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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.

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....

Joint Memo: AMFA and SWA Agreement in Principle 03/16/19 - AMFA March 16, 2019 -- 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. We are very pleased with the efforts of both Teams to find common ground on a new contract that is good for our Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and for Southwest Airlines.

A Sign of Things to Come 03/16/19 - Teamsters Local 776 The Labor Wire March 13, 2019 One year ago today, the labor movement delivered an upset victory, sending an....

UAW 4911 Bargaining Update 03/15/19 - UAW Local 4911 Brothers and Sisters, In light of this week’s happenings at Sparrow, I would like to reach out to everyone as President of UAW Local 4911. It has always been my position to create stability and bring leadership to our Union. I assure you that our path to a contract has not changed despite the change of leadership at Sparrow.

HSEF CUSTODIAL FACT SHEET 03/15/19 - Hillsborough School Employee Federation What is happening? What does subcontracting custodial services mean? What are the details, such as employee pay & benefits, cost savings, etc? Hillsborough County Public School leaders are asking private companies, eager for multi millions in profits, to tell them what they already know concerning the numbers, services and costs of operations for custodial services. Read the REAL FACTS here!

PSAV Riggers Vote to join in union with Local 22 03/15/19 - IATSE Local 22 .

Nominations and Election of Officers 03/15/19 - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Official Notice Boilermakers Local 104 Nominations and Election of Officers NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS for Boilermakers Local 104 will be held on Sunday April 7, 2019 at 12:00pm at a Special Meeting for Filling of Vacancies. The meeting will be held at: Centralia Train Depot 210 Railroad Ave, Centralia WA 98531 in the Multi Purpose room reserved for this event.

AMFA - SWA Technician Negotiations Update #74 03/15/19 - AMFA March 15, 2019 -- This most recent negotiation session held in Dallas, TX over the past three very long days, March 12-14, 2019, concluded at 3:15am this morning without a final resolution. While we are disappointed, both sides worked hard and significant progress was made during this session. We are encouraged that our efforts have put an agreement within reach, and we are continuing to work on a deal that the members can vote on. We also are in the process of scheduling our next session, should it be needed, and are hopeful we can reach a conclusion to this long negotiation process.

IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Courses are now live! 03/15/19 - IATSE Local 488 All sixteen of the IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Courses are now live! The curriculum is relevant to all Crafts and is optimized for use on a computer, laptop, or tablet.

NM Film Industry Just Got a Huge Boost! 03/15/19 - Teamsters Local 492 After hundreds of man-hours spent by your 492 Business Agents Melissa Malcolm, Trey White and Tracy McCarty, who have been lobbying Representatives and Senators in the roundhouse over the last 3 weeks, House Bill 85 passed this week and Senate Bill 2 has passed this morning at 3:00 a.m., 41 to 24.

Hundreds of IBEW Jobs Saved! 03/14/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 As a result of many discussions that occurred between our IBEW leadership and AT&T all involuntary force reductions were pulled down. Hundreds of jobs in many different departments would have been lost if these conversations didn’t occur. IBEW workforce reductions across all departments in the second quarter of 2019 will occur with only volunteers accepting separation packages. The results of everyone’s efforts have paid off. While no one can guarantee what may happen in the future, today we all can breathe a sigh of relief.

FRA Rejects KCSR’s Scheme to Outsource Brake Inspections to Mexico; Must Also Stop Cross-Border Crews that Avoid Safety Standards 03/14/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen “We learned yesterday that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) denied a request by Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR) to outsource safety-sensitive brake tests to Mexico. In its decision, the FRA correctly told KCSR that their request — which TTD and our rail unions strongly opposed — was ‘not in the public interest or consistent with railroad safety.’ We could not agree more.

Clerk Conversions 03/14/19 - APWU Cleveland Area Local FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT… A.P.W.U.’s efforts have resulted again in Cleveland’s most senior Clerk Craft PSE’s being converted to career employees.   Eight (8) PSE’s will enjoy the benefits and security of full-time status. I am proud to say that the National, along with our Officers and Stewards of the A.P.W.U.

Contact Congress: Never Forget the Heroes: Pass the Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act 03/14/19 - IATSE Local 488 Sisters and Brothers — We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. For so many of our sisters and brothers, the tragic events of that day were just the beginning of a long struggle that continues to this day. When the towers fell, union members in New York rallied to Ground Zero to search for survivors and clean up the aftermath.

El Paso police officer to become torch bearer at 2019 Special Olympics 03/14/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An El Paso police officer is gearing up for the role of a lifetime. And he’s the only one to do it in the state of Texas. Passion has led this officer to the world stage. Our paths in life all lead us down different roads. “Coming out here to support them lit a flame in my heart,” said Sgt. Roberto Cardenas. Sgt.

CPR Training 03/13/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 conducted three life-saving skills training seminars on March 9, 2019 for the membership. With training provided by One....

Union and Company Exchange Proposals 03/13/19 - Teamsters Local 814 March 13 2019 Attached below as a pdf is the union's full contract proposal -- presented yesterday to the Bargaining Group (Central, Eagle, Capital, Globe, Hudson) by Local 814's Committee.   We are united by many priorities this time around, but none more important than PROTECTING our MEDICAL and PENSION Funds from cuts.

Is There a Future for Good Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.? 03/13/19 - Teamsters local 570 Mar. 12, 2019 | JOBS | Last week, a large group of striking factory workers, United Electrical Workers union officials and community members gathered in the freezing temperatures in Wilmerding, Pa., across the railroad tracks from the Wabtec Corporation, holding signs denouncing corporate greed and announcing support for the union.

Fun with the Fuzz 5K 03/13/19 - Teamsters Local 231 We have set up our team, Teamsters Care, and would like you to team up with us this year. We will have our team tech shirts ready for each team member, and we will meet at the Teamsters Hall at 8:00 a.m. on 4/20 to get your team shirt and race packet for the run.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH 03/13/19 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, March 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. Hope to see you there.

Local 175 Joins State AFL-CIO 03/12/19 - Teamsters Local 175 Teamsters Local 175 joins West Virginia AFL-CIO  March 12, 2019 Facebook Twitter Email Google+ Share In an encouraging sign of unity within the West Virginia labor movement, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 175 made a unanimous decision this past Saturday to affiliate with the West Virginia AFL-CIO.

AMFA – ASA Virgin America Transition Agreement Discussions 03/12/19 - AMFA Local 32 Joint Update March 11, 2019 Technician Integrated Seniority List (ISL) and Transition Agreement (TA) discussions continued last week. Representatives from Alaska and AMFA met on Wednesday afternoon to continue those discussions. We agree that we are not at an impasse and will continue to meet and work through the issues.

Rest in Peace, Brother 03/12/19 - IUEC Local 10 It is with a very sad heart that the Officers and Members of Lcal #10 are notified of the passing of Honorary Brother Joseph E Prowinski on March 11, 2019.  Officers and Members may call at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 2 pm, where services will be held at 3 pm.  Interment is Private.

Limited Edition Jack Daniels FOP Bottle Pickup 03/12/19 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. To our Colorado FOP members, families and friends who have participated in this fund-raising event, the bottles are here and ready for pickup at our Wyatt’s Wet Goods Longmont location. We are located at 1250 S Hover Rd, Unit C in Longmont. Phone - 303-485-9463 Hours - Monday - Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday 10am to 7pm.

Victory for $15@DIA 03/12/19 - CWA Local 7777 Congratulations, everyone!!! Special thanks to Victor Jimenez, Dollar Thrifty Customer Service Rep Lead, for being the spokesperson for DTAG. Last night, as a culmination of our collective efforts, we made history and changed the lives of 10,000 families!  The City Council gave unanimous final approval to the $15 min wage for airport and other Denver-contracted workers.  Wow.

IBEW 396 Receives The Edwin D. Hill Award 03/12/19 - IBEW 396 IBEW LOCAL UNION 396, IBEW LOCAL UNION 1245, AND NV ENERGY RECEIVE THE INAUGURAL EDWIN D. HILL AWARD Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2019) – During a reception tonight, the inaugural Edwin D. Hill Award will be presented to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 396, IBEW Local Union 1245, and NV Energy.

Is There a Future for Good Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.? 03/12/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 12, 2019 | JOBS | Last week, a large group of striking factory workers, United Electrical Workers union officials and community members gathered in the freezing temperatures in Wilmerding, Pa., across the railroad tracks from the Wabtec Corporation, holding signs denouncing corporate greed and announcing support for the union.

Brother Andy J Peace 03/12/19 - UA Local 296 UA Local 296 and 58 year member Andy J Peace Passed away March 8th, 2019.  Andy was born March 28th, 1931.  He was 87 years old.  Andy joined local 296 on October 14, 1960.  Brother Andy was a gold card member of the UA.  Andy will be having a gravesite Service at Canyon Hill Cemetary on Friday March 15th, 2019 @ 2:00pm.  The address is 2040 N.

Officer/Steward Training in Massachusetts 03/12/19 - UPSEU UPSEU held a Basic Steward/Officer training in Massachusetts on January 30, 2019 where those in attendance learned how to handle a grievance from the beginning stages up and through the final stages of grievance arbitration. Attorney John Connor and UPSEU Labor Relations Representative Roger Stolen provided the training for those in attendance.

Joint Update: AMFA-ASA Virgin America Transition Agreement Discussions 03/12/19 - AMFA March 11, 2019 -- Technician Integrated Seniority List (ISL) and Transition Agreement (TA) discussions continued last week. Representatives from Alaska and AMFA met on Wednesday afternoon to continue those discussions. We agree that we are not at an impasse and will continue to meet and work through the issues.

Social Security Act of 2019 03/11/19 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP H.R 141 – The Social Security Fairness Act of 2019 was introduced on January 3, 2019 and is one of our legislative top priorities. This bill would repeal the Social Security Windfall Elimination provision which unfairly diminishes retirement benefits for officers who were not permitted to participate in the social system by their municipal employers.

Sector News Spring 2019 Will Not Mail This Quarter 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org This edition of the Sector News will not mail. More information to follow.

Union Printers Home Foundation 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org The Union Printers Home Foundation, or UPH Foundation, with a mission to provide educational and charitable benefits, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The Foundation launched its new website late last year and includes the ability to apply for a UPH Foundation Scholarship. The 2019 Scholarship is now accepting applications, and the application deadline is May 15, 2019.

Republicans Introduce National Right-to-Work Legislation, Again 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org While most of the country focused on President Trump’s use of emergency powers to build a wall on the Southern Border of the United States, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), introduced a bill on the Senate floor calling for a national right-to-work law, S. 525.

REPRESENTATIVE REPORT 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org Knoxville News Sentinel PPMWS worked with Local 14351 on a new successor agreement with the Knoxville News Sentinel. We were able to work out a deal that would extend the current contract two years, which was big deal as the company has been looking for only one year deals in the past.

BLS Will No Longer Track Commercial Printing, Screen Printing in Employment Statistics Database 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced in January that commercial printing, screen printing, and print support activities for printing have become “too small or too concentrated to be tracked” in the Current Employment Statistics database.

Union, New Era Cap Reach Severance Agreement 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org Late last year, New Era Cap, the official manufacturer of MLB hats, announced it would close its unionized Derby, NY, manufacturing plant by March. The company says it is moving away from manufacturing to focus more on branding and marketing.

CWA Local 14164 Ratifies Contract Extension at ACCO 03/11/19 - cwa-ppmws.org Workers at ACCO Brands plant in Sidney, N.Y., have ratified a contract extension calling for a 2.5 percent wage increase retroactive to January 1, 2019. The contract maintains the pension payments, shift differentials and other benefits previously included in the contract negotiated by the union in 2013.

Transportation Unions Eye Infrastructure Investment, Worker Safety, and AV Policy in 2019 03/11/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Transportation labor leaders set an aggressive agenda focused on protecting frontline workers from new and sustained threats, improving workplace safety, and strengthening America’s transportation network today at the Executive Committee meeting of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD).