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Press Release: AMFA-Horizon Air Members Vote to Ratify Contract
05/07/25 - AMFA May 7, 2025 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is proud to announce that its members at Horizon Air have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. “This industry-leading agreement reflects the commitment and perseverance of both negotiating committees and delivers what our skilled aviation professionals deserve,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich. “I sincerely thank our members for their engagement and strong voices throughout the bargaining process.” |
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Press Release: CIRB Authorizes Representation Vote for Air Canada AMEs and Skilled Trade Groups
05/07/25 - AMFA May 7, 2025 – Today, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (“the Board”) authorized a representation vote for approximately 2,250 maintenance employees at Air Canada. As part of its order, the Board approved the fragmentation of the existing Technical, Maintenance, and Operational Support (TMOS) Bargaining Unit. While noting their general preference for broad-based units, the Board stated it “rarely grants such fragmentations,” but found that “fragmenting the existing bargaining unit is appropriate in the specific circumstances of this case.” |
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Westside Picnic
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191 
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The Struggle Always Continues
05/07/25 - American Postal Workers Union National Postal Press Association The Struggle Always Continues APWU Legislative and Political Director, Judy Beard https://apwu.org/news/magazine/struggle-always-continues?fbclid=IwY2xjawKIocdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFIYUphbTVWYmtNb1RaVllMAR5-HXhJSEVqeRUeosmC66QjW75e5rHpA90MCeuJK_Xw5LB-aevP_LH3XzssfA_aem_9cqxw8IiV1CpMxL1kdlEQA This article is essential as the U.S. |
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Eastside Picnic
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191 
https://form.jotform. |
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Eastside Golf Tournament
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191 
https://form.jotform. |
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Westside Golf Tournament
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191 
https://form.jotform. |
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UPS, FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.
05/07/25 - Teamsters Local 355 May 5, 2025 | ECONOMY | Less than a year ago, executives from FedEx and UPS were talking about how they were handling a flood of packages from China to American consumers. Explosive” is how Carol Tomé, UPS’s chief executive, in July described the volume of shipments from e-commerce companies selling Chinese goods in the United States. |
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What's New!
05/07/25 - UA Local 131 New feature for Local Union 131 members! The "LU131 Members Only" page. This new tab in the resource list allows members to view their personal data in the union database. AND . . . Members can now pay their dues on-line and over the phone! Just login or call the Office at 603.669.7307 |
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CANCELLATIONS AND NOTICES
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Vancouver Shows Up #MayDayStrong Online and In Person
05/07/25 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council 
Organizers of Vancouver’s May Day Scavenger Hunt and May Day Celebration at the Clark County Historical Museum tell us the events were a great success! |
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DFW Retirement Seminar 5-19-2025
05/07/25 - TWU Local 513 The company will be sponsoring a Retirement Seminar on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Yandry Center. Local 513 Representatives along with a Medicare Advocate will be present for any questions. |
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AMFA Special Convention Notice - 2025
05/07/25 - AMFA May 7, 2025 -- In accordance with Article XXIII of the AMFA Constitution, and following discussions held during the April 2025 Joint Advisory Council (JAC) Meeting regarding the composition of the Negotiating Committee, the National Executive Council (NEC) is hereby calling for a Special Convention to address this matter. |
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CLASSES & SEMINARS
05/07/25 - UA Local 131 
DATES
Nov 7
ALL seminars - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
at LU131 Union Hall / 161 Londonderry Tpke / Hooksett, NH 03106
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Local 131 Active Members and Retirees
with dues paid current to month of seminar: No Charge
ALL Others: $ 50. |
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Local 776 Family Picnic
05/06/25 - Teamsters Local 776 It’s that time of the year again, the days are getting longer and warmer, and the end of the school year is fast.... |
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Working with the web site modules
05/06/25 - IAFF Local 421 The UnionActive system is made up of individual Modules that can be added, removed, and customized throughout the site. To view the current Modules, login to the site as an admin and you will now see gray boxes around each individual module. Each module box contains an x button, up and down arrows, the module order number, and the title of the module. |
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Set a secure admin password
05/06/25 - IAFF Local 421 The first thing to do when you initially login as the administrator is set a secure password for the account. Click the User Settings button from the home page, then scroll down to the bottom of the page. You will see a password field. Delete the current password and enter in your own private password. |
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The administration area
05/06/25 - IAFF Local 421 The Administration Area is the main control panel for the UnionActive system. To access the Administration Area, login to the website as an administrator, and then click the Admin Area button just below the website date. Each link in the Administration Area has a short description about what can be done in that area. |
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July 1, 2025 Dues Increase
05/06/25 - IBEW Local 768 Sisters and Brothers, In accordance with Article IX of the IBEW constitution approved at the 40th International Convention, effective 7/1/2025, there will be a $1.00 increase in the per capita monthly dues for all members, including those on participating withdrawal. If you have questions, please call the Hall. |
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Management is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative.
05/06/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Automation changes Management is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative. Per the USPS, this initiative consolidates mail and package transportation activities, reducing local transportation costs and truck trips while improving the efficiency of the mail processing network. As a result, management is changing clerk automation duty assignments. |
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Congress Moves to Gut Postal and Federal Pensions — APWU Calls for Immediate Action!
05/06/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Congress Moves to Gut Postal and Federal Pensions — APWU Calls for Immediate Action! On April 30, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved a number of significant cuts to the retirement benefits of postal and federal workers. |
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Kevin McDermott
05/06/25 - IBEW Local 6 https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-kevin-mcdermotts-family-fund. |
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AMFA–Horizon Air Tentative Agreement Ratification Referendum Results
05/06/25 - AMFA May 6, 2025 -- The votes for the AMFA–Horizon Air Tentative Agreement (TA) Ratification Referendum were tallied on May 6, 2025. Votes for this referendum were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows... |
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The Indispensability of the Labor Organizer
05/05/25 - Teamsters Local 355 May 5, 2025 | ORGANIZING | If democracy in the United States is to be preserved and extended, then we need to honor those whose efforts are indispensable to building the one institution that truly stands as a bulwark against economic powerlessness and political defeat: the labor union. |
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Scholarship Deadlines Approaching
05/05/25 - Teamsters Local 162 
Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching. Do not let your graduating high school seniors miss out on these amazing opportunities!
Teamsters Local 162 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Deadline Friday, May 16
Click here to find out more: https://www.teamsters162.com/?zone=/unionactive/view_article. |
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Registration Reminders
05/05/25 - Teamsters Local 162 
Teamsters Local 162 has multiple webinars for our members this upcoming week. Check the webinar checklist below to make sure you register for all events you wish to attend:
Wednesday, May 7th
1:00 PM PT, Labor Community Service Agency is partnering with Local 162 for a Zoom workshop for Laid-Off UPS Members
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom. |
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The Indispensability of the Labor Organizer
05/05/25 - Teamsters Local 992 May 5, 2025 | ORGANIZING | If democracy in the United States is to be preserved and extended, then we need to honor those whose efforts are indispensable to building the one institution that truly stands as a bulwark against economic powerlessness and political defeat: the labor union. |
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Dates Added: UPS Change of Ops Webinar
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Local 162 Officers will host webinars on Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 AM PT, and Saturday, May 17th, at 10:00 AM PT, to provide important updates on the UPS Swan Island Change of Ops.
Registration is required and must be completed by the Friday prior to each webinar. |
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Week Ending 05/03/2025
05/03/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • Teamsters recognize Mental Health Awareness Month • The American Prospect: A world beyond tariffs • EPI: 100 days, 100 ways Trump has hurt workers • UAW: UAW members strike at Lockheed Martin • Teamsters: CVS Teamsters ratify strong contract • The Nation: A new golden age for Labor. |
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Week Ending 05/03/2025
05/03/25 - Teamsters Local 992 • Teamsters recognize Mental Health Awareness Month • The American Prospect: A world beyond tariffs • EPI: 100 days, 100 ways Trump has hurt workers • UAW: UAW members strike at Lockheed Martin • Teamsters: CVS Teamsters ratify strong contract • The Nation: A new golden age for Labor. |
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Union Ban
05/02/25 - Teamsters Local 355 May 2, 2025 | U.S. UNIONS | Unions are cheering a D.C. federal judge’s preliminary ruling overturning Republican President Donald Trump’s massive federal unionization ban, but the saga and the struggle—which could potentially affect every worker in the U.S.– isn’t over yet. |
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AMFA-SCA Negotiations Update #21
05/02/25 - AMFA May 2, 2025 -- The parties met in Chicago (April 22-24) for a three-day mediated bargaining session. The Mediator, at the conclusion of the prior session, directed the Company to be prepared with a full comprehensive proposal. |
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Union Ban
05/02/25 - Teamsters Local 992 May 2, 2025 | U.S. UNIONS | Unions are cheering a D.C. federal judge’s preliminary ruling overturning Republican President Donald Trump’s massive federal unionization ban, but the saga and the struggle—which could potentially affect every worker in the U.S.– isn’t over yet. |
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“The time to act is now to save our pensions,”
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Interim Election
05/01/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 * * * * NOTICE * * * * Nomination FOR Interim-SECRETARY / TREASURER CWA Local 1107 MAY 1st, 2025 As provided in the CWA Local 1107 by-laws article XIV, “Nominations and Election of Local Officers and Shop Stewards”. |
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May Day, May Day, May Day!
05/01/25 - Teamsters Local 355 May 1, 2025 | COMMENTARY | The term “Mayday” comes from the French phrase “m’aidez” or “venez m’aider”—meaning “help me” or “come help me.” It is a loanword adopted into English to serve as an international distress call. |
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General Membership Meeting Raffle
05/01/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Members, At last night’s General Membership meeting, a drawing was held for a $2,000 attendance prize. The drawing included the name of every active member of the SLPOA, but you had to be present to win. Member David McKay’s name was selected, but he was not present, so the $2,000 attendance prize will be carried over to next month's meeting. |
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Union Day at American Family Field on Sunday, July 13th!
05/01/25 - UFCW Local 1473 
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May Day, May Day, May Day!
05/01/25 - Teamsters Local 992 May 1, 2025 | COMMENTARY | The term “Mayday” comes from the French phrase “m’aidez” or “venez m’aider”—meaning “help me” or “come help me.” It is a loanword adopted into English to serve as an international distress call. |
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Council 400 Takes Action
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Council 400 Retirees are taking action to protect Social Security and Medicare from the barrage of attacks. Click below to learn more about how you can get involved. |
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Inside the VA’s War on Unions
04/30/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 30, 2025 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS | When President Trump’s cabinet picks trooped up to Capitol Hill earlier this year for Senate confirmation hearings, hardly any boasted about their past union connections. But Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins did. |
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Organizing Victory at Real Alloy
04/30/25 - Teamsters Local 89 
Over 130 workers at Real Alloy in Morgantown, Kentucky have joined Teamsters Local 89 after a National Labor Relations Board election late last night confirmed that 70% of the workforce had voted to unionize.
This is a historic victory, as it marks the first ever successful union organizing drive in Morgantown. |
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Inside the VA’s War on Unions
04/30/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Apr. 30, 2025 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS | When President Trump’s cabinet picks trooped up to Capitol Hill earlier this year for Senate confirmation hearings, hardly any boasted about their past union connections. But Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins did. |
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2025 IUEC Local 31 Fishing Tournament
04/30/25 - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31 ?? IUEC Local 31 – 28th Annual Fishing Tournament ?? Join us for a day on the water at the 28th Annual IUEC Local 31 Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 6:00 AM at Topwater Grill in San Leon! See the attached documents for sponsorship details, registration forms, and the required liability waiver. All forms and additional information can also be found at iuec31.org. |
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VERA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 04-29-2025
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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Dependent Scholarship Program and TAP
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