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Get Your Application in Today For Entertainment Electrics!! 05/21/18 - IATSE Local 488 Local 488 is excited to bring Entertainment Electrics to Portland, April 2-5,  and to Seattle on April 9-12 . This ETCP recognized class is 3 days of classroom work and 1 hands-on/practical day with equipment. Attached is the flyer and the applications for both Portland and Seattle.

In Case You Missed It 04/20/18 - Teamsters local 570 .

FROM THE PRESIDENT | Reckless & Irresponsible 04/20/18 - IBT Local 1108 Fellow Pilots, "We had no other option … " This statement is one the group attempting to undermine our professional interests, subvert our seniority rights and deny us job protection language has made again and again as the basis for their campaign to decertify Teamsters Local 1108. This statement is patently false. Our Union is a democracy.

In Case You Missed It 04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 355 .

Officers elected by acclamation, April 13, 2018 04/20/18 - UAW local 2200 Congratulations to the newly elected officers in the positions of POOL Unit Chair, POOL Westside Steward, Trustee, Delegate and Alternate Delegate! For official announcement click below:

PRESS RELEASE - Jim Finnegan Elected as Vice President Commuter, Passenger, Transit/ Political Director for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen 04/20/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA — On Friday, April 20, 2018, Brother Jim Finnegan was elected to fill the position of Vice President Commuter, Passenger, Transit/ Political Director for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. The Vice President Commuter, Passenger, Transit/ Political Director position was vacated by Dennis Boston, who retired on April 13, 2018.

In Case You Missed It 04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 992 .

Read Frontline – Scholarships – Clothes 04/20/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Read Frontline- The ink hasn’t even hit the paper yet, but you can read your April 2018 issue of Frontline right now. Scholarship Deadline Nears - The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship deadline is Friday, May 4, 2018. Dress for Success Closet Clean Up Drive - Help the kids at Mercy Home and My Joyful Heart by donating your unwanted clothes.

Taking Care of Our Own: Mental Health Among Colorado Emergency Responders 04/20/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. In Colorado, three times more police officers died by suicide than other line of duty deaths combined; for firefighters, suicides outpaced other line of duty deaths by 50%. Now, a first-of-its-kind report is available, detailing the state of mental health supports for emergency responders in Colorado.

LEO Volunteers Requested - Tech and Virtual Reality in Mental Healthcare 04/20/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. ATTENTION: The Colorado FOP has been partnered with “Responder Strong” since its beginning and sits on its leadership committee as well as two other sub-committees. Responder Strong is the first endeavor in Colorado to mobilize mental wellness efforts across emergency responder groups – fire, law enforcement, EMS and dispatch.

No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse 04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 355 April 20, 2018 | UNIONS | The Supreme Court is poised to bring “right to work” (RTW) to the public sector. Conservative, anti-labor forces see this as a blow to labor and are providing the financial and ideological support for the effort... Janus will be an enormous blow. But it does not have to mean the end of the labor movement.

Press Release 04/20/18 - RN Staff Council, OPEIU, Local 40, AFL-CIO, CLC Press Associates, Inc. (PAI) – 4/20/2018.....

IAFF Local 781 - 2018 Golf Tournament 04/20/18 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO .

Bergen County Animal Shelter 04/20/18 - Local 755 UNITED SERVICE WORKERS UNION In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the volunteers of the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center including Trustee Tara Prestigiacomo were honored at the Freeholder meeting on 4/18. Everyone who works at the shelter is appreciative of the assistance they provide us in finding forever homes for the animals that come into our care.

No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse 04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 992 April 20, 2018 | UNIONS | The Supreme Court is poised to bring “right to work” (RTW) to the public sector. Conservative, anti-labor forces see this as a blow to labor and are providing the financial and ideological support for the effort... Janus will be an enormous blow. But it does not have to mean the end of the labor movement.

PILOT PERSPECTIVE | Protect Your Future - Scott Dennison 04/20/18 - IBT Local 1108 Today marks the launch of A Pilot’s Perspective, a new communications series written by OneSky pilots for OneSky pilots. These narratives share individual pilots views on the importance of a union and the protections that come with one.

In Case You Missed It 04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 888 .

No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse 04/20/18 - Teamsters Local 888 April 20, 2018 | UNIONS | The Supreme Court is poised to bring “right to work” (RTW) to the public sector. Conservative, anti-labor forces see this as a blow to labor and are providing the financial and ideological support for the effort... Janus will be an enormous blow. But it does not have to mean the end of the labor movement.

SOLIDARITY | A letter from APA President Carey 04/19/18 - IBT Local 1108 On behalf of the 15,000 American Airlines pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), I am writing to express our strong support for International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108 and the representation services it provides to the pilots of Flight Options and Flexjet.

Resting in Peace: Assemblyman Frank Skartados 04/19/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO Resting in Peace: Our Assemblyman Frank Skartados The HVALF Officers, Vice Presidents and Staff are deeply saddened of the passing of Frank Skartados. Our friend of labor and of the working people, our Assemblyman who has been an advocate for workers, schools, and the environment is at peace.

HVALF Labor to Labor for Shelly Mayer 04/19/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO HVALF LABOR to LABOR Canvass for Shelly Mayer When: Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Where: WPCLB Offices, 595 West Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 Please let us know if you will be attending; email Beth at esoto@hvalf.

Labor Focus Group - May 1, 2018 04/19/18 - HVALF AFL-CIO Labor Focus Group - May 1, 2018 at 5:30 pm We would like to invite you to participate in a message development focus group hosted by the New York State AFL-CIO on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 5:30- 7:30 PM at the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation Offices, 15 Stone Castle Road, Rock Tavern, NY

With Fewer Police Applicants, Departments Engage in Bidding Wars 04/19/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Like many law enforcement agencies, the Utah Highway Patrol has lots of vacancies to fill as officers leave for higher-paying jobs. It also has a lot of competition. Salt Lake City recently announced plans to hire 50 additional officers for its police force.

Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded 04/19/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions.

Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded 04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 355 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions.

Teamsters Local 89 Encourages ABF Members to VOTE NO on Tentative Agreement 04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 89 Apr 19, 2018 -  On Sunday, April 15th, Local 89 held a contract explanation meeting for our ABF members. At the conclusion of the meeting members were encouraged to VOTE NO on the Tentative Agreement. Here are the highlights (and lowlights) of the contract. Highlights Article 14, Section B – New language was created regarding members who are on prescribed medication.

Use of Force and Documentation - Training Opportunity 04/19/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. Outstanding training opportunity. Documenting the use of force is difficult because these rapidly evolving events are physically and emotionally stressful. Reporting critical details accurately requires effective recall, note-taking, organization, and writing skills. Reports must provide details that are clear, concise, accurate, and easy to understand.

Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded 04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 992 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions.

EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" to benefit PHRC Sgt. J. Sierra & Family 04/19/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region III (PHRC) Sergeant Jose Sierra and his family to assist her with expenses related to his wife's illness and pending surgery and recovery.

Town Of Ware DPW Employees Unanimously Vote Upseu 04/19/18 - UPSEU In a Massachusetts state election held on April 17th, Ware DPW employees voted to join UPSEU. After years of Teamster representation, the unit, after learning of UPSEU’s successes, thought the state decided they too wanted change and vote to leave the Teamsters to join UPSEU. UPSEU welcomes Town of Ware DPW unit employees.

Read On - April 2018 04/19/18 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

What ever it Takes! Cavs Game 5 Tickets on Sale! 04/19/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local .

UPS and UPS Freight National Negotiations Update 04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 89 Apr 19, 2018 - UPS and UPS Freight National Negotiations Update Teamsters Local 89 has received a memo from IBT Package Division Director Denis Taylor that official re-opener notices have been given to UPS and UPS Freight for the National Master Agreement (NMA) and all Regional and Local Supplements, Addenda, Appendices, Riders, and Memorandums.

Senator Sanders Statement on Trump Review of Postal Service 04/19/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Friday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order demanding an evaluation of the Postal Service’s finances: “President Trump is right that it would be useful to take a serious look at the United States Postal Service.

233 Members of Congress Just Voted to Steal Social Security’s $2.9 Trillion Surplus 04/19/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO .

2018 Workers Memorial Day 04/19/18 - Lansing Labor News Cuts to Health and Safety Programs Will Mean More Fatalities, Injuries Workers Memorial Day is April 28, the anniversary of the effective date of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. An estimated 553,000 lives have been saved by the worker protections established in the OSHA regulations. Now these regulations are under attack. Resources to address safety hazards are being cut.

Business Group Wants Union Organizing Rule Rescinded 04/19/18 - Teamsters Local 888 April 19, 2018 | WAR ON WORKERS | The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a letter to federal officials Wednesday asking them to rescind a recent rule which speeds up union elections. Former President Barack Obama oversaw a very active administration when it came to labor policy. The purpose was to better protect workers by strengthening regulations and unions.

Join IATSE Local 28 & Local 488 for Continuing Organizing Member Education Training! 04/18/18 - IATSE Local 488 Come join us MAY 7TH at the Oregon AFL-CIO from 1-5pm for a great program for all Union Members! This training is provided by the IATSE International. All IATSE Local Members are welcome!

U.S. HOSE SRTIKE OVER! MEMBERS RATIFY NEW 5-YEAR AGREEMENT 04/18/18 - Teamsters Local 179 After a two week strike, members at U.S. Hose in Romeoville overwhelmingly ratified a new 5-year agreement on Wednesday April 18.

A Note from the Business Agents 4/18/2018 04/18/18 - IATSE Local 33 Late last night we signed a Deal with McNally Enterprises INC out of Orange County. They do a lot of Fashion Shows, Corporate Scenery, internet streaming shows, etc. Really a great shop of one-stop needs. They build scenery, do LED walls, lighting installs, Sound, Audio, Video.  I.A.T.S.

ABF Tentative Agreement Information 04/18/18 - Teamsters Local 776 Additional details concerning the ABF tentative agreement and information on the voting ...

Even If Trump Wants to Rejoin TPP, That Ship May Have Sailed 04/18/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 18, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Most experts still deem it unlikely that all current CPTPP members will welcome the U.S. back with open arms, especially if the president makes tough demands. Last week, trade ministers from Australia, Japan and Malaysia made clear that they would welcome the U.S. joining the CPTPP, but that the U.S. should not expect substantial changes to be made.

The Teachers’ Union Boomerang 04/18/18 - Teamsters local 570 April 17, 2018 | STRIKES | The successful strike by teachers in West Virginia in March has kicked off a wave of organizing and walk-outs in other places, including Oklahoma, Arizona, and Kentucky.

Pilot unions help one another 04/18/18 - IBT Local 1108 As word of the management-sponsored decertification campaign spreads, other pilot unions, including NJASAP, the NetJets pilot union, wasted no time in offering support to Local 1108. Predictably, management’s decertification group responded by trying to create a wedge between us and our NJASAP peers. Decertification requires division.

April Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)/Lift Certification Classes 04/18/18 - IATSE Local 488 Three classes avaialble: Two Re-Certification Trainings on April 27th. and 28th for experienced operators. Also offered will be a newcomer class to be held on April 29th with Practical training and evaluation available on either April 30th or May 1st. Sign Up Today, Space Is Limited!

Even If Trump Wants to Rejoin TPP, That Ship May Have Sailed 04/18/18 - Teamsters Local 355 April 18, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Most experts still deem it unlikely that all current CPTPP members will welcome the U.S. back with open arms, especially if the president makes tough demands. Last week, trade ministers from Australia, Japan and Malaysia made clear that they would welcome the U.S. joining the CPTPP, but that the U.S. should not expect substantial changes to be made.

SOLIDARITY | A letter from CAPA President Collins 04/18/18 - IBT Local 1108 " ... we regard any campaign to reduce union density or weaken collective bargaining strength [...] a threat to the interests of all professional flight deck crew members."