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NLRB Pick Litigated Reagan’s Air Traffic Case 09/21/17 - Teamsters local 570 Sept. 21, 2017 | LABOR | President Trump’s nominee for the top attorney job at the NLRB argued against a now-defunct air traffic controllers union in a case that critics consider a key event contributing to decades of decline of union membership and wage stagnation. Peter Robb was nominated Sept. 15 by the White House to serve as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act 09/21/17 - Charlotte Area Local APWU We have had many questions about the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act. This article from the APWU web page explains your rights and other rights available to veterans. http://www.apwu.

NLRB Pick Litigated Reagan’s Air Traffic Case 09/21/17 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 21, 2017 | LABOR | President Trump’s nominee for the top attorney job at the NLRB argued against a now-defunct air traffic controllers union in a case that critics consider a key event contributing to decades of decline of union membership and wage stagnation. Peter Robb was nominated Sept. 15 by the White House to serve as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

NLRB Pick Litigated Reagan’s Air Traffic Case 09/21/17 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 21, 2017 | LABOR | President Trump’s nominee for the top attorney job at the NLRB argued against a now-defunct air traffic controllers union in a case that critics consider a key event contributing to decades of decline of union membership and wage stagnation. Peter Robb was nominated Sept. 15 by the White House to serve as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

Trump stacks the US Dept of Labor with big business chums 09/21/17 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council When, amid scandal and scrutiny, the bombastic fast-food CEO Andy Puzder withdrew himself as President Trump’s nominee for secretary of labor back in February, worker advocates—who’d run an aggressive campaign to oppose him—let out a collective sigh of relief.

Training Courses 09/21/17 - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Boilermakers Welding and Training Courses. Tube Welding with SMAW and GTAW: Develops knowledge and skills required to weld two-inch diameter mild steel pipe in the 6G position using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and (SMAW) processes.

Renewal of DC Elevator Mechanics License 09/21/17 - IUEC Local 10 I spoke with the ladies at Pearson Vue yesterday.  The computer for the renewal of DC Elevator Mechanics License is in the middle of a total overhaul.  The Renewal Letters that normally go out in September, will not be going out until October.  The system is unavailable until after October 1, 2017.  That will still give everyone 60 days to renew your license.

Last Chance to Get Your ILLINI Football Tickets 09/21/17 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 This is your last chance to order your tickets to join your IBEW 21 sisters and brothers at the ILLINI Football game on October 14th which includes the tailgate before the game. Last orders will be taken on Monday September 25th so we can get you your tickets on time.

Another successful drive 09/21/17 - IUEC Local 10 I would like to thank everyone who came out yesterday for the blood drive.  It was nice to see some of our Retired members here.  Billy Johnston, Pat Davis, Chip Carr, John Jenkins and his wife Maggie, all came out to donate.  Dan Cellucci and Heather Harris, from the Otis Office, joined us.

URGENT ACTION ALERT: Affordable Care Act Repeal is Back! 09/21/17 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO This week, the U.S. Senate is working on their newest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Graham-Cassidy bill, a last-ditch effort to repeal the ACA, is gaining steam, and Senators are hoping to bring it to a vote by September 30.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 09/20/17 - CWA Local 1103 .

Union Hall Closures!! 09/20/17 - IBEW Local 191 Due to staff training, the Bellingham, Mt. Vernon and Wenatchee offices will be closed all day Friday October 27th. Dispatch will be by phone only. The Everett office will be closed from 10:00am (after dispatch) Friday October 27th until 8:00am Monday October 30th.

AMFA - SWA Technician Negotiations Road Show Schedule 09/20/17 - AMFA September 20, 2017 -- On August 17, 2017, AMFA and Southwest Airlines finished the last scheduled negotiation session for the foreseeable future. The AMFA Negotiating Committee has made the decision to go out and explain where we are in the process, what issues remain open, and to answer questions from the membership.

Need Help Sept. 26 09/20/17 - IBEW Local 483 ?On Sept. 26, next Tuesday - join your brothers & sisters in the Tacoma HR unit for informational picketing prior to the City Council meeting.  Help bring the pressure to the City for a fair contract.

Labor Shortage Gives Workers an Edge 09/20/17 - Teamsters local 570 Sept.

Labor Shortage Gives Workers an Edge 09/20/17 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept.

Valley & NGS Picnics 09/20/17 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Local 266 Members Mark Your Calendar!! The Valley Picnic will be in the PERA Pavilion on Saturday, October 14th from 11am - 4pm. We hope you'll all join us for a wonderful time.

Labor Shortage Gives Workers an Edge 09/20/17 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept.

In our prayers 09/20/17 - IUEC Local 10 I have received the following from the International Office. Brothers and Sisters: It is with deep regret that we inform you that on Monday, September 18, 2017, 40 year old mechanic Simon Viel was killed in a on the job accident.  He was on a callback in Montreal Canada while working for Kone Elevator Company.  He began with the IUEC in April 1997.

General Membership September 20, 2017 09/19/17 - AFSCME Local 3336 .

Operation LifesaverPreview of U.S. Rail Safety Week Events 09/19/17 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Operation Lifesaver Inc. Offers Preview of U.S. Rail Safety Week Events As the first U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW), September 24-30 approaches, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) President and CEO Bonnie Murphy previewed the event’s planned activities, key sponsors and information on how potential participants can learn more.

Hurricane Disaster Fund 09/19/17 - IBEW Local 332 As you know there have been a couple of devastating hurricanes in the last month, threatening and displacing thousands of men, women and children. Many families have lost their homes, cherished possesions, vehicles and a place to go to work. Major hardship has been inflicted.

Compliance Reminder: Non-Compliance Awareness 09/19/17 - AMFA September 19, 2017 -- On July 13, 2017, Southwest terminated an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) for deviating from “all required procedures included in MT 735-00-01. The letter of termination indicates that the Company relied on surveillance tape to determine that the AMT may have allowed a second mechanic to sign for work that the AMT had performed: “security video evidences that a second AMT did not enter the area of the flight crew oxygen cylinder and therefore, required processes and/or procedures of MT 735-00-01 were not completed.”

A Radical GOP Proposal to Roll Back Worker Protections 09/19/17 - Teamsters local 570 Sept. 19, 2017 | WAR AGAINST WORKERS | …Republicans in Congress, urged on by wealthy corporate lobbyists, have introduced H.R. 3441. They say it is intended to overturn Browning Ferris. The bill would certainly do that, but it would do much, much more.

A Radical GOP Proposal to Roll Back Worker Protections 09/19/17 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 19, 2017 | WAR AGAINST WORKERS | …Republicans in Congress, urged on by wealthy corporate lobbyists, have introduced H.R. 3441. They say it is intended to overturn Browning Ferris. The bill would certainly do that, but it would do much, much more.

Endorsed Candidates 09/19/17 - IBEW Local 483 ?Please Consider Voting for these Local 483 Endorsed Candidates: ??Victoria Woodards  Mayor, City of Tacoma ?Robert Thoms        Dist 2, City of Tacoma ?Catherine Ushka    Dist. 4, City of Tacoma ?Chris Beale            Dist. 5, City of Tacoma ?Lillian Hunter         Dist.

JOB POSTING NB Asst Mstr Mech 09/19/17 - Connecticut Fire Equipment Mechanics Association CITY OF NEW BRITAIN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces An Open Competitive Examination for ASSISTANT MASTER MECHANIC (AMM)……………….……$74,809 per year (3 Steps) This position is represented by Local 992, IAFF, AFL-CIO.

A Radical GOP Proposal to Roll Back Worker Protections 09/19/17 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 19, 2017 | WAR AGAINST WORKERS | …Republicans in Congress, urged on by wealthy corporate lobbyists, have introduced H.R. 3441. They say it is intended to overturn Browning Ferris. The bill would certainly do that, but it would do much, much more.

The GOP’s on the verge of passing a bill that will phase out Medicaid in its entirety 09/19/17 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO Senate Republicans are on the cusp of passing a bill that will eliminate hundreds of billions of dollars worth of health funding, destabilize insurance markets, and eventually phase out Medicaid in its entirety.

Medicare for All: The Next Step in the New Deal 09/19/17 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO If President Franklin D. Roosevelt were alive today, he would instantly recognize the Medicare for All Act of 2017 as a crucial next step in the work he began more than three-quarters of a century ago.

Letter to Governor Walker on Prevailing Wage 09/19/17 - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 494 .

Prevailing Wage 09/19/17 - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 494 .

UFCW Welcomes Viroqua Food Coop to the Family! 09/19/17 - UFCW Local 1473

Notice of Election 09/19/17 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 Notice of Nomination and Election   NOMINATIONS   The CWA Local 1120 Election Committee will be accepting nominations for the office of President, Executive Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and five Executive Board Members (area Business Agents). Any person is eligible to hold office if he or she has been a member in good standing for a period of one (1) calendar year.

A Radical GOP Proposal to Roll Back Worker Protections 09/19/17 - Teamsters Local 888 Sept. 19, 2017 | WAR AGAINST WORKERS | …Republicans in Congress, urged on by wealthy corporate lobbyists, have introduced H.R. 3441. They say it is intended to overturn Browning Ferris. The bill would certainly do that, but it would do much, much more.

Elections 09/18/17 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 .

IBEW 21 mourns the loss of our Brother MSgt. Mark Evans 09/18/17 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother MSgt. Mark Evans, who worked for AT&T in the Mount Prospect Garage. Our Brother founded the non-profit organization Pizzas For Patriots where he delivered a slice of home to our service men and women stationed overseas. Visitation: Wednesday September 20 from 3:00-9:00 pm. Service: Thursday at 10:00am. Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, Il. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Read On | September 2017 09/18/17 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

September 27th / Discussion & Book SIgning 09/18/17 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

October Meeting Notice 09/18/17 - CWA Local 7777

Bowl-A-Thon 09/18/17 - CWA Local 7777

School Supply Drive 09/18/17 - CWA Local 7777

October Committee Meetings 09/18/17 - CWA Local 7777

Membership Meeting 09/18/17 - Communications Workers of America Local 2336 The Local will be having it's September membership meeting on Tuesday September 19, 2017 @ 6:30pm. This is a General Membership meeting only, it does not pertain to the upcoming elections.

Have you completed the AFSCME Survey? 09/18/17 - AFSCME Local 4041

Trump Administration Will Always Side With Corporations Over Labor 09/18/17 - Teamsters local 570 Sept. 18, 2017 | U.S. LABOR | It’s no secret that the Trump administration is corporation-friendly to a fault. For all the talk of the underserved coal miners and workers whose jobs have been stolen by free trade agreements or China, the Oval Office has not been a friendly – or even safe – place in the past eight months.

Trump Administration Will Always Side With Corporations Over Labor 09/18/17 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 18, 2017 | U.S. LABOR | It’s no secret that the Trump administration is corporation-friendly to a fault. For all the talk of the underserved coal miners and workers whose jobs have been stolen by free trade agreements or China, the Oval Office has not been a friendly – or even safe – place in the past eight months.