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AMFA–SWA Appearance Technician Survey Notice 10/22/19 - AMFA Local 32 AMFA–SWA Appearance Technician Survey Notice AMFA National is conducting a survey of the Appearance Technician membership at Southwest Airlines. Your Negotiating Committee will utilize the feedback gathered by this survey to prepare for the upcoming negotiating process.

Theresa Greenfield for US Senate from Iowa LIUNA backed 10/22/19 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council LiUNA Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager John F. Penn: Theresa “won’t buckle to the special interests in Washington -- she’ll fight to protect workers on and off the job and build an economy that helps everyday people get ahead” Today, U.S.

2019 IBEW 396 Christmas Party 10/22/19 - IBEW 396 Brothers and Sisters, It’s that time of year again when we start selling tickets for our upcoming Christmas Party! This year’s party will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019@ the Pairs Hotel and Casino starting at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Dance tickets will go on sale beginning Wednesday, October 16, 2019 and just like last year, tickets can be purchased online @IBEW396.

This Looks Like the Start of a Great Time for Unions 10/22/19 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 22, 2019 | OPINION | The tight labor market in the U.S. is leading to a shift in the balance of power between labor and capital, giving more leverage to workers. This manifests itself in a variety of ways. For instance, workers are less reluctant to leave their jobs in search of better pay or working conditions.

This Looks Like the Start of a Great Time for Unions 10/22/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 22, 2019 | OPINION | The tight labor market in the U.S. is leading to a shift in the balance of power between labor and capital, giving more leverage to workers. This manifests itself in a variety of ways. For instance, workers are less reluctant to leave their jobs in search of better pay or working conditions.

128th Police Academy Class Recruitment 10/22/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The City of El Paso is accepting applications for Police Trainee.  The job description is on-line at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso.  Click on http://www.joineppd.com/ to apply on-line. This application is for the El Paso Police Department academy currently scheduled to begin in the summer of 2020.

This Looks Like the Start of a Great Time for Unions 10/22/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 22, 2019 | OPINION | The tight labor market in the U.S. is leading to a shift in the balance of power between labor and capital, giving more leverage to workers. This manifests itself in a variety of ways. For instance, workers are less reluctant to leave their jobs in search of better pay or working conditions.

Traffic Fatalities and Safety Tips 10/22/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The number of recent traffic fatalities has brought a heightened awareness of the potential dangers on the roadway.  Every death on a roadway is a preventable tragedy.  There is no single answer, but working together, we can all do our part to reduce crashes.  Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Assemblyman Joseph Lagana's Annual Columbus Day Beefsteak 10/22/19 - Local 755 UNITED SERVICE WORKERS UNION Assemblyman Joseph Lagana's Annual Columbus Day Beefsteak

Looking for Volunteers! 10/22/19 - IBEW Local 551 Retired Brother Bob Holmes is looking for volunteers to do electrical (switches & lighting) on the Hidden Valley Community Church in Hidden Valley, California.  Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 16th at 8:30 am.  Please call Bob at 707-318-8246 if you would like to volunteer your time and skills.  The address for the church is 18160 Spruce Grove Rd.

In A Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike? 10/21/19 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 21, 2019 | ECONOMY | At first glance, it may seem like a paradox: Even as the economy rides a 10-year winning streak, tens of thousands of workers across the country, from General Motors employees to teachers in Chicago, are striking to win better wages and benefits. But, according to those on strike, the strong growth is precisely the point.

UAW and GM reach tentative agreement 10/21/19 - Lansing Labor News Roll out meetings and ratificatioin votes are scheduled across the nation.

These European Corporations Abuse the Rights of Working People in America’s Southern States 10/21/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Read the report here: aflcio.org/double-standard-report European corporations are two-faced when it comes to respecting working people’s freedom of association and workers’ rights, argues a new report by the AFL-CIO and supported by the European Trade Union Confederation.

In A Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike? 10/21/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 21, 2019 | ECONOMY | At first glance, it may seem like a paradox: Even as the economy rides a 10-year winning streak, tens of thousands of workers across the country, from General Motors employees to teachers in Chicago, are striking to win better wages and benefits. But, according to those on strike, the strong growth is precisely the point.

In A Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike? 10/21/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 21, 2019 | ECONOMY | At first glance, it may seem like a paradox: Even as the economy rides a 10-year winning streak, tens of thousands of workers across the country, from General Motors employees to teachers in Chicago, are striking to win better wages and benefits. But, according to those on strike, the strong growth is precisely the point.

Report: Trump’s NLRB Has ’Systematically’ Damaged Workers’ Rights 10/21/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 21, 2019 | NRLB | President Donald Trump's National Labor Relations Board has catered to the requests of a prominent business lobbying group and "systematically" eroded workers' rights, according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute released Wednesday.

AMFA–SWA Appearance Technician Survey Notice 10/21/19 - AMFA October 21, 2019 -- AMFA National is conducting a survey of the Appearance Technician membership at Southwest Airlines. Your Negotiating Committee will utilize the feedback gathered by this survey to prepare for the upcoming negotiations process.

In A Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike? 10/21/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Oct. 21, 2019 | ECONOMY | At first glance, it may seem like a paradox: Even as the economy rides a 10-year winning streak, tens of thousands of workers across the country, from General Motors employees to teachers in Chicago, are striking to win better wages and benefits. But, according to those on strike, the strong growth is precisely the point.

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM, Touts ‘Major Gains’ 10/21/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Oct. 21, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers has reached a proposed tentative agreement with General Motors Co. that represents "major gains," the UAW said in a news release Wednesday morning.

El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association urges voters to approve Public Safety Bond 10/19/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Imagine for a moment going to a professional domain that has leaky pipes dripping down on your personal workspace, or security systems that are failing and unreliable. Many of our local police officers operate out of aging retail centers that were repurposed for regional police command centers.

Supporting our Union Brothers 10/19/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Going on strike against an employer is not taken lightly; tension and emotions run high. In the absence of a paycheck individuals ask themselves “How will I support my family? What about my healthcare? When will we get back to work.

Real News - October 2019 10/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

Presidents Column 10/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Coming Through in Times of Need  For the second time in as many years, our colleges — our community colleges— served the communities in which they reside. In response to the recent Saddleridge Fire, Pierce College served the community as a refuge for large animals (a good reason to leave the Pierce Farm as open space, not as developed space, as has been proposed).

Meet New EDD Coordinator Anthony Amey 10/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 The Guild’s new EDD Coordinator, Anthony Amey, is well-versed on the ins and outs of applying for unemployment benefits. After being laid off by Bank of America and having to leave the financial sector during the economic downturn, he found work as an office assistant at East L.A.

Health Benefits & Retirement Conference 10/18/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Guild Conference Draws Over 400 Members AFT 1521 set its sights toward the future at its annual Health Benefits & Financial Awareness Conference on September 27th.

AFGE 1834 E-Dues 10/18/19 - AFGE Local 1834 AFGE 1834 is now participating in the e-dues system you can join the union right from your computer or smartphone.  Follow this link https://join.afge.org/L1834 and select the agency you work for.

AFGE 1834 E-dues 10/18/19 - AFGE Local 1834 AFGE 1834 is now participating in the e-dues system to join or to change your membership follow this link https://join.afge.org/L1834. And select the agency that you work for if it's Army or DeCA.

Strike update #32 - Contract informational rollout 10/18/19 - UAW Local 602 Roll out meeting is for UAW Local 602, 652, and 1753 active members only, no family members. All those attending must have GM or union card to get in.

2019 Endorsements 10/18/19 - Teamsters Local 455 Please see Political Page for City Endorsements by DALF and BALC

Upcoming Events 10/18/19 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union .

El Paso officer found 'not guilty' of manslaughter in deadly shooting of Lower Valley man 10/18/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An El Paso police officer was found not guilty of manslaughter Thursday afternoon in the deadly shooting of a Lower Valley man in the back in 2015. It was the second trial for Officer Mando Gomez; his first trial earlier this year ended in a mistrial after a prosecutor collapsed in court.

Blog: Southwest Airlines Begins Foreign Outsourcing Once Again 10/18/19 - AMFA October 18, 2019 -- I wanted to let all AMFA members, Southwest Airlines flight crews, and most importantly the flying public know something that occurred this week. On October 14, Southwest Airlines (SWA) flew an empty aircraft to San Salvador at El Salvador International Airport in order to accomplish a heavy maintenance check on that aircraft. A heavy maintenance check is the most labor-intensive check performed on an aircraft during its flying life.

Report: Trump’s NLRB Has ’Systematically’ Damaged Workers’ Rights 10/17/19 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 17, 2019 | NRLB | President Donald Trump's National Labor Relations Board has catered to the requests of a prominent business lobbying group and "systematically" eroded workers' rights, according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute released Wednesday.

Bellingham Police Guild Endorses Seth Fleetwood for Bellingham Mayor 10/17/19 - Bellingham Police Guild The Bellingham Police Guild is pleased to offer our endorsement of Seth Fleetwood for Bellingham Mayor.

Strike update #31 Contract Highlights 10/17/19 - UAW Local 602 .

Report: Trump’s NLRB Has ’Systematically’ Damaged Workers’ Rights 10/17/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 17, 2019 | NRLB | President Donald Trump's National Labor Relations Board has catered to the requests of a prominent business lobbying group and "systematically" eroded workers' rights, according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute released Wednesday.

CLC 2019 General Election Endorsements 10/17/19 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council Dear Union Brothers and Sisters of Labor,  Southwest Washington General Elections are November 5, 2019.

Proposed public safety bond meeting today 10/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association On Thursday, the City of El Paso will educate voters about the contents of a proposed public safety bond costing hundreds of millions of dollars. The city will make its case to El Pasoans today for a more than $400 million upgrade to the police and fire departments. The 2019 Public Safety Bond includes more than $220 million for police and $190 million for fire.

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM, Touts ‘Major Gains’ 10/16/19 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers has reached a proposed tentative agreement with General Motors Co. that represents "major gains," the UAW said in a news release Wednesday morning.

Candidates Grow Bolder on Labor, and Not Just Sanders 10/16/19 - Teamsters local 570 Oct. 16, 2019 | VOTE2020 | When Bernie Sanders ran for president in 2016, his campaign was strikingly pro-labor. He proposed a $15-an-hour minimum wage, which was much further than most mainstream Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, were willing to go. He denounced a trans-Pacific trade deal that was anathema to many unions.

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM, Touts ‘Major Gains’ 10/16/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers has reached a proposed tentative agreement with General Motors Co. that represents "major gains," the UAW said in a news release Wednesday morning.

Protecting the right to organize Colorado 10/16/19 - CWA Local 7777 Today is a national day of action for CWA. Make calls to Senator Gardner on the PRO Act.

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM, Touts ‘Major Gains’ 10/16/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers has reached a proposed tentative agreement with General Motors Co. that represents "major gains," the UAW said in a news release Wednesday morning.

Candidates Grow Bolder on Labor, and Not Just Sanders 10/16/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Oct. 16, 2019 | VOTE2020 | When Bernie Sanders ran for president in 2016, his campaign was strikingly pro-labor. He proposed a $15-an-hour minimum wage, which was much further than most mainstream Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, were willing to go. He denounced a trans-Pacific trade deal that was anathema to many unions.

Strike information update #30 - tentative agreement 10/16/19 - UAW Local 602 .

Football at the Hall / CUPP Event 10/16/19 - Carpenters Local 555 .

Candidates Grow Bolder on Labor, and Not Just Sanders 10/16/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 16, 2019 | VOTE2020 | When Bernie Sanders ran for president in 2016, his campaign was strikingly pro-labor. He proposed a $15-an-hour minimum wage, which was much further than most mainstream Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, were willing to go. He denounced a trans-Pacific trade deal that was anathema to many unions.