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Maryland Teamsters Authorize Strike at Zum Transportation
10/03/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 
Student Transportation Workers for Howard County Public Schools Reject Contract
Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(JESSUP, Md.) – Teamsters Local 570 members at Zum Transportation have authorized a strike after voting overwhelmingly to reject the company’s unacceptable last, best, final contract offer. The more than 300 bus drivers, van drivers, trainers, and attendants provide student transportation for Howard County Public Schools.
“Teamsters at Zum are the pillar of the community, ensuring the safety and well-being of our children. They deserve to be compensated fairly for it,” said Sean Cedenio, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 570. “Throughout negotiations, we’ve remained committed to reaching a fair and timely first agreement, but the company has failed to deliver for these workers. It’s unacceptable that Howard County and the school board have refused to intervene and ensure our members get the contract they deserve.”
Last month, Local 570 members rallied ahead of contract negotiations and showed a strong, united front. This comes after the group voted by a four-to-one margin to join the Teamsters earlier this year, in order to fight for a contract that reflects the work that they put into their community.
“We voted overwhelmingly against this contract offer because the economics were unacceptable — wages, sick leave, guaranteed hours all fall short,” said George Canida, a Zum bus driver serving on the negotiating committee. “We are prepared to strike because we know we deserve better. We love our jobs and the students we drive, but we need an economics package on par with other bus drivers in Howard County and the surrounding area.”
Teamsters Local 570 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Baltimore and the surrounding communities. For more information, visit team570.org. |
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Special Book Event With Cory V. McCray.
10/03/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 
Join us in the Solidarity Room at the AFL-CIO Headquarters on Monday, October 6th from 6:00–7:00 PM for a special book event with Cory V. McCray.
In his debut book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, McCray presents a practical guide on how mentorship, skilled trades, and second chances can open doors and create lasting opportunities. Interwoven with his biography — from growing up in Baltimore to becoming a journeyman electrician and, eventually, serving in the Maryland State Senate — McCray shows how grit and access to the right pathways can transform not only one life but entire communities.
This event will feature an in-depth conversation, a discussion of the book’s themes, and an opportunity for attendees to reflect on how communities can build stronger foundations for the next generation. A book signing will follow the program.
About the Author:Born and raised in Baltimore City, Cory V. McCray is a journeyman electrician whose journey from apprentice to public servant demonstrates the power of skilled trades and second chances. A proud graduate of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers apprenticeship program, McCray has leveraged his training to become a champion for working families and underserved communities. His leadership in the Maryland State Senate has driven over one hundred legislative wins focused on economic empowerment, public safety, and community revitalization. His story has been featured in The Washington Post, MSNBC, and C-SPAN. McCray lives in Baltimore with his family, where he continues to serve as a voice for change. |
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Fairfield County Hazmat has incorporated!
10/03/25 - Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team Inc. The team has incorporated! Our official address now is: Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team INC 5400 Main St. |
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BUSINESS ATTIRE OPT-OUT
10/03/25 - CWA Local 2222 Any member that is not a FIOS technician wishing to opt out of the yearly Business Attire agreement. Must submit to their supervisor in writing that they wish to opt out. This must be done in the month of October. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 540-323-1265. Thank you. |
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Fravel Winner
10/03/25 - CWA Local 2222 The Local 2222 E-Board would like to congratulate this year's Fravel scholarship winner. Shane Harris, a Verizon engineer. We are hoping the scholarship will help his daughter achieve her academic goals. |
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Working with the web site modules
10/02/25 - IAFF Local 2505 The UnionActive system is made up of individual Modules that can be added, removed, and customized throughout the site. To view the current Modules, login to the site as an admin and you will now see gray boxes around each individual module. Each module box contains an x button, up and down arrows, the module order number, and the title of the module. |
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Set a secure admin password
10/02/25 - IAFF Local 2505 The first thing to do when you initially login as the administrator is set a secure password for the account. Click the User Settings button from the home page, then scroll down to the bottom of the page. You will see a password field. Delete the current password and enter in your own private password. |
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The administration area
10/02/25 - IAFF Local 2505 The Administration Area is the main control panel for the UnionActive system. To access the Administration Area, login to the website as an administrator, and then click the Admin Area button just below the website date. Each link in the Administration Area has a short description about what can be done in that area. |
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OPEN SEASON 2025
10/02/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION . |
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Notary Classes Scheduled
10/02/25 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO We are pleased to announce that we are hosting Notary Classes for the upcoming Initiative Petition for Redistricting. Boyd, Kenter, Thomas and Parrish Law offices will be providing their services with the classes. |
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Antique Truck Show
10/02/25 - Teamsters Local 776 The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted the 28th annual John Hiestand Memorial Antique Truck show in Carlisle, Pa., on August 30th. Local 776 Members, the father-son duo of Jeff and Kraig Keller, invited Local 776 to participate. |
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Vote YES on Prop 50
10/02/25 - Teamsters Local 87 Vote YES on Prop 50 |
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Unions Sue to Block Mass Firings During Shutdown
10/01/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 1, 2025 | LEGAL BATTLES | Federal government labor unions sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from conducting mass layoffs during the [government shutdown]. Employees are usually temporarily furloughed during a shutdown, except for exempted workers, and receive back pay after a shutdown ends. |
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Application for College Tuition Bill Now Open
10/01/25 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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West Frankfort Office Update
10/01/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 Please note, staff will be in and out of the West Frankfort office on Wednesday, October 1st and Friday, October 3rd. Please call before coming to the office to make sure someone is available. Sorry for the inconvenience. |
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AMFA-Calm Air Negotiations Update #5
10/01/25 - AMFA October 1, 2025 -- The Parties met in Winnipeg (September 23-25, 2025), and reached TA on four articles during this session. |
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Working with the web site modules
09/30/25 - IAFF Local 2819 The UnionActive system is made up of individual Modules that can be added, removed, and customized throughout the site. To view the current Modules, login to the site as an admin and you will now see gray boxes around each individual module. Each module box contains an x button, up and down arrows, the module order number, and the title of the module. |
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Set a secure admin password
09/30/25 - IAFF Local 2819 The first thing to do when you initially login as the administrator is set a secure password for the account. Click the User Settings button from the home page, then scroll down to the bottom of the page. You will see a password field. Delete the current password and enter in your own private password. |
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The administration area
09/30/25 - IAFF Local 2819 The Administration Area is the main control panel for the UnionActive system. To access the Administration Area, login to the website as an administrator, and then click the Admin Area button just below the website date. Each link in the Administration Area has a short description about what can be done in that area. |
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Local Memorandum of Understanding for Small Offices Without a Local Union Structure
09/30/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union See attached. It is signed for the 2024-2027 contract period. Please disseminate. A copy will be posted on our website. We are also in the beginning stages of getting it printed and mailed out to National Officers and State Presidents. However, plan on that mailing to be at least a month away. |
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Updated Seniority List
09/29/25 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #77 Attention Members: Please log in to the members area to view the updated seniority list. |
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Union Meeting
09/29/25 - CWA Local 3511 Hello Brothers and Sisters!! We will be having a Union Meeting via Zoom on Monday, October 13th at 6:30PM. The link will be posted here. Please contact your union steward for more information. |
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Federal Workers Brace for Possible Shutdown
09/29/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 29, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKFORCE | Even before most federal agencies had shared their plans for a possible government shutdown this week, the White House delivered a message that resonated across the bureaucracy: a funding lapse could be used as an opportunity for even more layoffs. With days left before the government runs out of money at 12:01 a.m. |
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Federal Workers Brace for Possible Shutdown
09/29/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 29, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKFORCE | Even before most federal agencies had shared their plans for a possible government shutdown this week, the White House delivered a message that resonated across the bureaucracy: a funding lapse could be used as an opportunity for even more layoffs. With days left before the government runs out of money at 12:01 a.m. |
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General Membership Meeting Registration for Long Distance Members
09/29/25 - Teamsters Local 162 
Teamsters Local 162 – October General Membership Meeting
Join us for our October General Membership Meeting on Sunday, October 5 at 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT.
?? Zoom Option:
Members living 75+ miles from the Local may attend via Zoom webinar to listen to officer reports.
Registration is required to verify membership. |
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AMFA-Jazz Line Negotiations Update #5: AIR CANADA EXPRESS - A Mixed Bag
09/29/25 - AMFA September 29, 2025 -- On September 23-25, 2025, representatives from Jazz and AMFA met in Calgary, to engage in their fifth session of collective agreement negotiations. |
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Sysco Portland Votes YES to Authorize a Strike
09/28/25 - Teamsters Local 162 
On Sunday, September 28th, over 99.5% of members voted YES to authorize a strike against Sysco Portland.
Despite six rounds of negotiations, Sysco has failed to present an offer that reflects the value of our members' hard work.
Teamsters in Portland are united and ready to strike if Sysco Portland doesn’t come to the table with a fair contract. |
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Notice of Submission of Local Union, The proposed Local Union Election Plan to Nominate and elect delegates to the IBT Convention. The proposed Local Union Election Plan to Nominate and elect delegates to the IBT Convention
09/26/25 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT Notice of Submission of Local Union |
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Week Ending 09/26/2025
09/26/25 - Teamsters Local 992 • Compact Mag: Seriously, can Republicans fix labor law? • Labor Press: Teamsters continue their battle with Amazon • Teamsters, firefighters call for boycott of Sutphen Corp. |
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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
09/26/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION The second Cost-of-Living Adjustment under the 2024-2027 contract for APWU-represented employees is in paychecks today. That means $811 MORE per year for full-time career workers. Thanks to our twice-a-year COLAs alone, career postal workers’ pay has risen by $1,206 more per year. |
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Ulster County Poised to Benefit from Nearly $21 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Service to Unserved Areas
09/26/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 This is big news for Local 1120! Great job by everyone involved, especially Dan Kozak, Jon Lindgren, Rob Pinto and Theresa Morley. I would also like to thank Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher, and the Chair of the Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion, Jenny Lee. We could not have done this without your support. |
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Teamsters Support NYC ‘Delivery Protection Act’
09/25/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 25, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Today, Amazon Teamsters and allies rallied at New York City Hall in support of the Delivery Protection Act, a groundbreaking bill introduced by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (D-22nd District) that would protect workers and communities near last-mile delivery facilities in New York City. |
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Your Union Working For You!
09/25/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181 
New County Administrator Joe Abruzzo meeting with Local President Dylan Owens, Executive VP Mark Warme and PBC Vice President Javier Aguilar. Mr. Abruzzo has a strong track record supporting union workers. He has agreed to work closely with us on our issues. |
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Honoring Our Retiring Members: A Celebration of Unity and Engagement at AMFA Local 32 in Phoenix
09/25/25 - AMFA Local 32 Today, AMFA Local 32's Phoenix GMM, honored retirees Jim Wisto, John Thomas, & Mitch Johnson with etched fan blades & Fossil watches. 40 others made it standing room only. Raffled 3D engine, Korry Lights, Boeing 737 logo & Snap-on items. Union strong, forever united! |
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Teamsters Support NYC ‘Delivery Protection Act’
09/25/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 25, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Today, Amazon Teamsters and allies rallied at New York City Hall in support of the Delivery Protection Act, a groundbreaking bill introduced by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (D-22nd District) that would protect workers and communities near last-mile delivery facilities in New York City. |
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Local 2222 Member in Need
09/25/25 - CWA Local 2222 Please consider helping out our Union brother in need. Please see the attached link for details. https://gofund. |
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State FOP Issues Statement Regarding Outpouring Of Support For Slain Northern York County Regional Police Officers
09/25/25 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE – PENNSYLVANIA STATE LODGE 5262 E. Trindle Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 STATE FOP ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FOR SLAIN NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE OFFICERS HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. |
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Open Enrollment
09/25/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 The 2026 Annual Open Enrollment Dates are as follows: October 7, 2025 to October 16, 2025 – (these dates are for Active employees and Retirees)." Retirees, please read the two previous posts. |
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Verizon Pre-Medicare Retiree Webinar for Surest Option
09/25/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 There are webinars being scheduled for Verizon pre-medicare retirees Surest plan. Please click on the link below to register for the webinar. There are 5 dates available in early October. If you are a Verizon pre-medicare retiree or if you are planning on retiring in the near future and are younger than 65 I urge you to check this option as well as the others. surest. |
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Surest demonstrations
09/25/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107 Below is a link to the schedule for the Surest demonstrations for our pre-Medicare retirees. surest. |
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ABF Pension Increase 2025
09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 492 
ABF Pension Increase 2025
9/24/2025 - This notice is to inform you of the contractual pension contribution increase that takes effect August l, 2025, through July 31, 2026, under the ABF NMFA agreement.
The contribution rate will increase by $0.80 per hour, with the entire amount applied to your pension. |
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Federal Workers Declare Five-Alarm Fire at Agencies
09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 24, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | Braving retaliation, thousands of federal workers across six agencies have signed open letters charging that their workplaces are being hamstrung or dismantled by the Trump administration. They join federal unionists at dozens more workplaces who have been sounding the alarm to Congress and the public. |
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Requesting a Duplicate Ballot
09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 463 Ballots for Officer elections were mailed to active members late last week. If you do not receive your ballot by September 25, 2025, or need a replacement for some reason, please contact the local at 215-591-1000 or email at info@teamsters463.org. |
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Congress Inches Closer to Vote to Overturn Union-Busting Orders
09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 24, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Momentum is growing in the fight to overturn President Trump’s illegal and destructive directives stripping collective bargaining rights from most federal employees. On Sept. 17, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia led a bipartisan coalition of 48 U.S. |
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Federal Workers Declare Five-Alarm Fire at Agencies
09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 24, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | Braving retaliation, thousands of federal workers across six agencies have signed open letters charging that their workplaces are being hamstrung or dismantled by the Trump administration. They join federal unionists at dozens more workplaces who have been sounding the alarm to Congress and the public. |
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2025 Teamsters Warehouse Division Conference
09/23/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 
We are excited to share details about the upcoming 2025 Teamsters Warehouse Conference, where Teamsters from across the country will come together to examine emerging developments, fresh strategies, and proven practices shaping the future of the warehouse industry.
Mark your calendars for November 3-5, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA. We invite you to join us for an energizing and impactful conference designed to inform, connect, and empower all who attend. This event will provide a valuable opportunity for collaboration, skill-building, and peer engagement as we tackle key issues and opportunities within the warehouse sector.
Additional details regarding workshops and the full agenda will be shared as the event approaches. |
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Working with the web site modules
09/23/25 - SEIU Florida Public Service Union 
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To view the current Modules, login to the site as an admin and you will now see gray boxes around each individual module. Each module box contains an x button, up and down arrows, the module order number, and the title of the module. |
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