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2026 Scholarship Information
04/27/26 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local 21 is now offering the 2026 Scholarship for members and their families. This is a great opportunity to help with the cost of college while supporting the next generation of union families. We encourage everyone who is eligible to apply. More details on how to apply and deadlines can be found at: https://www.ibew21.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article. |
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2026 Scholarship Information
04/27/26 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local 21 is now offering the 2026 Scholarship for members and their families. This is a great opportunity to help with the cost of college while supporting the next generation of union families. We encourage everyone who is eligible to apply. More details on how to apply and deadlines can be found Here IBEW Local 21 — supporting our families and our future. |
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Tell Congress to Pass the Fast Labor Contracts Act!
04/27/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Tell Congress to Pass the Fast Labor Contracts Act! Workers shouldn’t have to wait years for their first contract! Workers have the right to a collective bargaining agreement after they vote for a union, but the law is full of loopholes and companies drag out the negotiation process for years. On average today, it takes 458 days to secure a first contract. |
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Democracy Dies in Darkness, and Even Darker Warehouses
04/27/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 24, 2026 | WORKERS’ VOICE | […] sometimes democracy doesn’t just die in darkness. Lately, it looks like it dies in editing. Earlier this month, the Post published an editorial attacking the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), a bipartisan bill designed to ensure that when workers vote to form a union, they can actually secure a first contract in a reasonable amount of time. |
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Week Ending 04/25/2026
04/27/26 - Teamsters Local 355 • Jeff Bezos: ‘One greedy, public-be-damned CEO’ • There are still some good things going on for labor • CEO to workers: Ask AI to write your obituary • Teamsters statement on reclassification of cannabis • We are in a ‘fossil-fuel crisis’: Is labor meeting the moment. |
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TLU480 Scholarship Application
04/27/26 - Teamsters Local 480 
Brothers and Sisters,
For those of you interested in applying for the Teamsters Local 480 Scholarship Fund. |
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2026 Teamsters Local 480 Golf Tournament
04/27/26 - Teamsters Local 480 
Good golfers, bad golfers, and ‘I swear I used to be good’ golfers' — Pull Up!
Join us golfing for a greater cause!!!!!!
On June 27, 2026, Teamster Local 480 will be hosting our 32nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Greystone Golf Club. |
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AMY ACTON For GOVERNOR 2026
04/27/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local 
At the March General Membership Meeting, the body unanimously voted to endorse
Dr. Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio in the upcoming 2026 election.
Dr. Acton stands for Ohio Workers and Union workers, as she is quoted as stating:
"Unlike my opponent, I’m not afraid to say the word Union. |
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VOTE BY MAIL!
04/27/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local 
Local President Nigel Saleem was seen on WKYC speaking about the importance that Mail-In Voting has to our customers and how we must protect it during these upcoming and future elections!
Watch here: https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/local/cleveland/postal-workers-rally-in-cleveland-as-part-of-national-campaign-to-protect-mail-in-voting/95-d805238a-a41c-49d5-afc2-5372099695d7. |
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A Major Labor Issue for this Upcoming NY State Legislative Session is Fixing Tier 6
04/27/26 - UPSEU 
Governor Hochul has come out in support of making changes to Tier 6 as have legislators in both the State Senate and Assembly. Local government leaders specifically in counties, towns, villages and others, however, oppose any changes due to claims of increased taxes. |
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May GMM
04/27/26 - Teamsters Local 162 
Teamsters Local 162 –May General Membership Meeting
The Teamsters Local 162 May General Membership Meeting will be held on May 3rd at 10:00 AM PT, at Joe Edgar Union Hall in Portland, OR. For members who are 75+ miles away from the Local, you may join via Zoom to hear reports of Officers. |
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Know Your Labor Rights Act
04/24/26 - Teamsters Local 776 The International Brotherhood of Teamsters supports the introduction of the Know Your Labor Rights Act by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Representatives Riley Moore (R-WV) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), legislation that would strengthen workplace transparency by requiring employers to clearly inform workers of their federally protected labor rights. |
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CWA / AT&T 2026 “Orange” Contract Bargaining April 24, 2026 – Final Bargaining Report
04/24/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA / AT&T 2026 “Orange” Contract Bargaining April 24, 2026 – Final Bargaining Report The Orange Bargaining Committee has been meeting with AT&T since January. After nearly four months of hard-fought bargaining, we are excited to announce we have a Tentative Agreement that your bargaining team unanimously supports and that you can be proud of. |
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War Isn’t Working for American Workers
04/24/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 24, 2026 | JOBS | […] The growing influence of military tech barons in defense procurement reflects a long-standing pattern in which weapons contractors exert outsize political influence to secure sustained military funding, further consolidating corporate power while continuing to erode the unionized jobs that once defined the sector. |
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Theme Park Discounts 2026
04/23/26 - Teamsters Local 964 . |
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ATTN DHL MEMBERS
04/23/26 - Teamsters Local 162 
Local 162 will be conducting a contract ratification vote for our members working at DHL under the Local 162 Driver, Ramp and Clerical Riders. |
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ATTN BAKEMARK MEMBERS
04/23/26 - Teamsters Local 162 
Bakemark Contract Ratification Meeting and Vote:
When: Sunday, May 3rd, at 8:00 AM PT
Where: Joe Edgar Union Hall, 1850, NE 162nd Ave. |
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Scholarship Deadlines Approaching!
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There is still time to apply for the Teamsters Local 162 and Teamsters Joint Council 37 scholarships. Do not let your high school graduate miss out on these opportunities.
Teamsters Local 162: Due Friday, May 8th, 2026, by 5:00 pm.
Teamsters Joint Council 37 All Charities Fund: Due Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, by 5:00 pm. |
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Click the link below to complete the Bargaining Survey today! Your Union, Your Voice!
04/22/26 - Teamsters Local 90 https://unitednursesofiowa. |
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Strong Contract Win for Brenntag Great Lakes Teamsters
04/22/26 - Teamsters Local 90 Local 90 Teamsters at Brenntag Great Lakes have unanimously approved a strong new collective bargaining agreement following a 60-day work stoppage. This work stoppage first began in February when the employer abruptly locked out workers following a rejection of a substandard contract offer. |
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Labor Secretary Steps Down Amid Misconduct Investigation
04/21/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 21, 2026 | U.S. DEPT. of LABOR | U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday amid allegations of misconduct at the department, stepping down as the Labor Department’s inspector general neared the end of an investigation into claims involving her and her top aides. Her deputy, Keith Sonderling, will serve as acting secretary, the White House said. |
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Teamsters Take Action!
04/21/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Workers have the right to a collective bargaining agreement after they vote for a union, but the law |
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May 1st International Workers' Day 2026
04/21/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Join Teamsters 492 and the broader Albuquerque labor community this May 1st, 2026 at Civic Plaza. We are sending a clear message: It is time to prioritize workers’ families over billionaire fortunes. We aren't just asking for change, we are organizing for it. |
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New Member Application
04/21/26 - IBEW Local 387 https://ibew.jotform. |
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Active Shooter Seminar
04/21/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Shooting incidents remain a persistent and tragic reality. Because these situations are unpredictable and evolve rapidly, often concluding before law enforcement can arrive, active shooter training has become a vital component of public and workplace safety. |
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Union Now is America’s New Strike Fund
04/20/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 20, 2026 | ORGANIZING | The American labor movement will soon have something it’s never had before: a centralized strike fund. Union Now, the new nonprofit and brainchild of Association of Flight Attendants-CWA International President Sara Nelson, began officially fundraising at a kickoff rally on Sunday, April 12th, in Manhattan. |
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AMFA-L3 Harris MAS Reopener Negotiations Update #1
04/20/26 - AMFA April 20, 2026 -- The parties met in Belleville, Ontario, from April 14-16, 2026, to conduct reopener discussions pursuant to Appendix F of the collective agreement (CA). |
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Rally to Demand Justice for PeaceHealth Southwest's Professionals On April 30th
04/20/26 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council 
PeaceHealth Southwest Professionals (PHSW Pros) represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals have been fighting for their first union contract for months. It's time to let the PeaceHealth management know that our community stands with these vital healthcare workers. |
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Week Ending 04/18/2026
04/20/26 - Teamsters Local 355 • UNFI Teamsters ratify strong 1st contract • Hegseth orders termination of union contracts • Amazon will be this century’s biggest labor battle • Can America’s working class organize before AI crushes it. |
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Surplus Declared for Marketing Support Specialists in Springfield
04/17/26 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Surplus Declared for Marketing Support Specialists in Springfield On April 16, 2026, AT&T notified the IBEW 21 of a surplus impacting 17 Marketing Support Specialists (MSS)and the closing of an office Center at 555 E Cook in Springfield, Illinois. Affected employees were notified the following day. |
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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Lineman Appreciation Day
04/17/26 - IBEW Local 483 
Happy Lineman Appreciation Day!
Today we honor the hardworking men and women who keep our power flowing rain, shine, or storm. From climbing poles to restoring power in the toughest conditions. We want to make sure their dedication never goes unnoticed! THANK YOU for all that you do!
Drop a or a to show your appreciation for our Linemen today. |
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CVS Teamsters in Virginia Authorize Strike
04/16/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 16, 2026 | STRIKES | More than 500 drivers and warehouse workers at CVS’s distribution center in Fredericksburg, Va., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 592, are demanding a fair agreement and rejecting CVS’s concessionary demands. The current contract expires on April 30. |
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Workers' Memorial Day
04/16/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Workers' Day Memorial (April 28) is an annual day of remembrance and action that honors workers killed on the job or in the line of duty. For 2025, we had eight (8) deaths. Seven (7) in York County and one (1) in Adams County. Four of those deaths were Police Officers, killed in the line of duty. |
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Welcome!
04/16/26 - Killeen Professional Fire Fighters Association Welcome to the new website for the Killeen Professional Fire Fighters Association! |
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How 30,000 LA School Employees Won a Landmark Contract
04/15/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 15, 2026 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | On Monday evening, I watched as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass paced nervously back and forth outside the conference room of SEIU Local 99. |
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2026 - UNION BLOOD DRIVES
04/14/26 - Teamsters Joint Council 41 
2026 - UNION BLOOD DRIVES AS FOLLOWS:
** TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 12PM-6PM **
** THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 12PM - 6PM **
** TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 12PM - 6PM ** |
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2026 - UNION BLOOD DRIVES
04/14/26 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 
2026 - UNION BLOOD DRIVES AS FOLLOWS:
** TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 12PM-6PM **
** THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 12PM - 6PM**
** TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 12PM - 6PM ** |
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Central MA AFL CIO Scholarship
04/14/26 - IBEW local 2325 The Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO awards 12-15 scholarships of $1,000 each to high school seniors graduating in 2026 who are children, grandchildren, or union members themselves. Applicants must have a union affiliation with a local in the Central MA jurisdiction, and the member must live or work in that area. |
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ONLY JUNE DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE
04/14/26 - International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 7 FRMA CERTIFICATION UPDATE Initial Sessions Are Filling Fast FRMA Certification continues to fill quickly. Important Update The May 30 hands-on class is now full. ONLY JUNE DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE Do not wait to sign up. Everyone who needs FRMA certification must complete the training. There is no grandfathering. |
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National President’s Update — Q1 2026
04/13/26 - AMFA Local 32 This update covers January through March 2026. Beginning with this edition, AMFA will deliver a National President’s Membership Update every quarter in 2026, so every member at every represented carrier stays fully informed on where we stand and where we are headed. |
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Peanut Butter Drive
04/13/26 - IBEW Local 483 
We’re excited to share that we are officially over halfway to our goal in our peanut butter drive! Thank you to everyone who has already supported our drive and helped us get this far!
Now we are in the final stretch and this where we need your help the most. If you’ve been meaning to contribute, now is the perfect time to jump in and help us push past the finish line. |
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The Headline Says ‘Strike Averted.’ The Real Story Is Much Bigger
04/13/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 13, 2026 | U.S. LABOR | For generations, the Business section of nearly every newspaper has covered labor like it’s the weather report. A storm is coming. A work stoppage may occur. Then, at seemingly the last minute, the clouds part and the headline reads: Strike Averted. And that’s it. Never to be reported on again. The news cycle does its thing. |
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Week Ending 04/11/2026
04/13/26 - Teamsters Local 355 . |
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FRMA Update: Limited Seats Remaining – Sign Up Now
04/13/26 - International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 7 LOCAL 7 FIRESTOP TRAINING FRMA Certification Update The new FRMA Certification inaugural sessions are filling quickly. Important Update The May 16 hands-on class is now full. ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT FOR MAY 30 Do not delay in signing up. Reminder Everyone who needs FRMA certification must complete the training. There is no grandfathering. |
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Retiree's Club Meeting
04/13/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Back from their recent bus trip to Washington, DC, the Retirees Club Monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th. The Club's April guest speaker will be Izzy Brettler from the ARBOR Group. The ARBOR Group is a team of support professionals who help current and soon-to-be retirees navigate the complex financial landscape. |
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Support Those Who Support Us
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