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Week Ending 08/22/2025 08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • VT Digger: UPS Teamsters in Vermont allege violations of FMLA
• Supply Chain Brain: The struggle to unionize at Amazon warehouses
• Peoples World: Airline pilots outraged at one-pilot proposal
• Labor Day 2025: More protests than parades and picnics
• U.S.
Musk Wins, Workers Lose As Court Rules NLRB is Unconstitutional 08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Multibillionaire Elon Musk won and workers lost as a three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional. If upheld, the August 19 decision, authored by Donald Trump-named Appellate Judge Donnald Willett, throws U.S. labor law up for grabs.
Week Ending 08/22/2025 08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 992
• VT Digger: VT UPS Teamsters allege violations of FMLA
• Labor Day 2025: More protests than parades and picnics
• U.S.
Musk Wins, Workers Lose As Court Rules NLRB is Unconstitutional 08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Multibillionaire Elon Musk won and workers lost as a three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional. If upheld, the August 19 decision, authored by Donald Trump-named Appellate Judge Donnald Willett, throws U.S. labor law up for grabs.
Unions Aren’t Just Good for Workers, They Also Benefit Communities, Democracy 08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKER POWER | We know that unions promote economic equality and build worker power, helping workers to win increases in pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. But that’s not all unions do. Unions also have powerful effects on people’s lives outside of work.
Unions Aren’t Just Good for Workers, They Also Benefit Communities, Democracy 08/22/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 22, 2025 | WORKER POWER | We know that unions promote economic equality and build worker power, helping workers to win increases in pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. But that’s not all unions do. Unions also have powerful effects on people’s lives outside of work.
threat to vote-by-mail 08/21/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
A direct attack on postal workers and our democracy! Pay attention to the actions going on. When they attack federal workers then you have to ask yourself WHO'S NEXT.
Attention Sysco Members 08/21/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Attention all Local 162 Sysco members, please see important contract negotiations update.
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UPS RPCD Bid Protection 08/21/25 - Teamsters Local 492 The UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement guarantees Regular Package Car Drivers {RPCDs} the right to protect their bid routes and overtime opportunities from Seasonal Support Drivers. As peak season approaches, RPCDs who want to protect their overtime and route must submit a completed 9.5 add/cut form to their steward by no later than Monday, August 25, indicating that they would like to be removed from the 9.5 list for the rest of the year.
Business Representative Position 08/21/25 - IBEW Local 483 Open Business Representative Position
We are now accepting applications for a driven/self-motivated individual for the position of Business Representative at IBEW Local 483.
Retiree Medical Pre-Medicare Presentation 08/20/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EVF-pgegYQ3HYW0Y6p7t1_Q1LmYUoIH7DNHI4Dk1nK0/edit?usp=sharing
Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Update 08/20/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Please see below for important information from the IBT concerning the Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Proceedings:
What the Economy Really Looks Like 08/20/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 20, 2025 | TRENDING | […] If data is either not being collected or is no longer reliable, now that Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics as punishment for weak jobs numbers, it’s hard not to succumb to bias or motivated reasoning, on either side of the political divide.
What the Economy Really Looks Like 08/20/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 20, 2025 | TRENDING | […] If data is either not being collected or is no longer reliable, now that Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics as punishment for weak jobs numbers, it’s hard not to succumb to bias or motivated reasoning, on either side of the political divide.
AMFA–AS Machinist LOA Ratification Referendum Notice 08/20/25 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA National launches a referendum on the AMFA-AS Machinist LOA starting Aug 21, 2025. Eligible Alaska Airlines members can vote via ElectionBuddy. Details and voting instructions will be emailed on Aug 21, with voting ending Sept 11 at 10:00 AM ET.
Brother Wayne R Tanner - Celebration of Life 08/20/25 - IBEW Local 387 We invite you to join us for an all-day celebration of Skip's life. This will be a time to share stories, enjoy good food throughout the day, and honor the incredible man who touched so many lives. Come and go as you're able—we know Skip would want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable.
Historic Contract Ratified at Louisville Packaging 08/19/25 - Teamsters Local 89 On Friday, August 15, 2025, Teamster members at Louisville Packaging ratified a historic new three-year agreement by an overwhelming 93%. Just six days prior to the ratification, members had unanimously voted to authorize a strike if necessary, which was one of the factors that resulted in this contract victory.
Economic highlights include general wage increases of $3.
Local 776 Newsletter 08/19/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, Local 776 mailed the Summer 2025 Edition of the 776 Review to the Membership. If you missed it because you were away on vacation or the USPS lost it, fear not! It is available in the downloads section of the website under Member Resources.
AMFA-JTS Negotiations Update #4 08/19/25 - AMFA August 19, 2025 -- On August 13-15, 2025, representatives from JTS and AMFA met in Halifax to engage in their fourth session of collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
AMFA-Jazz Line Negotiations Update #3 08/19/25 - AMFA August 19, 2025 -- On August 11-13, 2025, Jazz and AMFA representatives met in Halifax for the third round of collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
UPS Bows to Teamsters Strike Threat 08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 776 UPS bowed to a credible, coordinated strike threat authorized by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters around midnight last
Union-Buster in Chief 08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 18, 2025 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | Up until now, the go-to example of a president using his power to try to destroy unions and set back the labor movement was Ronald Reagan’s firing of striking air traffic controllers in 1981. That move threw 11,000 dedicated workers who kept Americans safe and flight paths clear out of their jobs.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW 08/18/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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Tentative Date for 2024-2027 National Agreement Pay Increases Announced
The Postal Service has provided a tentative date to the APWU for the pay increases due under the National Agreement.
Notice of Local Union Election Plan 08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 71 Notice of Local Union Election Plan Submission Form to all Members of Teamsters Local Union No.
Union-Buster in Chief 08/18/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 18, 2025 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | Up until now, the go-to example of a president using his power to try to destroy unions and set back the labor movement was Ronald Reagan’s firing of striking air traffic controllers in 1981. That move threw 11,000 dedicated workers who kept Americans safe and flight paths clear out of their jobs.
Local 776 Retirements 08/16/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, two Local 776 members retired after both amassing over thirty years of service. The Members worked in different industries: freight and airline maintenance. Still, both attest to their longevity at their respective employers because of being Teamsters and working under exceptional contracts, earning good wages, benefits, and having outstanding representation.
The U.S. Postal Service Is Not for Sale 08/15/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union APWU President Mark Dimondstein penned an opinion piece for Newsweek in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service. Read the piece reprinted below, or read and share the piece from Newsweek:
https://www.newsweek.com/mail-workers-union-leader-us-postal-service-not-sale-opinion-2110501
Mail Workers Union Leader: The U.S.
ALERT: FIRST LABOR DAY MARCH 08/15/25 - IATSE Local B4
Hello Everyone,
Below you will find an invite to march in the Labor Day parade. Please share with your members. Everyone is welcome!
Colleen A. Glynn
IATSE Local 11 Business Manager
International Vice President
MA AFL-CIO Executive Vice President
cglynn@iatse11.
Verizon Pre-Medicare Retiree Medical Zoom 08/15/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 We will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6p.m. to discuss the changes in pre-medicare retiree medical for Verizon members. Members that are either currently retired and pre-Medicare or members that are considering retirement in the near future are urged to attend. Please see the link below.
Never Forget 08/15/25 - CWA Local 1103 Friends,
We gathered this morning (and later at 12:00 pm) to remember and honor Gerry Horgan. The Local 1103 Executive Board visited the Gerry Horgan Garage in Greenburgh, (White Plains) NY and spoke about his passing on August 15, 1989, which occurred as a result of a scab hitting him with a car on a picket line during the strike.
August 14, 2025 AS-HA Carrier Supplied Represented Lists to NMB 08/14/25 - AMFA Local 32 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian have both submitted the requested eligibility lists of current members who represented the carriers within the Mechanics and related Craft and class to the NMB.... We are publicizing the carrier submitted lists to the membership for review.
The Truth Matters 08/14/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Group, the attached document came from the Michigan Paper. We really need to get statements from our members. We must expose the truth and protect bargaining unit work. They have reverted 76 clerk craft positions and several maintenance bids from the DSM P&DC.
AMFA Supports CUPE-AC Flight Attendants 08/14/25 - AMFA August 14, 2025 -- AMFA stands with the dedicated Air Canada Flight Attendants of CUPE in their fight for fair wages, respect, and improved working conditions, which have been suppressed for a decade.
EPA Terminates Federal Union Contracts, Effective Immediately 08/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 13, 2025 | LABOR RELATIONS | The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will no longer recognize its federal labor unions and that all collective bargaining agreements are terminated, effective immediately.
EPA Terminates Federal Union Contracts, Effective Immediately 08/13/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 13, 2025 | LABOR RELATIONS | The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will no longer recognize its federal labor unions and that all collective bargaining agreements are terminated, effective immediately.
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September Meetings-Iowa Round Robin 08/12/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union I have secured meeting spaces and hotel rooms for the NBA's. The meeting locations are in bold lettering, all meetings begin at 6:30PM. These are general information meetings and recruiting events.
Union Carhaulers Demand Fair Wages, Benefits From Non-Union Carriers 08/12/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 12, 2025 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | Teamsters carhaul drivers will hold an area standards picket tomorrow outside the GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, KY, to protest nonunion carhaul contractors that are undermining wages, benefits, and working conditions in the industry.
AMFA-Spirit Negotiations Update #19 08/12/25 - AMFA August 12, 2025 -- The Parties held a bargaining session, August 5-7, 2025, in Chicago to continue bargaining toward a first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for the Spirit group. This was our tenth session in mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB).
August Meeting Notice 08/12/25 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 N.W. Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside MO 64150, in the CASABLANCA Room, located on the 2nd floor of the casino.
The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM.
UPS Extends Driver Buyout Offer, Likely Due to Lack of Interest 08/11/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 11, 2025 | PACKAGE DIVISION | Drivers clearly want to stay at UPS: The parcel delivery company is extending its voluntary layoff program by a few weeks because so few individuals are taking them up on it. While the trucker shortage is impacting logistics businesses around the world, some larger companies are still trying to trim their workforce to be a bit more lean.
UPS Extends Driver Buyout Offer, Likely Due to Lack of Interest 08/11/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 11, 2025 | PACKAGE DIVISION | Drivers clearly want to stay at UPS: The parcel delivery company is extending its voluntary layoff program by a few weeks because so few individuals are taking them up on it. While the trucker shortage is impacting logistics businesses around the world, some larger companies are still trying to trim their workforce to be a bit more lean.
Local 776 Golf Tournament 08/08/25 - Teamsters Local 776 The only thing hotter than the weather was the competition at Eagles Crossing Golf Course in....
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