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Honoring Veterans
11/12/26 - Teamsters Local 320
Today, Teamsters Local 320 honors all military veterans. Thank you for your service. Thank you for our freedom. Thank you for a stronger tomorrow.
The Suffolk County PBA mourns the tragic line-of-duty death of Deputy Sheriff Parker Perry of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office in Washington.
11/12/26 - Suffolk County PBA
The Suffolk County PBA mourns the tragic line-of-duty death of Deputy Sheriff Parker Perry of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office in Washington. On November 3, 2026, Deputy Perry was critically wounded when deputies came under gunfire while responding to a domestic violence incident in Spangle, Washington. He succumbed to his injuries the following morning. A U.S.
1,400 Volunteers!!!
11/12/26 - Suffolk County PBA
The Suffolk County PBA would like to extend a tremendous THANK YOU to our membership and the more than 1,400 volunteers who stepped up throughout this election season.
HEALTH PLAN FAIR 2026
11/12/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
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National Grievance 11-7-26: (VA CBA Termination 9.0 Non-employee Reps, Office space, Equipment)
11/12/26 - AFGE Local 548
IMPORTANT: This information should NOT be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time, or sent to others using government equipment. Do not use your government email address or government phone in contacting your lawmakers. Do not forward this to any government addresses, as it contains AFGE/NVAC information specific to you.
OPEN SEASON 2026 RATES
11/12/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
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3rd Annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
11/12/26 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
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Surveillance Policy
11/12/26 - AFSCME Local 2650
  I will be posting the new surveillance policy as soon as I have access to my emails again, as for some reason I cannot load Outlook right now. I am concerned about how far-reaching it is. Wanting to have us empty our pockets and search our vehicles seems far beyond any employer. I will keep everyone updated when we learn anything, but as of now it takes effect 12/1/2026.
Teamster Scholarship Application Now Open
11/12/26 - Teamsters Local Union No. 104
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
11/12/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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NTA Attends NYSUT Negotiations Workshop
11/12/26 - NYACK Teacher's Association
Last night, the negotiation teams from Rockland County locals attended a great negotiation workshop run by the incredible Labor Relation Specialists from the NYSUT Tarrytown Regional Office.  This is SOLIDARITY.
Happy Veteran's Day
11/11/26 - TWU Local 570
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Who Are Our Veterans?
11/11/26 - Teamsters Local 355
Nov. 11, 2026 | LABOR HISTORY | […] On April 19, 1775, 78-year-old Samuel Whittemore shouldered his rifle, once again taking aim at his country’s enemies. In the past, he had fought the French and their native allies, but now he was fighting the King’s men.
LOCAL 318 COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 2026
11/11/26 - NPMHU Local 318
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Teamsters News Roundup: November 11, 2026
11/11/26 - Teamsters Local 58
Five Teamsters press releases and 14 priority clips cover strikes, contract wins, and organizing across the country.
Honoring Veterans
11/11/26 - IBEW Local 108
The Officers, Members and Staff of IBEW Local 108 are proud to recognize all those who have served our country so courageously. Thank you for the years you gave, the miles you marched, and the burdens you carried for the rest of us. Your strength, selflessness, and service are nothing short of extraordinary.
Update 11/11/2026
11/11/26 - AFSCME Local 2650
1. Insurance Premiums — Please keep sending me your old rate and new rate for your insurance premiums. I am sure this will be a long, drawn-out grievance. As we know, the employer is saying the "Co-share" is what they pay and that is where they get the percentage amount from. I will keep everyone posted. 2.
Happy Veterans Day!
11/11/26 - Teamsters Local 776
On behalf of everyone at Local 776, I wish all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day!  Thank you for your service. Because of your devoted service and unwavering loyalty to our great country, we remain the home of the free, where we can enjoy the freedoms and rights that make this country great. If you know a Veteran, reach out to them and thank them for their service.
UPRF Stands With Striking LIRR Workers
11/11/26 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT
From bmwe.org, May 18, 2026UPRF General Chairman Anthony Sessa and BMWED President Tony Cardwell joined the Teamsters Rail Conference and other rail unions in solidarity with 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers in the first LIRR strike in 32 years.Read the full story on bmwe.
BMWED National Division Convention: We Lead the Way
11/11/26 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT
From bmwe.orgDelegates from more than 350 lodges across the Brotherhood's 12 system federations met in Chicago for the 6th Quadrennial National Division Convention. President Tony Cardwell reported that the union secured an assurance from the Department of Transportation that any restructuring of Amtrak will not affect BMWED members.Read the full story on bmwe.
Remembering Brother Jeremy Charles
11/11/26 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT
From bmwe.org, February 26, 2026We mourn Brother Jeremy S. Charles, 39, a member of UPRF Local Lodge 3011, who was killed on the job near Lancaster, Pa. on February 23 while clearing switches during the blizzard. Our thoughts are with his wife and two daughters.Read the full story on bmwe.
Happy Veterans Day from TWU Local 591
11/11/26 - TWU Local 591
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2027 Teamsters Scholarship
11/10/26 - Teamsters Local 492
11/10/2026 - The Teamsters Scholarship Fund is proud to announce that applications for the 2027 scholarship are now available at Teamster.org/scholarships.  Applications will be accepted through Thursday, April1, 2027.
CLUW Veterans Day Statement
11/10/26 - CLUW
On Veterans Day, CLUW honors those who have served. Today, we honor all of our veterans, including over 1 million union veterans, who risked their lives to defend our country, our democracy, and our freedoms. The women and men who fought to protect our country did not do so seeking fame or fortune; but because they felt called to preserve our way of life. American democracy is unique.
Christmas 2026 Flyer
11/10/26 - IBEW Local 347
2026 Christmas Party - Des Moines
2027 Pin Party
11/10/26 - IBEW Local 347
2027 Pin Party
CELEBRATING VETERANS
11/10/26 - TWU Local 505
TWU Local 505 Officers, Stewards, and Members send a big thank you to all Veterans. You keep us safe and risk it all to uphold our democracy .
IBEW LU 728 Picnic
11/10/26 - IBEW 728
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 728 Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach 101st Annual Anniversary Picnic Family • Fun • Brotherhood Join Us for a Day of Brotherhood! Please come out and enjoy a great day of family, fun, and Brotherhood. There will be great food, drinks, and raffles for you and your family.
Happy Veterans Day Message from Principal Officer Bob Miller
11/10/26 - Teamsters Local 77
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Sample Ballots, Local 1759 Election, December 1, 2026
11/10/26 - IAM Capital Air Lodge 1759
Attached are sample ballots for the IAM Local 1759 Officers and Committees Election, on December 1, 2026.
Holiday Closure
11/10/26 - IBEW Local 125
Members are encouraged to plan their business accordingly due to closures.  The Local 125 business office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day.
Comcast Service Outage CORRECTION
11/10/26 - Teamsters Local 776
Due to a Comcast Service outage in the Camp Hill area, the Union Hall does not have telephone or internet service. Comcast is aware of the problem and is working to restore service as quickly as possible.
November Meeting Notice
11/10/26 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO., in the Cordoba Room located on the 2nd floor of the casino.   Executive Board Meeting at 4:00 PM and Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM.
Local 577 merges into Local 745
11/10/26 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577
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Recognizing the Service and Sacrifice of Our TWU Local 567 Veterans
11/10/26 - TWU Local 567
Today, Veterans Day, let's all remember the sacrifices and services of our military veterans and take a moment on Veterans Day to thank a veteran for their service.
2026 25 Guns for Christmas Winners
11/09/26 - Wichita Firefighters Charitable Fund
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2026 Coat Distribution
11/09/26 - Wichita Firefighters Charitable Fund
Members of the charitable fund distributed over 380 new coats this year.   Every student at Martin Ortiz Elementary got a new coat.   Thank you Engine 3 crew for helping us with the coat distribution. We would like to thank everyone who supports the Charitable fund for allowing us to give coats to the students.
Local 42 App: New Sign-Ups Paused for Now
11/09/26 - UAW Local 42
We ran into an issue with new sign-ups on the UAW Local 42 app, so we’ve paused them while we get it fixed. If you tried to sign up and were asked for an access code, that’s why. Already have the app? You’re all set. Nothing changes for you. Waiting to sign up? Hang tight. The app will be back up for new members soon, and we’ll post here when it is.
Proposed Bylaws Amendments: A message from the ATU 757 Bylaws Committee
11/09/26 - ATU Local 757
ATTN: All ATU Local 757 members - This serves as a reminder of the rescheduled second reading and vote of the Proposed Bylaws Amendments which will take place at the charter meeting on November 16th, 2026 and subsequent Continuation Meetings that month.
TODAY - TUESDAY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP- MEMBERS ONLY DO NOT OPEN OR LISTEN WHILE ON GOVERNMENT DUTY TIME ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
11/09/26 - AFGE Local 507
UNION MEETING TUESDAY 10, 2026 AT 5:00PM ALL HANDS ON DECK AFGE Local 507 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: UNION COMMUNICATION VITAL TO YOU AS A MEMBER Time: Nov 10, 2026 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86450572885?pwd=w1ag3rSxea0pHaUhckxYgaf47Qfk3b.1 Join and take notes https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86450572885.
NEW LOCAL 125 MERCH STORE!
11/09/26 - The United Prof. Pro-Force of Savannah River
The new UPPSR Local 125 Merchandise Store is officially live! Browse a growing selection of apparel and accessories, including T-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, and more.
New Fireside 42: State of the Local with President Steve Cochran
11/09/26 - UAW Local 42
A new episode of Fireside 42 is out. President Steve Cochran gives the State of the Local: bylaws, committees, the new website and app, growing the union, and the vision for a union hall. Members, log in to watch.
NWI Solidarity Rally!
11/09/26 - UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 7-1
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Midterm Militancy: How Rank-and-File Teamsters Helped Usher Pro-Worker Candidates Into Office Nationwide
11/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355
Nov. 9, 2026 | POLITICAL ACTION | (Click image to enlarge) Jon Ossoff from Georgia, Chris Pappas from New Hampshire, Roy Cooper from North Carolina, Troy Jackson from Maine, Sherrod Brown from Ohio, and James Talarico from Texas are all heading to the United States Senate for the 120th Congress in part because of the work of Teamsters. What do these U.S. Senators-elect have in common.
2027 Joint Council 37 Scholarship: Apply by May 26
11/09/26 - Teamsters Local 58
The Teamsters Joint Council 37 All Charities Fund will award eight $2,000 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors in the Class of 2027. Dependents of Teamsters members from Locals 58, 162, 206, 223, 305, 324, and 670 are eligible to apply, subject to the program requirements. Application deadline: Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Week Ending 11/07/2026
11/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355
  • October: Teamster organizing wins continue   • How unions police contracts to protect workers   • Maine logger elected to the U.S. Senate   • Pennsylvania firefighter elected to the U.S.
Chemical company 3m settles lawsuit in PFAs, Cancer link
11/09/26 - WSCFF Cancer Foundation
Nearly 120,000 people nationally could benefit from a landmark $7.35 billion settlement by chemical company 3M over the use of cancer-causing “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam, and a Fall River firefighter who battled cancer could be among them. Open the link to read the article posted on Nov 6, 2026 in The Herald News
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