Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Ohio Unions Rally for Rail Workers with Support from Pro-Labor Candidates Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. […]
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Machinists Wood, Pulp and Paper Council Raises $14K for GDA/TLC in Third Annual ‘Chillin and Grillin’ Virtual BBQ
The Machinists Wood, Pulp and Paper Council (MWPPC) on Saturday held its third annual virtual barbeque competition to help raise money for Guide Dogs of America / Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC). The successful event brought in approximately $14,000. “The MWPPC had another tremendously successful barbeque, with our most participants ever grilling out for a great cause,” said […]
Textron Aviation Bargaining Unit Employees will Receive a 6.5% General Wage Increase on September 18, 2022
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, District 70 President Cornell Beard signed an agreement with Textron Aviation to have the general wages increased for bargaining unit employees by 4% on September 18, 2022. This is in addition to the 2.5% increase guaranteed in the 2020 collective bargaining agreement, also on September 18, 2022. Bargaining unit employees […]
Florida District 166 Holds First Annual ‘Bowling For Dogs’ for GDA/TLC
District 166 and its Locals held their first annual bowling fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC) in Titusville, FL recently. More than 100 members and their families joined various company representatives in raising more than $6,500 to benefit GDA/TLC. The school relies solely on donations, so rolling strikes at events like this […]
The Union Vote: In the States Roundup
The Union Vote: In the States Roundup It’s time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter. Alabama AFL-CIO: Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation (AOLAF) held it’s annual awards banquet August 13th at […]