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BREAKING! -- Important IATSE Health Insurance News!
08/13/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Since their meeting on July 16, the Trustees have been considering reasonable and cost-effective options for
ensuring coverage for Plan C participants for the quarter beginning October 1. |
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Largest Private-Sector Strike of the Year Headed for Union Victory
08/13/20 - Teamsters local 570 Aug. 13, 2020 | STRIKES | It’s no coincidence that the first strike in 20 years at Bath Iron Works (BIW) began months into the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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Largest Private-Sector Strike of the Year Headed for Union Victory
08/13/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 13, 2020 | STRIKES | It’s no coincidence that the first strike in 20 years at Bath Iron Works (BIW) began months into the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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Largest Private-Sector Strike of the Year Headed for Union Victory
08/13/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 13, 2020 | STRIKES | It’s no coincidence that the first strike in 20 years at Bath Iron Works (BIW) began months into the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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Cherry Point
08/13/20 - IBEW Local 191 Whatcom County is entering the final stage of a long public process to improve outdated rules for permitting fossil fuel industries at Cherry Point. After a year of review, the Whatcom Planning Commission is holding one final online public hearing on the land-use code amendments restricting fossil fuel industrial permitting in the Cherry Point zone. |
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Brian Hamm Becomes Recording Secretary
08/12/20 - Teamsters Local 89 
We are happy to announce Brian Hamm as the new Recording Secretary for Teamsters Local 89!
Brian, a third-generation Teamster after his father and grandfather, became a member of Local 89 in 1986 when he began working at the newly created UPS Louisville Air Hub. At UPS, Brian worked as a marshaller and served as a steward for thirteen years, beginning in 1990. |
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LABOR DAY FOOD DRIVE
08/12/20 - IBEW Local 659 Labor Day Food Bag Drive! September 7, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hosted by: Southern Oregon Central Labor Chapter 4480 Rogue Valley Highway Central Point, OR 97502 Sign up to reserve a bag, click here: https://forms.gle/TzimzTEfFJUCChFJ7 Sign up to volunteer, click here: https://forms. |
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Update on HEROES & urgent need for aid for the public sector
08/12/20 - CWA Local 7777 For the past several months we’ve worked with many of you to call on the US Senate to pass the HEROES Act as an essential next step in aiding economic recovery from COVID19. This week, Mitch McConnell and company packed up and left Washington without passing a stimulus or aid package of any kind, and won’t be back until after Labor Day. |
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Congratulations Sue Gwaltney
08/12/20 - UA Local 23 Plumbers & Pipefitters We would like to congradulate and thank Sue Gwaltney after 30+ years of working for the Trust Fund office, Sue retired July 31st 2020. Sue and all of her siblings have been apart of Local 23 for many years. |
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August 2020 Union Meeting
08/12/20 - UA Local 23 Plumbers & Pipefitters Brothers and Sisters of UA Local 23 We plan on hosting the August 2020 Union meeting in person. In order to follow state guidelines we are limited to 50 people. We need members to call the Union office and register for the Union meeting. Please do not register unless you plan to attend. |
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Adam Carranco receives Nettworth Scholarship
08/12/20 - CWA Local 7777 CONGRATULATIONS ADAM Adam Carranco, son of member Omar Carranco was presented the NettWorth Scholarship by Shane Chavez of Nettworth at the August 11, 2020 General membership meeting. |
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Management Issue
08/12/20 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Dear Membership, Today I learned that management rep Sheena Hazel is refusing to grant even a simple two week extension for step two grievances. This is not uncommon when administrations change. It is fine however as we will no longer grant any extensions to management for any reason. The hammer swings both ways. Unfortunately I’m being stonewalled by the district manager as well. |
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Sofi Stadium Special Membership Meeting
08/11/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Dear Sisters & Brothers:
There will be a Special Membership Meeting to discuss the recently negotiated Sofi Stadium contract
Mon, Aug 17, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/451647693
You can also dial in using your phone. |
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Jeff Cooper Becomes Vice President
08/11/20 - Teamsters Local 89 
We are pleased to announce Jeff Cooper, better known as “Coupe” by his friends and members, as the new Vice President for Teamsters Local 89!
Prior to becoming the Vice President, Jeff served as a Local 89 Trustee from 2010 to 2014, when he became Recording Secretary.
Jeff has a long history with Teamsters Local 89. |
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Meetings and Summary of terms of City of Chicago’s FINAL CONTRACT OFFER to Unit II
08/11/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Summary of terms of City of Chicago’s FINAL CONTRACT OFFER to Unit II August 11, 2020 The Unit II bargaining committee is comprised of IBEW Local 21 and SEIU Local 73 members. By majority vote, the combined bargaining committee recommends acceptance of the City’s Final Contract Offer to the Unions. |
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Letter Carriers Union Files Nationwide Grievance Against Mail Slowdown Scheme
08/11/20 - Teamsters local 570 Aug. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | The Letter Carriers union has filed a national grievance, an unusual move, against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who took over the agency, promptly fired 21-31 top staffers, and imposed shutdown actions and an overtime ban that slows the mail down. |
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Letter Carriers Union Files Nationwide Grievance Against Mail Slowdown Scheme
08/11/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | The Letter Carriers union has filed a national grievance, an unusual move, against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who took over the agency, promptly fired 21-31 top staffers, and imposed shutdown actions and an overtime ban that slows the mail down. |
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El Paso police officer applications down nearly 50 percent from average
08/11/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association On average, the El Paso Police Department receives around 5,000 applications per class, but the numbers for their current class show that number of applications has been cut in half. "The number of applications is down. Why they’re down, police is just not a profession people are seeking. |
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New Section and Content:Learning About the Union
08/11/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen What do my dues pay for? The Union doesn’t do anything for me! What good is the Union? These are all questions we may have asked ourselves or heard others asking. |
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Letter Carriers Union Files Nationwide Grievance Against Mail Slowdown Scheme
08/11/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 11, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | The Letter Carriers union has filed a national grievance, an unusual move, against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who took over the agency, promptly fired 21-31 top staffers, and imposed shutdown actions and an overtime ban that slows the mail down. |
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Membership Announcement
08/11/20 - IUOE 302 The Local 302 Executive Board has approved the Strike Fund Committee’s recommendation to stay with the investment management team that has been managing the Rock Solid Strike fund, although the Management Team Scott Wealth has moved away from Wells Fargo and now independently working as Scott Capitol Advisors. |
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New U.S. postmaster to appear at Congressional hearing on mail delays
08/11/20 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO 
The House Oversight Committee has invited the new postmaster general to appear at a hearing next month to examine operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service that are causing delays in mail deliveries across the country. |
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Friday Night Massacre’ at US Postal Service as Postmaster General — a Major Trump Donor — Ousts Top Officials
08/11/20 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO 
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
08/11/20 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. Once again this month the local will be following the Covid-19 guidelines and will only allow a total of 50 people into the membership hall including staff and officers. Masks are required. |
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August Meeting
08/10/20 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO The August Meeting will be conducted via ZOOM at 5:00 PM. Board Members and Delegates should check your E-mail Inbox for the details of how to attend. |
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Jobs, Labor and The 1936 GM Strike
08/10/20 - Teamsters local 570 Aug. 10, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | The US economy added another 1.8 million jobs in the month of July. The good news: It's the third-straight month of improvement since the beginning of the lockdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, and it beat expectations. The bad news: It's a lot less than the 4.8 million jobs added in June, and it leaves the economy still down 12.9 million jobs. |
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Jobs, Labor and The 1936 GM Strike
08/10/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 10, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | The US economy added another 1.8 million jobs in the month of July. The good news: It's the third-straight month of improvement since the beginning of the lockdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, and it beat expectations. The bad news: It's a lot less than the 4.8 million jobs added in June, and it leaves the economy still down 12.9 million jobs. |
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Jobs, Labor and The 1936 GM Strike
08/10/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 10, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | The US economy added another 1.8 million jobs in the month of July. The good news: It's the third-straight month of improvement since the beginning of the lockdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, and it beat expectations. The bad news: It's a lot less than the 4.8 million jobs added in June, and it leaves the economy still down 12.9 million jobs. |
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Avral Thompson Becomes Secretary-Treasurer
08/10/20 - Teamsters Local 89 
We are proud and excited to announce Avral Thompson as the new Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 89!
Avral has served as our Vice President since 2016 and served as Recording Secretary prior to that. He has been a Business Agent for Teamsters Local 89 since 1996 when he was hired to cover, Kroger, Furniture, and Truck Modification and other miscellaneous shops. |
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AMFA National Officer Election Results
08/10/20 - AMFA August 10, 2020 -- The votes for the AMFA National Officer Election were tallied on August 10, 2020. Votes for this election were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows... |
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National Director Update - July 2020
08/10/20 - AMFA August 10, 2020 -- In July 2020, your AMFA Officers were very busy monitoring the current state and operational activity pertaining to the moving target for possible headcount reductions or furloughs, Early-Out Program (EOP), Voluntary Separations Programs (VSP), Extended Emergency Time Off (EXTO), Emergency Time Off (ETO), or In-leu-Of-Furlough (ILOF) options and safeguarding AMFA protected work. For more carrier specific updates and further information regarding current status of these options at your respective carrier, please contact your Local Airline Representative. Be assured, we are adamantly fighting for you under the parameters of the CARES ACT. |
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Donald Trump: If Reelected, I will “Terminate” Social Security
08/10/20 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO 
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Jobs, Labor and The 1936 GM Strike
08/10/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Aug. 10, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | The US economy added another 1.8 million jobs in the month of July. The good news: It's the third-straight month of improvement since the beginning of the lockdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, and it beat expectations. The bad news: It's a lot less than the 4.8 million jobs added in June, and it leaves the economy still down 12.9 million jobs. |
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Kroger Negotiations Update 12
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IMPORTANCE OF YOUR SC TRUST FUND
The Union & Company met this week on August 4th and August 5th to continue
discussions on your contract with the assistance of a Federal Mediator. On the second day of meetings, the company proposed a wage proposal, which will be bargained between the two committees. |
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RIP
08/08/20 - IBEW Local 191 Member Eric Lucia's wife passed away. |
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Local Union Election Results
08/07/20 - IBEW Local 768 . |
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Wenatchee Hall
08/07/20 - IBEW Local 191 We would like to let you all know that Marcey had back surgery and will be out of the office for the next 4 - 6 weeks. The surgery went well and she is doing good. We all wish her well and a speedy recovery. |
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RIP
08/07/20 - IBEW Local 191 On sunday Dustin Neely passed away. Dustin was a good man and a joy to work with! He will be missed! His viewing will by Monday August 10th from 4pm - 7pm @ The Chapel of the Valley. |
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Congratulations Sue and Florence!!
08/07/20 - IATSE Local B4 Congratulations to Sue Epstein, who was elected to the Office of Member At-Large for a 2nd term of three years! Thank you to Barbara M. Welch for stepping up to the plate and running against Sue. It's always nice to have little eceitement and competition. It shows genuine interest in service to our Membership. |
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Major Unions Push for Paid Leave In Covid-19 Aid Bill
08/07/20 - Teamsters local 570 Aug. 7, 2020 | COVID-19 | The country's top five labor union groups are calling on Congress to include expanded paid leave benefits in a new COVID-19 relief bill. "Never before have paid leave protections been more necessary," the coalition of unions wrote in a letter to congressional leaders obtained by The Hill. |
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In Case You Missed It
08/07/20 - Teamsters Local 355 . |
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NBC Contract Special Membership Meeting
08/07/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Dear Brothers & Sisters:
There will be a Special Membership Meeting to discuss the negotiated NBC Contract
Thu, Aug 13, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/465022373
You can also dial in using your phone. |
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Workers Organize During Covid-19 Pandemic for Protection
08/07/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 7, 2020 | OPINION | Workers are facing unprecedented challenges in the age of the coronavirus. Many have lost their jobs, been temporarily laid off with no idea when they are going to return or been forced to work despite the ongoing health crisis. It has been a stressful time for millions in Michigan and across the country. |
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Death Notice - Alan Means
08/07/20 - Teamsters Local 41 Alan Means, 57, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2020 after a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Alan was a dedicated family man who was kind, outgoing and beloved by so many. He loved baseball, but he loved the opportunity it gave him to coach and spend time with his sons even more. |
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Major Unions Push for Paid Leave In Covid-19 Aid Bill
08/07/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 7, 2020 | COVID-19 | The country's top five labor union groups are calling on Congress to include expanded paid leave benefits in a new COVID-19 relief bill. "Never before have paid leave protections been more necessary," the coalition of unions wrote in a letter to congressional leaders obtained by The Hill. |
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United Rail Unions Sue to Block Carriers from Modifying Healthcare Benefits without Bargaining
08/07/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen WASHINGTON, DC, AUGUST 7 — On August 5, 2020, 12 rail unions whose members and their families are covered by the NRC/UTU Plan and the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan, filed suit against the nation’s Class I railroad carriers in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. |
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COVID-19 News & Updates
08/07/20 - Teamsters Local 743 
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Summary and Resources
www.teamsters.org/covid-19
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. This fact sheet will be updated as needed. See links at the bottom of this page for the most up-to-date information. |
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