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    Labor Pushing Hard for No Kings Day III on March 28
    03/27/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 27, 2026 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | In a mass conference call last week that was part planning and all pep rally, sponsors of No Kings Day III, scheduled for March 28, urged listeners to increase their activism and recruit even more people for what they hope will be the largest demonstration in U.S. history.
    Funding Vote For JATC Building at April Meeting
    03/27/26 - IBEW Local 648
    As discussed at the March Body Meeting, the local will be voting on an allocation for $.30 for a building fund for the new JATC Lab. This $.30 allocation, if passed, will take place in September, when the raise comes due. The cost of the new building for our lab has exceeded the original budget estimate and the bank has asked the JATC for a $.
    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    03/27/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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    DONT BE BAITED!!!!
    03/27/26 - Denver Metro Area Local APWU
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    Big Tech is Cannibalizing the Working Class
    03/26/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 26, 2026 | ECONOMY | Pundits throw around a lot of statistics to try and make people suspend their disbelief about the economy. Things are better than ever, they say. The stock market is soaring. GDP is growing. Companies are investing. Those things are all true on paper. But American workers don’t experience the economy in black and white. We see it on the road. From the shop floor.
    Support MNA
    03/26/26 - IBEW local 2325
    MNA is holding informational pickets in a few locations across Worcester.
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    03/25/26 - Teamsters Local 264
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    VA Flouting Court Ruling That Restored Bargaining Agreement, Union Claims
    03/25/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 25, 2026 | LEGAL | The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has been accused by a union of violating a judge's ruling reviving a collective bargaining agreement, which covers 320,000 employees of the agency that had been canceled to carry out an order from President Donald Trump.
    Ratification Results
    03/25/26 - IBEW local 2325
    Brothers and Sisters, As many of you are aware, IBEW Local 2325 has completed the voting for the ratification of the proposed extension. The local is prepared to release the results.
    Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections
    03/25/26 - IBEW Local 1205
    Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections In the shocker of the night, Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican Josie Tomkow in the Senate District 14 race by 408 votes.
    Just a Reminder
    03/24/26 - Teamsters Local 776
    The application deadline for Teamsters Local 776 Scholarships is fast approaching. All active members' dependent children are eligible as long as they meet the following criteria: Be enrolled to begin college/trade school in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded.
    Rocky Mountain Teamster
    03/24/26 - Teamsters Local 492
    This month's Rocky Mountain Teamster is available to read online along with all Rocky Mountain Teamsters going back to 2008.
    Arena/IMP Welcome Night
    03/24/26 - IATSE Local 22
    Call us Looney Tunes because we are Back in Action! Monday, April 13 is our rain date for our Arena - IMP Welcome Drinks Night!
    CWA Complaint to NYS PSC (Optimum Sale- Contracting)
    03/24/26 - CWA Local 1103
    This Is a Reduction in Force in Disguise,
    I Want My Daughter to Have a Job
    03/23/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 23, 2026 | JOBS | […] There are contradictory stories about economic opportunity in America. On the one hand, the economy grows every year, the stock market goes up, and Elon Musk is going to be the world’s first trillionaire. The other hand? Well, the job market feels frostbitten.
    AMFA National President Issued the Following Statement on the Tragic Air Canada Express Accident
    03/23/26 - AMFA
    March 23, 2026 -- “The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and its aircraft maintenance members at Jazz Aviation are heartbroken by the tragic loss of two Jazz Aviation pilots in the accident involving Air Canada Express Flight 8646 at LaGuardia Airport.
    AT&T Bargaining Report
    03/23/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120
    March 20, 2026  The Union Bargaining Committee continues to meet with the Company. Most of our time has been spent in subcommittee meetings trying to address specific issues. Movement has been very slow, and we continue to let the company know what issues are most important to you. As you should know by now, the Union has released the results of the strike vote.
    Support Those Who Support Us
    03/21/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
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    Support Those Who Support Us
    03/21/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
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    AT&T Bargaining Team Report
    03/20/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120
    The strike authorization vote results are in, and the majority of AT&T Mobility Orange members, 95%, voted yes to strike if necessary to get what we deserve at AT&T. Our message to the company is clear: We will not settle for crumbs, and we deserve a strong contract. This does not mean that we are going on strike.
    AT&T Bargaining Update
    03/20/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120
    March 19, 2026 The results are in for the Strike authorization vote you conducted at your Locals over the past few weeks.  Our members at AT&T Mobility have voted overwhelmingly to give CWA President Claude Cummings the authority to call a strike if negotiations between CWA and AT&T Mobility fail to reach a fair agreement.
    Heres the new JCIM
    03/20/26 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
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    We can stop the Postal Service from going broke
    03/20/26 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
    Yesterday, David Steiner, the Postmaster General gave some disturbing evidence to the House Government Operations sub-committee. After decades of bad postal policy decisions, we are at a crossroads. He expects the USPS to run out of money by February of next year.
    Union Strike Adds to Rising Beef Costs Amid Tariffs, Labor Shortages
    03/19/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 18, 2026 | ECONOMY | Nearly 4,000 workers at the world’s largest meatpacking company began a two-week strike in Colorado, a move that could make beef even more expensive for U.S. consumers.
    Information Regarding 2nd Quarter 2026 Union Cards
    03/18/26 - IUEC Local 71
    Dear Local 71 Brothers and Sisters, Please contact the Hall if you have any questions about the 2nd Quarter 2026 dues. Additionally, we have attached a letter for your review regarding elimination for paper invoices.   All are encouraged to pay their dues on the Local 71 website with an e-check. It is fast and easy.
    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    03/18/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
    Nearly $1 stamps? Lawmakers contemplate how to avert USPS financial crisis During a hearing, officials testified that the Postal Service will likely run out of money without congressional intervention. March 17, 2026 07:15 PM ET Officials said at a hearing Tuesday that trade offs in services may be necessary, as the U.S.
    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    03/18/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
    Amazon overtakes US Postal Service as largest parcel carrier Eric Kulisch ·Monday, March 16, 2026 Amazon passed the U.S.
    From Dublin to Detroit: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Solidarity
    03/17/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 17, 2026 | IMMIGRATION | St. Patrick’s Day is a time when those with Irish roots — and those Irish for a day — come together to celebrate the traditions of the Irish American community. From step dancing and parades to corned beef and cabbage and a cold Guinness or two, the holiday welcomes all into its festivities.
    NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
    03/17/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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    2026 Local 7 Memorial Golf Tournament
    03/17/26 - International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 7
    Brothers and Sisters, Sign ups are under way for the 2026 Local 7 Memorial Golf Tournament. Get your team together and call Nicole at the Union Hall to Sign up! 100% of the tournament proceeds benefit the Wayne J Nettekoven Memorial Scholarship Fund.  A huge THANK YOU to the tournament sponsors.
    Vote! Illinois Primary Election is Today
    03/17/26 - District Council 4
    Election Illinois Primary Election Tuesday, March 17, 2026 More than 1,247 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including U.S.
    Union Plus - Free Webinar on College Tuition Benefit
    03/17/26 - District Council 4
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    FINAL EMAIL MESSAGE BEFORE RATFICATION VOTING BEGINS-PLEASE READ
    03/16/26 - CWA Local 1103
    The tentative agreement before you is the result of a ten-month process, long hours, and tough negotiations that evolved over time into what is now on the table.  In fact, the union rejected at least twelve early company “deals” because they simply were not good enough.
    3,800 Workers Strike World’s Largest Meat Producer
    03/16/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 16, 2026 | STRIKES | About 3,800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting [today], crippling production at one of the largest U.S. beef plants as consumers face record-high prices.
    Week Ending 03/14/2026
    03/16/26 - Teamsters Local 355
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    Medical Benefits Q & A - Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 - 3:00pm sharp
    03/16/26 - Local 755 UNITED SERVICE WORKERS UNION
    March 16th, 2026 Dear Fellow Member: Please be advised there will be a medical benefits information presentation for USWU Local 755 members and for those who have County medical benefits, only. There will be an explanation of the medical benefits along with questions and answers.
    NCAA College Basketball Bracket Challenge is Now Open.
    03/16/26 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    SLPOA’s 2nd Annual NCAA College Basketball bracket challenge is now open There is a $20 entry fee that will be used to raise money for our Donation Fund and for the winning bracket.  Payment can be made through SLPOA's Venmo account or by dropping the entry fee at the SLPOA Hall before tipoff on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
    Member Emergency Training
    03/16/26 - Teamsters Local 776
    Local 776 conducted two life-saving skills training seminars for the membership on March 7, 2026. With training provided by Safety Ace, all participants now have the skills to assist and intervene in an emergency. The members were trained and certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) emergencies.
    Member-Only Content*
    03/15/26 - Association Employees Union
    To view member-only articles, go to aeu.us/myhome. You can also access from the menu bar by clicking Member Resources, then select Member Home. * You must be logged in as an AEU member in good standing to access member-only content.
    Teachers at The Franklin Academy Join Teamsters Local 231
    03/13/26 - Teamsters Local 231
    Teamsters Local 231 is excited to welcome the 36 Teachers of The Franklin Academy to the Union! The group reached out to the Teamsters in late Fall, 2025, hoping to gain the Union representation they deserve. After weeks of hard work by the committee the teachers had built, the Teamsters were able to file a petition on their behalf with the National Labor Relations Board on January 29, 2026.
    Congratulations TJ Halia!!
    03/13/26 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266
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    Candidates Statement
    03/13/26 - NEASO
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    Dogtown St. Pat's Parade
    03/13/26 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
    Members, SLPOA will be participating in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dogtown on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.  Any member who is interested in walking in the parade is invited to meet at 9am along Wells Dr., just west of the south entrance to the Zoo, in position #12.
    An Existential Threat to Organized Labor
    03/12/26 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 12, 2026 | OPINION | Rarely has a story filled me with such a profound sense of dread as John Dzieza’s New York Magazine piece this week, headlined “The Laid-Off Scientists and Lawyers Training AI to Steal Their Careers.
    Thin Blue Line Insurance Update
    03/12/26 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
    The Ohio Department of Insurance has released the Proof of Claim Form and Instructions for those who wish to file a claim for unpaid balances related to Thin Blue Line Insurance.  This form is different from the complaint you may have filed already. This is the next step in the process.
    Local 1103 Q&A on Tentative Agreement
    03/12/26 - CWA Local 1103
    Local 1103 members have asked some great questions during TA explanation visits. Attached is a Q&A
    Update on Overtime Tax Deduction
    03/12/26 - Teamsters Local 492
    Update on Overtime Tax Deduction The Teamsters Package Division has received questions from members about the "No Tax on Overtime" provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that was passed last year, including whether Package Division members are impacted by the legislation.
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