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Associated Fire Fighters of Matteson
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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.
    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.
    Scholarship Deadlines Approaching!
    04/23/26 - Teamsters Local 162
    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.
    Click the link below to complete the Bargaining Survey today! Your Union, Your Voice!
    04/22/26 - Teamsters Local 90
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    Happy Administrative Professionals Day
    04/22/26 - IBEW Local 483
    Happy Administrative Professionals Day! A huge thank you to all our Administrative Professionals for their hard work, tireless effort, and every day enthusiasm. Your work is the key to our success.
    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.
    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.
    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
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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).
    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.
    Why This 4/20 Hits Different
    04/20/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Apr. 20, 2026 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | 4/20 is a punchline on the calendar — a wink, a meme, a shorthand for getting high. But our tongue-in-cheek cultural approach ignores an urgent reality: cannabis has become a multibillion-dollar business powered by American workers whose labor is left unrecognized by the regulators overseeing these jobs. This year, that ongoing ignorance looms large.
    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.
    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.
    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    04/17/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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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.
    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.
    Welcome!
    04/16/26 - Killeen Professional Fire Fighters Association
    Welcome to the new website for the Killeen Professional Fire Fighters Association!
    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.
    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 **
    Respect MO Voters Petition Event
    04/14/26 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
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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 **
    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.
    April Meeting Notice
    04/14/26 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
    This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO, in the Hops Banquet Space, located on the 1st Floor of the casino. The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Support Those Who Support Us
    04/12/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
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    Support Those Who Support Us
    04/12/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
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    Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
    04/12/26 - CWA Local 1103
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    AT&T Bargaining Report
    04/10/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120
    The Orange Bargaining Committee met several times with AT&T over the past week, and we can report that your mobilization efforts and support have resulted in some progress at the bargaining table. We ask that you keep the pressure up and let AT&T know that you deserve fair wages, and improved working conditions. Keep up the fight and stay in touch with your mobilizers.
    TLU480 32nd Annual Golf Tournament
    04/10/26 - 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.
    How Baristas and Warehouse Workers Rebooted the Labor Movement
    04/10/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Apr. 10, 2026 | U.S. LABOR | It’s difficult not to think about what a 24-year-old barista in Buffalo, New York, changed two years before most people were paying attention when you walk into a busy Thursday morning Starbucks, the kind where the espresso machines run nonstop, and the mobile order line is backed up to the door.
    Workers' Memorial Day Concert
    04/10/26 - CWA Local 1123
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    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    04/10/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    04/10/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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    Retroactive Pay
    04/09/26 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
    The retroactive pay will be on paychecks this Friday. As with the last two retroactive payments made, I am already receiving calls that employees did not receive their retroactive payments or that it was not as much as it should have been. I am in the process of basically redoing the write up that we did for the last retroactive payments from the 2021-2024 national agreement.
    APWU Statement on USPS’s Temporary FERS Suspension
    04/09/26 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
    The APWU is aware of the Postal Service’s actions announced this morning related to temporarily suspending USPS’s contributions to the FERS retirement system. APWU members should rest assured that this will have no immediate impact on any current or future retiree. Your benefits are earned and they are guaranteed by law, regardless of how they are funded.
    April 2026 General Membership Meeting w/Local 294 Tractor Trailer Simulator
    04/09/26 - Teamsters Local 480
    Join us for the April 2026 GMM on April 25, 2026 at 10:00AM.
    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    04/09/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
    Temporary FERS Suspension FERS The APWU is aware of the Postal Service’s actions announced this morning related to temporarily suspending USPS’s contributions to the FERS retirement system. APWU members should rest assured that this will have no immediate impact on any current or future retiree. Your benefits are earned and they are guaranteed by law, regardless of how they are funded. The APWU continues to study the Postal Service’s actions. Join President Smith’s livestream on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 pm for more details on this and other developments facing postal workers. APWU will continue to monitor the situation and release more information as it becomes availa USPS suspends contributions to employee pensions after warning of "cash crisis" By  Aimee Picchi April 9, 2026 / 10:45 AM EDT / CBS News The U.S.
    2026 - Theme Park Discount Tickets
    04/09/26 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436
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