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In Case You Missed It 11/16/18 - Teamsters Local 355   • Postal workers allege mistreatment by USPS   • Teamsters return to Hill to push for pension reform   • Steelworkers approve 4-yr pact with U.S.

IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today! 11/16/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive kicks off today! As we enter the holiday season it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children who are assisted by charities in the areas where we live and work.  The IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive kicks off today and will run through December 8th.

Shoes and Boots for Kids Old Newsboys Dec 6 11/16/18 - UAW Local 4911 Lansing Spoof Journal Old Newsboys providing new shoes and boots to school-age children on December 6.

NorCal Camp Fire 11/15/18 - IBEW Local 100 This message was sent to us from our Brothers in Local 340. Brothers and Sisters,                I am sending this email out to let you know we have a GoFundMe page setup to help our members and contractors affected by the Camp Fire. As you know this has been the deadliest fire in California’s history.

Board and 401k Trustee Ballots Mailed 11/15/18 - IATSE Local 33 Hello All, The ballots were mailed on November 14,  2018, for the Board of Directors and 401(k) Trustee positions.  The ballots need to be returned by a certain date so READ THE DIRECTIONS…..  Please….

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover 11/15/18 - Teamsters local 570 Nov. 15, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Apprentices of the Semester 11/15/18 - Cincinnati Electrical Training Center Do you take PRIDE in what you do? At school and work? Does it show? Maybe your instructor will nominate you for The Apprentices of the Semester Award From Milwaukee.

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover 11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 13, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover 11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Nov. 15, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide 11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Nov. 14, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

US Mail Not for Sale 11/15/18 - Iowa Postal Workers Union .

NO MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN DECEMBER 11/15/18 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181 CWA wishes you and yours a safe and happy holiday sesson.

How can you Help those that are affected by the Northern California Wildfires? 11/15/18 - IBEW Local 659 Afternoon Brothers and Sister, I have been in contact with Brother Meredith at Local 340 and he forwarded me the link below for anyone that would like to donate to Brothers, Sisters and their families affected by the Northern California wildfires. https://www.gofundme.

Thank you to the LakeErieLoop Group 11/15/18 - Aluminum Cans for Burned Children ?Many thanks to Joyce and Bill Murar for another successful year raising funds for young pediatric burn survivors at the LakeErieLoop. They have worked tirelessly since 2003 (15 years) to raise money for Camp Phoenix and for Fire Safety Education. Thank you from ACBC and all the young burn survivors who benefit from your generosity.

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover 11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 888 Nov. 15, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide 11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 888 Nov. 15, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide 11/14/18 - Teamsters local 570 Nov. 14, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide 11/14/18 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 14, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

The Freedom Foundation Wants Your Information 11/14/18 - IBEW Local 483 ATTENTION - CITY OF TACOMA EMPLOYEES!!! YOUR INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BY THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION!!! The Freedom Foundation has filed a public disclosure request for your information from the City of Tacoma, and according to the City they are required to provide this information.

AMFA – ASA Virgin America Transition Agreement Discussions update 11/13/18 - AMFA Local 32 This is a correction to Update #6 that was published on November 1, 2018.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 11/13/18 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. Hope to see you there.

AFL-CIO President: How Working People Defined the Midterm Election 11/13/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen This is an opinion piece from Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO. Trumka appeared on Yahoo's Finance All Markets Summit on November 13.

Today's Labor History 11/13/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Check out this week's Labor History Today podcast. On this week's show: Mark Dudzic remembers Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union activist Karen Silkwood, who died on November 13, 1974. And we look into the origins of Haymarket Martyr’s Day on November 11.

Healthcare and Labor Rights: Unions’ Congressional Wish List 11/13/18 - Teamsters local 570 Nov. 13, 2018 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Health care, infrastructure, and education top labor’s immediate wish list now that Democrats have won control of the House, along with protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from assaults euphemistically termed “entitlement reform.

Are Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining Coming to Big Tech? 11/13/18 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 13, 2018 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | The surge of employee activism that is sweeping through Big Tech is looking less like an instance of well-meaning Millennials gone hopelessly culturally correct.

Healthcare and Labor Rights: Unions’ Congressional Wish List 11/13/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Nov. 13, 2018 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Health care, infrastructure, and education top labor’s immediate wish list now that Democrats have won control of the House, along with protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from assaults euphemistically termed “entitlement reform.

Healthcare and Labor Rights: Unions' Congressional Wish List 11/13/18 - Teamsters Local 355 November 13, 2018 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Health care, infrastructure, and education top labor’s immediate wish list now that Democrats have won control of the House, along with protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from assaults euphemistically termed “entitlement reform.

AMFA National Annual Membership Survey Notice – 2018 11/13/18 - AMFA November 13, 2018 -- In accordance with Article IX, Section 3 of the AMFA Constitution, the National Executive Council is conducting the annual survey of the AMFA membership. This survey is being conducted by the internet, and all active members in good standing may participate. Note: Any member whose membership dues, fees, and/or assessment obligations have not been reconciled is a member in bad standing and, therefore, is ineligible to participate.

November Meeting Notice 11/13/18 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO.  The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:30 PM in the Athens Room located on the 2nd Floor of the Casino.

OPM Open Season 11/13/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Open Season is November 12 - December 10, 2018. Go to this link for more information https://www.opm.

A/V PowerPoint & Keynote Classes 11/13/18 - IATSE Local 33 The Training Committee is offering A/V PowerPoint & Keynote Classes Dates/Times/Location: December 6th & 7th @ 9:00 am at IATSE Local 33, 1720 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91506. Bring your Laptop and a USB or thumb drive. If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.  Do not call the office.

HVALF Holiday Party 11/13/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO You are cordially invited to the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's Holiday Party Monday, December 10 at 5:30 pm Ship Lantern Inn - 1725 Route 9W, Milton, NY Each year we come together to re-cap our year's work, discuss the issues that confront us and to wish each brother and sister a blessed and safe holiday.

Members Displaced by Fires 11/12/18 - IATSE Local 33 Any Member displaced due to the recent fires contact, Brother Dan Melson, 661-206-9838, if you need a place to stay. Dan lives in Palmdale.

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE 11/12/18 - UAW Local 4911 ____ ___ As you all know, we have transitioned into the economic portion of contract negotiations.

YRC FREIGHT, HOLLAND and NEW PENN TEAMSTERS 11/12/18 - Teamsters Local 449 Survey Deadline is November 28th.

Elections are Over ! Now What ?? Did we Win ?? 11/12/18 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110 Greetings, Well, it's finally over -- the election season, that is !! I want you all to know that the Nevada Law Enforcement Coalition, of which NAPSO is one of the founders and a leader, endorsed a total of 52 candidates who appeared on the general election ballot this past Tuesday.  Of those 52 candidates (Democrats and Republicans), 46 of them won their races.

The AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council 11/12/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on the immeasurable sacrifices made by our nation's heroes, all in the name of protecting their country, and their fellow Americans. We all owe them an extraordinary debt of gratitude. The AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council (UVC).

Honor and Gratitude for Our Veterans 11/12/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen The BRS wants to express our gratitude and honor for our military servicemen and servicewomen who have served in times past and those currently serving, standing on the ready to defend our country and the freedoms that come with it. May we remember and honor them today, and every day.

T-Shirt Designs Available 11/12/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1205 .

UPS Freight Nationwide Vote Results 11/12/18 - Teamsters Local 776 Members at UPS Freight have approved a new five year national agreement.

Quarterly Meeting 11/12/18 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA 1120 QUARTERLY LOCAL MEETING     THURSDAY            NOVEMBER 15, 2018   6:00 P.M.

UPS Freight Teamsters Ratify LBFO 11/11/18 - Teamsters Local 492 UPS FREIGHT TEAMSTERS RATIFY COMPANY’S FINAL CONTRACT OFFER The Union will Ensure Company Compliance with Agreement Terms – Workers at UPS Freight represented by the Teamsters Union have ratified a new five-year agreement that was the company’s last, best and final offer, averting a national strike.

UPS Central PA Agreement 11/11/18 - Teamsters Local 776 The Teamsters UPS Central PA Supplemental Negotiating Committee has reached a tentative agreement with UPS. A meeting has been scheduled to review the proposal prior to a vote by the membership.

Happy Veterans Day 11/11/18 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Happy Veterans Day to all of our members who served in the armed forces. Today we celebrate you and thank you for your selfless service to our country.

Veterans Day 11/11/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU John Fitzgerald Kennedy "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

More than Thanks - Join Union Veterans 11/11/18 - CWA Local 1103 As we celebrate millions of service members’ selfless sacrifice this Veterans Day, the Union Veterans Council is fighting to defend their economic rights and dignities when they return home. Join that fight today and be a voice for working-class veterans.

2018 LCR Event 11/11/18 - Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Last evening at our 2018 LCR Event, ACBC was presented with a $25,000.00 donation from Stacy Callen of Dworken & Bernstein, L.P.A We are so grateful to them for their continued support. Photo (Stacy Callen, from Dworken & Bernstein present their donation to Pat Lovejoy of ACBC.