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State of the Rail Workforce 06/18/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen President Jerry C. Boles, as well as SMART Transportation President John Previsich; BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce; Assistant to the President, Directing General Chairman, IAM District Lodge 19, Andrew W. Sandberg; President Amtrak Police Fraternal Order of Police Labor Committee, William Gonzalez; Federal Railroad Administration, Administer, Ronald L.

Lake County Captains Discount Tickets - 2019 06/18/19 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 Please click on the link below for additional information regarding Lake COunty Captains game nights available on July 20th, August 2nd and August 24, 2019. You will also need to contact the Teamsters Local 436 Union Hall at 216-328-1833 and you will be given the log-in code for the ability to purchase online tickets once your membership has been verified.

6/18/19 - VOT Bargaining Update 06/18/19 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181 The CWA Bargaining Team met today with the Village of Tequesta to begin the bargaining prosess.  The next bargaining session is set for Thursday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the Village of Tequesta.  We will keep you informed as we go.

Congress Has Never Let the Minimum Wage Erode for This Long 06/18/19 - Teamsters local 570 June 18, 2019 | WAGES | June 16th marked the longest period in history without an increase in the federal minimum wage. The last time Congress passed an increase was in May 2007, when it legislated that the minimum wage be raised to $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. Since it was first established in 1938, Congress has never let the minimum wage go unchanged for so long.

KELBY COSTNER TICKETS 06/18/19 - Teamsters Local 71 The Local Uinon has 6 tickets for the Kelby Costner and Special Guest concert on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, NC. The Charlotte Fire Fighters Association is sponsoring this event. Please contact the Local Union if you are interested in going.

2019 SCHOLARHIP WINNERS 06/18/19 - Teamsters Local 71 Congratulations to Gracie Rackcliff, daughter of Donnie Rackcliff, driver at USF Holland in Charlotte, NC. Gracie graduated from Piedmont High School in Monroe, NC and will be attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Gracie is a member of First Baptist Church in Marshville, NC where she sings in the church choir, works in the nursery and has gone on multiple mission trips.

A call to action! 06/18/19 - CWA Local 2222 Congressman Bobby Scott & US Senator Sherrod  Brown have introduced legislation in both the US House of Representatives and  US Senate that is fighting to Protect Workers Rights to Organize and form a Union.  We need to contact our Representatives and Senators to ask that they support and co-sponsor this legislation.  (HR 2474/S1306).

Alternate AMFA – ASA ASAP ERC Representative Election Results 06/18/19 - AMFA June 18, 2019 -- The votes for the Alternate AMFA – Alaska Airlines (AS) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Event Review Committee (ERC) Representative Election were tallied on June 18, 2019. Votes for this election were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows...

Alternate AMFA – SWA ASAP ERC Representative Election Results 06/18/19 - AMFA June 18, 2019 -- The votes for the Alternate AMFA – Southwest Airlines (SWA) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Event Review Committee (ERC) Representative Election were tallied on June 18, 2019. Votes for this election were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows...

Congress Has Never Let the Minimum Wage Erode for This Long 06/18/19 - Teamsters Local 355 June 18, 2019 | WAGES | June 16th marked the longest period in history without an increase in the federal minimum wage. The last time Congress passed an increase was in May 2007, when it legislated that the minimum wage be raised to $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. Since it was first established in 1938, Congress has never let the minimum wage go unchanged for so long.

Joint Council 94 Endorses Andy Beshear for Governor 06/18/19 - Teamsters Local 89 TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 94 ENDORSES ANDY BESHEAR FOR KENTUCKY GOVERNOR Louisville, Kentucky – June 18th, 2019: Teamsters Joint Council 94 today announced that they would be endorsing Andy Beshear for Governor of Kentucky. The election will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, and will pit Beshear against incumbent Governor Matt Bevin.

Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers 06/18/19 - Iowa Postal Workers Union Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers June 17, 2019 Share this article  Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.

APWU Dental 06/18/19 - Iowa Postal Workers Union APWU HEALTH PLAN DENTAL INSURANCE SUMMER ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN THROUGH JULY 15TH.

Congress Has Never Let the Minimum Wage Erode for This Long 06/18/19 - Teamsters Local 888 June 18, 2019 | WAGES | June 16th marked the longest period in history without an increase in the federal minimum wage. The last time Congress passed an increase was in May 2007, when it legislated that the minimum wage be raised to $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. Since it was first established in 1938, Congress has never let the minimum wage go unchanged for so long.

Family Picnic Photos 06/17/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 has added more photos from the Family Picnic at Knoebels to the Photo Gallery. Maybe we caught you at the picnic, follow the link below to be taken to the Photo Gallery. Knoebels Picnic Knoebels is a big place and there were so many Teamsters and their families there our photographers couldn't capture everybody so lets open it up to all the members out there.

Feeder Drivers Needed at UPS in Portland - Top Job in Trucking! 06/17/19 - Teamsters Local 162 UPS continues to expand its operations as e-commerce continues to grow. In Portland, Oregon, UPS is promoting employees to full-time feeder and package driving positions at record levels and without the need to work years in its hubs as a part-time package handler.

Foam Technician Class 06/17/19 - Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team Foam Technician II/III – New Haven – June 25 & 26th Registration is now open for the Foam Tech II/III course scheduled for June 25 & 26, 2019 and will be held at the New Haven Regional Fire School. There is no tuition charge for this class.  The program will run 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Day 1 and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Day 2.

Online Store 06/17/19 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #77 Local 77's Online Store is now open.

APWU Dental Insurance Plan 06/17/19 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Summer enrollment is open for the APWU Health Plan Dental Insurance Plan Use any dentist you choose, with 100% coverage and no deductible for preventive services.

Teamsters Day at Kentucky Kingdom 06/17/19 - Teamsters Local 89 Teamsters Local 89 and Local 783 are pleased to announce to our members that we are once again partnering to bring Teamsters Day to Kentucky Kingdom on Sunday, August 18th, 2019. Tickets are only $5 dollars each for dues paying members, and are available at Local 89 now! There will also be an $11.99 all-you-can-eat buffet at the park the day of the event.

New Inside Wage Comparison 06/17/19 - IBEW Local 768 Check out the wage comparison calculator for Electricians. If you know someone working as a non-union electrician share this link with them. They may be surprised at how much $$ there leaving on the table. Have them go to www.ibew768.com/compare or click the link below.

Graduation 2019 06/17/19 - IBEW Local 768 Congratulations to the Wiremen apprenticeship class of 2019. It's been a journey but they finally made it. Be sure to congratulate Ryan Boswell, Nathan Ferro, Dana Fiscus, Scott Jensen, Michael Joy, Trevor Miller, Zane Siple, and Noah Zlonis for graduating from the MTJATC apprenticeship program.

New police Collective Bargaining Agreement with city of El Paso is fair: Ron Martin 06/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The Fire and Police Relations Act was approved by the Texas Legislature over four decades ago, and police and fire associations across major Texas cities have exercised their right to organize and to bargain collectively with their public employers regarding salaries and other concerns, such as the growing cost of living, job training, promotions, vacation days and family insurance expenses.

Silent Auction & Music Festival 06/17/19 - Spokane Police Guild The Spokane Police Guild supports the 2nd Annual Live With Honor and Serve With Pride Silent Auction & Music Festival.

Local 776 Family Picnic 06/16/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 held their Family Picnic on Sunday June 9, 2019 at Knoebels Amusement Park. What a way to....

Contract Mediation Ending 06/16/19 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO On June 3, President Mark Dimondstein and Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman reported to the APWU National Executive Council (NEC) that the contract mediator stated that the APWU and the USPS were too far apart, and further discussions would not lead to a new collective bargaining agreement. The statement effectively ends the mediation.

Members at Louisville Packaging Ratify Contract 06/15/19 - Teamsters Local 89 Jun 15, 2019 - Members at Louisville Packaging ratified a new three-year agreement today by an overwhelming 94%.

Press Release: Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Union Citing Safety Concerns Asks Members Not to Fly on American Airlines 06/15/19 - AMFA June 15, 2019 -- Reacting to a temporary restraining order issued on June 14, 2019, at the request of American Airlines, the National Director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), Bret Oestreich, called on the Association’s members to avoid American Airlines operations.

June 10, 2019 Front Page 06/14/19 - Kansas City Labor Beacon Newspaper Download the June 19th Edition here.

Hershey Medical Center Tentative Agreement Reached 06/14/19 - Teamsters Local 776 The Teamsters Local 776 Hershey Medical Center Negotiating Committe has reached a tentative agreement with the Medical Center on a new collective bargaining agreement to replace the current agreement which expires June 30, 2019.

In Case You Missed It 06/14/19 - Teamsters local 570   • Big Labor swats away its ‘Kick Me’ sign   • You want to put the union label on memes?   • Illinois pot industry buzzing with union drives   • House to vote on $15 min.

In Case You Missed It 06/14/19 - Teamsters Local 355   • Big Labor swats away its ‘Kick Me’ sign   • You want to put the union label on memes?   • Illinois pot industry buzzing with union drives   • House to vote on $15 min.

In Case You Missed It 06/14/19 - Teamsters Local 992   • Big Labor swats away its ‘Kick Me’ sign   • You want to put the union label on memes?   • Illinois pot industry buzzing with union drives   • House to vote on $15 min.

Teamsters Stand Up for Trucker Safety at House Hearing 06/14/19 - Teamsters Local 992 June 14, 2019 | HEALTH & SAFETY | The trucking industry is facing numerous challenges that are jeopardizing the well-being of drivers that must be addressed to ensure highway safety is a top priority for the traveling public, a Teamster official said today.

AT&T Surplus Announcement- Limited Information 06/14/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 June 14, 2019 - 2:00 PM Earlier today AT&T announced a surplus affecting IBEW Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) members in Illinois and Northwest Indiana.  In that announcement management informed employees that SIPP packages were being distributed.  They did not offer up any other information or numbers or affected locations.  Many members are asking what is going on. Right now IBEW 21 Leadership is in discussions with the company on how to deal with the surplus and SIPP announcement. Because of these discussions numbers and locations are NOT being released at this time. We know this is frustrating but we do not feel it is fair to play with people’s emotions until we iron out issues concerning the surplus. Simply put things are changing rapidly; by the time you read this message things may have already changed.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill into law to help Texas police officers pay back student loans 06/14/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Police departments across the state of Texas will now be able to offer recruits student loan repayment assistance. This comes after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law this week. Senate Bill 16 allows police departments across Texas to give officers a maximum of $20,000 in state money to pay off their student loans.

Appreciation Day(s) & Meet & Greet! 06/14/19 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Dear A.P.W.U. Members! Please read the attached flyers for Member Appreciation Day(s) & Young Workers United, Meet & Greet!  The schedule is as follows:  June 17, 2pm - 4pm & 10pm - 12 am & June 18, 2pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 9:30 pm. HOPE TO SEE YOU  THERE! **See flyers for additional info.

Teamsters Stand Up for Trucker Safety at House Hearing 06/14/19 - Teamsters Local 355 June 14, 2019 | HEALTH & SAFETY | The trucking industry is facing numerous challenges that are jeopardizing the well-being of drivers that must be addressed to ensure highway safety is a top priority for the traveling public, a Teamster official said today.

In Case You Missed It 06/14/19 - Teamsters Local 888   • Big Labor swats away its ‘Kick Me’ sign   • You want to put the union label on memes?   • Illinois pot industry buzzing with union drives   • House to vote on $15 min.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game! 06/13/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Summer Time; warm sunny days, vacations, swimming pools, and Baseball! On July 13, 2019 join Local 776 for....

Size of Undocumented Workforce is Shrinking in the US 06/13/19 - Teamsters local 570 June 13, 2019 | JOBS | US immigration hawks have long complained that undocumented workers take Americans’ jobs and lower wages. Some good news for them: the size of the undocumented labor force is shrinking, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. From 2007 to 2017, the number of undocumented workers dropped 7.6 million from 8.2 million.

Size of Undocumented Workforce is Shrinking in the US 06/13/19 - Teamsters Local 355 June 13, 2019 | OPINION | US immigration hawks have long complained that undocumented workers take Americans’ jobs and lower wages. Some good news for them: the size of the undocumented labor force is shrinking, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. From 2007 to 2017, the number of undocumented workers dropped 7.6 million from 8.2 million.

Size of Undocumented Workforce is Shrinking in the US 06/13/19 - Teamsters Local 992 June 13, 2019 | JOBS | US immigration hawks have long complained that undocumented workers take Americans’ jobs and lower wages. Some good news for them: the size of the undocumented labor force is shrinking, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. From 2007 to 2017, the number of undocumented workers dropped 7.6 million from 8.2 million.

ALL IN! 06/13/19 - RN Staff Council, OPEIU, Local 40, AFL-CIO, CLC Watch as OPEIU President Jeff Morawski welcomes our newest members! https://www.facebook.

New Service — HealthAdvocate 06/13/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen From now until June 30, 2019, Health Advocate is running a contest on our member website and mobile app to win a Fitbit Charge 3. Five members will each win a Fitbit Charge 3. It's easy to enter! Go to HealthAdvocate.com/members

FREE SHOOTING RANGE THIS SATURDAY ONLY! 06/13/19 - Teamsters Local 455 Triple J Armory the sponsor for this years Gun Raffle is having a free shooting range this Saturday, June 15, 2019 with the purchase of ammo.

Second Annual "Top Golf" Fundraising Scholarship Tournament 06/13/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is hosting its Second Annual Top Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM.  This family friendly tournament is a fundraiser to benefit the EPMPOA's Ben Ayala Scholarship Fund.  Top Golf is located at 365 Vin Rambla Drive.