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US Companies Criticized for Cutting Jobs Rather Than Investor Payouts
04/08/20 - Teamsters local 570 Apr. 8, 2020 | JOBS | U.S. companies laying off workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic but still paying dividends and buying back shares are drawing criticism from labor unions, pension fund advisers, lawmakers, and corporate governance experts. While most U.S. |
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US Companies Criticized for Cutting Jobs Rather Than Investor Payouts
04/08/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 8, 2020 | JOBS | U.S. companies laying off workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic but still paying dividends and buying back shares are drawing criticism from labor unions, pension fund advisers, lawmakers, and corporate governance experts. While most U.S. |
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FREE ONLINE RETIREMENT CLASSES!
04/08/20 - APWU Cleveland Area Local DEAR MEMBERS: KNOWING THAT FEFA IS HAPPY TO BE A RETIREMENT RESOURCE FOR OUR LOCAL, THEY ARE OFFERING FREE ONLINE RETIREMENT CLASSES AT NO COST! FOR A LIST OF UPCOMING WEBINARS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.FEFA.ORG/CLASSES & CHOOSE THE CLASS TO RSVP. YOU CAN ALSO TEXT 202-952-6000 & THEY WILL RESPOND WITH A LINK TO THEIR LIST OF UPCOMING CLASSES. |
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Labor Union Blood Drive April 29, 2020
04/08/20 - Teamsters Joint Council 41 
Due to the high volume of support from our Union Brothers and Sisters our first Union Blood Drive filled up very quickly which was amazing. Thank you so much!!
As a result the American Red Cross will be holding a second Union Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED!!
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Unsafe Working Conditions During Covid 19
04/08/20 - IBEW 396 U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers That They Cannot Retaliate Against Workers Reporting Unsafe Conditions During Coronavirus Pandemic WASHINGTON, DC – The U. |
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Regular Union Meeting Cancelled
04/08/20 - APWU Cleveland Area Local **PLEASE NOTE** REGULAR UNION MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED INDEFINITELY BECAUSE OF THE RECENT PANDEMIC (COVID-19). WITH THE MANDATE BY THE STATE OF OHIO STATING THAT THERE WILL BE NO GATHERINGS OVER 10 PEOPLE, THEREFORE, TO PROTECT THE MEMBERSHIP’S SAFETY & HEALTH AND ABIDE BY THE FEDERAL & LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WE WILL NOT HAVE OUR UNION MEETING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. |
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Political Action
04/08/20 - IUE-CWA Local 301 IUE-CWA Day of Action!!! ?Thursday April 9 American workers are being left out! Many don't have paid sick or family leave. Even those that do, may not not have leave that is adequate in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Call your senator and demand they extend paid sick days and paid family leave to ALL workers by passing the P.A.I.D Leave Act (S. |
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Clay Shoot Postponed!!!
04/08/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 
Due to the Circumstances of Covid-19, the 194 Annual Sporting Clay Shoot is being postponed to a later date. We will notify you when it is rescheduled. |
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On the coronavirus front line with the Lunch Ladies
04/08/20 - UPSEU Opinion By Jacqueline Smith Published Friday, April 3, 2020, The Middletown Press The Lunch Ladies (and occasional guy) have our back. During the school day they cook up and hand out food, reliable comforts through the decades. But with the coronavirus shuttering schools, the Lunch Ladies are stepping up big time. |
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Take Action
04/08/20 - NTEU Chapter 143 NTEU Members; TAKE ACTION! Ask your members of congress to help support federal employees and protect them from COVID-19. Click on the link below to send your representatives letters asking for their support. http://action.nteu.org/app/onestep-write-a-letter?0&engagementId=506843 Together our voice is louder! Let them hear from Chapter 143 today. |
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Labor Union Blood Drive April 29, 2020
04/08/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 
Due to the high volume of support from our Union Brothers and Sisters our first Union Blood Drive filled up very quickly which was amazing. Thank you so much!!
As a result the American Red Cross will be holding a second Union Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 12:00 po.m. to 6:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. |
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Unemployment Due to COVID-19
04/08/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 Unemployment Quick Tips and Step By Step Guide. Please click on the attached link for additional information. http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/pdf/QuickTipsAndStepByStepGuide. |
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COVID-19 IBT Safety & Health Dept. Information
04/08/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 Teamster Safety and Health Department Fact Sheet and Information. Please click on the following link for this improtant information. https://teamstersafety. |
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Weather and Safety Leave Update
04/08/20 - NTEU Chapter 143 https://kvia. |
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Free Coffee for our Truck Drivers ONroute
04/08/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 91 For all Local 91 Truck Drivers: FREE COFFEE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS ON APRIL 8, 2020 ONroute will offer FREE MEDIUM COFFEE to truck drivers at all 23 ONroute plazas on Wednesday, April 8 to show appreciation for their tireless efforts to maintain the provincial and national supply chain during COVID-19. |
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Free Coffee for our Truck Drivers - ONroute
04/08/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 91 For all our Local 91 Truck Drivers please note: FREE COFFEE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS ON APRIL 8, 2020 ONroute will offer FREE MEDIUM COFFEE to truck drivers at all 23 ONroute plazas on Wednesday, April 8 to show appreciation for their tireless efforts to maintain the provincial and national supply chain during COVID-19. |
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COVID-19 Safe Work Practices
04/07/20 - IBEW Local 73 
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Dues Increase with new CBA
04/07/20 - Charlotte Area Local APWU In accordance with Article 16, Section 2(a) of the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, please be advised that there are to be two (2) automatic dues increases effective November 24, 2018, Pay Period 25 and November 23, 2019, Pay Period 25. The automatic dues increases are a result of the salary increases negotiated as part of the 2018-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement. |
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Coronavirus Information
04/07/20 - Charlotte Area Local APWU There is so much information being released on a daily basis. The APWU National Union has an area on the web site for this infomation https://www.apwu.org/coronavirus The Postal Service Lite Blue also has information https://liteblue.usps.gov/lite-blue/covid19/welcome.htm Need assistance, contact EAP https://usps.ndbh.com/EAP NCDHHS web site https://www.ncdhhs. |
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Updated Links
04/07/20 - Local 4 Sheet Metal Division 
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Nurses Say Detroit Hospital Told Them to Leave After COVID-19 Protest
04/07/20 - Teamsters local 570 Apr. 7, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | Nurses in the emergency room at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital took a stand late Sunday night against what they said are dangerous working conditions that put them and their patients at risk. |
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Nurses Say Detroit Hospital Told Them to Leave After COVID-19 Protest
04/07/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 7, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | Nurses in the emergency room at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital took a stand late Sunday night against what they said are dangerous working conditions that put them and their patients at risk. |
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APWU Health Plan and COVID-19
04/07/20 - Iowa Postal Workers Union APWU Health Plan COVID-19 Coverage Enhancements The Health Plan will: Cover COVID-19 testing at no cost* to the member when testing is prescribed by a clinical professional Cover telehealth visits at no cost* to the member when visits are performed through the Health Plan’s telehealth providers: High Option: Visits through Amwell are available at www. |
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Bellingham Cold Storage
04/07/20 - Teamsters Local 231 
Essential Teamsters on the front lines! These Local 231 forklift drivers have to do their jobs no matter what.
Thank you all for the hard work you do.
Click here to view the BCS 2020 photo gallery now. |
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Nurses Say Detroit Hospital Told Them to Leave After COVID-19 Protest
04/07/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Apr. 7, 2020 | SAFETY & HEALTH | Nurses in the emergency room at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital took a stand late Sunday night against what they said are dangerous working conditions that put them and their patients at risk. |
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FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Week of 4/4
04/07/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1205 Welcome to this week's Florida AFL-CIO E-Messenger, your weekly round up of labor news across Florida and the country. Let's dive in. |
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FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Week of 4/4
04/07/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1205 Welcome to this week's Florida AFL-CIO E-Messenger, your weekly round up of labor news across Florida and the country. Let's dive in. |
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DMI Local 44 Update 4-6
04/07/20 - Iowa Postal Workers Union DMI ocal 44 Update 4-6 April 6, 2020 ZOOM MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Covid-19 Response Facebook group holds weekly meetings on Sundays @ 6 p.m. Asking for Admin pay, Hazard pay, pushing for USPS stimulus and safety in the workplace. Looking for people to share what’s being done to make your workplace safe. |
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The April General Membership Meeting has been rescheduled to May 12, 2020
04/07/20 - CWA Local 7777 On behalf of the CWA Local 7777 Executive Board we hope that you and those you hold dear are safe and healthy during this unprecedented time. The CWA Local 7777 Executive Board has made the decision to postpone the General Membership meeting scheduled for April 14, 2020 to May 12, 2020. |
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Verizon Provisioning and Repair
04/07/20 - CWA Local 2222 Dear Members, Starting today Tuesday, April 7, 2020, all technicians working in the field will no longer go into any home or business unless considered critical services or medical emergencies. This covers all workgroups in Local 2222. |
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Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act
04/07/20 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO 
The Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) extends to postal employees some additional leave benefits due to the Coronavirus and the illness it causes--COVID-19. APWU represented employees, both career and non-career, are entitled to the leave provisions enacted by the FFCRA.
Two new leave types are now extended to postal employees. |
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COVID-19 Safety Recommendations #2
04/07/20 - AMFA April 7, 2020 -- The Center for Disease Control (CDC) continues to study and learn about how Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads. The CDC states recent studies suggest that people that do not show symptoms (asymptomatic) may still spread the virus, therefore, we should all be practicing social/physical distancing (a minimum of 6 feet) in order to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. According to another recently published study, backed by the National Institutes of Health, Coronavirus can survive up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. |
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NEIEP Classes
04/06/20 - IUEC LOCAL 21 NEIEP has updated their website with the following message. As soon as more details are released, I will let you know. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. ~Renée Sitton, Hall Secretary & NEIEP Part Time Administrator~ Thank you for your patience as NEIEP developed a plan to adapt to the evolving global crisis. Here is some info on how the semester will move forward. |
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*UPDATE* From the Forum
04/06/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Hello All,
The Forum will be sending out checks next week but they will be less then you received before. Please "ASAP" contact them by this Thursday April 9th to opt out of payment if you wish to. Please contact them at StaffServicesTeam@msg.com<mailto:StaffServicesTeam@msg.com> or call 1-212-465-6255. Again please contact them by Thursday April 9th. |
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April Meetings
04/06/20 - IBEW Local 768 Sisters and Brothers, I hope this message finds each of you and your love ones safe and doing well. To protect you and your loved ones due to the current situation with COVID-19 and special dispensation from our International Vice President Jerry Bellah, Local 768 will not hold any of its Unit meetings during the month of April. The offices are still closed to foot trafic as well. |
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LA County Fed sponsored Food Bank Drive-Thru for our IA members
04/06/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Dear Brothers, Sisters, & Kin,
On April 8, 2020, the IA West Coast Office will be hosting a LA County Fed sponsored Food Bank Drive-Thru for our IA members.
To gauge the level of need from your members, we are asking you to PLEASE reach out to your members and get back to Ron Garcia (Email) with your responses.
Volunteers will be placing the prepackaged bags in the cars as they “drive through” the parking garage. No one will have to get out of their cars.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2020. 10am-2pm
Location: 2210 W. Olive Ave Burbank CA 91506
Apart. But Not Alone.
In Solidarity,
Ron Garcia
International Representative
IATSE West Coast Office
rgarcia@iatse.net
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Updates from Dispatch Office
04/06/20 - IBEW Local 6 Please read the updated roll call changes effective 3-25-2020 at IMPORTANT LINKS - NEW: Online Dispatch Office Top right hand side of the HOME page:---------------> https://ibew6.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/form_page. |
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CANCELLED***April 11 Membership Meeting
04/06/20 - Teamster Local Union No. 886 ********CANCELLED******* THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 11 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID 19 VIRUS. WE WILL STOP THE MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS FROM HERE FORWARD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. CALL THE HALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS (405) 947-2333. |
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Still working
04/06/20 - IUEC Local 10 Elaine and I continue to work from Elaines home. If you should need something from either one of us, please send a email to Elaine. Her email is here, on the site, under Officers and Staff. We have one laptop and continue to keep the system updated with all information. |
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All April Unit Meetings Cancaled
04/05/20 - IBEW 396 Brothers and Sister, As we continue to monitor the latest news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we want to reassure you that we are proactively taking the necessary steps to protect our members, employees, and the community as much as possible. Local 396 is committed to managing this event with the least amount of disruption to our members and staff as possible. |
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COVID-19 In Plain Language
04/05/20 - Teamsters Local Union No. 91 |
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COVID-19 Resources
04/05/20 - Pennsylvania Federation BMWED-IBT The BMWED has compiled a list of COVID-19 resources on this page for ease and organization. We understand that things are stressful and endeavored to make it simpler to find helpful and important information. |
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Update from the Forum
04/04/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Brothers & Sisters-
The Forum and MSG are continuing to pay a percentage to local 33 stagehands who have worked at the Forum in the last 6 months who have averaged 20 hours in a week, if you would like to know if you are going to receive anything and you think it might interfere with your unemployment and would like to opt out of it, please contact
Margaret.olson@msg. |
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After Filing for Unemplyment You must Certify WEEKLY
04/03/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 . |
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Unemployment Insurance
04/03/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 
If you filed for unemployment benefits, Weekly Certification starts at 12am (Saturday night at midnight) through Sunday.
If you opened your first claim this week, you'll be able to complete your Weekly Certification on Sunday. |
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Get Direct Deposit For Your $1200 Economic Impact Checks
04/03/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Here is updated information as I understand it right now for when you might receive your direct payment of $1,200 from the COVID-19 relief package, and how to sign up for direct deposit with the IRS. |
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IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Michael Andel
04/03/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 After courageously battling his illness, we are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 Chief Steward, our Brother Michael Andel. After hearing of our Brother’s passing, Local 21 President - Business Manager Paul Wright said, “Mike was a friend and a loyal, trusted, and passionate fighter for all of us in Local 21. He became a Union Steward at the age of 23 and I was proud to appoint Mike as a Chief Steward. Mike rose to the occasion and always carried that same passion and energy while doing his job despite his personal battle right on through the last few weeks of his life.” Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brother's family, friends and coworkers. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date |
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