Randy L. Erwin National President National Federation of Federal Employees

NFFE condemns Supreme Court ruling on federal worker layoffs

Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) expressed strong opposition to a Supreme Court ruling that permits President Trump to proceed with plans for reorganizing the civil service and using Reductions in Force (RIFs) to…

Randi Weingarten AFT President American Federation of Teachers

AFT leads coalition against Trump’s policies in New York Times ad

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), along with a coalition of 149 organizations, has published a full-page advertisement in the New York Times.

Fran Drescher

Senate removes AI regulation ban from 2025 tax and spending bill

The Senate has taken a significant step in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence regulations.

Linda Powell

New wage rates take effect for multiple entertainment industry agreements

New wage rates are now in effect as of July 1, 2025, impacting several agreements including the Codified Basic Agreement (CBA), the Television Agreement (covering productions made for new media), low-budget theatrical and agnostic contracts, and…

Linda Powell

SAG-AFTRA supports passage of California’s AB 1138 aiming at job restoration

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has expressed approval following the passage of California AB 1138.

Fran Drescher

California film tax credit program expanded with AB 1138 passage

AB 1138, a significant piece of legislation aimed at expanding and modernizing the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, has successfully passed both the California State Assembly and Senate.

Linda Powell

SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal on network television code

SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement with major broadcast networks and other producers concerning the National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting, also known as the Network Television Code.

Liz Shuler President AFL-CIO

AFL-CIO launches nationwide ‘Better in a Union’ bus tour

Labor leaders and workers gathered at the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C., to initiate the “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour.

Fran Drescher

SAG-AFTRA members approve interactive media agreement ending video game strike

In a decisive move, SAG-AFTRA members have ratified the 2025 Interactive Media Agreement with an overwhelming 95.04% approval, concluding the video game strike.

Tyler Turner President OPEIU - Office and Professional Employees International Union

AFL-CIO begins national bus tour to hear workers’ concerns

The AFL-CIO has commenced its “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour from its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The initiative aims to gather insights from working individuals across the United States regarding their challenges and priorities throughout…

Jack Caffey President Local 1102

Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW highlights member achievements across sectors

Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW has recently celebrated its diverse membership through social media posts highlighting accomplishments in education, retail negotiations with H&M, and automotive services at Baron Nissan.

Ned Hanlon AGMA President American Guild Of Musical Artists - AGMA

AGMA ratifies new five-year deal with Pittsburgh Opera improving wages and conditions

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with Pittsburgh Opera.

William L. Messenger  Vice President and Legal Director (2023-Present) NRTWLD&EF

Wisconsin court hears challenge against controversial Act 10

The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the case of Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission.

Mark Dimondstein President American Postal Workers Union

Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill passes amid union opposition

Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill, following its approval in the Senate two days earlier.

Fedrick C. Ingram AFT Secretary-Treasurer American Federation of Teachers

AFT launches National Academy for AI Instruction with tech giants

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and major technology companies including Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, and Anthropic, has announced the establishment of the National Academy for…

Liz Shuler President AFL-CIO

Supreme Court ruling allows mass firing of federal workers amid ongoing litigation

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responded to a recent Supreme Court order that permits the Trump administration to proceed with plans for a Reduction in Force (RIF), potentially resulting in the dismissal of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

William L. Messenger  Vice President and Legal Director (2023-Present) NRTWLD&EF

Teamsters face setbacks as Ohio workers vote against union representation

Daniel Caughhorn, alongside his colleagues at a scrap metal processing facility in Toledo, Ohio, successfully voted to remove Teamsters union bosses from their workplace.

Ned Hanlon AGMA President American Guild Of Musical Artists - AGMA

Ballet West artists ratify new agreement with AGMA including wage increases

AGMA Artists at Ballet West have approved a new three-year agreement that introduces wage increases, enhanced workplace protections, and improvements to reimbursement policies and scheduling.

Chris Griswold Director Airline Division Archives - International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Allegiant Air faces pilot backlash amid stalled contract talks

Allegiant Air is facing criticism from its pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118, after the company sold its unsuccessful Sunseeker Resort while contract negotiations with 1,400 union pilots remain unresolved.

Terry Burlingame NEA Director NEA-New Hampshire

New law allows unlicensed part-time teachers in NH public schools

Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed House Bill 90 into law, permitting unlicensed part-time teachers to work in New Hampshire’s public schools.

Wisconsin court hears challenge against controversial Act 10

The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the case of Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission.

Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill passes amid union opposition

Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill, following its approval in the Senate two days earlier.

AFT launches National Academy for AI Instruction with tech giants

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and major technology companies including Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, and Anthropic, has announced the establishment of the National Academy for…

Supreme Court ruling allows mass firing of federal workers amid ongoing litigation

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responded to a recent Supreme Court order that permits the Trump administration to proceed with plans for a Reduction in Force (RIF), potentially resulting in the dismissal of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Teamsters face setbacks as Ohio workers vote against union representation

Daniel Caughhorn, alongside his colleagues at a scrap metal processing facility in Toledo, Ohio, successfully voted to remove Teamsters union bosses from their workplace.

Ballet West artists ratify new agreement with AGMA including wage increases

AGMA Artists at Ballet West have approved a new three-year agreement that introduces wage increases, enhanced workplace protections, and improvements to reimbursement policies and scheduling.