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Pay My Dues 11/30/28 - IBEW Local 222 Pay My Dues

Retirement Planning For Verizon IBEW Members 09/11/26 - IBEW Local 2322 .

2026 Fall Board Meeting 09/11/26 - Kansas State FOP     The Fall State Board Meeting will be held at Topeka FOP Lodge #3 (2649 SE 45th ST.) beginning at 1000 hours on Sunday October 4th.  The known agenda is attached, which will likely be updated as we get closer to the meeting and add guest speakers.  Any updated version will be sent closer to that time.

Take Action | U.S. Mail Not For Sale 09/11/26 - Reno American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO Deliver Our Ballots - Tell Postal Service Leadership We Demand to Vote-by-Mail The USPS Board of Governors has the power the protect vote-by-mail, but they are not doing their job. Will you send them a message? Join us in opposing the attack on our ability to vote by mail. Approximately 30% of voters, nearly 47 million Americans, likely including you, voted by mail in 2024.

**Attention Retirees** 09/11/26 - Teamsters Local 137 REMINDER: Retirees have until September 22, 2026, to respond and provide the required documentation to iVerifyPro. Failure to respond by this deadline may result in disenrollment of dependents from the plan. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our office at 530-243-0232.

SFO SMF SJC AMERICAN AIRLINES MEMBERS 09/11/26 - TWU Local 505 Attention All TWU Local 505 California Members; Beginning Monday September 14, 2026, all California members will be required to badge out and back in for ½ hour unpaid lunch break. This change is a result of settlement agreement stemming from a lawsuit that American did not give lunch breaks and/or miscoded lunches and did not pay for missed lunches.

NEVER FORGET 09/11/26 - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers – Local 2003 Twenty-five years later, words still fall short. But our promise remains: to honor every life lost, remember the courage of those who helped others, and stand together in solidarity. From our IAM family to every family forever changed, WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

Verizon Declares Surplus 09/11/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 Below is the letter Verizon sent to CWA declaring a surplus. CWA Local 1120 is in FAA 3 This letter is to notify you that Verizon New York Inc., Verizon Services Corp., and Empire City Subway Company (Ltd.), (collectively “the Company”) are declaring a surplus condition in twenty seven (27) titles within Force Adjustment Areas (“FAAs”) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Verizon Declares Surplus 09/11/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 Below is the letter Verizon sent to CWA declaring a surplus. CWA Local 1120 is in FAA 3 This letter is to notify you that Verizon New York Inc., Verizon Services Corp., and Empire City Subway Company (Ltd.), (collectively “the Company”) are declaring a surplus condition in twenty seven (27) titles within Force Adjustment Areas (“FAAs”) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

General Membership Meeting 09/11/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA Local 1120 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP QUARTERLY LOCAL MEETING Thursday September 17, 2026 6:00 P.M.

9/11/2001 - 25 Years - Always Remember 09/11/26 - TWU Local 591 REMINDER:   This day, more than many, can be a very challenging day for all of us in the airline industry. If you or a loved one is struggling today, or any day, please contact your Local 591 Peer Support Representative. Link enclosed.

9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later - We Will Never Forget 09/11/26 - CWA Local 1103 @media only screen and (max-width: 760px){ .contenttable img{max-width:100%; width: auto !important; height:auto .

25 YEARS LATER, WE WILL NEVER FORGET HEROES OF 9/11 09/10/26 - Police Officers Labor Council The memory of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation has not faded 25 years later. The Police Officers Labor Council honors the immense courage and ultimate sacrifice made by so many First Responders who risked everything to save victims that fateful day.

Urgent TWU Local 567 Voluntary Benefits Notice 09/10/26 - TWU Local 567 You should have previously received an email notice, on or around August 17, 2026, from EFP, the company that handles your TWU voluntary union benefit premium payments. In that email, EFP informed you that you needed to update your Jetnet direct deposit payroll deduction information on JetNet to change banks.

September 11, 2001 — We Will Never Forget 09/10/26 - Fraternal Order of Police Jim Fogleman Lodge # 50, Inc. 9/11–We Will Never Forget On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost, honor the first responders who ran toward danger, and reflect upon the courage and sacrifice witnessed on that tragic day. Twenty-five years later, we remain committed to ensuring their memory endures.

Labor’s 9/11 Legacy: Preserving the Union Story of Rescue, Recovery and Rebuilding 09/10/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 9, 2026 | UNION LABOR UNIONS | (Click image to view.) Twenty-five years after September 11, LaborForce Media is launching Labor’s 9/11 Legacy, a new podcast series dedicated to preserving an essential part of the 9/11 story: the role of union members, first responders, workers, and leaders who helped New York respond, recover, and rebuild.

NOMINATION NOTICE 2026 LOCAL 4 OFFICER ELECTION 09/10/26 - AMFA Local 4 AMFA Local 4 is now accepting nominations for the following positions: Vice President Treasurer Southwest Airline Representative (ALR) Sun Country Airline Representative (ALR) The responsibilities of these positions are detailed in Article XVIII of the AMFA Constitution and Article III of the Local 4 Bylaws. These documents are available on the AMFA Local 4 website under the “Member Resources” tab.

Mexican Independence Parade 09/10/26 - IBEW Local 134 Join IBEW Local 134 and Powering Chicago as we march in the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade this Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the 26th Street corridor.

Contact has passed. 09/10/26 - IBEW Local 1194 THE CONTRACT HAS PASSED! After months of hard work, negotiations, and standing together, our union contract has officially passed! This is a win for our members, our families, and the future of our union. None of this happens without solidarity, dedication, and members willing to stand together and fight for what we deserve. Proud of what we accomplished together.

Verizon 3Q26 Surplus 09/10/26 - Communications Workers of America ~ Local 1118 Special EIPP offers will be tendered to those employees in the surplus titles and FAAs involved by September 18, 2026. An employee’s election to leave the service of the Company and receive Special EIPP payments must be in writing and transmitted to the Company within 15 days of the offer, in this case October 2, 2026.

MEETING NOTICE 09/10/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Elks Lodge #155 Supports our Kops 4 Kids 09/10/26 - FOP Local 14 This year, at our FOP annual banquet, Elks #155  President and our very own Lodge 14 Chaplain, Joe Lyon, donated a check of $4500 to our Kops 4 Kids shopping program. We are delighted to be partnered with the Elks in an effort to support our kids and families in the Allen County area this Christmas. Thank you Elks #155.

BCBS dropping CHI St. Vincent 09/10/26 - CWA Local 6508 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

NE IBEW 3Q26 Surplus Notification 09/10/26 - IBEW Local 2322 .

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW 09/10/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

2026 Local 32 L.E.C. Nomination and Election Notice 09/10/26 - AMFA Local 32 Date: September 10, 2026 Subject: 2026 Local 32 L.E.C.

Verizon Business Declares 3rd Quarter Surplus 09/10/26 - CWA Local 1103 The union was notified that Verizon Services Corp. is declaring a surplus condition of seven (7) associates in the following titles:

Verizon 3rd Quarter Surplus Announced 09/10/26 - CWA Local 1103 The union received notice today that Verizon New York Inc., Verizon Services Corp., and Empire City Subway Company (Ltd.), (collectively “the Company”) are declaring a surplus condition in twenty seven (27) titles within Force Adjustment Areas (“FAAs”) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

LCFT Local 504 Paid Phone Banking Opportunity 09/10/26 - Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, IFT-AFT / AFL-CIO Help Elect Pro-Education and Pro-Union Candidates and Get Paid! The 2026 election is about more than just candidates. It is about protecting workers' rights, supporting strong unions, securing fair wages, and defending retirement benefits. LCFT Local 504 is seeking members to participate in a paid phone banking campaign to help elect pro-education candidates across Illinois.

Union Solidarity in Action: IFT Staff’s IOU Union Council Supports Gurnee 56 Members 09/10/26 - Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, IFT-AFT / AFL-CIO The IOU Union Council (which is comprised of the professional and support staff of the IFT Staff) recently demonstrated the true meaning of union solidarity by donating gift cards and selecting a fellow council to receive them.

In Honor and Remembrance 09/10/26 - TWU Local 567 Friday 9/11/26 marks the 25-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The overall death toll from the attacks stands at 2,977 — including 2,753 killed as a result of the attacks at the World Trade Center, 184 killed at the Pentagon and 40 killed in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

Protect What Matters Most – New Critical Illness Benefits for Teamsters! 09/10/26 - Teamsters Local 320 The International is pleased to announce a new Teamster Privilege voluntary benefit for Teamster members. The new benefit, Group Critical Illness Insurance, is a voluntary insurance program that provides up to $40,000.00 in cash benefits for covered critical illnesses. This program is offered in partnership with Aflac. Open enrollment for this program will commence on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Enrollment will close on Friday, October 16, 2026.

DWH AMT Shahid Ashrafi is facing a difficult time. 09/10/26 - TWU Local 567 Francisco Torres is raising this fundraiser for Shahid Ashrafi, a friend and coworker who is preparing for triple bypass heart surgery on September 14 of this month. Shahid is the kind of person who is always there for others.

09/09/2026 SEA Hanger & Line Shop Rep Election 09/09/26 - AMFA Local 14 Nominations for Five Shop Representatives SEA Hanger & Line Graveyard shift are Open.

Unions Seek a Voice As AI Reshapes the Workplace 09/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 9, 2026 | JOBS | Labor unions understand artificial intelligence isn’t going anywhere.

Labor Day Parade Photos 09/09/26 - We would like to thank everyone who came and walked in the Labor Day parade with us this year. Photos are now available under the photo gallery tab at the top.

AMFA – Southwest Airlines AMT Negotiations Update #2 09/09/26 - AMFA Local 4 The AMFA-Southwest Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Negotiating Committee (the “Committee”) is providing this update to the Membership at Southwest Airlines (“Southwest”). This is the Committee's only official source of negotiating communications. The Committee held a four-day collective bargaining session (Aug. 31-Sept. 3) with Southwest Airlines in Chicago. The parties continued off-the-record exploratory discussions to determine whether an extension to the current agreement was a viable path.

PROPOSED WAFWP BY-LAW Changes 09/09/26 - Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals Hello members! Our By-Laws subcommittee, led by our amazing Treasurer Liz, worked hard to update the 2021 WAFWP By-Laws. These changes, with guidance from our attorney Rhonda, needed to reflect the legal duties of the union (think short and sweet). We are also working on an Executive Board Manual to dive more into the weeds on roles of each of the Executive Board members.

TexMex 401K Plan 09/09/26 - BLET Local 244 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Microsoft Workers Ratify Contract 09/09/26 - Communications Workers of America ~ Local 1118 Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees Employees at World of Warcraft and Overwatch developer Blizzard have ratified a historic union contract that includes guardrails around AI usage, layoff protections, and remote and hybrid work benefits.

IMPORTANT ALBERTSONS UPDATE 09/09/26 - Teamsters Local 162 Contract negotiations with Albertsons have not been productive, and your Union has refused to sign an extension beyond the September 5th contract expiration date.

LEC Election Notice 09/09/26 - AMFA Local 11 Official Notice of LEC Election Positions available for nomination are   President      Secretary    Safety and Standards  Click the links below for more information.

White Party Photos 09/08/26 - International UAW VP Mike Booth Photos From The integrity Team White Party

White Party Photos 09/08/26 - International UAW VP Mike Booth Photos from the Integrity Team White Party Event.

The $1.7 Billion Industry to Stop Your Union 09/08/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 8, 2026 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | If there’s a signature American business, it might just be union busting. Bosses in this country have long stood out for their violent hatred of labor organizing.

AMFA-SWA AMT Negotiations Update #2 09/08/26 - AMFA Local 32 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

2026 CWA Local 7777 Notice of Election 09/08/26 - CWA Local 7777 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .