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Railroads' Flood-Ravaged MidwesternTracks Trigger FRA Emergency Declaration 03/21/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, declared an emergency event for railroad operations because of extreme flooding throughout the Midwest. The National Weather Service has documented historic flooding throughout the region, Batory said in an emergency event announcement.

Look for the Union … Edible 03/21/19 - Teamsters local 570 Mar. 20, 2019 | ORGANIZING | […] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the unions pushing to organize weed workers. Its drivers already transport legal weed throughout the state; now the union is pushing out into the fields and warehouses. At 1.

It Just Became Easier for Employers to Dump Retirees’ Pensions 03/21/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 21, 2019 | RETIREMENT SECURITY | Traditional pensions are disappearing in America, and the federal government just made it easier for employers to get rid of them. With no fanfare in early March, the Treasury Department issued a notice that allows employers to buy out current retirees from their pensions with a one-time lump sum payment.

No Way Out? Blocked Exits at UPS Warehouses Pit Workers at Risk 03/21/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 21, 2019 | HEALTH & SAFETY | When Bill Davis complained about blocked exits at the United Parcel Service Inc.warehouse in Sharonville, Ohio, he says nobody at the company listened. But the Occupational Health and Safety Administration did. Davis’ complaint led to a proposed fine exceeding $200,000. On Friday, March 8, Davis was fired.

Look for the Union … Edible 03/21/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 21, 2019 | ORGANIZING | […] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the unions pushing to organize weed workers. Its drivers already transport legal weed throughout the state; now the union is pushing out into the fields and warehouses. At 1.

Pre-Retirement Seminars 03/21/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Designed for railroad employees and spouses planning to retire within five years, the Pre-Retirement Seminars we offer familiarize attendees with the retirement benefits available to them and guide them through the application process. Sponsored by the Office of the Labor Member, seminars are held at several locations annually. Union officials, auxiliary members, and their spouses are welcome to attend, as well as rail employees and spouses within 5 years of retirement. Registration is required

UAW 4911 Bargaining Update 03/21/19 - UAW Local 4911 .

Look for the Union … Edible 03/21/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Mar. 21, 2019 | ORGANIZING | […] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the unions pushing to organize weed workers. Its drivers already transport legal weed throughout the state; now the union is pushing out into the fields and warehouses. At 1.

Look for the Union … Edible * 03/20/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 20, 2019 | ORGANIZING | […] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the unions pushing to organize weed workers. Its drivers already transport legal weed throughout the state; now the union is pushing out into the fields and warehouses. At 1.

Waste Management Ratification Vote 03/20/19 - Teamsters Local 231 .

Congratulations Southern State! 03/20/19 - NJLESA Congratulations Southern State! Undefeated against all other law enforcement agencies ~ Best of luck in the playoffs as you strive for the championship title.

IBEW 396 Receives The Edwin D. Hill Award 03/20/19 - IBEW 396 Locals That Battled Energy Deregulation Scheme  Share First-Ever Edwin D.

Aerial Lift Training and Certification 03/19/19 - IATSE Local 478 We have a couple of lift classes scheduled for Saturday March 23 and Sunday March 24. Each class is a one day class that lasts around 8 hours. The Class will take place at SGPS Showrig in Elmwood LA and will start promptly at 8am each day. See the attached application.

Remembering Brother John P. Scott and celebrating his life. 03/19/19 - IATSE Local 478 We are remembering Brother John P. Scott and celebrating his life. The funeral is private. A memorial service will be held at on Thursday, March 21, from 7-10pm at Southport Hall (200 Monticello Ave, New Orleans).

No Way Out? Blocked Exits at UPS Warehouses Put Workers at Risk 03/19/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 19, 2019 | HEALTH & SAFETY | When Bill Davis complained about blocked exits at the United Parcel Service Inc.warehouse in Sharonville, Ohio, he says nobody at the company listened. But the Occupational Health and Safety Administration did. Davis’ complaint led to a proposed fine exceeding $200,000. On Friday, March 8, Davis was fired.

Unions Back Effort to Block Deportations; Create Pathways to Citizenship 03/19/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 19, 2019 | POLITICAL/LEGISLATIVE | Several major American unions have endorsed a bill introduced in the House March 12, that could protect more than 2 million people from deportation. The Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), sponsored by Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), and Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.

Danbury BOE Secretaries & IT Employees Overwhelmingly Approve Tentative Agreement for Successor Contract 03/19/19 - UPSEU Danbury BOE Secretaries & IT Employees overwhelmingly approved terms of the Tentative Agreement for a new successor collective bargaining agreement during a recent ratification process. A major item during these negotiations was the health insurance.

SPECIAL MEETING 03-20-2019 03/19/19 - RN Staff Council, OPEIU, Local 40, AFL-CIO, CLC SPECIAL MEETING 03-20-2019 - We hope to see you Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9pm. Local 40 Executive Board would like to make some changes to the ByLaws but we need YOU to be there to approve the amendments. We look forward to seeing you at the Union Office!

AMFA Support Transport Workers Union Locals’ “American Airlines Should Care” Educational Campaign 03/19/19 - AMFA March 19, 2019 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) National Executive Council (NEC) fully supports the Transport Workers Union’s “American Airlines Should Care” Educational Campaign. AMFA appreciates and encourages efforts to educate the public on a user-friendly platform that exposes flaws in business practices that compromise safety.

Working Hard for our Members 03/19/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 District Council 4 has been working diligently in getting all our contracts ratified and out to our members. We had some contracts that were still pending from last year and we were finally able to finalize them in the first couple of months of this year. NWI Print Pro is one of our printers that is in Crown Point, Indiana (website: www.nwiprintpro.com).

ABAT MOU 03/19/19 - NEASO Here Ye, Here Ye, we now have a signed MOU of the former ASTO! This Assignment-Based Approved Time (ABAT) MOU memorializes and standardizes the process for utilizing hours during a Temporary Alternative Work Schedule (TAWS). You can go to NEASO.org to review the documents.

Unions Back Effort to Block Deportations; Create Pathways to Citizenship 03/19/19 - Teamsters local 570 Mar. 19, 2019 | POLITICAL/LEGISLATIVE | Several major American unions have endorsed a bill introduced in the House March 12, that could protect more than 2 million people from deportation. The Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), sponsored by Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), and Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.

Unions Back Effort to Block Deportations; Create Pathways to Citizenship 03/19/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 19, 2019 | POLITICAL/LEGISLATIVE | Several major American unions have endorsed a bill introduced in the House March 12, that could protect more than 2 million people from deportation. The Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), sponsored by Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), and Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.

Unions Back Effort to Block Deportations; Create Pathways to Citizenship 03/19/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Mar. 19, 2019 | POLITICAL/LEGISLATIVE | Several major American unions have endorsed a bill introduced in the House March 12, that could protect more than 2 million people from deportation. The Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), sponsored by Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), and Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.

Strike ends on Day two at Central States 03/19/19 - Teamsters Local 743 ***Please be advised***Team Care workers at Central States Pension Fund, ended their strike Monday. Over 200 Teamster workers continued to show unity and strength on the second day of the strike.

Strike ends at Central Sates Pension 03/19/19 - Teamsters Local 743 ***Please be advised***Team Care workers at Central States Pension Fund, ended their strike Monday. Over 200 Teamster workers continued to show unity and strength on the second day of the strike. The contract will be up for a vote Tuesday, which includes full retro pay and all workers returning back to work.

2019 Canary Bowl Tournament Results 03/18/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 On Sunday, March 3rd, we had 95 bowlers on 19 teams turnout for the Local 458M Canary Bowl! It was a great time with a lot of other union members and other family members in attendance cheering the bowlers on! When all was said and done the #1 Team was “We Don’t Give a Split” with a total of 3167.

Dash 4 Donuts Register Today!!! 03/18/19 - San Marcos Police Officers' Association The San Marcos Police Officer's Association is holding its 4th Annual Dash 4 Donuts 4 mile run on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at The Premium Outlet Mall. The run will start promptly at 8:00 am. Come on out, bring the family, enjoy a morning run, some donuts and lots of shopping afterwards!

GOLF OUTING 2019 03/18/19 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 Once again, we are glad to announce Teamsters Local 142 Stewards Council Golf Outing: WHEN: Sunday, June 9, 2019 TIME: 10:30 a.m. with a 12:00 p.m. shotgun start, Best-Ball: 4 Man Scramble, dinner to follow. WHERE: Turkey Creek Golf Course 6400 Harrison Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana 46410

Teamsters Local 142 BLOOD DRIVE 03/18/19 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 There is a shortage of blood available in the Chicago land area. Blood only lasts 42 days and there’s no synthetic alternative. Patients need your help. Please come out and donate blood to help save a life.

Why Unions Must Bargain Over Climate Change 03/18/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 18, 2019 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | […] What good is it to negotiate the assignment of overtime when the sky is on fire? Does a public employer really want to claim that its direct complicity in the potential collapse of civilization has no bearing on working conditions.

March Membersip Meetings - Santa Fe 03/18/19 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union .

Why Unions Must Bargain Over Climate Change 03/18/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Mar. 18, 2019 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | […] What good is it to negotiate the assignment of overtime when the sky is on fire? Does a public employer really want to claim that its direct complicity in the potential collapse of civilization has no bearing on working conditions.

President’s Message Staying Strong at the Bargaining Table and Beyond 03/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Now, more than ever, community college faculty need to stay vigilant as we face challenges that threaten us. These challenges have come in the form of legislation that impact course offerings and  have a direct effect on faculty salaries, hours, and working conditions.

Guild Passes Unanimous ‘No Confidence’ Vote in Trustee Svonkin 03/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 The Guild Executive Board at its February meeting unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in LACCD Board of Trustee member Scott Svonkin, who will be up for re-election in November 2020. If Svonkin declares his candidacy, the Guild is asking potential supporters to withhold their endorsements.

Adjunct Faculty News 03/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Dual Enrollment Survey, Legislation Update Kathy Holland and Ken Taira, AFIC co-chairs  Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee    Hello Adjuncts!  We hope that your semester is going well. The Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee (AFIC) is working hard on your behalf.

Important Changes to FSA and HRA Accounts 03/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Headline -- Important Changes to FSA and HRA Accounts  Your Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) are transitioning from WageWorks to a new system administered by ConnectYourCare.

Stand with Your Union 03/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

New Meeting Location-Missoula 03/18/19 - IBEW Local 768 The meeting in Missoula is changing locations! We are combining the ATT/DTV and Inside Construction bargaining unit meetings into one. It will still be on the third Thursday of the month, beginning March 21st, 2019. The meeting will be held at the U of M in the TODD Building at 6:00pm.  See the campus map by clicking on the links below.

YRC Contract Update 03/18/19 - Teamsters Local 89 Mar 18, 2019 - Teamsters Local 89 has received an update from the IBT concerning contract negotiations with YRC. This agreement covers YRC Freight, USF Holland, and New Penn. In the update, which you can read here, the IBT reports that there has been slow progress on monetary issues. Talks are scheduled to resume this week. The current agreement is set to expire on March 31st.

AFL-CIO LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 3/15/19 03/18/19 - Laborers' Local 231 The Illinois House and Senate adjourned on Thursday this week.  Both chambers will convene on Tuesday, March 19th at 12pm.

Why Unions Must Bargain Over Climate Change 03/18/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Mar. 18, 2019 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | […] What good is it to negotiate the assignment of overtime when the sky is on fire? Does a public employer really want to claim that its direct complicity in the potential collapse of civilization has no bearing on working conditions.

TEAM CARE WORKERS VOTE TO STRIKE 03/17/19 - Teamsters Local 743 Teamster employees who work for TeamCare and the Central States Pension Fund have voted to strike. The rain and cold couldn’t stop over 200 Teamster employees from Standing Strong on day one of the strike. One of the major issues is production standards for call-center workers. The members will be back on the strike line on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6 am.

TEAM CARE WORKERS VOTE TO STRIKE 03/17/19 - Teamsters Local 743 Teamster employees who work for TeamCare and the Central States Pension Fund have voted to strike. The rain and cold couldn’t stop over 200 Teamster employees from Standing Strong on day one of the strike. One of the major issues is production standards for call-center workers. The members will be back on the strike line on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6 am.

RTC Schedule updates 03/17/19 - IUPAT local 10 The Western Oregon and SW Washington Regional Training Center has recently gotten a facelift, make sure to have a look.

SWA Agreement In Principle 03/16/19 - AMFA Local 32 After a week of mediation, including many long nights and early mornings, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and Southwest Airlines have reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) on Saturday, March 16, 2019, toward a new collective bargaining agreement.

YRCW Negotiation Update 03/16/19 - Teamsters Local 776 YRCW negotiations were held this past week. Full details can be found below....