce Rauner 11/07/18 - Teamsters Local 355 November 7, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | On Tuesday night, in a strong rebuke to the anti-labor agendas of Wisconsin and Illinois’ Republican governors, voters elected Democrats to lead their states. Illinois’ new governor, Democrat J.B.

Local 2200 November 2018 Joint Council Meeting 11/07/18 - UAW local 2200 Here is your reminder for the Joint Council meeting. Friday, November 9, 2018 6:00 p.m. Light Meal 6:30 p.m. Meeting The meeting will take place in the staff cafeteria in Main Library located on A-Level. All Joint Council officers are expected to attend the monthly Joint Council meetings.

Holidays 11/07/18 - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31 IUEC Holiday Sunday Nov. 11th is Veterans Day and will be observed on Monday 12th. This is one of Local 31s paid Holidays.  So thank those who have served this great Country. Thanksgiving Day (Nov.22nd ) and Friday (Nov. 23rd) are also paid Holidays. Be thankful for for the things that you have.

How Labor Helped Bring Down Scott Walker and Bruce Rauner 11/07/18 - Teamsters Local 992 November 7, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | On Tuesday night, in a strong rebuke to the anti-labor agendas of Wisconsin and Illinois’ Republican governors, voters elected Democrats to lead their states. Illinois’ new governor, Democrat J.B.

Attorney James Marsh Educates Members on Workers' Compensation Laws 11/07/18 - Teamsters Local 162 At Local 162's general membership meeting on Sunday, November 4, attorney James Marsh educated members on the rights of worker's when they are hurt on-the-job.  Marsh is no stranger to Local 162 members as his legal focus is workers' compensation cases.  He has represented worker's in numerous industries throughout the Portland area for over 30 years.

AMFA-ASA Virgin America Transition Agreement Discussions: Correction to Update #6 11/07/18 - AMFA November 7, 2018 -- This is a correction to Update #6 that was published on November 1, 2018. The enhancements that were tentatively agreed upon contained an error that could lead to confusion. The verbiage on 401(k) incorrectly stated...

How Labor Helped Bring Down Scott Walker and Bruce Rauner 11/07/18 - Teamsters Local 888 November 7, 2018 | POLITICAL ACTION | On Tuesday night, in a strong rebuke to the anti-labor agendas of Wisconsin and Illinois’ Republican governors, voters elected Democrats to lead their states. Illinois’ new governor, Democrat J.B.

HARRISON TRUST OPEN ENROLLMENT 11/06/18 - IBEW Local 659 Harrison Trust Open Enrollment begins November 1, 2018 and continues through November 30, 2018.  Changes in enrollment are effective January 1, 2019.  All Wiremen, spouses and/or significant others are encouraged to attend: Thursday, November 15th at the INN AT THE COMMONS (200 North Riverside Ave, Medford, Oregon).  Retiree plan meeting is at 3:00 p.m.

There is Still Time! 11/06/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 VOTE! There is still time, if you haven’t done so already when you get home from work please VOTE! There are many tight races where your vote can make a difference.  You have a voice make it heard. Voting options can be found here.

6 Types of Misinformation to Beware Of on Election Day 11/06/18 - Teamsters Local 355 November 6, 2018 | VOTE! | False stories, misleading ads and suspicious mailers are an unfortunate feature of most modern political campaigns. But there is another type of misinformation to worry about on Tuesday: the type that strikes on Election Day, requiring voters to wade through rumors, hoaxes and misleading information on their way to the polls.