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PRESIDENTS DAY
02/14/20 - IBEW Local 551 THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 FOR PRESIDENTS DAY. |
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Enfield School Nurses Association Vote Overwhelmingly to Affiliate with UPSEU
02/14/20 - UPSEU 
On November 12, 2019, the Enfield School Nurses Association (ESNA) held a secret ballot election to determine whether to affiliate with UPSEU. The Association was seeking professional day to day representation and the expertise of a labor union for purposes of contract negotiations. |
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02/14/20 - IBEW Local 483 IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! BUSINESS MANAGER ALICE PHILLIPS EMAIL ACCOUNT WAS HACKED THIS MORNING. IF YOU RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM ALICE WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "FOLLOW UP" IT IS A HACKED E-MAIL. |
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Alaska AGC Negotiations Update
02/14/20 - IUOE 302 Alaska AGC Tentative Agreement Please see the attached document for our Tentative Agreement with the Alaska AGC. |
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Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a State Police Cruiser, Interstate 93, New Hampton
02/14/20 - NH TROOPERS ASSOCIATION News and Events For Immediate Release February 8, 2020 For more information contact: Sergeant Carl Huddleston 603-223-8922 carl.huddleston@dos.nh.gov Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a State Police Cruiser, Interstate 93, New Hampton On Saturday, February 8, 2020 at approximately 10:25 AM, Trooper Kevin Raymond of the New Hampshire State Police Troop-G Barracks had just arrived on scene to assist another Trooper with a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 93 southbound in the Town of New Hampton. His cruiser, a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, was parked in the right hand breakdown lane with his emergency lights activated. Shortly after arriving on scene Trooper Raymond was in the process of retrieving some emergency gear from his rear seat. His attention was drawn to the sound of screeching tires as he observed a vehicle heading right for him and his cruiser. Having only a second or two to react Trooper Raymond jumped onto the cruiser running board as a vehicle sped by hitting the rear driver side door. This vehicle continued down the road for a distance before coming to final rest in the center median. This vehicle was a 2005 Toyota Camry operated Eric Jenness, age 33 of Plymouth, NH. Jenness told the investigating Troopers that he had momentarily look down at his cell phone and when he looked back up he was heading for the cruiser and could not avoid crashing into to it. Trooper Raymond did not appear to have suffered any injuries in the crash. Jenness was evaluated on scene for minor injuries however he was not transported for any follow up treatment. Initial investigation revealed that the 2005 Toyota Camry, operated by E. Jenness was traveling southbound on Interstate 93 in the right hand travel lane. The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe marked State Police cruiser was parked in the right hand breakdown lane assisting with another crash. The operator of the Toyota Camry was distracted by his cell phone and had crashed into the parked State Police Cruiser. It appears that Jenness was in violation of the "Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving" law and the "Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies" (Move Over) law. As a result of the collision, Interstate 93 northbound in this area was limited to one lane for about an hour and a half as the investigation was conducted. The New Hampshire State Police were assisted on scene by the Ashland Fire and Rescue Department, New Hampton Fire and Rescue Department, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. Anyone that may have further information relating to this collision is encouraged to contact Sergeant Carl Huddleston of the New Hampshire State Police-Troop G at 603-223-8922 or at carl.huddleston@dos.nh.gov. |
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State Police cruiser crash, Route 28 in Alton
02/14/20 - NH TROOPERS ASSOCIATION For Immediate Release February 12, 2020 For more information contact: Trooper Hawley Rae or Trooper Margaret Ready 603-323-3333 State Police cruiser crash, Route 28 in Alton photo of NH Police Cruiser On February 12, 2020, at approximately 9:30 am, the Alton Police Department and State Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash involving a State Police cruiser on Route 28 in Alton. Upon their arrival on scene it was determined that Sergeant Russ Holmes, of the Troop E barracks in Tamworth, was traveling north on Route 28 when he slowed to make a left turn onto Old Wolfeboro Road. While Sergeant Holmes was stopped, and waiting for southbound traffic to clear, he was struck from behind by a 1996 Ford Ranger. The operator of the Ford Ranger was identified as Calvin Cheney, age 27, of New Durham, NH. During the course of this investigation, CHENEY admitted to being distracted, as he was reaching for his cell phone just prior to the crash. This case is currently under investigation and charges may be forthcoming. CHENEY refused medical treatment and was released from the scene. Sergeant Holmes was transported to the Concord Hospital for evaluation of injuries resulting from this crash. Anyone that may have further information related to this collision, or who witnessed this collsion are encouraged to contact Trooper Hawley Rae or Trooper Margaret Ready at 603-323-3333. |
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Wanted Subject, Croydon, NH
02/14/20 - NH TROOPERS ASSOCIATION News and Events For Immediate Release January 18, 2020 For more information contact: Trooper Daniel Peete 603-223-8490 Michael.McLaughlin@dos.nh.gov Wanted Subject, Croydon, NH booking photo of Douglas C. Smith Jr. The New Hampshire State Police-Troop C is seeking the public's help in locating wanted fugitive: Douglas C. Smith Jr. Age 31 Croydon, NH Mr. Smith is wanted on two outstanding felony level, domestic violence arrest warrants. Mr. Smith is described as being 5'11" tall, 250 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. The public is asked to not make contact with Smith if he is observed, but rather to call law enforcement immediately. Anyone that may have further information related to this matter is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Michael McLaughlin via Troop C dispatch at 603-223-8494 or email at Michael.McLaughlin@dos.nh.gov. |
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Arrest for Felony Reckless Conduct and Second Degree Assault, Hampton, NH
02/14/20 - NH TROOPERS ASSOCIATION News and Events For Immediate Release January 20, 2020 For more information contact: Arrest for Felony Reckless Conduct and Second Degree Assault, Hampton, NH booking photo of Desiree Gulyban Based upon information gathered during an approximately one month long investigation into the cause of the Epping crash that caused a JP Noonan fuel tanker to roll over on Route 101, an arrest has been made. On Monday, January 20, 2020 at approximately 5:05 pm, Trooper Goulet of the New Hampshire State Police, Troop-A barracks, arrested 25 year old Desiree Gulyban at her residence in Hampton on warrants for Felony Reckless Conduct and Second Degree assault. At the time of the crash, Gulyban was operating a 2003, Volvo S60, when she crashed into a 2007 Heil tanker truck owned by JP Noonan Transportation. The crash caused the tanker to leave the roadway and overturn in the wood line, spilling over 6,000 gallons of the nearly 11,000 gallons of fuel that was being transported. As a result of Gulyban's actions, the operator of the tanker, Jeffry Beaulieu, age 28, of New Boston, sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. Route 101 was closed between exit 6 and 7 for approximately 10 hours. Environmental assessment and cleanup of the fuel remains ongoing, and is expected to last several months to a year. |
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Route 101 Pedestrian Crash, Route 101, Candia
02/14/20 - NH TROOPERS ASSOCIATION News and Events For Immediate Release February 9, 2020 For more information contact: Trooper Petros Lazos petros.Lazos@dos.nh.gov Route 101 Pedestrian Crash, Route 101, Candia On February 9, 2020 at approximately 1:22 pm, a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Route 101 westbound in Candia, NH. Preliminary investigation revealed that Colin Farley, age 29, of Manchester, NH, was traveling west on Route 101, in a 2004 Volvo XC70, when he struck a pedestrian, Tony Morin, 43, of Raymond, NH. Mr. Morin was transported to the Elliot Hospital in Manchester with life threatening injuries. One lane of Route 101 westbound was closed for approximately 3 hours as Troopers conducted their investigation and the vehicle was removed. Assisting the New Hampshire State Police Troop A at the scene were New Hampshire State Police C.A.R. unit, Candia Police, and Fire Departments. This crash remains under investigation by Trooper Lazos. Anyone with information pertaining to this collision is asked to contact Trooper Lazos, New Hampshire State Police Troop A (Petros.Lazos@dos.nh.gov). |
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Attention Local 162 Members at Pepsi in Portland, Contract Negotiations Update
02/13/20 - Teamsters Local 162 
February 13, 2020. Attention Teamsters Local 162 members working at Pepsi in Portland. By Mark Davison, President and Mike Mayo, Business Agent. Important Update on Contract Negotiations. Your Union negotiators and management representatives from Pepsi engaged in three days of productive negotiations in Portland on February 11, 12 and 13. |
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UNION SOLIDARITY NIGHT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 VS SEATTLE UNION TICKETS STARTING AT $3.00!
02/13/20 - IBEW Local 191 
Go to this site below for the tickets. Local 191 does not have tickects.
http://everettsilvertips.3dcartstores.com/UNION-SOLIDARITY-NIGHT-BR-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY-14-VS-SEATTLE-BR-UNION-TICKETS-STARTING-AT-300_p_927. |
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Why Americans Needs a Better Labor Law
02/13/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 13, 2020 | LABOR LAW REFORM | […] Most Americans understand and appreciate the role that labor unions play; in fact, we’re more popular today than we’ve been in nearly 50 years. |
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President's Day Office Closure
02/13/20 - IBEW Local 483 
Our office will be closed 2/17/20 in observance of President's day. We will re-open on 2/18/20 at 8:00 a.m.! Thank you and have a happy holiday. |
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We need YOU to show up and defeat Right-To-Work on Feb. 25
02/13/20 - CWA Local 7777 We need our largest showing of strength yet! Join the Colorado AFL-CIO on February 25th at 1:30 for a legislative hearing to decide the future of right-to-work legislation in Colorado. We'll meet at the Legislative Services Building directly south of the Capitol, across 14th Ave. Come early to get a seat, we will pack the hearing and there may be overflow. |
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Why Americans Needs a Better Labor Law
02/13/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 13, 2020 | LABOR LAW REFORM | […] Most Americans understand and appreciate the role that labor unions play; in fact, we’re more popular today than we’ve been in nearly 50 years. |
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National Poll Shows 82 Percent Favorable Opinion Of Police Officers, A Law Enforcement Alliance Says
02/13/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Results of a new national poll shows support of local police officers, according to an alliance of law enforcement officers. The United Coalition of Public Safety announced findings Wednesday, saying that 82 percent of those surveyed believe that their local officers are honest and trustworthy. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" Fundraiser for Albee Family
02/13/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit the family of Detective Richard Allbee Jr., who passed away on February 9, 2020 as a result of a tragic vehicle crash involving a suspected drunk driver in Arizona. This event is to raise money to assist his family with medical expenses and other unplanned expenses. |
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Why American Needs a Better Labor Law
02/13/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Feb. 13, 2020 | LABOR LAW REFORM | […] Most Americans understand and appreciate the role that labor unions play; in fact, we’re more popular today than we’ve been in nearly 50 years. |
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2020 CCPT Child Care Conference
02/12/20 - AFSCME Local 132 
Download the registration form. Questions. |
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American Workers Are Going On Strike in Huge Numbers
02/12/20 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 12, 2020 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | U.S. workers continued to throw their weight around in a healthy economy in 2019, recording the largest number of major strikes in the decade. The U.S. saw 25 work stoppages involving at least 1,000 workers last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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Remembering the ‘Father of Black History’
02/12/20 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 12, 2020 | BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926 and chose to celebrate it the second week of February because it marks the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two men who left an indelible mark on African-American history. In addition to Douglass and Lincoln, W.E.B. |
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IATSE Call to Action in Support of SAG-AFTRA Labor Rally Event to protest SBS Media
02/12/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Save the Date - Thursday, February 27, 2020
IATSE Call to Action in Support of SAG-AFTRA Labor Rally Event to protest SBS Media. |
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American Workers Are Going On Strike in Huge Numbers
02/12/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 12, 2020 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | U.S. workers continued to throw their weight around in a healthy economy in 2019, recording the largest number of major strikes in the decade. The U.S. saw 25 work stoppages involving at least 1,000 workers last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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Remembering the ‘Father of Black History’
02/12/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 10, 2020 | BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926 and chose to celebrate it the second week of February because it marks the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two men who left an indelible mark on African-American history. In addition to Douglass and Lincoln, W.E.B. |
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American Workers Are Going On Strike in Huge Numbers
02/12/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 12, 2020 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | U.S. workers continued to throw their weight around in a healthy economy in 2019, recording the largest number of major strikes in the decade. The U.S. saw 25 work stoppages involving at least 1,000 workers last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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2020 Retirement Board Election
02/12/20 - IBEW Local 483 
Re-Elect Gordon Cavanaugh! Endorsed by Tacoma Joint Labor & IBEW Local 483
Offical Ballots will be distributed the week of March 23, 2020. Ballots are to be returned to the City Clerk's office NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020. |
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Join The Fight - New IATSE PAC FUND
02/12/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Sisters, Brothers, and Kin,
The IATSE Political/Legislative Department is pleased to announce we have recently launched a new, streamlined IATSEPAC.net website.
IATSEPAC. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Edward Saucedo
02/12/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer Edward Saucedo #686, who passed away on February 12, 2020 at the age of 71. (Ret.) Officer Saucedo served with the El Paso Police Department for 41+ years, from April 1978 until his retirement on July 20, 2019.
Funeral Services for (Ret. |
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AHF Members Unite for a New Contract
02/12/20 - Teamsters Local 175 
AHF members joined together for a Unity Rally for each shift to show their solidarity and support for a new better contract. Negotiations have been ongoing with a company that bought the plant sometime last year. They stand together stong and we stand with them. |
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Film & Media Day 2020 Santa Fe NM
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 492 Film & Media Day 2020 Santa Fe NM Film & Media day was held on 2/10/2020 in Santa Fe, NM at the State Capital. |
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UPS Circle of Honor Inductee
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 776 On February 7, 2020 UPS Harrisburg East Package Car Driver Benjamin Bentz was inducted into the |
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Labor Dept. Hires Union Busters to Oversee Unions
02/11/20 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | Within the Department of Labor, there is a section that is devoted to providing oversight to labor unions. It is responsible for auditing financial disclosures and investigating officer corruption. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, has hired two new people to work in this oversight role who has a long history of working against unions. |
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Remembering the ‘Father of Black History’
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 10, 2020 | BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926 and chose to celebrate it the second week of February because it marks the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two men who left an indelible mark on African-American history. In addition to Douglass and Lincoln, W.E.B. |
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Labor Dept. Hires Union Busters to Oversee Unions
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | Within the Department of Labor, there is a section that is devoted to providing oversight to labor unions. It is responsible for auditing financial disclosures and investigating officer corruption. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, has hired two new people to work in this oversight role who has a long history of working against unions. |
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Labor Dept. Hires Union Busters to Oversee Unions
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | Within the Department of Labor, there is a section that is devoted to providing oversight to labor unions. It is responsible for auditing financial disclosures and investigating officer corruption. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, has hired two new people to work in this oversight role who has a long history of working against unions. |
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House Passes Bill to Dramatically Strengthen Power of Unions
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 10, 2020 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | House Democrats just passed an important blueprint for strengthening unions and building worker power. If signed into law, the labor law reforms within the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act would amount to the biggest change to the rules governing employers and workers in generations. |
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IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ!!!
02/11/20 - IBEW Local 191 All Offices will be closed February 28th, For ALL DAY Staff Training. Dispatch will be done by phone ONLY at the Everett Union Hall. 425-259-3195...Leave your message on the JOB Line. Between 5pm to 7am |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Gerald Laneaux
02/11/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association |
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Attention Kroger Members
02/11/20 - Upcoming Kroger Contract Negotiations As you may be aware, your Union contract will expire in April, 2020. We conducted a survey to find out what was most important to you, the member. After analyzing the results, it is apparent your main concerns are wages and healthcare. |
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SF Deserves Better
02/11/20 - IBEW Local 6 Complete Digital Version: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1208705e860fa6eccbdaa2f0a/files/e4c78fa7-9ac0-4a86-9d26-524328079ab3/02.21.20_SF_Budget_Piece_v6.pdf PETITION LINK: https://seiu1021.good. |
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OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety (GES)
02/11/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Get ready to join us for the Next OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety in Portland February 22-23 2020 in Seattle February 29 & March 1, 2020, and then back in Portland on March 28-29. |
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Labor Dept. Hires Union Busters to Oversee Unions
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Feb. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | Within the Department of Labor, there is a section that is devoted to providing oversight to labor unions. It is responsible for auditing financial disclosures and investigating officer corruption. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, has hired two new people to work in this oversight role who has a long history of working against unions. |
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Remembering the ‘Father of Black History’
02/11/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Feb. 11, 2020 | BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926 and chose to celebrate it the second week of February because it marks the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two men who left an indelible mark on African-American history. In addition to Douglass and Lincoln, W.E.B. |
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IATSE Local 33 Women’s Committee Announcements
02/10/20 - IATSE Local 33 Any IATSE Local 33 referral interested in being on the Women’s Committee please notify President Wright at jimmywright33@gmail.com All are welcome including members and Probationary Group 5s. In addition, there is an afternoon Social at 2pm at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W Burbank, Blvd in Burbank on Saturday, February 15, 2020. It's Dutch. All are welcome. |
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El Paso police narcotics detective killed in Arizona traffic crash blamed on drunk driver
02/10/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An El Paso police narcotics detective and retired sergeant major in the Texas Army National Guard was killed in a weekend traffic crash in eastern Arizona that authorities blamed on a drunk driver. 51-year-old Richard Allbee died when his pickup truck was struck head-on by another pickup that crossed the center line on U.S. 70 near Bylas on Sunday evening. |
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El Paso police detective killed in Arizona head-on crash
02/10/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A detective with the El Paso Police Department was killed in a crash in Arizona on Sunday. Officials with El Paso police identified the detective as 51-year-old Richard Allbee. The two-vehicle crash happened on Sunday around 6:19 p.m. on U.S. 70 near Bylas, Arizona. |
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
02/10/20 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. Hope to see you there. |
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