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Conference Call
06/04/20 - CWA Local 2222 Just a reminder there will be a Conference Call tonight at 8pm. And every Thursday. |
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Message President Debra-Simmons Peterson on George Floyd and National Protests
06/04/20 - Teamsters Local 743 
Please see the attached letter from Local 743 President Debra Simmons-Peterson on the death of George Floyd and local and national protests. |
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Senate Dems Introduce Bill to Keep Pilots and Bus, Train Operators Safe
06/04/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 4, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | Senate Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at addressing workplace safety for essential transportation workers, including pilots, flight attendants, bus operators, and Amtrak and other train operators during the coronavirus pandemic. |
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SAD NEWS
06/04/20 - IBEW Local 659 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of two IBEW members — IBEW Local 676 Journeyman Lineman Jimmy Wasdin, age 41, and IBEW Local 1245 Fourth Step Apprentice Lineman Travis Shull, age 29 — who lost their lives in a workplace accident near Fairfield, CA on June 2, 2020. |
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Brother and past Local Union 77 Business Manager Lou Walter Auto Accident
06/04/20 - IBEW Local 659 On the morning of June 3rd, 2020 we learned that Brother and past Local Union 77 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Lou Walter was involved in a serious auto accident in Spokane. Lou is currently at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane and in critical condition. We ask all to send their thoughts and prayers to brother Walter and his family. Due to COVID-19 visitors other than immediate family are not allowed. |
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June Special Called Meeting
06/04/20 - IUEC Local 18 Brothers and Sisters the rgular June meeting and Informational meetings are cancelled hopefully we can all get back to normal in July. I will keep you updated. The Local will instead have a Special Called meeting in June it will be conducted by Mail. In your dues statement there is a letter that along with an information sheet please follow the instructions completely. |
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Message from the Business Manager
06/04/20 - IUEC Local 18 . |
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Philmont Inks Three Year Deal
06/04/20 - UPSEU During these difficult times of the pandemic, the Village of Philmont and the membership ratified a three-year contract. Shop Steward Dale Wheeler and negotiating team member David Siter along with Labor Relations Representative Michael P. Kutski were able to work with the Village on a Three-year contract. |
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New Website Feature-Pay Dues Online
06/04/20 - IUEC Local 71 Brothers and Sisters, We are happy to announce a new feature on iuec71.org - PAY DUES ONLINE You will find this a valuable resource for you, especially as we approach the upcoming 3rd quarter billing period. To use this feature, you will find a link under MEMBER RESOURCES, so you must be registered for iuec71.org. |
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CWA Endorsed Candidates
06/04/20 - CWA Local 7777 . |
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Michael B. Whalen
06/04/20 - IBEW Local 387 Local 387's Brother Michael B. Whalen wrote a western novel, "Chip Colfax Yellow Boy Riffle". His book can be found on Amazon. |
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Face masks/coverings/respirators
06/04/20 - IUEC Local 10 
Brothers and Sisters,
There have been many questions regarding whether an employer can direct employees to wear a respirator, face mask/covering during the work day for their safety or the safety of others, the answer is yes. Many employers are making them mandatory as part of their Safety Policy. |
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Unemployment Insurance Workshop Presentation
06/03/20 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Recorded on April 24th, 2020, this 60 minute presentation is an introduction to filing an unemployment insurance claim as an adjunct instructor with LACCD. Please review at your leisure and contact the EDD Ombudsperson if you have any questions or need support. |
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Scholarship Winners - 2020
06/03/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 2020 Scholarship Winners Winners of the Teamsters Local 436 Scholarship Award ($ 2,000. |
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CWA Local 7777 General Membership Meeting for Tuesday, June 9, 2020 will be held via Zoom.
06/03/20 - CWA Local 7777 Due to Colorado’s Safer at Home guidelines, the CWA Local 7777 General Membership Meeting for Tuesday, June 9, 2020 will be held via Zoom. You will need to log on to the website and click on the tab "General Membership Meeting Via Zoom" under Member Resources for details about the Zoom meeting. |
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Teamsters Local 89 Statement on George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
06/03/20 - Teamsters Local 89 
Labor Unions have long stood for the rights of working people. Throughout our history, one of our defining principles is our belief that all working people should be treated as equals regardless of the color of their skin, gender, or other differences. |
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Teamster Strike at Hood River Distillery Continues
06/03/20 - Teamsters local 570 June 3, 2020 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | A Teamsters strike at Hood River Distillers (HRD) is still going strong, with 100% of the workforce still walking the picket line, reports Michael Beranbaum, secretary-treasurer of Local 670. |
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Teamster Strike at Hood River Distillery Continues
06/03/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 3, 2020 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | A Teamsters strike at Hood River Distillers (HRD) is still going strong, with 100% of the workforce still walking the picket line, reports Michael Beranbaum, secretary-treasurer of Local 670. |
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Second Quarter Per Capita Stamp
06/03/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Hello Brothers & Sisters-
The International has revised their credit of the second quarter per capita stamp; the new amount is $57.00 versus the previously credit of $19.
Local 33 is crediting all Members for the second quarter.
If you have paid the second quarter you will have a credit to applied to your next quarter per capita stamp due. |
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June Union Meeting
06/03/20 - IUEC Local 10 The Union Meeting for Thursday, June 11, 2020 has been Cancelled due to the Covid 19 10 person rule. The June inductees will still be sworn in at 3:00 pm on that same day. |
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Workers Are Striking Across America– See Which Protests Brought Lasting Change
06/03/20 - Teamsters Local 888 June 3, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | Plenty of Americans probably saw stories about the recent strikes by workers at Amazon, Instacart, and Target. The public protests aimed to bring awareness to the companies’ treatment of its employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Workers are seeking better wages and working conditions to reflect the increased risk posed by COVID-19. |
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ALERT - CALENDAR UPDATE
06/02/20 - IATSE Local B4 I wanted to update everyone on what is happening with our Calendar. This calendar will be updated when theatres are allowed to open per State of Massachusetts and/or City of Boston. I have listed the Opera House shows, but on the "List of Shows" only. I was able to update some of the show that gave new dates. |
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Teamster Local Official: Leaders Everywhere Must Take A Stand Against Racist Aggression
06/02/20 - Teamsters local 570 June 2, 2020 | OPINION | From that momentous day in 1968 when Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa stood with Martin Luther King Jr. in support of the Memphis garbage strikers, the Teamsters Union has not only stood with black leaders, but has fought to be all-inclusive, making equal pay for equal work, regardless of race, creed, gender or sexual orientation, a cornerstone of what we are about. |
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Teamster Local Official: Leaders Everywhere Must Take A Stand Against Racist Aggression
06/02/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 2, 2020 | OPINION | From that momentous day in 1968 when Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa stood with Martin Luther King Jr. in support of the Memphis garbage strikers, the Teamsters Union has not only stood with black leaders, but has fought to be all-inclusive, making equal pay for equal work, regardless of race, creed, gender or sexual orientation, a cornerstone of what we are about. |
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June General Meeting
06/02/20 - IBEW Local 100 Please be advised that the General Meeting scheduled for June 9, 2020 has been CANCELED with the approval from the 9th District IVP. |
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Free Legal Document Review and Consultations Through July 31, 2020
06/02/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen FREE Document Review & Consultations MetLife Legal Plans is here to help Union Members & their families navigate this challenging time by offering no-cost document reviews & consultations through July 31, 2020. |
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AEU Statement in Solidarity and Justice for Black Lives
06/02/20 - Association Employees Union The Association Employees Union (AEU) on solidarity and justice for Black Lives AEU, like many other labor unions, believes in the principle of “an injury to one is an injury to all”. This principle is likened to the well-known quote of “an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. |
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Election News!!!!!
06/02/20 - Charlotte Area Local APWU The Election Committee has agreed that any person who joined the union prior to May 1, 2020 but was not accepted as a member due to the lack of union meetings, will be considered a member for the purpose of voting in the elction. Ballots for the Charlotte Area Local Election of Officers will be mailed at least 21 days prior to July 17, 2020. |
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Workers Are Striking Across America– See Which Protests Brought Lasting Change
06/02/20 - Teamsters local 570 June 2, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | Plenty of Americans probably saw stories about the recent strikes by workers at Amazon, Instacart, and Target. The public protests aimed to bring awareness to the companies’ treatment of its employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Workers are seeking better wages and working conditions to reflect the increased risk posed by COVID-19. |
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Workers Are Striking Across America– See Which Protests Brought Lasting Change
06/02/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 2, 2020 | LABOR HISTORY | Plenty of Americans probably saw stories about the recent strikes by workers at Amazon, Instacart, and Target. The public protests aimed to bring awareness to the companies’ treatment of its employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Workers are seeking better wages and working conditions to reflect the increased risk posed by COVID-19. |
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COVID-19 Update
06/02/20 - CWA Local 2222 COVID – 19 Update As you all know, Verizon made the decision for technicians to again work inside customers' homes and businesses as of Monday, June 1st. CWA discussed postponing this move with them but Verizon refused to do so, claiming they had a sufficient supply of PPE on hand to keep all technicians safe. |
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June Union Meetings Canceled
06/02/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 ALL June 2020 MEETINGS ARE CANCELED Due to Covid-19. WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! WEAR A MASK! STAY SAFE! |
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El Paso Police, protestors recap series of events during protest over death of George Floyd
06/02/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department said two officers were injured during the protest on Sunday. As we reported, thousands of El Pasoans marched from Memorial Park to El Paso Police Headquarters and while some said the protest was peaceful, tensions did rise. “I do believe that El Paso did represent ourselves in a good way yesterday. |
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Unit Meeting Update
06/01/20 - IBEW 396 Sisters & Brothers, All regular Unit Meeting will resume on their regular date and time staring June 2020. Each chair will be a minimum of 6’ apart to maintain the required social distancing guidelines set forth by the Governor. We ask if you have a mask, you wear it for your safety, as well as the other members in attendance. I look forward to seeing each of you. |
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June is Pride Month
06/01/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Pride Month in the U.S. and Canada is celebrated each June to recognize and honor the LBGTQIA+ community. |
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Americans Value the U.S. Postal Service, Congress Should Too
06/01/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Americans want Congress to support the US Postal service by a wide margin, said 92% of those surveyed. When Congress addresses financial need in the next round of Covid-19 relief legislation, the USPS should be among its foremost concerns. Across the political spectrum. Americans value the USPS and how it fulfills its mission. |
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June Membership Meeting Notice
06/01/20 - Teamsters Local 743 
Teamsters Local 743 will host their June membership meeting via Zoom. Please see the attached flier for more information. |
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Unions Determined to Secure $25B Needed to Save Postal Service
06/01/20 - Teamsters local 570 June 1, 2020 | LABOR | […] Without “real relief,” it could run out of money by early this fall. The unions—APWU, NPMHU, and the National Association of Letter Carriers—are pinning their hopes on the Senate approving the Heroes Act, a $3 trillion stimulus package passed by the House May 15. |
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Unions Determined to Secure $25B Needed to Save Postal Service
06/01/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 1, 2020 | LABOR | […] Without “real relief,” it could run out of money by early this fall. The unions—APWU, NPMHU, and the National Association of Letter Carriers—are pinning their hopes on the Senate approving the Heroes Act, a $3 trillion stimulus package passed by the House May 15. |
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Video shows El Paso officers taking a knee with protesters
06/01/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association El Paso police officers just defused the situation by taking a knee with protesters. NBC News. |
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Mac Moore Joins Local 89 Staff
06/01/20 - Teamsters Local 89 
We are happy to welcome Mac Moore to the Local 89 staff!
Mac first became a Teamster in October of 1988 when he took his first Local 89 job at Dixie Warehouse. Mac has worked at several different Local 89 shops throughout his career, primarily in Carhaul and Freight. |
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Contract Schedules
06/01/20 - IUOE 302 June 1st, 2020 Rates & Wages Schedule If you are a contractor looking for our schedule for the updated rates and wages as of 6/1/2020, you can find it on the left hand side titled "NEW: Recent 302 Contracts" where the contracts and their schedules are located (schedules can also be found within the contracts themselves). The link for that page is here. |
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Message from the B/A's desk
06/01/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Brothers & Sisters,
An address to the membership from Officers has been long over due. The membership I strongly believe, needs to hear from our President, Financial Recording Secretary, Trustee Chairman, and Business Agents. We are currently working on a video GMM format that can easily be used. |
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COVID Relief WA Governor and Legislator Letters
05/30/20 - IATSE Local 488 IATSE 488, along with affiliated entertainment unions and guilds, has sent these letters to the indicated legislators and political leaders. This is part of our ongoing effort to ensure the needs of entertainment workers are being considered in the economic relief and policy making process in our capitols. |
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Resume Normal Hours
05/30/20 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 . |
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Happy Retirement to Arnold Morin
05/30/20 - Association Employees Union AEU wants to wish Arnold Morin, CSEA Executive Coordinator, and long time AEU Activist a very happy retirement. Arnold began his service to AEU in 2001 and his efforts have truly made AEU a better, stronger, union. Arnold will be sorely missed, but we coudn't be happier for him. |
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Ernie Soehl, National Freight Director Update
05/29/20 - Teamsters Local 776 Here are some facts. This is not fake news. These are cold hard facts that we have to grapple with.... |
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