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    Week Ending 3/31/2023
    03/31/23 - Teamsters Local 355
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    ALL HANDS ON DECK!
    03/31/23 - IBEW Local 233
    Sisters and Brothers, There will be a hearing on HB 652 on Tuesday at 8:00 AM in room 422. This will be an all-hands-on deck effort to try to beat this thing back. This bill would cut 8 weeks of unemployment benefits for all Montanans.
    UPS Kick-Off Rally
    03/31/23 - Teamsters Local 776
    National negotiations kick off on April 17. Let’s send General President Sean M. O’Brien, General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman, and the rest of our National....
    IBT President Visits Capitol Hill
    03/31/23 - Teamsters Local 776
    General President Sean M. O'Brien, General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman, and Package Division Coordinator Johnny Sawyer met with Congressional....
    Come on out with the family and enjoy dinner and cheer on the Gary Southshore Railcats, as they take on the Kane County Cougars!!!
    03/30/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142
    Come on out with the family and enjoy dinner and cheer on the Gary Southshore Railcats, as they take on the Kane County Cougars.
    RailCat VS. Cougars
    03/30/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142
    Come on out with the family and enjoy dinner and cheer on the Gary Southshore Railcats, as they take on the Kane County Cougars!!! Come on out with the family and enjoy dinner and cheer on the Gary Southshore Railcats, as they take on the Kane County Cougars!!! @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .
    Office Closed - Friday, March 31st
    03/30/23 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union
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    Consumer Driven Option "Preferred Rate" Refunds
    03/30/23 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
    In the 2021-2024 CBA, it was agreed that any time a PSE spent in an FEHB health plan would count to the one-year requirement to qualify for the “Preferred Rate” (Postal Service pays 95% of the premium) for our members who are members of the Consumer Driven Option of the APWU Health Plan.
    Yellow Change of Ops
    03/30/23 - Teamsters Local 179
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    CNBC: More Women Become Truckers as the Industry Tries to Overcome a Shortage of Drivers
    03/30/23 - Teamsters Local 122
    After 13 years in teaching and education administration, Vanita Johnson switched to a position she always wanted — behind the wheel of a big rig.
    Congress Should Take An All of the Above Approach to Supporting Unions
    03/29/23 - Teamsters Local 570
    Mar. 29, 2023 | OPINION | […] In recent weeks legislators introduced multiple pro-labor bills and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on corporate union busting. Most importantly, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
    Congress Should Take An All of the Above Approach to Supporting Unions
    03/29/23 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 29, 2023 | OPINION | […] In recent weeks legislators introduced multiple pro-labor bills and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on corporate union busting. Most importantly, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
    Valley Golf Tournament
    03/29/23 - IBEW 280
    The tournament is on July 15, 2023.
    Work Opportunities
    03/29/23 - Carpenters Local 555
    WE NEED CARPENTERS! We currently have contractors calling for manpower in Colorado Springs and Pueblo 2 - 4 carpenters. Walsh, CO 2 carpenters. Denver 2 carpenters. Laramie, WY 7 carpenters.  Mostly journeymen. Please help get the word out. We will welcome members back and new members. Call 303-355-8774. ¡NECESITAMOS CARPINTEROS.
    2022-23 LACCD Term Dates
    03/28/23 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521
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    Passing of Brother Frank Billington
    03/28/23 - IBEW Local 483
    We regret to inform you of the passing of retired member Frank Billington. Frank was a retired Sr. Substation Operator at the City of Tacoma. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. If anyone is interested in attending his memorial, it will be held Saturday June 3rd at 10:00am at the Saltwater Church in Des Moines. There will also be a Zoom option available.
    Red Cross Workers Secure Third Organizing Victory at NC Facility
    03/28/23 - Teamsters Local 570
    Mar. 27, 2023 | Workers in the manufacturing unit at the American Red Cross in Durham voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 391. This is the third organizing victory at Red Cross’ Durham facility. In the last month, the Mobile Collections Department and IRL unit at the Durham location voted to join Local 391.
    Amazon Union Gets Favorable Finding on Warehouse Access for Organizing
    03/28/23 - Teamsters Local 570
    Mar. 28, 2023 | JUSTICE | Federal labor regulators have concluded that Amazon’s policy of restricting the warehouse access of off-duty employees is illegal, backing a contention of the union that has represented workers at a Staten Island warehouse since winning an election there last year.
    Strikes Fuel Biggest Pay Raises in Labor Contracts Since 1990
    03/28/23 - Teamsters Local 570
    Mar. 28, 2023 | WAGES | […] Nearly 100 labor contracts ratified in 2022 included a double-digit pay increase in their first year, according to an analysis of Bloomberg Law labor data. Contracts ratified last year called for first-year wage raises averaging 5.7%, the review of 817 deals showed. That marks a significant jump over the 3.
    UPS Teamsters Contract Action
    03/28/23 - Teamsters Local 776
    The International Union has launched a national training program to prepare rank-and-file.....
    Strikes Fuel Biggest Pay Raises in Labor Contracts Since 1990
    03/28/23 - Teamsters Local 992
    Mar. 28, 2023 | WAGES | […] Nearly 100 labor contracts ratified in 2022 included a double-digit pay increase in their first year, according to an analysis of Bloomberg Law labor data. Contracts ratified last year called for first-year wage raises averaging 5.7%, the review of 817 deals showed. That marks a significant jump over the 3.
    SoFi: WWE social media blackout policy
    03/27/23 - IATSE Local 33
    Hi, All - A social media blackout policy will be in effect for WrestleMania Friday, March 17 at 7 a.m. until doors open for the show on Saturday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. Unless you have a working function, please avoid level 1. Full policy rules below.
    A Tentative Agreement has been reached between the BMWED and AMTRAK
    03/27/23 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT
    The BMWED & BRS coalition have initialed a tentative agreement with Amtrak after nearly 15 months of intense negotiations.
    UPS Negotiations Update 03/27/2023
    03/27/23 - Teamsters Local 776
    The Teamsters’ supplemental negotiating committees are holding firm against UPS’s concessionary proposals. In bargaining meetings with the company last week, 11 supplements continued to hold the line on issues ranging from 22.4s to market rate adjustments (MRA), and PVDs.
    Industry Bulletin – Disconnecting Means for Elevators
    03/27/23 - IUEC Local 71
    Industry Bulletin – Disconnecting Means for Elevators "The Bureau confirms that all disconnecting means directly related to elevators must be provided in compliance with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code- NEC). Any disconnecting means that removes any power from a part or an operation of an elevator must be protected from the public in accordance with NEC.” This applies to all elevator units installed under ASME A17.1- 2013 and later (including all adopted codes) but is directed to all Machine Room-less (MRL) installations currently underway or those that were previously completed under these referenced codes. Changes in language from NEC 2014 to NEC 2017, regarding 620.51, has created a problem in certain buildings with the improper locations of “intermediate” disconnecting means directly related to the elevator(s) main power source. In some instances the Bureau has observed that disconnecting means have been installed in locations that make them accessible by the public in violation of code (including but not limited to, NEC 620.71; 110.26; 110.27; 404.8; and ASME A17.3 and A17.5). The location and guarding of these disconnecting means has not been installed in accordance with codes. Improper installations pose significant dangers. Improper installation locations include, but are not limited to: areas accessible by the general public; elevator lobbies; above ceilings; on a floor separate from cab circuit branch disconnects; or when located with non-elevator related equipment (i.e., next to an ice machine). This bulletin is intended to notify affected parties that any elevator that has improperly-installed disconnecting means must be remedied in accordance with code. All work must be performed by qualified electricians and should involve the services of, or coordination with, a Florida Registered Elevator Company (REC). All work should be permitted as appropriate and inspected in accordance with pertinent codes, rules, and statutes. RECs should notify an elevator owner of any improperly-installed disconnecting means that are in violation of NEC. The Bureau requires that the local Building and Fire Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) be informed before any work is done. All work should be approved by these AHJs. Disconnecting means that are in violation of the NEC must be relocated to an electrical room or space and must be clearly identified as elevator equipment (including all A17.5 required markings). Under extreme circumstances of hardship, a code compliant cabinet (similar to that provided for in ASME A17.1- 2.7.6.3.2) may be substituted to isolate the disconnecting means from the public. Parties seeking to install a code compliant cabinet must first petition the Bureau for a variance or waiver to code. Contact your elevator service provider and visit the Bureau website at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/elevator-safety/bes for more information.
    AMFA-SCA Negotiations Update #7
    03/27/23 - AMFA
    March 27, 2023 -- AMFA began Day 1 by presenting its first proposal on Article 4 – Classifications, which is the article that sets forth the different job classifications covered by the CBA and a summary of the duties associated with each. AMFA also presented a counterproposal to Article 3 – Status of Agreement, which deals with issues related to corporate mergers and sales.
    Brother Keith Riddle GoFundMe
    03/27/23 - IBEW Local 659
    A GoFundMe account has been set up for Brother Keith Riddle. Brother Riddle joined IBEW 659 on April 3, 2020, working for City of Canyonville as an Operator. He works hard at everything he does. Brother Riddle is currently in OHSU in Portland, Oregon waiting for a liver transplant. He is 200 miles away from family, friends, and is unable to work at this time.
    April General Membership Meeting
    03/27/23 - Teamsters Local 162
    Attention all Teamsters Local 162 members! Make sure to join us at our April General Membership Meeting held at Joe Edgar Union Hall this upcoming Sunday, April 2nd, at 10:00 AM. Listen to reports from your Local 162 Officers and meet with your fellow Teamster Brothers and Sisters.
    Workers Win in Michigan
    03/25/23 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
    Yesterday, the state of Michigan made history by repealing the "right to work" law and reinstating prevailing wage laws. The "Restoring Workers' Rights'" package is a big step forward for the working people of Michigan and provides an example for other state legislatures to follow.
    ABA Scholarship
    03/25/23 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO
    FOR THE LATEST ABA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLICK ON THE FILE TO DOWNLOAD
    District 1199NM Newsletter - March 23, 2023
    03/24/23 - New Mexico Hospital Workers Union
    March 23, 2023 HB 236 Safe Staffing  First, thank you to everyone who came to the legislature for our days of action to get Safe Staffing legislation passed. Legislators were impressed and moved by the testimony that our members gave on why safe staffing is important to patients and to the healthcare workers who care for them.
    Week Ending 3/24/2023
    03/24/23 - Teamsters Local 355
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    Starbucks Retribution for Unionizing Efforts: Cutting Hours
    03/24/23 - Teamsters Local 570
    Mar. 24, 2023 | UNION BUSTING | Starbucks has reached yet another new low: cutting the hours of workers in what could be considered retribution for their efforts to unionize. On a recent cold morning, Starbucks workers stood outside stores across America handing out a flyer, “Why Is My Order TAKING SO LONG.
    Starbucks Retribution for Unionizing Efforts: Cutting Hours
    03/24/23 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 24, 2023 | UNION BUSTING | Starbucks has reached yet another new low: cutting the hours of workers in what could be considered retribution for their efforts to unionize. On a recent cold morning, Starbucks workers stood outside stores across America handing out a flyer, “Why Is My Order TAKING SO LONG.
    Week Ending 3/24/2023
    03/24/23 - Teamsters Local 992
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    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Workers in Longest Newspaper Strike in Decades
    03/24/23 - Teamsters Local 992
    Mar. 24, 2023 | STRIKES | Late on the night of March 11 outside of a distribution center on the South Side of Pittsburgh, a scab truck driver assaulted two striking workers. The strikers are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and have been engaged in a work stoppage alongside four other unions at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since October of last year.
    Island County Corrections Deputies ratify their First Teamster Contract!
    03/24/23 - Teamsters Local 231
    On March 23, 2023, the Island County Corrections Deputies unanimously ratified their first Teamster contract! Thanks to the bargaining committee who stood strong over several months of negotiations. Congratulations to all of the Deputies on reaching this initial 2-year agreement.
    2023 Biennial Budget - Volunteers Needed
    03/24/23 - UFCW Local 1473
    For UFCW members: Volunteers Needed! 1000 Northview Rd. Waueksha, WI 53188 Wednesday, April 5, 2023 10am-5pm & 45 Hillman Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Wednesday April 12, 2023 10am - 5pm.
    2023 Biennial Budget - Volunteers Needed
    03/24/23 - UFCW Local 1473
    For UFCW Members: Volunteers Needed! 77 Roosevelt Ave Eau Claire WI 54701 Tuesday April 11, 2023 10am - 5pm
    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Workers in Longest Newspaper Strike in Decades
    03/23/23 - Teamsters Local 570
    Mar. 23, 2023 | STRIKES | Late on the night of March 11 outside of a distribution center on the South Side of Pittsburgh, a scab truck driver assaulted two striking workers. The strikers are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and have been engaged in a work stoppage alongside four other unions at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since October of last year.
    VOTE @ Aprils Membership Meeting
    03/23/23 - Teamsters Local 179
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    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Workers Are in the Longest Newspaper Strike in Decades
    03/23/23 - Teamsters Local 355
    Mar. 23, 2023 | STRIKES | Late on the night of March 11 outside of a distribution center on the South Side of Pittsburgh, a scab truck driver assaulted two striking workers. The strikers are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and have been engaged in a work stoppage alongside four other unions at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since October of last year.
    ABM Shuttle Drivers Join Teamsters
    03/23/23 - Teamsters Local 776
    ABM shuttle drivers transport UPS employees to their job sites at the sprawling Worldport facility....
    Funeral Services for Retired Police Chief Robert E. Minnie
    03/23/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
    The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Police Chief Robert E. Minnie, who passed away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 95. (Ret.) Chief Minnie served with the El Paso Police Department for 27 years, from July 1950, until his retirement on January 13, 1977.     Funeral Services for (Ret.) Police Chief Robert E.
    2023 Kentucky Autonomous Vehicles Bill Defeated
    03/22/23 - Teamsters Local 89
    Thanks to the combined efforts of many Teamster members in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, House Bill 135 concerning autonomous vehicles was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee meeting last week. A last-ditch effort to attach the language to an unrelated bill on the Senate floor on the final day of the session was also defeated.
     Update on LiteBlue Self-Service, eOPF, and MFA
    03/22/23 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
     Update on LiteBlue Self-Service, eOPF, and MFA Union Family, This update maybe shared. I wanted to provide an update involving the various self-service applications related to HR on LiteBlue. These include the payroll direct deposit and allots as well as eOPF (electronic Official Personnel File).
    class action for National Reassessment Program
    03/22/23 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
    If you were a claimant of the class action for National Reassessment Program between May 6, 2006 an July 1, 2011.  You should connect with www.EEOC-NRPPhase2.com.  We have closed many of the cases relating to this issue.
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