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Skagit County Fair Volunteer Oportunities 07/16/19 - IBEW Local 191 Earn your Volunteer Points!!! Volunteers needed to man the booth at the Skagit County Fair? Check the dates below and let us know which one.

Here’s Why Thousands of Auto Workers Could End Up on Strike Soon 07/16/19 - Teamsters Local 355 July 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers union is set to start bargaining new contracts covering 150,000 workers at Detroit’s Big Three on Monday in what could be the most contentious negotiations the auto industry has seen in years. The union will be looking to make significant gains over the most recent four-year contracts with the companies, ratified in 2015.

Here’s Why Thousands of Auto Workers Could End Up on Strike Soon 07/16/19 - Teamsters local 570 July 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers union is set to start bargaining new contracts covering 150,000 workers at Detroit’s Big Three on Monday in what could be the most contentious negotiations the auto industry has seen in years. The union will be looking to make significant gains over the most recent four-year contracts with the companies, ratified in 2015.

Call Times are changing. *Please Read* 07/16/19 - IATSE Local 33 Hello All Effective Monday, July 22,  2019 the Call-In times will be changed and the following Call-In Times will be for Monday through Friday ONLY.    Saturdays Call-In Times will remain the same for now.

CBS Negotiations Committee, Are you interested in joining the Committee? 07/16/19 - IATSE Local 33 Hello Sisters & Brothers: Anyone interested in being on the CBS Negotiations Committee is to please contact President Wright or B/A TV  Valentine asap with their written request.  Their Email addresses are: jimmywright33@gmail.com and rvalentine@iatse33.

2019 Sound & Comm special meeting 07/16/19 - IBEW Local 332 All Sound & Communications members, please plan to attend this important meeting regarding contract negotiations.

Here’s Why Thousands of Auto Workers Could End Up on Strike Soon 07/16/19 - Teamsters Local 992 July 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers union is set to start bargaining new contracts covering 150,000 workers at Detroit’s Big Three on Monday in what could be the most contentious negotiations the auto industry has seen in years. The union will be looking to make significant gains over the most recent four-year contracts with the companies, ratified in 2015.

President’s Message - Change is in the Air 07/16/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Whether your focus is curricular and academic or includes broader political interests, the impact of the implementation of AB 705 can’t be overestimated. It’s not just a foot in the door leading to the privatization and corporatization of higher education -- the door has now been kicked open.

Guild Membership Meeting Caps a Successful Academic Year 07/16/19 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 Guild Membership Meeting Caps a Successful Academic Year A parody of Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 disco anthem “I Will Survive” was an apt opening to the Annual Membership Meeting and dinner held at the Guild Office on May 21st that culminated the 2018/2019 academic year for AFT Local 1521. Attendees swayed to the rousing singalong led by Los Angeles College Faculty Guild president Joanne Waddell at the start of the late afternoon’s festivities.

Teamsters 2020 Survey 07/16/19 - Teamsters Local 455 Please fill out a Teamsters 2020 Election Survey at teamsters2020.com by Labor Day.  Help the union to identify the issues that matter most to members before the Teamsters endorse a 2020 presidentail candidate. Click the link below: www.

Here’s Why Thousands of Auto Workers Could End Up on Strike Soon 07/16/19 - Teamsters Local 888 July 16, 2019 | STRIKES | The United Auto Workers union is set to start bargaining new contracts covering 150,000 workers at Detroit’s Big Three on Monday in what could be the most contentious negotiations the auto industry has seen in years. The union will be looking to make significant gains over the most recent four-year contracts with the companies, ratified in 2015.

Teamster Pride 07/15/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Do you have “Teamster Pride”? Do you proudly display your Teamster Pride by wearing a Teamster shirt, hat, or jacket? Well then there’s good news for you; Local 776 has just gotten in a shipment of T-shirts in a new color: Green. The shirts have the large Teamster Logo on the back and a smaller Teamster logo on the front pocket.

How American Workers Won the Eight-Hour Workday 07/15/19 - Teamsters Local 992 July 15, 2019 | LABOR HISTORY | We’ve all had one of those days when the clock seems frozen in time and the workday drags on, and on, and on. Eight hours can feel like a lifetime, the minutes crawling by, your mood souring by the second.

Letter to Horizon Air AMTs 07/15/19 - AMFA July 15, 2019 -- First, I would like to thank you for placing your confidence in the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). Your grassroots organizing efforts and collection of Authorization Cards from your workgroup in favor of AMFA was a wonderful surprise.

Local Heroes Night 2019 07/15/19 - Everett Police Officers Association Local Heroes Night August 23, 2019 Please come out and join us.

TRUMP NLRB ELIMINATES HURDLE TO EMPLOYERS KICKING OUT UNIONS 07/15/19 - IBEW Local 659 Please click on the link show here:  https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/trump-nlrb-eliminates-hurdle-to-employers-kicking-out-unions.

How American Workers Won the Eight-Hour Workday 07/15/19 - Teamsters local 570 July 15, 2019 | LABOR HISTORY | We’ve all had one of those days when the clock seems frozen in time and the workday drags on, and on, and on. Eight hours can feel like a lifetime, the minutes crawling by, your mood souring by the second.

How American Workers Won the Eight-Hour Workday 07/15/19 - Teamsters Local 355 July 15, 2019 | LABOR HISTORY | We’ve all had one of those days when the clock seems frozen in time and the workday drags on, and on, and on. Eight hours can feel like a lifetime, the minutes crawling by, your mood souring by the second.

Springfield Cardinals Union Days 07/15/19 - IBEW local 453 /articles/Union%20Flyer%202019.

CRDA Meeting 07/14/19 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #77 Attention Members: Please log into the members area to read an important message regarding Tuesday's CRDA meeting.

Amended TRO - Required Notice To Members 07/12/19 - TWU Local 568 On July 10, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an Order modifying the terms of the existing Temporary Restraining Order.

Last Call to RSVP for 7/22 Celebration 07/12/19 - IATSE Local B4 Last call to be added to the guest list for our 1st Annual celebration is Monday, July 15th. RSVP to Robin (gtrmnky@aol.com) or me (j.moot@yahoo.com) is required to let us know you are coming. We will be finalizing plans next week with the Wang folks and inform them of our list and our headcount.

In Case You Missed It 07/12/19 - Teamsters local 570   • Americans surveyed see AI as jobs killer   • Labor raises the floor in Nashville   • Women’s soccer put equal pay on the agenda. Now what.

In Case You Missed It 07/12/19 - Teamsters Local 355   • Americans surveyed see AI as jobs killer   • Labor raises the floor in Nashville   • Women’s soccer put equal pay on the agenda. Now what.

AA LITIGATION 07/12/19 - TWU Local 568 On June 14, 2019, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Temporary Restraining Order applicable to the Transport Workers Union Of America, AFL-CIO, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, and the Airlines Mechanic and Related Employee Association, TWU/IAM, and to all employees represented by the Association, the IAM or the TWU at American Airlines. On July 10, 2019, District Court Issued a Modified TRO.

2019 LOWELL LABOR DAY PARADE 07/12/19 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 142 INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO WALK or RIDE WITH THE TEAMSTER TRUCK TO CELEBRATE THE TOWN OF LOWELL 100th LABOR DAY PARADE

Union Pride at TPU Night 07/12/19 - IBEW Local 483 Show your 483 Pride at the Tacoma Raniers TPU Night game. July 13th.  Flyer download below.

Local 458M Fisherman Come to the Office 07/12/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 Local 458M Fishing Party Committee Members had a meeting on July 10, 2019 to discuss how to make the event great again! They discussed a variety of ways of making this event more enticing to our younger members. Some ideas were changing the name, prizes, food, and so much more. Please keep an eye out for more information about this great historical event.

In Case You Missed It 07/12/19 - Teamsters Local 992   • Americans surveyed see AI as jobs killer   • Labor raises the floor in Nashville   • Women’s soccer put equal pay on the agenda. Now what.

In Case You Missed It 07/12/19 - Teamsters Local 888   • Americans surveyed see AI as jobs killer   • Labor raises the floor in Nashville   • Women’s soccer put equal pay on the agenda. Now what.

Progress on Pension Reform 07/12/19 - Teamsters Local 414 Brothers and Sisters, I have good news to report today, on our recent trip to Washington DC, Jim Maxson, his wife Janet, myself, my wife Barbara and John McKnight and Kevin Beanblossom from the Indianapolis committee of the NUCPP traveled there in support of HR 397 (The Butch Lewis Act).

Trump NLRB Head Moves to Oust Agency Inspector 07/11/19 - Teamsters local 570 July 11, 2019 | NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD | National Labor Relations Board Chair John Ring has filed a formal complaint against agency Inspector General David Berry, the official who got a 2017 NLRB decision reversing an Obama-era “joint employer” rule voided.

Trump NLRB Head Moves to Oust Agency Inspector 07/11/19 - Teamsters Local 355 July 11, 2019 | NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD | National Labor Relations Board Chair John Ring has filed a formal complaint against agency Inspector General David Berry, the official who got a 2017 NLRB decision reversing an Obama-era “joint employer” rule voided.

LABOR NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK 07/11/19 - IBEW Local 659 WEAR YOUR UNION COLORS AND IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A UNION MEMBER AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GET IN FREE!!!  July 14, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m. all Labor Members and Family are welcome to come for Labor Night at the Harry & David Ballpark, 2000 South Pacific Hwy, Medford. See flyer attached for more information.

MEWP Trainings & Certifications 07/11/19 - IATSE Local 488 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms(MEWP) New Operator Certification: Seattle, August 31st MEWP Operator Recertification: Portland, July 26th & August 9th MEWP 2.0 Experienced Operators GENIE SPECIFIC RIGGING Certification & Equipment Supervision Certification for Keys & Bests: Portland, August 3rd & 4th (Equipment Supervisors only attend Day 1.

Amazon and Kroger to build new GA distribution centers 07/11/19 - Teamsters Local 455 Click Link below for full story: https://www.theshelbyreport.

Trump NLRB Head Moves to Oust Agency Inspector 07/11/19 - Teamsters Local 992 July 11, 2019 | NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD | National Labor Relations Board Chair John Ring has filed a formal complaint against agency Inspector General David Berry, the official who got a 2017 NLRB decision reversing an Obama-era “joint employer” rule voided.

Head Flyman Position 07/11/19 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, It's territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 122 - San Diego July 11, 2019 Attn:  IATSE #122 Members Local 122 is accepting applications for the following position for the Civic Theatre: Head Flyman Please submit Resumes via e-mail to frontdesk@iatse122.org. Resumes will be accepted until July 25, 2019.

Organizer Position 07/11/19 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, It's territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 122 - San Diego Organizer Local Union No. 122, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artist and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC.  Is hiring an Organizer. Organizers are committed to helping workers win social and economic justice on the job through building strong unions both internal and external.

Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program Message Guidelines 07/11/19 - Laborers' Local 231 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released proposed regulations governing a new form of apprenticeship called Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs or IRAP's.  IRAP's poise a major threat to LIUNA's and other construction unions' Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

Education Coordinator Position 07/11/19 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, It's territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 122 - San Diego Education Coordinator Position EDUCATION COORDINATOR This position is a full-time position salaried exempt: San Diego Theatrical Training Trust Fund seeks a self-motivated, highly-organized Education Coordinator to create, coordinate, instruct, and facilitate the educational programs and events for our rapidly growing Industry, Education and Apprenticeship program.

Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program Information 07/11/19 - Laborers' Local 231 We need to make sure the Administration does not allow low quality industry apprenticeship programs, IRAP's, in the construction industry. IRPA's would open the door to unskilled workers - not only lowering apprenticeship pay but your wages and benefits as well.

VOTE TO APPROVE PENSION REFORM BILL 07/11/19 - Teamsters Local 71 Critical Legislation Now Moves to House for Vote Press Contact (WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters Union applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means for today’s vote to approve H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, more commonly referred to as The Butch Lewis Act.

UPDATE* Letter from the Business Agent 07/11/19 - IUE-CWA Local 301 Brother and Sisters, 07/10/2019 We want to provide you all with an update on where we currently stand as there is a lot of rumors and confusion. First I want to thank everyone who participated in the 2019 Tentative Agreement contract vote.

Union Membership Boosts Political Knowledge 07/10/19 - Teamsters local 570 July 10, 2019 | VOTE 2020 | By this point, we're all aware of how quickly and easily political misinformation can spread. Whether it comes from a concerned friend or a Russian bot, fake news can easily infest your social media feeds, and perhaps influence your vote. The only way for a population to survive this plague is to be better informed.

Union Membership Boosts Political Knowledge 07/10/19 - Teamsters Local 355 July 10, 2019 | VOTE 2020 | By this point, we're all aware of how quickly and easily political misinformation can spread. Whether it comes from a concerned friend or a Russian bot, fake news can easily infest your social media feeds, and perhaps influence your vote. The only way for a population to survive this plague is to be better informed.

Union Membership Boosts Political Knowledge 07/10/19 - Teamsters Local 992 July 10, 2019 | VOTE 2020 | By this point, we're all aware of how quickly and easily political misinformation can spread. Whether it comes from a concerned friend or a Russian bot, fake news can easily infest your social media feeds, and perhaps influence your vote. The only way for a population to survive this plague is to be better informed.