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Labor Secretary Visits Local 89 Members at UPS LCH
09/19/21 - Teamsters Local 89

On Thursday, September 16th United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh performed a walkthrough of the UPS LCH facility alongside Teamsters Local 89 Trustees Robert Colone and James DeWeese and met with a large gathering of Package Car Drivers.

Research & Education October Zoom Trainings
09/17/21 - Youngstown, Ohio Area Local 443
September 13, 2021 The Research and Education Department is sponsoring Zoom Trainings for APWU Members in October 2021. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Participants must be an APWU member. 2. No one should attend this training on the Postal Service time clock. 3. Each participant must register individually and not as a group. 4.

Member Resource Access
09/17/21 - Teamsters Local 87
The Membership Resource Access Page is currently being updated. Continue to sign up as registrations are being accepted during this time.

Another Victory at Altura
09/17/21 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21
It’s been a long 6 years, but the end is in sight for our struggle for justice at Altura. We entered into negotiations with Altura in the summer of 2015 intending to achieve a new contract. The company did not enter those negotiations in good faith and strung them out until January 2016, whereupon it imposed illegal, unilateral terms on our members. Shortly thereafter the Union filed a charge with the NLRB against Altura. In March of 2017 a hearing was held, and the Union’s charge was upheld by the Administrative Law Judge assigned to the case. The company appealed that decision to the NLRB in Washington, and again we were victorious. Next, Altura appealed the Board’s rulings to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, where a 3-judge panel upheld the Board and the ALJ’s prior rulings in the Union’s favor.

Verizon Work From Home Agreement Extended
09/16/21 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120
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Sad News
09/15/21 - IBEW Local 659
Please join us for a Celebration of Life! We are deeply saddened by the news of retired Journeyman Lineman, Donald "Don" McClure's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, September 25th at 2:00PM at Fritz's Stables, 31919 Berlin Rd, Lebanon OR 97355.

4th Generation Agents "Novichoks"
09/15/21 - Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team
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Wear Your Union Gear Tomorrow!
09/15/21 - Iowa Postal Workers Union

TOMORROW is the last National Gear Day before the contract expires on September 20. Now more than ever, we’ve need to SHOW OUR UNION POWER! Wear your union gear on the work room floor Thursday, September 16, 2021. We know management takes note when we show our solidarity – so let’s stand up and stand strong together. Wear your union shirts, stickers, aprons, etc.

2021 CHRISTMAS PARTY
09/15/21 - IBEW 396
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Music Center Vaccine Mandate
09/15/21 - IATSE Local 33

Brothers & Sisters: Please find the attachment with the Music Center vaccine mandated covid policy to start on October 1st. Also this is the contact info for medical and religious forms: Senior HR director Gloria Schaffer gschaffer@musiccenter.org Phone # 213-972-7283 Thank you, Robert Pagnotta Business Agent Theatre IATSE Local No. 33 1720 W.

Parking Lot Closed for Paving
09/14/21 - IBEW Local 483

Our parking lot will be closed for paving on September 15th, 25th and 26th.

TTD and Rail Unions SupportAmit Bose to Lead FRA
09/14/21 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), the undersigned affiliated rail unions, and millions of frontline transportation workers, I urge you to advance the nomination of Amit Bose for Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) when the Senate Commerce Committee considers his nomination this week.

Suicide and Mental Health Awareness
09/14/21 - IBEW 280

It doesn’t matter which health plan our members are on, Cascade EAP is available to all, including dependents. Call: 800-433-2320 or text: 503-850-7721.

September Unit Meetings
09/14/21 - IBEW local 2325
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Verizon Work From Home Agreement
09/14/21 - CWA Local 2222
September 13, 2021 Mr. Mike Davis Administrative Director CWA District 2-13 230 S. Broad Street, Floor 19 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Re: COVID-19 Work At Home –Renewal Dear Mike, As a result of the current COVID-19 outbreak, through February 5, 2022 certain eligible associates shall be entitled to work at home on a voluntary basis.

UPDATE - Help needed at the Wang
09/13/21 - IATSE Local B4
JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT, WITH SPECIAL GUEST S.G. GOODMAN. Wang Theater, Saturday, September 18, 2021. Robyn needs ushers for this show, if you are available, please contact her at: Robin Jones gtrmnky@gmail.com. A reminder that if they are working, you must be vaccinated and come with your vaccination card or a copy of it.

Funeral Services for Lieutenant Jonathan A. Terrazas
09/13/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association

The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Lieutenant Jonathan A. Terrazas #1773, who passed away on September 1, 2021 at the age of 50. Lieutenant Terrazas served with the El Paso Police Department for 26+ years, from May 26, 1995 until his untimely passing.

WAH Extension
09/13/21 - IBEW local 2325
The IBEW T6 council and CWA have reached an agreement with the company today to extend the WAH until February 5th, 2022. All aspects of the current agreement remain in tact.

General Information on Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
09/13/21 - IATSE Local 33

Brothers & Sisters: Please see the attached document regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies.

What Is the PRO Act?
09/13/21 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

Our nation’s labor laws are woefully outdated and have become ineffective as a means for working people to have our voices heard. But the most significant worker empowerment legislation since the Great Depression is now in the hands of the Senate.

COVID-19 Statement
09/13/21 - CWA 2201
CWA supports voluntary vaccination programs and opposes mandatory vaccination as a condition of employment.

Office Phones Out of Order
09/13/21 - IBEW Local 483
Hello Everyone, We are currently experiencing issues with our office phones and are unable to receive voicemails at this time. We are currently working on resolving this issue and will update this post once it is fixed. If you need to contact the hall, please email General@IBEW483.org.

Vaccinated Labors Needed for IATSE Local 31
09/12/21 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
IATSE Local 31 is in need of vaccinated workers for some upcoming events. As of now we are looking for 15 hands on Monday the 13th of September for take out of a show at Starlight theater as well as some smaller calls.

9/11 Remembrance
09/11/21 - Teamsters Local 776
On the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Never Forget: …The cowardly acts perpetrated against our country by those who....

Vaccination Mandates by President Biden
09/10/21 - Youngstown, Ohio Area Local 443
On September 9, 2021, the White House released two Executive Orders on vaccinations for COVID-19. The Executive Orders on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees and on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors do not expressly apply to Postal Service Employees.

Open Letter to Our Membership Regarding Systemic Intolerance at AT&T
09/10/21 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21
AT&T recently released a safety video demonstrating how to properly tie a clove hitch knot. The training video was filmed in the Company’s home state of Texas and was released throughout the Company’s network organizations. As the video states: “They have attempted to use a lot of humor to get their point across,” and a high ranking company official boasts that: “You will not be able to get this message out of your head.” Groups of employees definitely cannot get the imagery out of their heads. Sadly, the video reinforces the message that high level company officials are blind to the existence of systemic discrimination and social intolerance that appears to exist at AT&T. While the video received positive reviews from some employees, others could not help but see a harmful racial undertone. The video is hurtful.

2021 General President Candidates Forum Event
09/10/21 - Teamsters Local 41
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Just a Reminder....
09/10/21 - Teamsters Local 776
After a summer recess, Teamsters Local 776 monthly membership meetings will commence on...

AFGE Rakes in 7 Pro-Worker Wins in 2022 Defense Policy Bill
09/10/21 - AFGE Local 1647
September 07, 2021, The House Armed Services Committee Sept. 1 passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with several AFGE-backed provisions that will make the Department of Defense a better place to work, allowing them to serve our troops and maintain our national defense.

Washington Membership Update - Covid Vaccination Mandate
09/10/21 - IUOE 302
Washington Membership Update – Covid Vaccination Mandate: As you may have heard the State Workers’ Union recently withdrew their lawsuit and came to terms with the Governor regarding the vaccination mandate.

EFEL Fund Balance
09/09/21 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
Lately my office has been receiving a lot of questions/complaints that postal officials are telling employees that the fund is exhausted and EFEL can no longer be used. That is inaccurate. As of 9/1/2021, the fund has over $363 million available (see attachment).

POPS Scale
09/09/21 - TCSOA
Travis County Commissioners Court has approved the new POPS Scales proposed by the POPS Working Group on 09/02/2021. Attached is the new POPS Scale for TCSO positions effective 10/01/2021. Commissioners’ Court also approved the following regarding the promotion policy and the FY22 Step Increases for Peace Officers. Promotion Policy: Promotions are no longer step to step.

Biden to announce that all federal workers must be vaccinated, with no option for testing
09/09/21 - Youngstown, Ohio Area Local 443
By Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, CNN Updated 11:01 AM ET, Thu September 9, 2021 (CNN)President Joe Biden on Thursday will impose more stringent vaccine rules on federal workers by signing an executive order requiring all government employees be vaccinated against Covid-19, with no option of being regularly tested to opt out, according to a source familiar with the plans.

Mass Hazmat Conference
09/09/21 - Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team
The Mass Hazmat conference is next week. Our Safeware representative is offering our members tuition to the pre-conference workshop (Risk based response to battery emergencies) on Tuesday. If anyone is interested in attending email Abassett@norwalkct.org or albebassett@optonline.net Link for the conference https://mahmtconference.

Disney/ABC Vaccine Mandate
09/08/21 - IATSE Local 33

Good Evening Brothers and Sisters, I had received this notice this morning in regard to ABC/Disney employees requiring to be vaccinated. The Disney Co. gave a 2 month notice to Employees country wide. I have put in BOLD the email address for Disney Employee Relations to request a waiver to submit for either Medical, Disability, or Religous reasons.

Local 458M Union Membership Meeting
09/08/21 - GCC/IBT District Council 4
Zoom Membership Meeting We will be hosting a virtual membership meeting on Zoom, on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 5:00 PM. You must register one day in advance for the meeting. After you are registered and verified, you will receive an e-mail with details about joining the Zoom meeting.

Face coverings policy reinstated
09/08/21 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
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Collective Bargaining and The Workplace
09/08/21 - Teamsters Local 355
Sept. 8, 2021 | UNIONS | The American labor movement has been shaped by many factors throughout its history.

Why Unions Matter Webinar
09/08/21 - IATSE Local 33

Join us Thursday for an encore presentation of "Why Unions Matter", hosted by Diane Thomas-Holladay of the Labor Education Program and The IATSE Education & Training Department.

APWU Health Plan Open Season
09/08/21 - Iowa Postal Workers Union

As a reminder, the APWU Health Plan will mail the 36th Annual Open Season Seminar Materials to everyone. We've extended the registration deadline to ensure all your materials arrive in time for the Virtual Seminar! You must now be registered by September 17, 2021. All registered attendees will be required to provide their mailing addresses.

Regarding the Pasadena Playhouse's new policy
09/08/21 - IATSE Local 33

Brothers & Sisters: Please see the attachment to this post/email regarding the Pasadena Playhouse's new policy. If you have any questions regarding Medical & Religious Wavers please contact: Amanda Tralle: 1-516-582-1452 pasadenaplayhouse.org Thank you, Robert Pagnotta Business Agent Theatre IATSE Local No. 33 rpagnotta@iatse33.

Regarding AEG's new policy
09/08/21 - IATSE Local 33

Brothers & Sisters: I would like to update everyone that on September 20th. AEG’s policy of showing proof of vaccination or proof of a negative covid test will be strictly enforced to enter the venues. if you are unable to meet these requirements, you will be sent home and replaced, no exceptions, zero tolerance.

RECALL VICTORY!
09/07/21 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521
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NLRB Reviewing Rule Change That Has Helped Bosses Bust Unions for Decades
09/07/21 - Teamsters Local 570
Sept. 7, 2021 | NLRB | A top labor regulator is reviewing an obscure rule change that has helped bosses get away with illegal union-busting activities for decades. The decision could result in workers being more capable of exercising their right to organize a union without fear of retaliation by their managers.

Rest in Peace, Brother
09/07/21 - IUEC Local 10

The Officers and Members of Local #10, International Union of Elevator Constructors, are hereby notified of the passing of Honorary Brother Francis Scott Curran, on 09/01/21. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Curran family in this time of sorrow.

NLRB Reviewing Rule Change That Has Helped Bosses Bust Unions for Decades
09/07/21 - Teamsters Local 992
Sept. 7, 2021 | NLRB | A top labor regulator is reviewing an obscure rule change that has helped bosses get away with illegal union-busting activities for decades. The decision could result in workers being more capable of exercising their right to organize a union without fear of retaliation by their managers.

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