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

Personals 10/23/17 - CWA Local 2204 .

2017 Election Information 10/23/17 - CWA Local 2204 .

2017 Scholarship Winners 10/23/17 - CWA Local 2204 .

Getting Ready for Right to Work Nightmare Nation 10/23/17 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 23, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | What’s going to happen when the Supreme Court rules, next June or maybe some time before, that “right to work” laws that already [exist] in more than half the states, are now the law of the land.

Getting Ready for Right to Work Nightmare Nation 10/23/17 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 23, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | What’s going to happen when the Supreme Court rules, next June or maybe some time before, that “right to work” laws that already [exist] in more than half the states, are now the law of the land.

President Stevens' Comments to FERC In SUPPORT of Grid Reliability and Resiliency Pricing Proposed Rule 10/23/17 - IBEW Local 50 October 23, 2017 Richmond, VA President-Business Manager Brad Stevens submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in support of adopting the proposed Grid Reliability and Resiliency Pricing rule. The rule, in short, would require operators of organized markets to "ensure that certain reliability and resiliency attributes of electric generation sources are fully valued". This rule would have an positive impact on premature closure of coal and nuclear generation plants across the country.

Getting Ready for Right to Work Nightmare Nation 10/23/17 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 23, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | What’s going to happen when the Supreme Court rules, next June or maybe some time before, that “right to work” laws that already [exist] in more than half the states, are now the law of the land.

Seattle Parks and Rec Job Opening 10/23/17 - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Please see the attached file in the link below for details on this Seattle Parks and Rec opening for a Metal Fabricator. The Job closes on the 24th so time is short. On the second page down there is information on how to fill the application out online. Good luck Sisters and Brothers! /Docs/METAL%20FABRICATOR%20JOB%20%232017-01399.

AFL-CIO Puerto Rico Relief Effort 10/23/17 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees The AFL-CIO has stepped up to aid the Puerto Rico relief effort.  Please see the attached pdf regarding efforts being coordinated with the Seafarers International Union and the International Longshoremen's Association. Thank you for your anticipated support.

Letter to Membership 10-22-17 10/23/17 - TWU Local 513

2018 CREW CHIEF MILITARY & SPORT CHARTER SIGN UP 10/23/17 - TWU Local 513

UPS Contract Update 10/23/17 - Teamsters Local 7 The Package Division has received some questions about the process by which the National Agreement for UPS and UPS Freight are negotiated.  Here is some infomation to help answer these questions: The first step is for Local Unions to hold meetings to solicit proposals for the National Contract from members; those proposals were due by August 31.

Getting Ready for Right to Work Nightmare Nation 10/23/17 - Teamsters Local 888 Oct. 23, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | What’s going to happen when the Supreme Court rules, next June or maybe some time before, that “right to work” laws that already [exist] in more than half the states, are now the law of the land.

Updates 10/22/17 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #77 Attention Members: - Please log into the "members area" for information regarding Jim Rivingston's services and the Puerto Rico Aid Project.

2017-20 AFSCME 3580 Contract 10/22/17 - AFSCME 3580

Election Reminder 10/22/17 - AMFA Local 32 Local 32 Members: Now that the nomination process has ended and we have started the election process, you will be receiving your ballot in the mail.

WE ARE ONE 10/21/17 - ATU Local 1001

Weigh & Win 10/21/17 - ATU Local 1001

Workers Comp class Oct. 25 @ 10 a.m. 10/21/17 - IATSE Local 33

General Membership Meeting 10/21/17 - Teamster Local Union No. 886 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 STARTS 10AM AFTER THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING WE WILL BE HAVING A MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION PARTY AND RETIREMENT PARTY FOR PRESIDENT RON COBB. BBQ WILL BE SERVED. PLEASE COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US. WE WILL ALSO START ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THE KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY TO BE HELD DECEMBER 9, 2017. THANK YOU, SEE YOU AT THE MEETING.

Knutson Construction challenged on work quality 10/20/17 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council CEDAR FALLS — A group of laborers in a variety of construction trades is imploring the Board of Regents not to hire Knutson Construction Services for any projects while the University of Iowa presses a lawsuit against the company for what it asserts was faulty work on its Old Capitol dome.

JCBA Update 10.20.17 10/20/17 - TWU Local 568 Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in New York City.

UPS Contract Update 10/20/17 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 October 20, 2017 The Package Division has received some questions about the process by which the National Agreement for UPS and UPS Freight are negotiated. Here is some information to help answer these questions:

In Case You Missed It 10/20/17 - Teamsters local 570   • Unions lead the way in providing health care benefits.   • Forced to choose kids’ health or their jobs, parents go union.   • Teamsters applaud NAFTA progress; talks extended.   • Why Labor is fighting to save veterans’ healthcare.   • Will automation put an end to the American trucker.

Southern States Savings & Retirement Q3 Increment 10/20/17 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 Dear Tyson Members,         Please be advised for those members hired prior to January 1, 2003, the Southern States Savings and Retirement Fund has posted a 3.552% increment to all members accounts for the third (3rd) quarter, July 1 through September 30, 2017.

In Case You Missed It 10/20/17 - Teamsters Local 355   • Unions lead the way in providing health care benefits.   • Forced to choose kids’ health or their jobs, parents go union.   • Teamsters applaud NAFTA progress; talks extended.   • Why Labor is fighting to save veterans’ healthcare.   • Will automation put an end to the American trucker.

Oregon Voters: Pledge to vote yes on Measure 101 in January 10/20/17 - IATSE Local 488 We believe that all Oregonians should be able to access care that they can afford. No child should get sick because their family can’t afford the medicine that they need, and nobody should end up in an emergency because a doctor’s appointment was too expensive. Oregonians deserve better!

Association Update 10-20-17 10/20/17 - TWU Local 513

ILPF Mailing to Retirees 10/20/17 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 Recently we have been receiving calls from our Retirees questioning a letter that they received regarding the ILPF Pension Fund. Unfortunately, Local 458M did not have knowledge of this letter until the phone calls came into our office, so we began to investigate.

Better KCI Fact Sheet 10/20/17 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO .

October 17, 2017 Front Page 10/20/17 - Kansas City Labor Beacon Newspaper .

In Case You Missed It 10/20/17 - Teamsters Local 888   • Unions lead the way in providing health care benefits.   • Forced to choose kids’ health or their jobs, parents go union.   • Teamsters applaud NAFTA progress; talks extended.   • Why Labor is fighting to save veterans’ healthcare.   • Will automation put an end to the American trucker.

Early Voting in Mecklenburg County 10/19/17 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Early voting began October 19th and ends on November 4th. Get out and vote.

Read On | October 2017 10/19/17 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

The Better Deal That America’s Workers Deserve 10/19/17 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 19, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | … People need to be able to band together to get a fair shake in their dealings with powerful corporations and large government bureaucracies, yet the Supreme Court is likely to make it much harder for them to do so by distorting existing laws and engaging in pro-corporate judicial activism.

The Better Deal That America’s Workers Deserve 10/19/17 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 19, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | … People need to be able to band together to get a fair shake in their dealings with powerful corporations and large government bureaucracies, yet the Supreme Court is likely to make it much harder for them to do so by distorting existing laws and engaging in pro-corporate judicial activism.

Member Alert 11/10/17 10/19/17 - IATSE Local 33 Members alert for 11/10/17 Board operator needed for 1 day must know model PRG V676. Contact BA Pitkin if available at rpitkin@iatse33.

Notice of Election for 2nd VP 10/19/17 - TWU Local 513

HOT off the Press: Info from DPU 10/19/17 - AFSCME Local 132 Effective November 1, 2017 the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program will activate the ERDC reservation list. This is in order to maintain the ERDC budget. The reservation list is being activated to achieve the required caseload average by attrition. No one currently receiving ERDC will lose eligibility for the program. There are exemptions to the reservation list.

The Better Deal That America’s Workers Deserve 10/19/17 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 19, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | … People need to be able to band together to get a fair shake in their dealings with powerful corporations and large government bureaucracies, yet the Supreme Court is likely to make it much harder for them to do so by distorting existing laws and engaging in pro-corporate judicial activism.

TERMINAL D ROOFTOP PARKING 10/19/17 - TWU Local 513

MEPS San Jose City Council Meeting – CWA/PLA Policy Vote 10/19/17 - IBEW Local 332 The City of San Jose will consider a Community Workforce Agreement to cover all public works. This will cover ALL future City of San Jose construction projects over $2 Million dollars.  What does this mean? It means great opportunities to expand career pathways to San Jose residents in the trades.  It means a San Jose that values state approved apprenticeship programs.

Rite Aid Warehouse 10/19/17 - Teamsters Local 175 Rapid Response Informational Meeting will be held for Rite Aid Warehouse employees

The Better Deal That America’s Workers Deserve 10/19/17 - Teamsters Local 888 Oct. 19, 2017 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | … People need to be able to band together to get a fair shake in their dealings with powerful corporations and large government bureaucracies, yet the Supreme Court is likely to make it much harder for them to do so by distorting existing laws and engaging in pro-corporate judicial activism.

10/10/2017 - PBC Officer & Chief Steward Election 10/18/17 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181 Please read Election Notice Attached.

10/10/2017 - SLC Officer Election 10/18/17 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181 Please read attaced Notice of Eletions.

Association Bulletin 10-18-17 10/18/17 - TWU Local 513