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    In Loving Memory
    09/15/25 - United Steelworkers Local 13-1
    In Loving Memory of Our Vice President, Reverend James E. Daniels Vice President, Reverend James Daniels was a member and activist of Local 13-1.   He was a member of the laborers union, AFSCME, OCAW, PACE, and USW and a union member for over 50 years.  He was raised in Texas during the Jim Crow era.  His work in Civil Rights is unprecedented, and his life work exemplary.
    Last Chance for Dorney Park
    09/15/25 - IUOE Local 542
    Join us this Sunday at Dorney Park! Tickets are $20 a piece with a max of 10 per member. Children 2 and under are free! Ticket includes parking, admission, and food/beverage. Call the District 1 hall at 215-542-7500 for tickets. Tickets are available until noon on Friday, September 19th.
    Local Union Election Plan to nominate and elect delegates for the IBT Convention
    09/15/25 - Teamsters Local 52
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    Colin Nash Endorsement Request
    09/15/25 - IBPO local 486
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    Greek Fest 2025
    09/15/25 - IBEW Local 100
    Its that time of year again! Greek Fest 2025 is September 19th - 21st! We are needing volunteers to come out an work our booth promoting our Apprenticeship program to the Community. Volunteers will select to work at least one, 2 hour time slot on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. In return, volunteers will receive free admission to Greek Fest.
    Day 15
    09/15/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    15: It can refer to a group of 15 elements in the periodic table, known as the nitrogen family. The number of days Local 776 Members have been on strike at the RISE Dispensary in York. 15 days of staying the course, their determination, and resolve to obtain a fair contract, stronger each day, remaining united.
    The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
    09/14/25 - AFGE Local 3937
    Reporting Highlights Missed Opportunity: Some Social Security officials said they welcomed DOGE — the agency needs a technological overhaul — only to see DOGE ignore them and prioritize quick (often empty) wins.
    14 Days on the Line!
    09/14/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    14 days: a period of two weeks. 14 days: In Old English literature, a fortnight. 14 days: People in the United States typically just say "two weeks.” Fourteen days is the length of time Local 776 Members at RISE Dispensary have been on strike. Their strike surpasses the 13-day strike led by Teamsters Local 777 members at two Rise Cannabis dispensaries in Illinois.
    Pension Board Election Results
    09/13/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    Ladies and Gentlemen:   After tabulation of the Retiree Trustee ballots returned by 4 p.m. on September 12, 2025, the System’s auditor, Sikich LLP, reported that the returns are as follows:   Active Trustee   There was no contested election for Active Trustee, as Det. Daniel Sweeney was the only candidate to file for the office.
    13 days on Strike!
    09/13/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Number 13: It is often seen as a symbol of unluckiness and misfortune, particularly in Western cultures In Judaism, thirteen signifies the age at which a boy matures and becomes a Bar Mitzvah At the Last Supper, Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus, was the 13th guest at the table. The number of days Local 776  RISE Members have been on Strike.
    PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
    09/12/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
    APWU Announces Dates for Retroactive Payments   The Postal Service has provided tentative dates for the additional negotiated pay provisions in the 2024-2027 National Agreement and the date of the retroactive payment for the pay increases due for the “stopgap” period of November 16, 2024, to August 22, 2025.
    Day 12
    09/12/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Facts about the number 12: 12 items in a dozen 12 months in a year 12 signs in the zodiac 12 hours on a clock face 12 days on the line for the striking Local 776 Members at RISE Dispensary. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail," President George W. Bush. The strike line will be manned from 8 AM until 9 PM today.
    Creamland Teamsters at Local 492 Unanimously Ratify Contract!
    09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 492
    9/11/2025 - The strike against Creamland Dairy has ended after 1 week. Teamsters Local 492 would like to thank all the dedicated Teamsters who took time out of their busy lives to support their Brothers and Sisters at Creamland.  We are so proud of our Creamland Teamsters for their sacrifice through the strike in order to get a fair contract.
    3 Crises Facing the Labor Movement
    09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 355
    Sept. 11, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | America did not get to the bad place it is in today by accident. We are here as a result of the combination of a political system that serves money and a half-century-long explosion of economic inequality that has produced an oligarchy. Donald Trump is the product of these factors, but he is not the underlying problem.
    3 Crises Facing the Labor Movement
    09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 992
    Sept. 11, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | America did not get to the bad place it is in today by accident. We are here as a result of the combination of a political system that serves money and a half-century-long explosion of economic inequality that has produced an oligarchy. Donald Trump is the product of these factors, but he is not the underlying problem.
    Ohio Department of Insurance - Thin Blue Line Benefits Association Update
    09/11/25 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
    Ohio Department of Insurance - Thin Blue Line Benefits Association Update From the Ohio Department of Insurance - September 9, 2025 The Department has been advising consumers to continue to send their claim information to Thin Blue Line.
    RISE Strike Day 11
    09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Today, in remembrance of 9/11, Remember, Reflect, NEVER FORGET! The Strike line will be manned today from 8 AM until 9 PM. Join us as we continue to fight for what's right.
    NEVER FORGET!
    09/11/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Never Forget: The cowardly acts perpetrated against our country by those who seek to destroy us and our way of life. The innocent men, women, and children who lost their lives on this tragic day; only for being in the wrong place, at the wrong time.
    2ND SUNDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS RESUME 9/14/2025
    09/10/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570
    The Calendar Module to the right has all of the 2025 meetings scheduled for the 2ND SUNDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS.
    Scholarships for NCPSO Members
    09/10/25 - CWA/NCPSO Local 2201
    The National Coalition of Public Safety Officers of Virginia is under the CWA umbrella. These scholarships are eligible for NCPSO/VA members and their spouses, children and grandchildren.
    2026 Convention Pin Design Contest
    09/10/25 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266
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    General Membership Meeting DATE CHANGED!!
    09/10/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120
    CWA QUARTERLY LOCAL MEETING Wednesday September 24, 2025 6:00 P.M.
    Solidarity
    09/10/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Solidarity: Teamster Members continue to stand tall, stand proud! Solidarity: On Tuesday, Rise Local 776 Members were joined on the strike line by Local 776 Members who comprise the negotiating committee for International Motors, formally Navistar. This group held the last strike in Local 776 back in 2020.
    Voting Ends Today at 5pm
    09/10/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    ***REMINDER***      The SLPOA Executive Board Elections are currently in progress.  Members are encouraged to log into their accounts on the SLPOA website to participate in the voting process.  Please note that voting will close on Monday, September 15th at 5:00 p.m.
    Don't Forget to Vote
    09/10/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    ***REMINDER***      ***REMINDER***      ***REMINDER*** The SLPOA Executive Board Elections are currently in progress.  Members are encouraged to log into their accounts on the SLPOA website to participate in the voting process.  Please note that voting will close on Monday, September 15th at 5:00 p.m.
    Remembering 9/11/01 In Pictures
    09/10/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570
    These iconic images from 9/11 are truly unforgettable The September 11 attacks,[f] also known as 9/11,[g] were four coordinated Islamist terrorist suicide attacks by al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners, crashing the first two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the third into the Pentagon (headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense) in Arlington County, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed in a rural Pennsylvania field (present-day, Flight 93 National Memorial) during a passenger revolt.
    Amazon Fires 150 Unionized Third-Party Drivers, Teamsters Say
    09/09/25 - Teamsters Local 355
    Sept. 9, 2025 | UNION BUSTING | Amazon has fired more than 150 unionized drivers working for a third-party contractor in Queens, New York, according to the Teamsters union. Workers rallied at the company’s DBK4 facility in Queens on Monday after the company fired the drivers, who worked for Cornucopia, a delivery service provider (DSP) that Amazon contracted with to make deliveries.
    Amazon Fires 150 Unionized Third-Party Drivers, Teamsters Say
    09/09/25 - Teamsters Local 992
    Sept. 9, 2025 | UNION BUSTING | Amazon has fired more than 150 unionized drivers working for a third-party contractor in Queens, New York, according to the Teamsters union. Workers rallied at the company’s DBK4 facility in Queens on Monday after the company fired the drivers, who worked for Cornucopia, a delivery service provider (DSP) that Amazon contracted with to make deliveries.
    Day 9 A Sure Thing
    09/09/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Day 9 A Sure Thing It’s a sure thing that the sun will rise each day. It’s a sure thing that Local 776 Members will be back at RISE Dispensary walking the line. It’s a sure thing that their determination will not waver. It’s a sure thing that their support grows daily. Our strike continues to grow.
    Teamsters Retirees Club News
    09/08/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Well, Labor Day has passed, the days are getting shorter, and summer is soon over. The monthly Membership Meetings resume on Sept. 14, and the 776....
    ICE Raid & Detention at Hyundai Plant Raises New Risks for a Shaken Industry
    09/08/25 - Teamsters Local 355
    Sept. 8, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | The immigration raid last week on an electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia owned by two South Korean manufacturers was yet another setback for what had been a fast-growing industry in the United States.
    ICE Raid & Detention at Hyundai Plant Raises New Risks for a Shaken Industry
    09/08/25 - Teamsters Local 992
    Sept. 8, 2025 | U.S. LABOR | The immigration raid last week on an electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia owned by two South Korean manufacturers was yet another setback for what had been a fast-growing industry in the United States.
    Day 8 United for a Better Tomorrow!
    09/08/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Today is day 8 of the RISE ULP strike. How quickly time flies, where has a week gone? It has gone to getting acquainted with the concept of being on strike and without a paycheck for a better future. It has gone to bonding with our fellow workers and Union Brothers and Sisters who have come out to encourage us, support us, and walk the line with us.
    Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Update
    09/08/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Please see below for important information from the IBT concerning the Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy proceedings: @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .
    Sad News: Brother Barry Rocklin has passed
    09/07/25 - IATSE Local B4
    We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Barry Rocklin. Barry served with distinction as a Colonial usher. He also faithfully graced the aisles of the Shubert and Wang Theatres. At this time, no further information is available. May Barry’s memory be a blessing, and may he rest in peace. On behalf of the our union family, we honor Barry.
    Day 7: A Day of Rest
    09/07/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Today is day 7 for our striking RISE Members, the Sabbath, a day of rest. But while many are afforded this day off, our Members are on the picket line as RISE continues to overwork their management by trying to maintain a business-as-usual atmosphere despite the ongoing labor strike. The picket line will be manned until 6:00 PM today.
    Week Ending 09/06/2025
    09/06/25 - Teamsters Local 355
      • Truthdig: The fight to save the NLRB   • OnLabor: Reviving worker power through sectoral bargaining   • USAToday: GE Aerospace workers strike in Ohio, Kentucky   • NYT: Boeing plans to hire replacements for striking workers   • kfor.com: 1.
    Day 6: It Don't Come Easy
    09/06/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Today is day 6 of the Teamsters Unfair Labor Practice strike at the RISE Dispensary in York. After rejecting RISE’s last, best, and final offer, The Members have....
    Week Ending 09/06/2025
    09/06/25 - Teamsters Local 992
      • Truthdig: The fight to save the NLRB   • USAToday: GE Aerospace workers strike in Ohio, Kentucky   • NYT: Boeing plans to hire scabs for striking workers   • OnLabor: Reviving worker power through sectoral bargaining   • kfor.com: 1.
    Halloweekends At Cedar Point
    09/05/25 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    Discount Cedar Point Tickets are still available! Halloweekends has started.
    The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council Stands In Solidarity With Evergreen PSE Members
    09/05/25 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council
    We are particularly concerned with Evergreen Public Schools’ expectation that classified employees will perform tasks “off the clock,” and state unequivocally that no one in our community should be expected to do unpaid work by their employers.
    Policy 804
    09/05/25 - Association Employees Union
    Hello AEU Members, There has been a lot of conversations around the member/staff line. In this post, you will find the most current version of Operating Procedure 2 as well as Policy 804. Please review these and reach out to your stewards or any member of the Executive Board with questions.  Thank you.
    Day 5: Another Day Longer, Another Day Stronger!
    09/05/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Rise Local 776 members continue their strike into day  5. Yesterday, the skies turned black and the thunder was rolling.  Management, who have been attempting to keep the building open, came out to see what would happen at the strike line when it started to rain.
    Rise Strike Day Four:
    09/04/25 - Teamsters Local 776
    Striking Local 776 Members at RISE Dispensary remain strong in their quest for a.....
    AFSCME 2067 FREE Pumpkin Patch Tickets for members
    09/03/25 - AFSCME Local 2067
    Come to the Union Meeting at Pietro's Pizza on Thursday, September 11, 2025, and get 4 free tickets to the pumpkin patch!
    Unions Raise Wages. Tariffs Don’t.
    09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 355
    Sept. 3, 2025 | WAGES | Tariffs do not automatically raise wages or create good jobs. While protectionist trade policies can help preserve jobs in industries facing unfair competition, strong unions are a prerequisite for tariffs to translate into widespread job and wage gains. Without unions, corporate executives have no incentive to pass on the profits they’re gaining to their workers.
    ATTENTION GRÖN MEMBERS
    09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 162
    ATTENTION MEMBERS AT GRÖN: Survey: Your Teamsters Local 162 Union negotiating committee is preparing for contract negotiations. All members at Grön are asked to take a short contract proposal survey to let your committee know what you want in your first Teamsters contract.
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