An official with the National Labor Relations Board has ordered that a union election for Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama be done a second time because the retail giant broke the law on the first go-round. The NLRB regional director’s decision lays the groundwork for a do-over election after the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store […]
UAW Members at John Deere approve landmark contract, end historic strike
on November 18, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, cipp, collective bargaining agreement, cost of living, Illinois, Iowa, John Deere, Kansas, landmark, lump sum payments, Ray Curry, sacrifice, solidarity, strike, uaw, United Auto Workers, WI AFL-CIO, wwaflcio
United Auto Worker members at John Deere facilities in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas have ratified a new 6-year collective bargaining agreement, ending their strike which began on October 14. By a vote of 61% to 39%, UAW John Deere members ratified the agreement which includes an $8,500 signing bonus; 20% increase in wages over the […]
U.S. Labor Unions Are Having a Moment
on November 12, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, Bakery, Battle Creek, BCTGM, collective bargaining, Confectionery, Deere, economic, employees, employers, fair workplace, jobs, Kellogg, labor shortages, labor union, Michigan, political, President Joe Biden, safe workplace, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, union
U.S. organized labor is having a moment after decades of erosion in both influence and power, giving workers their best chance in recent memory to claw back lost ground. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, unions are finding they suddenly have the upper hand—or at least, more solid footing—when it comes to negotiating wages […]
In Memoriam – Marilyn J Wigdahl
on November 11, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afscme, Marilyn J Wigdahl, Marilyn Wigdahl, president, vice president, wwaflcio
In Memoriam Marilyn J Wigdahl December 16, 1931 to October 25, 2021 Marilyn worked tirelessly on behalf of the union movement for decades. She was a President of AFSCME 1449 and Vice President of the WWAFL-CIO, as well as serving her community as a La Crosse City Councilwoman.
US Veterans – Check out these Free or Reduced Meal & Retail Discount Opportunities
on November 10, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, discounts, epartment of Veterans Affairs, GI Bill, military, retail, union, Union Veterans Council, US Veterans Administration, veterans, veterans day, WDVA
Happy Veterans’ Day! Veterans – Check out these Free or Reduced Meal & Retail Discount Opportunities (Nov 11, 2021) Compiled by the US VA and military.com 2021 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts 2021 Veterans Day Retail Deals and Discounts Veterans Day 2021 Discounts Military Appreciation and Giving Back to Veterans on […]
How Do we (civilians) Support America’s Veterans?
on November 10, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: America, Census, department of Veterans Affairs, family friendly, Support, Union Veterans Council, us census, US Department of the Census, US Veterans Administration, VA, veterans day, Workers Memorial Day
The nation’s nearly 20 million veterans are eligible for a variety of cash and noncash benefits due to the sacrifices they made for our country, which has contributed to better economic conditions for them and their survivors, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released on November 10, 2021. Veterans — individuals who previously served […]
Union Colors for Drayton Entertainment as Canadian Scenic Painters Vote to Join IATSE
on October 16, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 828, afl-cio, aflcio, Allied Crafts, artisans, Artists, broadcast, canada, craftsperson, entertainment industry, far workplace, IATSE, IATSE 828, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, labor union, live theatre, motion picture, Moving Picture Technicians, safe workplace, technicians, television production, trade shows
Canadian scenic artists/painters at Drayton Entertainment have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 828, which represents scenic artists and prop builders throughout the Province of Ontario. The decision from the Labor Relations Board of Ontario was issued on October 14, and awards Local 828 jurisdiction for all Drayton Entertainment’s scenic artists/painters “engaged in painting and/or […]
IATSE members authorize strike in near-unanimous vote
on October 16, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, AMPTP, fair workplace, IATSE, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, loeb, los angeles times, Matthew Loeb, motion pictures, safe workplace, union
Members in TV, film production authorize a nationwide strike From IATSE: The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees announced today (10/5/2021) that 60,000 members who work in television and film production across the country have voted—by a nearly unanimous margin—to grant IATSE International President Matthew Loeb the authority to call a strike. This is the […]
AFL-CIO Welcomes the NWSLPA as its 57th Affiliate
on September 23, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: #NoMoreSideHustles, 57th affiliate, advocates, afl-cio, campaign, careers, champions, dignity, fair pay, first contract, football, league, Liz Shuler, Meghann Burke, National Women’s Soccer League Players Association, negotiate, NWSL Players Association, NWSLPA, players, respect, side jobs, soccer, solidarity, workplace
The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) becomes the AFL-CIO’s 57th affiliate after receiving a direct charter today (09/16/2021). The NWSLPA represents players who make up the 10 teams in the league, advocates for them as they navigate their careers, and champions the growth of the league and the women’s game. The NWSLPA, which […]
Shuler: We Will Meet This Moment With a Modern Labor Movement
on September 7, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived News
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered the following remarks at the Christian Science Monitor Labor Day Breakfast: I know how much you all enjoyed interacting with Rich Trumka. He did the Monitor breakfast 12 times, and enjoyed sparring with you each and every year. We miss him dearly. I am humbled and honored to be the […]