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University Of Missouri Librarians 'Go Union,' Join LiUNA

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Librarians at the University of Missouri (UM) have voted to join LiUNA Local 955, a Union that represents a number of Public Employees in the Mid-Missouri area. “We are hopeful that the UM System voluntarily recognizes our Union and bargains in good faith,” Engineering Librarian Noël Kopriva said in a press release that added the Workers had filed with the State Board of Mediation in early December 2025. The Workers cited low wages - with some Library Information Specialists earning around $16-an-hour and others $18-an-hour, and the loss of benefits such as a sliding parking fee system and expanded leave.

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: MU librarians vote to join LiUNA 955 - ABC17NEWS

Ocean State Media Staff Members Announce Intent To 'Go Union,' Join SAG-AFTRA

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Staff employed at Ocean State Media - Rhode Island’s NPR and PBS station, have announced their intention to form a Union with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). A majority of Workers - including Hosts, Reporters, And Digital, Audio and Video Producers, have signed a petition to Unionize. Ocean State Media was formed following a merger between The Public’s Radio, Rhode Island’s NPR affiliate, and Rhode Island PBS. The combined organization provides news and cultural coverage on the unique stories of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. “We are proud to create public media every day for, and with, the people of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts,” the Organizing Committee said. “We believe that in order to sustainably and effectively serve that mission, the voices of Staff need to be represented in our organization's decision-making.” Ocean State Media joins Public Media Outlets nationwide in Unionizing with SAG-AFTRA. NPR, PBS NewsHour, and member stations WBUR (Boston), PBS NewsHour (Washington, D.C.), WHYY (Philadelphia), NHPR (New Hampshire), Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX) and Northwest Public Broadcasting (Washington State) are just some of the Public Media Outlets that have Unionized with the SAG-AFTRA.

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Ocean State Media Workers Form Union with SAG-AFTRA | SAG-AFTRA

Penn Live Arts Crew Members 'Go Union,' Join IATSE

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Production Workers employed at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Live Arts Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have voted unanimously to join Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8. The new Bargaining Unit includes full-time and part-time Audio Engineers, Digital Production Supervisors, House Electricians, Production Coordinators and Theater Technicians. “When Production Workers come together and choose Union representation, it benefits more than one workplace,” IATSE International Representative Daniel Little said. “It strengthens the Arts Community and helps ensure professional standards across Non-Profit and University venues.” Added Theater Technician Tait Adams: “There are a lot of great aspects of working here at Penn Live Arts. There is also a lot of room for improvement. As the organization continues to grow the Workers deserve to have a say in our conditions. Being represented by IATSE means that we have the necessary support and resources to make sure our voices are heard and recognized.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Penn Live Arts production workers unanimously vote to unionize - The Daily Pennsylvanian

"I Want A Union To Ensure That Our Jobs Are Protected And That We Are Paid Fairly For Our Profit-Generating Labor" - University of Chicago Press Workers 'Go Union' With Chicago News Guild

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) - Workers employed at the University of Chicago Press are Going Union with the Chicago News Guild (The News Guild-Communications Workers of America) Local 34071, joining the nationwide Labor Movement for a stronger Publishing Industry.

The UCP Workers Guild represents Staff across the Press’s Divisions and marks the first Union in the Press’s 130-year history.

The UCP Workers Guild has requested that leadership agree to voluntary recognition and work with Staff to negotiate a first contract. If not recognized voluntarily, the Workers are seeking an election monitored by the National Labor Relations Board by mail.

The University of Chicago Press is a leader in academic publishing, boasting a rigorous program of trade and specialist titles, a portfolio of highly regarded scholarly journals, and the Chicago Distribution Center, which includes the Digital Scholarly Book Repository BiblioVault.

In a mission statement, the UCP Workers Guild outlined the following organizing principles that are guiding its efforts: Pay equity; Sustainability; and transparency.

Griffin Reed, a UCP Workers Guild Member, said: “I dreamed for years of getting a job in academic publishing and I’m thrilled to be working not only in my chosen industry but at one of the most prestigious presses in the country. However, that excitement is too often exploited by employers and particularly by our employers at the University of Chicago. My Co-Workers and I face low, stagnant wages, a lack of standardization across the press regarding our ability to work from home and potential precarity in the form of layoffs, outsourcing, or the introduction of AI (Artificial Intelligence) into our workflow. I want a Union to ensure that our jobs are protected and that we are paid fairly for our profit-generating labor.”

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: University of Chicago Press Workers Announce Union with Chicago News Guild | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Tucson Orchestra Members Prepare For NLRB Union Election

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

After nearly two years of requesting voluntary recognition, Musicians with True Concord Voices and Orchestra (TCVO) are now voting in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Election to join Tucson Federation of Musicians-American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 33. Members initially formed a Union with the AFM in Spring 2024, but TCVO’s Board of Directors has yet to do right by their Musicians and start the bargaining process. In fact, the non-profit has actively attempted to block the NLRB process that ordered a vote and spread misinformation about what Union Membership would mean. “When I go to work for an AFM orchestra, I know when I need to show up to work, I know that I’m going to be guaranteed my work year over year, I know how much I’m going to get paid, I know when I’m gonna get a break, I know how long my break is gonna be,” said Ellen Ensey, a Professional Violinist with TCVO who also plays in the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, which operates under an AFM contract. “With Non-Union orchestras, you don’t have any of that. They give you a contract that’s dictated on their terms and you kind of take it or leave it.”

Photo Courtesy Of The National AFL-CIO.

Harvard Club of Boston Workers 'Go Union' With The UFCW

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Workers employed at the Harvard Club of Boston have voted overwhelmingly to join United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1445, fueled by concerns over the rising cost of living. The Bargaining Unit covers Workers in the dining, wellness, athletics and lodging operations at the membership-based social club for Harvard University alumni. While the exclusive gathering space is filled with the connected and powerful, the Staff - who are central to the club’s experience, have been struggling with low wages, sub-par benefits and a lack of fair representation. “Harvard Club has been a good place to work, but recently many of us have been feeling the crunch with our pay not matching the increased cost of living,” said Susana Cabrera, a Waitress of 25 years at the club’s Veritas restaurant. “We worked hard to engage our Co-Workers throughout this process and we’re overjoyed now that we see the light at the end of the tunnel and a way to improve pay and benefits with the help of the Union.” Local 1445 President Fernando Lemus said: “We’re thrilled to welcome these Members to our UFCW Family. Harvard Club members pay a premium for the exclusive environment and these workers make that experience worth their money. We look forward to bargaining a strong contract to ensure they are paid accordingly.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: More Than 160 Harvard Club Workers Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 1445 | News | The Harvard Crimson

"Unions Are The Missing Counterweight To Protect Our Craft:" Wizards Of The Coast Developers 'Launch Effort' To Join The CWA

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This is the first organizing effort at Wizards of the Coast, a Hasbro Subsidiary and popular Digital and Tabletop Studio known for developing Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The United Wizards of the Coast-Communications Workers of America (UWOTC-CWA) Bargaining Unit would cover Game Designers, Programmers, Producers, Artists and other Workers who are critical to the Studio’s success. Staff Members are requesting voluntary recognition from management so they can begin bargaining a contract that will ensure they can entertain fans for years to come. “At Wizards, we’re organizing for a say in layoffs, accountability that runs up and down the chain and a living wage that actually lets people build a life. I’m hopeful about what we can build here and being clear-eyed about why it’s necessary,” UWOTC-CWA Member Damien Wilson, a Senior Software Development Engineer, said. “This isn’t just something that affects Wizards of the Coast, it’s how most American workplaces are set up - investor profit above all, even if it hurts those behind the products we all know and love. Unions are the missing counterweight to protect our craft.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Wizards of the Coast Developers Form Union with CWA | Communications Workers of America

Mid-Continent Public Library Staff Are Unionizing & 'They Could Make Missouri History'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Savannah Hawley-Bates at KCUR/NPR reports Librarians and Staff employed in the Mid-Continent Public Library System have announced their intent to Unionize for better wages workplace protections - which would make it the largest Library Union in the State of Missouri. About 60% of the more than 700 Union-eligible Staff Members have signed a public petition of support for Unionizing with Communications Workers of America Local 6360. They’re also hoping to win more time off and bring the Library System up to full Staffing levels. Mid-Continent is one of the largest and busiest Library Systems in Missouri with more than 35 locations. It serves more than 840,000 people in Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties. If they win their election, Mid-Continent Workers will be the third - and largest, Library Union in the State. The Daniel Boone Public Library, which primarily serves Boone and Callaway Counties, was the first in Missouri to Unionize in 2022 and Workers employed at the University of Missouri Library Unionized in 2025. “We got into this work because we love our communities and we see our Libraries as a fantastic way to build those communities,” Shelby Fordham, a Youth and Early Literacy Associate at the East Independence Branch of the Mid-Continent Library, said. “We just want to be able to do that without constantly counting pennies at the end of every month and without having to worry about whether or not we're going to have electricity and running water at work.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Mid-Continent Public Library staff are unionizing. They could make Missouri history | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR

Mid-Continent Public Library Staff Announce Organizing Effort With The CWA

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Librarians and Staff employed in the Mid-Continent Public Library System - serving Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties in Missouri, have announced their intent to form a Union. Sixty-percent of Union-eligible Staff Members have signed a public petition supporting efforts to organize with Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 6360. The Workers are Unionizing to win better wages, more time off, safety protections at work and full staffing across the Library System. “We got into this work because we love our communities and we see our Libraries as a fantastic way to build those communities,” said Shelby Fordham, a Youth and Early Literacy Associate at the East Independence Branch. “We just want to be able to do that without constantly counting pennies at the end of every month and without having to worry about whether or not we're going to have electricity and running water at work.” If they succeed in their Union Election, the Mid-Continent Workers will become the State’s third - and largest, Library Union. The Daniel Boone Public Library, serving Boone and Callaway Counties, became Missouri’s first Library to organize in 2022, followed by the University of Missouri Library Workers in 2025.

Clean Water Action Staff 'Across The Country Join Together To Form A Union And Seek Recognition' As The Clean Water Guild

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Workers of Clean Water Action and the Clean Water Fund have announced the formation of the Clean Water Guild, uniting employees of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund as a part of The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America (CWA).

As the boots-on-the-ground force behind one of the Nation’s founding grassroots Environmental Non-Profits, the work done by the Staff of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund is essential.

However, Clean Water Action and the Clean Water Fund cannot enact change externally if its Workers are not unified within and throughout the organization itself.

It is therefore vital to the organization’s success in daily operations, and success in the wider Environmental Movement as a whole, that the Workers apply the same skills utilized to safeguard the ecological environment in order to protect, nourish and sustain their workplace ecosystem.

Ellie Zarrow, a Field Canvass Trainer with Clean Water Action in Philadelphia, said: “I am organizing for a Union at Clean Water Action because it is essential that we practice what we preach. Advocating for the power of the people, the importance of making our voices heard, starts in our own offices.”

As such, the leadership of Clean Water Action and the Clean Water Fund has been invited to continue standing tall in the legacy of uplifting people, action, and justice in voluntarily recognizing the Clean Water Guild as a National Bargaining Unit, with the support of both the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild Local 37002 and the Pacific Media Workers Guild Local 39521.

For More On This Labor News Story, Go To: Clean Water Action staff across the country join together to seek recognition as the Clean Water Guild | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Lush Cosmetics Workers In Maryland 'Go Union,' Vote 'Unanimously' to Join The UFCW

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(BALTIMORE, MARYLAND) - Workers employed at the Lush Cosmetics Store in Baltimore’s Harbor East Neighborhood have voted unanimously to join United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 27.

Workers organized around key issues on the job, including fair pay, consistent and reliable scheduling, and a need for dignity and respect in the workplace.

Despite Anti-Union efforts by the company, the Workers remained united throughout the campaign and delivered a unanimous result, sending a clear message about their desire for a voice on the job.

Hazel Schalow, who works at the Baltimore Lush Cosmetics Store, said: “It’s been a joy working at Lush since I joined as Floor Leader in the 2024 Holiday Season. I value all my Co-Workers so much, which is why Unionization feels like the right thing to do so that our Store can continue succeeding. I want to make sure everyone who’s a part of Lush Harbor East can have the proper pay and scheduling to build a life for themself here in the City we love. I’m so proud of us all for taking this big step forward together! We support all our fellow co-workers in raising issues to be improved, and we have each other’s back.”

UFCW Local 27 President Jason Chorpenning said: “This is what happens when Workers stand together and refuse to be pushed around. These Workers faced Union-Busting head-on and still won unanimously. That sends a message to this company and every employer in retail: Workers are done accepting low pay, unpredictable schedules and disrespect on the job.”

The Lush Cosmetics Workers in Baltimore will now begin negotiating their first Union contract, with a focus on improving wages, addressing scheduling concerns, eliminating out-of-pocket parking costs, and ensuring respect on the job, the UFCW said.

The UFCW also represents Lush Cosmetics Workers in: St. Louis, Missouri; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and Friendswood, Texas.

To Read This Labor News Report In Its Entirety, Go To: Lush Cosmetics Workers in Maryland Vote Unanimously to Join Local 27 - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union | The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union

UFCW-Provided Photo.

Make-Up & Hair Workers At ESPN Vendor 'Go Union' With IATSE

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT) - Hair and Make-Up Artists employed by Distinct Artistry at ESPN have voted overwhelmingly in favor of Unionizing with International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) Local 798 by a 19-to-4 margin. The 27 Hair and Make-Up Artists are employed regularly by Distinct Artistry to create, apply and maintain the on-screen appearances of ESPN’s Studio Hosts, Commentators and guests at ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, as well as at major sporting events, such as the NBA Finals. This all-Women workforce seeks to bargain for health insurance, retirement benefits and workplace protections secured under a Union contract. For nearly two decades, Distinct Artistry has been ESPN Network’s primary contractor for Make-Up and Hair Workers, many of whom are heads of household and parents, work around the clock to ensure on-air talent is ready to deliver ESPN viewers with high quality content - whether it’s 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. "Local (798) has stood in solidarity with the Distinct Artistry Hair and Make-Up Artists and is thrilled they have voted for Union representation," IATSE Local 798 President Angela Johnson said. "We’re optimistic that Distinct Artistry will meet us at the bargaining table and negotiate a contract in good faith." IATSE Local 798 represents Make-Up Artists and Hairstylists in the Entertainment Industry in motion picture/film, television, commercials and live theatrical events throughout the Local's jurisdiction.

To Read This Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Make-Up and Hair Workers at ESPN Vendor Unionize with IATSE Local 798 | Connecticut AFL-CIO

Cleveland's MetroHealth Doctors & Nurses 'Push To Unionize' Over Workload & Patient Care 'Concerns'

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(CLEVELAND, OHIO) – Taylor Wizner at Ideastream Public Media reports Primary Care Providers employed at MetroHealth are organizing to form a Union, saying it is needed to improve working conditions and patient care. The group includes physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants - who say they are organizing because of increasing workloads and limited time with patients. “We are coming together to form our Union because when Primary Care Providers have the time, support and voice in our jobs, our patients are going to get better care,” Nurse Practitioner Alyssa Osysko said. “By coming together we're fighting for a stronger future for primary care here at MetroHealth and for better care for the community that we serve.” The Health Care Workers want a greater role in decisions affecting patient care, as well as conditions that allow them to spend more time with patients and retain providers in the system. About 13% of U.S. Health Care Workers are in Labor Unions, according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, with Health Care Union activity increasing in recent years. Behavioral Health Nurses at MetroHealth Unionized last year.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: MetroHealth doctors and nurses push to unionize, citing workloads and patient care concerns | Ideastream Public Media

Nurses At Chicago's Rush University Medical Center Look To Form A Union

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Nurses at Rush University Medical Center have announced they’ve filed a petition for a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Union Election to join the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). This is Chicago’s largest NLRB filing on record for a Union Election in the Health Care Sector and one of the largest in any industry in the City. “We are proud to work at Rush and give our patients excellent care,” said Dan Hurowitz, a Registered Nurse (RN) in General Medicine at Rush. “We know that by forming a Union with (the) National Nurses Organizing Committee, we can do even better for our patients.” Keeley Binion, an RN in Medical Observation at Rush, said: “We are so excited to file for a Union Election. Nurses are essential to patient care. We want to ensure that management prioritizes staffing and retention so we can give our patients the best care possible.”

For More On This Unionizing Labor News Story, Go To: Nurses at Rush University Medical Center Hold Rally, File Petition to Unionize | Chicago News | WTTW And Rush University nurses file petition for union election | National Nurses United

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Mechanics In New Jersey 'Go Union,' Vote To Join the Transit Workers Union

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY) - Mechanics employed at the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail in New Jersey have voted overwhelmingly to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU), fulfilling the TWU’s goal of wall-to-wall Industrial Trade Union Organizing.

All Workers at the privately-operated New Jersey Transit Light Rail System are now part of the TWU. Local 229 represents Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Workers and with the successful Union Election behind them, their ranks have grown by 30%.

The Mechanics at the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail work for North Central Transit Services, a private operator that also oversees TWU-represented Car Cleaners on the Light Rail Line.

Operators and Maintenance of Way workers at the Light Rail are also part of the TWU, though they work for ACI-Herzog.

TWU International President John Samuelsen: “The TWU knows that ‘Worker Power’ comes from a unified front, all crafts and classes in one big Union. With Mechanics at Hudson-Bergen Light Rail joining the TWU, we now have a unified workforce ready to fight more effectively. (this) successful vote now sets up bargaining for a first contract that will lead to better pay, quality-of-life, and working conditions for New Jersey Transit Mechanics.”

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Mechanics Vote to Join the TWU – Transport Workers Union

Workers At Two Michigan Auto Supply Chains 'Go Union,' Join The UAW

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the span of 24 hours, Workers at Ground Effects and Webasto Detroit both voted in National Labor Relations Board Elections to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). Ground Effects Workers make spray-on truck bedliners, in addition to other after-market parts and customizations, while Members employed at Webasto Detroit produce hard top roofs, primarily for the Ford Bronco. Both sets of Auto Supply Workers came together in their respective facilities to organize for a fair voice on the job. Shara Bell, a Quality Technician for Webasto Detroit said: “I’m thrilled we finally won our Union. I’ve worked at Webasto for many years. We’re overworked and underpaid. We’re the ones who make money for the company. For too long, we’ve gotten nothing but disrespect from management. I’m ready for some mutual respect.” UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes said: “Ground Effects workers just showed what courage and determination can do. These workers stood together and stood strong against the underhanded Anti-Union tactics coming from the boss and their hired guns. Now, Ground Effects Workers will have the right to sit with management as equals and negotiate a contract that gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.”

For More On These Individual Organizing Labor News Stories, Go To:

Ground Effects Workers Vote to Join the UAW - UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America

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Webasto Detroit Workers Vote to Join the UAW - UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America

University Of Michigan Student Research Assistants Win Their Union Election, 'Adding More Than 2,000 Additional' Members To The Bargaining Unit

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Graduate Student Research Assistants (GSRAs) at the University of Michigan have voted to join the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO)/American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 3550. In 1981, GSRAs were barred from organizing after the Michigan Employment Relations Commission ruled that they were not Employees under the Public Employment Relations Act. However, that decision was reversed in 2023, restoring their Collective Bargaining Rights. This victory was a product of decades of campus organizing and now adds more than 2,000 additional Members to the GEO Bargaining Unit. Kevin Zheng, a Ph.D. Student in the School of Information, said: “No matter what job title Graduate Students hold, we face the same pay, same health care, same Advisors and same workplace issues. Furthermore, each of us switch between these positions each semester: I worked as a Fellow last year, as a Research Assistant this year, and will be working as a Graduate Student Instructor in the Fall. It only makes sense for us to be represented and organized together under the same Union.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Student research assistants vote to join University of Michigan graduate employees union • Michigan Advance

Photo Courtesy Of The National AFL-CIO.

The Architecture World 'Just Got Its Second' Union: Sage & Coombe Architects Becomes The Second Firm In The U.S. To Unionize By 'Unanimously Approving' A Contract

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

María José Gutierrez Chavez at Fast Company reports Sage & Coombe Architects, a Women-led Firm based in New York City, unanimously approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement. It’s the second American practice to ratify a contract, after Bernheimer Architecture in 2024. “This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for Workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond,” Architectural Workers United (AWU), a group that has been helping firms organize, announced. The agreement’s details have yet to be made public. The milestone marks a significant move in the Design Industry’s Unionizing efforts, especially after high-profile setbacks. In 2022, the New York-based Firm SHoP abandoned its Unionizing efforts following what AWU called a “powerful Anti-Union Campaign.” Then in 2023, the American arm of the Multi-Disciplinary Design Firm Snøhetta voted against Unionizing. In January, the National Labor Relations Board filed a formal complaint against Snøhetta, alleging the firm illegally dismissed eight Employees in relation to organizing.

For More On This Labor News Story, Go To: The architecture world just got its second union - Fast Company

Discourse Coffee Workers In Milwaukee Vote To Unionize, Company Will Voluntarily Recognize Union

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sam Woods at WUWM 89.7/NPR Milwaukee reports Employees at Discourse Coffee Workshop have voted to Unionize. The company has agreed to recognize the Union without a National Labor Relations Board Election after more than 70% of the Employees signed Union Authorization Cards and will soon begin negotiations. The 23 Employees at Discourse are Unionizing under Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH), which also represents recently Unionized Workers at Anodyne Coffee and Employees in the Deer District. Discourse Coffee Workship was founded in 2017 in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, before moving to Milwaukee in 2021. It currently has two locations in Milwaukee and a residency location in Chicago. Only the Milwaukee-area Employees will be covered by the Union. MASH President and Business Manager Peter Rickman said Discourse Workers Unionized primarily to ensure their workplace conditions wouldn’t deteriorate in the future: “Workers formed a Union at Discourse Coffee to have a voice and a seat at the table to protect what they love about their work and this company.”

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Discourse Coffee workers vote to unionize, company will voluntarily recognize union | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

American Library Association Employees In Chicago Are 'Going Union' With AFSCME

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) - Joining the wave of Union Organizing among Cultural Workers, Employees of the primarily Chicago-based American Library Association (ALA) have announced they are forming their Union with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31.

The announcement came in an open letter to Co-Workers and was signed by 40 ALA Employees.

When certified, the Union - which will be known as American Library Association Workers United (ALAW)/AFSCME, will represent more than 100 ALA Workers.

In their letter, the Library Association Employees said they’re forming their Union to “protect Staff’s work, well-being and ALA’s future.”

AFSCME represents more than 35,000 Library Workers nationwide - more than any other Union, including some 3,000 AFSCME Council 31 Members who work in Libraries in Chicago, its Suburbs - Peoria, Rockford, Aurora, at State Universities, the Newberry Library and elsewhere.

The Union also represents thousands of Employees of Non-Profit Organizations throughout Illinois.

Founded in 1876, the American Library Association is the world's oldest and largest member organization for libraries. It promotes libraries and the freedom to read, offers professional development opportunities, publishes several periodicals, oversees many awards - including the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, advocates for libraries and Library Workers at the State and Federal levels, and more.

Members of the ALAWU Union Organizing Committee will begin gathering signed Union Cards from their Co-Workers. When they have gathered super-majority support, they will ask ALA leadership to voluntarily recognize their Union.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: American Library Association employees forming union with AFSCME | AFSCME Council 31

AFSCME-Provided Photo.

Mystic Seaport Museum Workers 'Go Union,' Join AFSCME

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT) - Workers employed at one of the Nation’s leading Maritime Museums - the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut, are seeking to form a Union through American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 4.

On March 20th, Council 4 announced it had filed a Union Petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on behalf of the Museum’s Workers: “We are honored to stand alongside these dedicated professionals as they exercise their right to organize and secure a meaningful voice in their workplace.”

The Mystic Seaport Museum was recently voted one of the Nation’s best museums by readers of USA Today.

Workers there teach the public about our country’s maritime heritage and care for ships and related artifacts.

Despite their commitment, Workers worry about their future - and want stronger job security, more affordable and reliable health care, and wages that better reflect their skills and contributions.

Council 4 said these concerns have intensified as Workers’ questions about the museum’s financial picture have gone unanswered.

Ashley Giordano, a Docent at the museum, is among the Activists leading the Organizing Drive: “Mystic Seaport Museum is a great place to work, but it could be an incredible place to work. We need more protections for our staff and a voice to ensure the museum continues to be a place that visitors want to go to.”

More than 50,000 workers at museums, libraries, zoos and other cultural institutions across the United States have gained a voice on the job through the AFSCME Cultural Workers United campaign - the largest of its kind in the Nation.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Forming a union at CT maritime museum would give workers a say in its future | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Journalists & Staff At The Fort Worth (Texas) Report 'Go Union'

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) – Journalists and Staff employed at The Fort Worth (Texas) Report have overwhelmingly voted to form a union, according to election results from the National Relations Labor Board (NLRB). The Workers voted 11-to-1 in favor of Union Representation as part of the Media Guild of the West and The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America (CWA).

The Fort Worth Report’s Board of Directors challenged the Union eligibility of two Staff Members - one of whom cast a ballot and another who didn’t.

Because the Board and the Guild could not reach an agreement on eligibility, those two Members were not counted in the vote’s final tally.

Staff will now have the right to negotiate as the Fort Worth Reporters Guild for a Union contract governing their pay and working conditions.

“These results were not based on mob rule, but rather a reflection of every single Unit Member who has been heavily involved in this process since its launch,” the Guild’s Organizing Committee said. “This is the next and vital step for our Community Newsroom and we look forward to steering trusted news forward in Tarrant County together.”

The secret ballot election was triggered when the Fort Worth Report Board of Directors and CEO/Publisher Chris Cobler declined to voluntarily recognize the Union in late January.

Staff at The Fort Worth Report have faced several Union-Avoidance measures from management in recent weeks, including the hiring of a national third-party Labor Relations Firm that specializes in advising employers on how to oppose Unionization and keep workplaces “Union free.”

Union Organizers launched the Unit to improve workplace conditions in one of the state’s few non-profit newsrooms.

The Union will advocate for a transparent pay scale and regular raises, protections against layoffs and unjust firings, fair hiring standards and essential benefits for its 12 Members.

The Fort Worth Report becomes Texas’ sixth Unionized Newsroom, joining The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, The Texas Tribune, The San Antonio Report and The Austin American-Statesman.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Two Groups Of Health Care Workers In New Jersey 'Go Union,' Join AFT Affiliate - The Health Professionals And Allied Employees

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Health Care Workers employed at New Jersey’s Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice and Inspira Health have both voted to join the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE), an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). In two separate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Elections, Registered Nurse Case Managers at Inspira Health Medical Centers and Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers and other Staff at Samaritan both won their votes to form Unions. HPAE President Debbie White said: “These elections show tremendous solidarity and commitment. We congratulate them on the wins! Unions give Workers a voice and when Health Care Workers have a greater voice in their workplace, patients always benefit.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: 2 groups of New Jersey healthcare workers vote to unionize

Workers Employed At Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital In Oregon 'Go Union,' Join The SEIU

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Workers employed at the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital in the State of Oregon have overwhelmingly voted to form a Union with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 49, successfully securing fair representation for Staff at all Samaritan Facilities. The new Bargaining Unit covers roles like nutrition services, housekeeping and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Workers were motivated to organize to secure the fair pay and affordable health care that their counterparts at other locations have won in their Collective Bargaining Agreements. “The Union is something so cool because you can make decisions together with administration,” CNA Adilson Nuñez said, “and we both create something that is good for us as Employees. We work together for a purpose - we work together for the same goal.” Local 49 Communications Director Alan Dubinsky said: “One of the ultimate goals in all of this is providing Workers with a better life through their contracts with good benefits and recognizing how that also helps the communities that they serve.”

For More On This Labor News Story, Go To: Samaritan workers in OR join SEIU, uniting 5 locations | Public News Service

Workers At California's WomanHaven Domestic Violence Resource Center 'Go Union' With OPEIU

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Workers at WomanHaven, a prominent Domestic Violence Resource Center in the Imperial Valley of California, voted to organize with Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU) Local 30. The new Union Members fill a broad range of Staff roles - from Mental Health Counselors to Thrift Store Clerks. The election was split into two voting groups to account for the different roles within the organization. The larger of the two groups, composed of 22 Employees who are the front line of the organization’s daily operations, include Client Advocates, Lead Case Managers, Shelter and Housing Advocates and Mental Health Technicians, as well as Thrift Store and Warehouse Staff. These Workers voted 13-to-7 in favor of Unionization. The second voting group consisted of the organization’s Professional Staff, specifically its Mental Health Counselors. WomanHaven provides essential services to the El Centro Community, including emergency shelter, counseling and legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence. “From the first time I met with the group in the Fall of (2025), the employees at WomanHaven expressed their desire for a collective voice in the workplace and a clearer way for their concerns to be heard,” Local 30 Director of Organizing Jamie Campbell said. “Serving the clients they help every day is their passion, and now, with Union representation, we hope this will ease some of the tensions they’ve experienced on the job.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Womanhaven employees vote to unionize | News | ivpressonline.com

174 Workers Employed At The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest In Nevada 'Go Union' With The International Association Of Machinists

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In a significant victory by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Organizing Department, 174 Non-Professional Employees at the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada and Eastern California have successfully organized under the IAM. “We are extremely motivated to bring Union representation to more and more Federal Workers in the National Parks and Forest Service,” IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett said. “Federal Workers have been under attack by the current Administration and we are determined to bring the security of a Union contract to the dedicated people who maintain and conserve our Nation’s protected lands.” Jerry McCarty, the IAM Assistant Organizer Coordinator who coordinated the process of Union representation for the group, highlighted the grassroots nature of the campaign: “This was an Employee-driven effort. The Workers felt the need for a Union to protect their rights and improve their working conditions.” Amid the current Trump Administration’s attacks on Federal Workers, the IAM Organizing Department has been strategically organizing Workers across National Parks and the Forest Service since early 2025.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: 174 Workers at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Secure Victory with IAM Union in Grassroots Organizing Department Win - IAM Union

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Editorial Workers Employed At The Chemical & Engineering News 'Go Union' - 'Win Election In A Landslide'

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Editorial Workers employed at the Chemical & Engineering News, the independent magazine of the American Chemical Society, have overwhelmingly voted to Unionize with 96% of participants voting in favor of the Union of the Chemical & Engineering News Guild. The win is a historic victory for the Reporters, Designers, Production Staff and Platform Editors who work diligently to craft news and features about the science, business and policy of chemistry. Importantly, it is also a victory for American Chemical Society Members, who’ve shown their support and enthusiasm for a strong and independent chemistry publication. “This is an important first step for the (C&EN) Guild,” Life Sciences Reporter Rowan Walrath said. “We look forward to securing the protections we need to make (C&EN) a great place to work - and an influential publication - for the next (100) years.” Community Content Editor Liam Conlon added: “I’m excited to get to work alongside the rest of the (C&EN) Guild to make sure everyone’s got a seat at the table when it comes to the future of (C&EN).”

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Chemical & Engineering News Guild wins union election in landslide - Washington-Baltimore News Guild

Current Affairs Magazine Workers 'Go Union,' Join The Chicago News Guild-Communications Workers Of America

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Workers employed at Current Affairs magazine have announced formation of a Union with the Chicago News Guild-Communications Workers of America Local 34071. The new Union Workers received immediate voluntary recognition from the Editor-in-Chief and Current Affairs’ Board of Directors. In an announcement, the Staff said: “Membership in the News Guild will allow us to maintain the high standards in wages and working conditions we’ve experienced at Current Affairs, allowing us to do our best work and provide you with the high-quality writing, art, graphic design and political analysis you’ve come to expect. Unionization will allow us to preserve the magazine’s editorial independence and continue serving our readers with integrity in the years to come. In a time when the journalism and Publishing Industries are becoming increasingly dominated by corporate capital and precarious for Workers, we are proud to be moving in the opposite direction.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Current Affairs has Unionized with the Chicago News Guild

This Women's History Month, Nevada's Female State Workers 'Begin A New Chapter By Voting To Go Union' With AFSCME

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

(LAS VEGAS, NEVADA) – March is Women’s History Month and right now thousands of Women who work for the State of Nevada are getting ready to make history as Administrative and Clerical Workers - a large majority of whom are Women, have filed to hold an election to vote for their new Union with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 4041.

Across Nevada, these Workers have been organizing for months, talking to their Co-Workers and building Union Power and their hard work has brought them one step closer to winning a Union contract and the freedom that comes with fair wages, benefits and working conditions.

The fact that the filing happened during Women’s History Month brings added meaning to this Organizing Campaign.

“Women are moving up in the world, but you can still see in some cases, people don’t take Women seriously - and we have a lot to offer,” said Melanie Frame, an Administrative Assistant at the Nevada Department of Social Services.

The State’s Administrative and Clerical Staff help dozens of agencies run smoothly and efficiently and the crucial work they perform ensures communities in every part of Nevada receive quality public services they need to thrive.

Once they vote yes for their new Union, they will fight for a first contract that increases wages, lowers the cost of State health benefits, boosts recruitment and retention, and gives equitable paid time off.

For this mostly Female Bargaining Unit, the freedom that comes with a fair Union contract will help Clerical and Administrative Workers provide for their families and keep their communities moving forward.

And, it will help future generations of Public Service Workers.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: This Women’s History Month, Nevada’s women state workers begin a new chapter | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

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The Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association Joins The National AFL-CIO - Becomes The 10th Professional Sports Union To Join The AFL-CIO Sports Council

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association (PWHLPA) has formally affiliated with the National AFL-CIO. The PWHLPA becomes the 10th Professional Sports Union to join the AFL-CIO Sports Council and the 65th Affiliate of the Nation’s largest labor Federation - a milestone in the fight for equity in Women’s Sports and fair treatment of all Athlete Workers. The PWHLPA represents 184 Professional Hockey Players across eight teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), 61 of whom just competed in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics - including the Gold and Silver Medal-winning U.S. and Canadian Teams. The Union’s affiliation with the National AFL-CIO comes as interest in Women’s Hockey is reaching historic growth in the United States, with Athletes driving record ticket sales. PWHLPA Executive Director Malaika Underwood said: “Our Members know there is ‘power in a Union.’ That’s why they organized to form the Players Association and negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement before the first puck dropped in the PWHL. It is also why we are proud to join the National AFL-CIO and its Sports Council. We look forward to continuing the fight for the rights, fair pay and the safety of our Members as part of this historic Labor Federation, and to standing alongside our fellow Unions to ensure all workers, including PWHL Players, are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association Joins the AFL-CIO | AFL-CIO

More Than 200 Dairy Farmers Of America Workers In Minnesota 'Go Union,' Join The Teamsters

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

(ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA) – More than 200 Workers at St. Paul Beverage, a Facility owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have voted to organize with Teamsters Local 471 - uniting to win stronger wages, better benefits and a voice on the job.

Workers at the Minnesota Facility bottle, package and prepare dairy products for distribution to grocery stores and customers throughout the Upper Midwest.

The victory also marks one of the first major organizing wins under the Teamsters’ National Neutrality Agreement with the Dairy Co-Op.

“This is a significant victory for Workers who exercised their rights to organize free from interference and intimidation by their employer,” said Jesse Case, who serves as Director of Teamsters Food Processing Division.

“DFA recognizes the rights of Workers to organize and other Dairy Companies, like Nestle, need to follow suit and leave antiquated Anti-Worker policies behind,” he added.

James Matiatos, a 23-year Maintenance Mechanic at St. Paul Beverage, said: “This group was determined and nothing would stop them. This is an exciting time for us as we finally have a voice. We are honored to be Teamsters.”

Local 471 Secretary-Treasurer Lyndon B. Johnson added: “The Workers at St. Paul Beverage showed incredible courage and determination throughout this campaign. They came together, stood strong and made their voices heard.”

Teamsters Local 471 represents Workers across Minnesota across industries, including Dairy Processing, Warehousing and Distribution.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: DFA Workers in Minnesota Join Teamsters - International Brotherhood of Teamsters

JetBlue Dispatchers 'Vote To Unionize Amid Pay Disputes, Job Security Fears'

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

(LONG ISLAND CITY) - After years of frustration concerning pay, workplace changes and a shifting company culture, Air Dispatchers and Operations Workers at JetBlue Airways have voted to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America, reviving a Union drive that had previously collapsed amid management pressure.

The Workers - based at JetBlue’s headquarters in Long Island City, will now begin preparing for contract negotiations.

Union Representatives said 127 of them participated in the vote, with additional Workers joining the Bargaining Unit since.

The victory arrives through the Workers’ second Unionization attempt.

According to TWU Organizing Director Angelo Cucuzza, an earlier campaign launched roughly four years ago stalled after management actions discouraged participation among the Dispatch Workforce.

“Word got out to management and they created a chilling effect,” Cucuzza told The Chief. “Workers were basically told that if they voted for a Union, operations could be moved from Long Island City to Florida.”

The Unionization effort picked up steam six months ago amongst uncertainty of JetBlue’s future, including rumors of mergers or acquisitions following the collapse of the Airline’s proposed merger with Spirit Airlines.

Unions often serve as a safeguard during mergers or restructuring, Organizers argue, giving Workers a formal role in negotiations that may reshape the landscape of their industry, which is often subject to economic volatility.

TWU International President John Samuelsen framed the vote as empowering Workers against management’s intimidation tactics: “JetBlue Dispatch Workers sent a strong message to the bosses - they are done with worthless at-will employment agreements that only serve management’s interests. We are continuing our industrial organizing at JetBlue and will now fight for a first contract that delivers better pay and working conditions.”

To Continue Reading This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: JetBlue dispatchers vote to unionize amid pay disputes, job security fears - The Chief

TRiiBE Workers 'Unite To Form A Union For People-Centered Newsroom That Serves Chicago's Black Communities'

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) - The multi-award-winning Newsroom Staff at The TRiiBE is forming a Union and seeking to become a part of the Chicago News Guild,/The Newspaper Guild (TNG)-Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 34071, aligning with the nationwide Labor Movement to build a more sustainable, equitable and people-centered newsroom that serves Chicago’s Black Communities.

The majority of eligible TRiiBE Staff across the Editorial Department has signed cards and a mission statement showing their support in forming a Union with the NewsGuild-CWA.

The Union - One Triibe United, has requested the organization’s leadership voluntarily recognize the Union and work with Staff to negotiate its first-ever contract, but TRiiBE leadership has not yet done so.

As a result, workers are seeking a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Union Election.

In its mission statement, One Triibe United has outlined the following organizing principles:

Respect – The Staff wants a work environment that fosters dignity, fairness and equality for all, where Workers’ identities, skills, and talents are valued, and their worth and contributions are fully recognized. The Staff wants to build a culture where open, meaningful and productive conversations are encouraged without fear of retaliation. Also, the Staff desires a workplace where management can be held accountable when concerns or questions arise. And, the Workers want a voice in decisions that shape the company’s future.

Equity - Meaning all roles are approached with the same care, rigor, and respect - regardless of gender, gender identity, or expression. Addressing sexism and queerphobia in the workplace should be guided by restorative principles that prioritize reflection, responsibility and repair that centers on the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Communities. Equity also requires recognizing that disabilities are varied and may shape how people engage in their work, and ensuring dignity respect, and appropriate accommodations.

Transparency - Being open and honest about decisions that impact the company’s present and future.

Sustainability & Responsibility – The Staff wants to secure a stable future for The TRiiBE’s Workers. The Staff believes it is essential for management to recognize the dynamics of our newsroom and adjust accordingly to prevent burnout and maintain Staff well-being. The Staff also seeks a work-life balance that recognizes we have lives and families outside of The TRiiBE and creates a space where our colleagues can see themselves working for years to come.

Solidarity – The Staff is committed to building collective power and models ethical, compassionate journalism rooted in community and liberation.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: TRiiBE workers form a union for people-centered newsroom that serves Chicago’s Black communities | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Journalists At The Bucks County (Pennsylvania) Courier Times And Intelligencer 'Go Union,' Vote To Join The NewsGuild Of Greater Philadelphia

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

(PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) - The 10 Reporters that make up the Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer have voted to Unionize with the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia in a resounding 8-to-1 vote.

In a newsroom where over half of the Reporters work second jobs and no Reporters under 40 can afford to leave family homes, Workers look forward to negotiating with management - which has acknowledged the low wages, in order to live and raise families in the communities they serve.

“The Courier/Intell has talented Reporters and Editors, and is the main local news source that Bucks Countians have turned to for (222) years, since the Intell first published,” said J.D. Mullane, a 39-year veteran of The Courier Times. “It’s a wonderful place to work. It will be even better after we negotiate a fair and equitable contract this year.”

The Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer are owned by USA Today, formerly Gannett, and were acquired during the 2019 merger of Gatehouse Media and Gannett, creating the largest Newspaper Chain in the United States.

Journalists in Bucks County followed The Columbus Dispatch, also owned by USA Today, who voted to Unionize earlier this year.

This is the 23rd newsroom to vote to Unionize at the company in the last decade, and part of a wave of organizing at The NewsGuild-CWA.

More than 12,400 Workers have Unionized with the Guild from more than 280 workplaces in the past decade.

Bucks County Journalists voted to join the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia which represents Workers at The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pottstown Mercury, The News Journal, LancasterOnline, AccessMatters and many other workplaces.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Journalists at Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer vote to join Guild | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

"I Chose To Join The Teamsters Because Silence Protects The System - Solidarity Changes It" - Dozens Of CPC Logistics Drivers In Illinois 'Go Union,' Join The Teamsters

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

(JOLIET, ILLINOIS) – A group of 42 CPC Logistics Drivers in Joliet, Illinois have voted to Unionize with Teamsters Local 179.

The Workers, who transport products for major companies like John Deere, Procter & Gamble, and Walgreens, are seeking higher wages, improved benefits and protection from at-will employment.

“I chose to join the Teamsters because silence protects the system - solidarity changes it,” said CPC Driver Robert Morris. “With the Teamsters behind us, we’re ready to fight for a fair agreement that guarantees us respect on the job.”

The new group of Teamsters joins more than 150 CPC Logistics Workers who have Unionized with the Teamsters across Illinois, Texas and New Jersey.

“This is a great win not just for these Workers, but for the entire Interstate Trucking Industry,” Teamsters Local 179 President Chris Richter said. “We are ready to hit the ground running to help these workers secure the standard-setting contract they want and deserve.”

Teamsters Local 179 represents Members employed in a variety of industries in Suburban Chicago and Northern Illinois.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: CPC Logistics Drivers Join Teamsters - International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Building Materials Drivers At Home Depot-Owned Temco Logistics 'Go Union,' Join The Teamsters 'To Become The First At Home Depot Subsidiary In Nation To Unionize'

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

(LITHONIA, GEORGIA) - Nearly 100 Drivers employed at Temco Logistics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Home Depot, have voted to join Teamsters Local 528.

This ground-breaking vote represents the first Union Organizing victory at Temco Logistics and Home Depot in history.

Temco Logistics transports building and construction materials throughout the state of Georgia.

The new Members of Local 528 drive flatbed trucks outfitted with Moffett forklifts that require specialized training and certifications.

The Drivers overcame an intense Anti-Union Campaign from the company that they expect will continue as they prepare for their first Bargaining Agreement.

“We are ecstatic to finally be able to call ourselves Teamsters,” Temco Driver Jaree Beatles said. “Nobody at this company was willing to listen to us and our concerns until we turned to the Teamsters. We voted to join the Union for better pay, dignity and respect at work, and to have the backing of the strongest Union in North America.”

Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said: “These Workers are taking a history-defining step in being the first at a Home Depot Company to join a Union. They will prove the Teamsters’ militancy and power have no bounds when they win their first contract.”

The Teamsters represents 1.3 million Members in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Building Materials Drivers at Home Depot-Owned Temco Logistics Join Teamsters - International Brotherhood of Teamsters

POGOH Bikeshare Workers In Pittsburgh File For Union Election

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pittsburgh Bikeshare Workers with POGOH (Pittsburgh Office of Government and Health) have filed for an election to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU), the largest Union of Bikeshare Workers nationwide. “Bikeshare Workers in Pittsburgh decided to demand a greater say in their working conditions and join the TWU to fight for better pay, benefits and quality-of-life improvements,” TWU International President John Samuelsen said. “It is time for POGOH management to step up and recognize the Union without wasting time and resources on an unnecessary election. The TWU is America’s largest Bikeshare Union and we are proud to represent Bike Mechanics, Technicians and other Workers from New York to Los Angeles.” The Workers in Pittsburgh are seeking to join TWU Local 320, which represents Bikeshare Workers in New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Portland and Los Angeles. POGOH Workers are currently working in a warehouse that lacks proper heat in the Winter, ventilation in the Summer. They are also seeking better wages. And, Pittsburgh Bikeshare Workers are tasked with shoveling snow in the Winter without additional pay, unlike TWU-represented Workers in New York and Washington.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: POGOH Bikeshare Workers in Pittsburgh File to Join the TWU – Transport Workers Union

Homeless Services Staff 'Go Union,' Vote To Join SEIU

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A majority of Workers employed at Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) in California have signed Union Authorization Cards to join the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.USHS is the largest agency in San Gabriel Valley, California, providing housing support and employment services to homeless and very low-income adults and families. Workers at the non-profit secured voluntary recognition from management and will soon begin negotiating a contract with fair wages and quality benefits that will help retain Staff so they can continue supporting communities in need. “This is a huge step forward for Workers at Union Station Homeless Services,” USHS Care Coordinator Danielle Leal said. “We’re glad to now have a strong voice on the job to advocate for the resources we need to serve our clients and to gain the supportive working conditions we deserve. Our Union will make our organization stronger and help ensure that we can provide the best services possible to the most vulnerable among us.”

For More On This Organizing Labor News Story, Go To: Union Station Homeless Services Staff Vote to Unionize, Join SEIU Local 721 – Pasadena Now

Photo Courtesy Of The National AFL-CIO.

Sex Workers Employed At A Nevada Brothel 'Fight For First-Ever' Unionization

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Jessica Hill at the Associated Press reports Nevada is the only State where people can legally purchase sex and now Sex Workers at one of the State's oldest Brothels are fighting to become the Nation's first to be Unionized. “We want the same things that any other Worker wants. We want a safe and respectful workplace,” said a Worker at Sheri’s Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada who goes by the stage name Jupiter Jetson. She asked her legal name not be used for fear of harassment. Prostitution is legal at licensed Brothels in 10 of Nevada's Rural Counties. That doesn't include Clark County, home to Las Vegas, though Sheri’s Ranch is about an hour's drive away. The majority of the Brothel's 74 Sex Workers submitted a petition to Unionize with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under the name United Brothel Workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Jetson said the drive was spurred by a new independent contractor agreement issued in December that would give the Brothel power to use the Women's likeness - without permission, even if they no longer work there. Sheri’s Ranch could choose to recognize the CWA as the Sex Workers’ representatives and begin negotiating a new contract immediately, according to Union Attorneys.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization | Newser

Front Desk Workers Employed At Las Vegas's Palms Casino Resort 'Go Union' With The Teamsters

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has become a 100% Union workplace after Front Desk Workers voted for Teamsters Local 986 representation. The 34 Workers join 100 Teamsters already employed by the property. The Front Desk Workers - who handle guest check-ins and check-outs, customer inquiries, and manage inventory - became Teamsters to secure higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions. “It takes courage to stand up and speak out, but it takes unity to create real change,” said Krista Frehner, a Front Desk Agent of 13 years and a new Member of Local 986. “Today, we chose unity.”