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    Teamsters Union Sues UPS to Block Delivery Driver Buyouts
    02/10/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Feb. 10, 2026 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | The Teamsters union on Monday asked a federal court to stop UPS from initiating a second voluntary buyout program for package car drivers, saying the effort to eliminate jobs violates their national contract.
    February Meeting Notice
    02/10/26 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
    This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO., in the Casablanca Room located on the 2nd floor of the Casino. Executive Board Meeting at 4:00 PM and Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM.
    Montana DAV
    02/10/26 - IBEW Local 233
    Thanks to generous contributions from IBEW 233 members at the Helena Christmas Party, IBEW 233 is proud to hand off a $1,000 donation to Commander Chase Natalie of Montana DAV Lewis & Clark County Chapter #3.
    Unions Can Win in the South
    02/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Feb. 9, 2026 | ORGANIZING | Workers in Tennessee have made history. On Thursday, the United Auto Workers announced that it had finally reached a tentative agreement with management at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which unionized in 2024. If the workers approve the deal, it’ll be the first union contract outside the Big Three auto manufacturers in a Southern state.
    Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month
    02/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Feb. 9, 2026 | BLACK HISTORY MONTH | BHM100 is a national initiative marking a century of honoring Black history while imagining the next 100 years. As February 2026 marks 100 years since the first national observance of Black History Month, BHM100 brings together educators, artists, organizers, and communities to honor the past, celebrate Black culture, and carry the legacy forward.
    Negotiation Update - 2/8/26
    02/08/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
    Brothers and Sisters, We know the rolling 24-hour extensions are frustrating, and we hear you. This approach is being used to keep pressure on the company and keep all options on the table while we continue pushing for the agreement you deserve. Right now, the most important thing we can do is hold the line: stay united, stay engaged, and stay ready.
    2025 Tax Forms
    02/08/26 - IATSE Local 22
    As a reminder, your tax forms for 2025 will be issued by each individual employer, and not Local 22.
    Retirees Club Meeting
    02/07/26 - Teamsters Local 776
    The upcoming Local 776 Retiree Group meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Camp Hill Union Hall. Our guest speakers for this month will be James Stafford and Elizabeth Cooper from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. All retired Local 776 Veterans, along with our regular Retiree Club Members, are encouraged to attend this informative meeting.
    Negotiation Update - 2/6/26
    02/06/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
    Sisters and Brothers, Please be advised that the National Oil Bargaining Policy Committee has approved the attached offer as the minimum settlement on the issues covered by the 2026 National Oil Bargaining Program. Locally, British Petroleum continues to maintain that they are not obligated to follow the “pattern”.
    CBA Ratified Town of Orange ECC
    02/06/26 - CWA Local 1103
    The Town of Orange and the Communications Workers of America, Local 1103, have reached a negotiated successor agreement that provides meaningful wage and benefit improvements for our members working in the Town of Orange ECC.
    Support SAG-AFTRA Members At OPB (And Support OPB!)
    02/06/26 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council
    Newly unionized SAG-AFTRA members at Oregon Public Broadcasting and KMHD Jazz Radio have been bargaining their first contract for 19 months, but station management has still not agreed to livable wages and sufficient yearly guaranteed pay increases for the people who create the content you love on those stations.
    Six Vital Lessons from Minnesota’s General Strike
    02/06/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Feb. 6, 2026 | PROTESTS | […] On January 23, roughly 75,000 people flooded the streets on a workday, in sub-zero temperatures, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leave Minnesota.
    2026 Washington State Labor Council Lobby Day
    02/06/26 - Teamsters Local 231
    2026 Washington State Labor Council Lobby Day On February 5, 2026, your Teamster representatives joined other unions from across Washington State to lobby in solidarity at the Washington State Labor Council Lobby. This year we advocated for legislation that impacts our industries and affects the lives of working people.
    How to Debunk Anti-Immigrant Myths at Work
    02/06/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Feb. 6, 2026 | MISINFORMATION | Anti-immigrant myths flood our airwaves. They dominate news cycles and our online feeds. And now they’re amplified from the highest halls of power. President Donald Trump has asserted, for example, that millions of immigrants came to the U.S.
    Press Release: AMFA-Sun Country Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Related Reach a Tentative Agreement on a First CBA
    02/06/26 - AMFA
    February 6, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and Sun Country Airlines (SCA) today announced they have reached a four-year tentative agreement (TA) on the first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering employees in the mechanics and related craft or class.
    PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
    02/06/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
    IMPORTANT INFO FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RETIRED,  OWED AN INCENTIVE PAYMENT OR  NEED A COPY OF YOUR W-2  OR 1099 I have been asked a few questions in regards to those who have retired, are owed an incentive payment, and need a copy of a W-2, on how to update their addresses or request a new W-2.
    Safety Week
    02/06/26 - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31
    Safety Week Safety Training Week is happening April 13–17, 2026, hosted by Local 31, and this is your chance to sharpen your skills, update certifications, and stay job-ready. These classes are built around the real work we do in the field and help keep each of us safe, confident, and employable.
    CPR/AED Training
    02/05/26 - Teamsters Local 776
    Teamsters Local 776 is offering training in advanced life-saving techniques to the membership. Participants will be
    Attention PDX Coffee Roasters
    02/05/26 - Teamsters Local 162
    Your Teamsters Local 162 negotiating committee has scheduled an important Portland Coffee Roasters contract campaign update for Sunday, February 15th, at 10:00 AM. Please arrange your schedule to attend this very important meeting held at Joe Edgar Union Hall. The next steps of the contract campaign will be discussed, including a possible vote. Your participation is highly encouraged.
    February is Black History Month!
    02/04/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    We are honored that our local is named after one of the most influential APWU National Presidents in History!  William H Burrus began his postal career here in Cleveland, Ohio. He would go on to be our Local President and a founder of the APWU National Presidents Conference which he also served as president.
    Talk is cheap! Safety Matters!
    02/04/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    Join National President Johnathan Smith on Tuesday, February 10th 7pm This live stream will talk to members about the safety challenges we face in our workplace and how APWU is ready to combat those challenges! There will be panelists and a Q&A session to follow! Click the link to RSVP to the event! https://apwu.
    2026 King/Valliere Scholarship
    02/04/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
    2026 King/Valliere Scholarship—Ohio Postal Workers Union  Applications due by: April 24th 2026 Applications must be signed by the Local President or Secretary Treasurer.  Winners are chosen by a strict "luck of the draw" contest on May 2nd!
    2026 Variety Raffle
    02/04/26 - Teamsters Local 264
    Teamsters #264 is holding a raffle in conjunction with the Variety Telethon to help support Oishei Children's Hospital.
    Retirement Seminar/Member Updates
    02/04/26 - IBEW local 2325
    Good afternoon, Sisters and Brothers, Please see the information below regarding upcoming retirement planning events hosted by Margaret Pierce from Scarborough Alliance. Event 1 The first retirement planning event will be held on Thursday, February 5th at 5:30 PM at the Union Hall. Event 2 Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 – Brunch Meeting .
    Teamsters Scholarship 2026
    02/03/26 - Teamsters Local 264
    The Teamsters Scholarship Fund has opened their scholarship fund to applications. Applications are due by April 1st and can be access here: https://teamster.
    Support Union Brewery Jobs in FY2026 State Budget
    02/03/26 - Teamsters Local 1149
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    Support Union Brewery Jobs in FY2026 State Budget
    02/03/26 - Teamsters Local 1149
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    On Capitol Hill, Every Day is Groundhog Day
    02/03/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Feb. 3, 2026 | PERSPECTIVES | Every February, America dusts off the same joke. The groundhog pops out, sees his shadow, and we pretend to be surprised by six more weeks of winter. On Capitol Hill, Groundhog Day never ends.
    Week Ending 01/31/2026
    01/31/26 - Teamsters Local 355
      • Teamster solidarity in Minnesota   • AFL-CIO: ‘ICE is a danger to working people’   • General strikes have a long history in the U.S.
    Contracts Signed
    01/30/26 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
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    NY/NE Work & Family Committee Updates 2026
    01/30/26 - CWA Local 1123
    Please see the attached pdf regarding updates to the NY/NE Work & Family Committee for 2026.
    Union Update #8: PSC Filing, Grievance Action, and Next Steps with MasTec
    01/30/26 - CWA Local 1103
    We want to share an update on several important actions your Union has taken this week as we continue to fight for transparency, accountability, and your rights.
    CBA Ratification Vote Results
    01/30/26 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    The results from the CBA ratification votes are as follows: Police Officers Yes – 247 No – 6 With two additional Yes votes from non-members. This represents a 51% participation rate from police officers. Sergeant Yes – 59 No – 0 With two additional Yes votes from non-members.  This represents a 71% participation rate from Sergeants.
    Ratification Vote
    01/30/26 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    ***Reminder***   ***Reminder *** Online voting for the Police Officer and Sergeant bargaining agreements closes today at 12pm.
    2026 EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS
    01/29/26 - RN Staff Council, OPEIU, Local 40, AFL-CIO, CLC
    2026 Executive Board nominations are CLOSED! Elections will be conducted February 13–14th 2026. Look for your electronic ballot via Election Buddy.
    Try our Help Desk AI Assistant!
    01/29/26 - support.unionactive.com
    Try our help desk AI assistant for questions about using the UnionActive system. The assistant has access to all of our documentation and past ticket answers and can provide easy-to-follow steps for using the system and all the built-in features. Give it a try if you haven't yet in the admin area > support tab.
    Unions Sue to Block Thousands of Staffing Cuts at FEMA
    01/29/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Jan. 29, 2026 | JUSTICE | Unions representing U.S. government workers have asked a federal judge to block President Donald Trump's administration from cutting more than 10,000 jobs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    Zina Silva Advisory Group
    01/29/26 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
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    Tariffs Add to Strain on Port, Warehouse Workers in Cooling Freight Economy
    01/28/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Jan. 28, 2026 | U.S. JOBS | For America’s port and warehouse workers, the past year has brought a familiar but unwelcome reality: fewer hours, less opportunity, and growing uncertainty about what comes next. After years of pandemic-era upheaval, the freight sector has cooled, and employment tied to moving products has softened.
    Bowling Night
    01/27/26 - AFSCME Local 2067
    Join us on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at The Rec in Keizer.
    AI Policy, Implementation Must Be Worker First
    01/27/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Jan. 27, 2026 | PERSPECTIVE | Teamsters aren’t afraid of a fight. With the AI revolution upon us, now is the time for workers to make our voices heard against Big Tech and greedy corporations that want to replace us with robots. In the Teamsters Union, we do not oppose new technology that enhances work, makes work safer, or creates new jobs in the supply chain.
    Why Labor Unions Can’t Ignore ICE
    01/26/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Jan. 26, 2026 | WORKER POWER | […] Rigorous evidence does not show deportations ‘freeing up’ good jobs for US-born workers. Instead, deportations tend to damage local labor markets and worsen outcomes for natives… ICE doesn’t just remove people; it changes behavior among those who remain.
    CIRB Finds Misleading Communication and Carelessness In IAMAW Handling Of “6-Day Rule” Policy Grievance
    01/26/26 - AMFA
    January 26, 2026 -- On January 22, 2026, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued a decision addressing a duty of fair representation charge brought by an individual Air Canada Tech Ops member against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).
    2026 CBA Update
    01/26/26 - Police Officer's Association of CCSD
    Current top out pay 2025 $52.01 per hour $108,180.8 Annual (based on 12 months or 2080 hours) With Intermediate and Advanced Post +3% ($3,245.42)= $111,426.22 New CBA 2025-2026 PERS Covered value of 4.
    2026 CBA Update
    01/26/26 - Police Officer's Association of CCSD
    Current top out pay 2025 $52.01 per hour $108,180.8 Annual (based on 12 months or 2080 hours) With Intermediate and Advanced Post +3% ($3,245.42)= $111,426.22 New CBA 2025-2026 PERS Covered value of 4.
    2026 CBA Update
    01/26/26 - Police Officer's Association of CCSD
    Current top out pay 2025 $52.01 per hour $108,180.8 Annual (based on 12 months or 2080 hours) With Intermediate and Advanced Post +3% ($3,245.42)= $111,426.22 New CBA 2025-2026 PERS Covered value of 4.
    Teamsters Local 231 Executive Board
    01/26/26 - Teamsters Local 231
    Congratulations to Teamsters Local 231's Executive Board who was elected by "white ballot" on November 5, 2025. Heather Ewing has been sworn in as the 25th Sectetary-Treasurer and the first woman to fill this role in the Local's 116 year history.
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