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Amazon Strikes New Partnership with FedEx After UPS Pullback
05/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 13, 2025 | PACKAGE DIVISON | Amazon has hired FedEx to handle some of its large package deliveries, the companies said on Monday, weeks after UPS said it was halting its less-profitable deliveries for the e-commerce retailer and cutting 20,000 jobs. FedEx shares surged on Monday even more than rallying Wall Street benchmarks, finishing up 7%.
Amazon Strikes New Partnership with FedEx After UPS Pullback
05/13/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 13, 2025 | PACKAGE DIVISON | Amazon has hired FedEx to handle some of its large package deliveries, the companies said on Monday, weeks after UPS said it was halting its less-profitable deliveries for the e-commerce retailer and cutting 20,000 jobs. FedEx shares surged on Monday even more than rallying Wall Street benchmarks, finishing up 7%.
California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarship 2025
05/13/25 - Teamsters Local 492
California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarship 2025 The California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus is proud to offer its 2025 Scholarship. This Scholarship Application can be Downloaded/printed by CLICKING HERE, or it can be picked up in person from the Union Hall.
Take Action Now For BLET NM Teamsters
05/13/25 - Teamsters Local 492
Take Action Now For BLET NM Teamsters 5/13/2025 - Teamsters Local 492 would like to bring all of our members up to speed and provide an update on the cross-border issue and how it impacts New Mexico’s Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Teamster Membership.
Up In Smoke!
05/13/25 - Teamsters Local 776
Don’t be alarmed - the Union Hall isn’t on fire, and all is well at both Union Halls - but the headline certainly got your attention! The May 2025 Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Camp Hill Union Hall. Come to learn about your Local Union, come for the fellowship and camaraderie with your Union Brothers and Sisters, and come for Lunch.
Thinking About Retiring?
05/13/25 - IBEW Local 233
It is suggested that you start your application process as far in advance as you can.
Press Release: Alaska-Hawaiian Single Carrier Filing
05/13/25 - AMFA
May 13, 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) applied to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for a determination that Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines constitute a single transportation system for purposes of representing individuals in the craft or class of Mechanics and Related Employees. AMFA anticipates that, within six weeks, the NMB will confirm that the two airlines constitute a single carrier for representation purposes.
Palm Beach County Membership Meeting Notice
05/12/25 - Communications Workers of America Local 3181
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JC28 Teamsters Womens Caucus
05/12/25 - Teamsters Local 231
JC28 Teamsters Womens Caucus Union Women: Stronger Together Fellowship Event
Maryland Heads Into Summer With New Workplace Heat Protections
05/12/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 12, 2025 | HEALTH & SAFETY | State health and labor officials hope that new workplace regulations will help workers avoid overheating on the job, as Maryland enters the annual heat season following a deadly 2024 summer.
Maryland Heads Into Summer With New Workplace Heat Protections
05/12/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 12, 2025 | HEALTH & SAFETY | State health and labor officials hope that new workplace regulations will help workers avoid overheating on the job, as Maryland enters the annual heat season following a deadly 2024 summer.
Sentinel Missile Town Halls This Week
05/12/25 - IBEW Local 233
The Air Force is hosting town halls this week! Thursday, May 15 @ 6 PM West Elementary School, Great Falls
West Frankfort Office Closure
05/12/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50
Attention: The West Frankfort office will be closed Monday, May 12th and Tuesday, May 13th. It will re-open on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Teamsters Retirees Club News
05/11/25 - Teamsters Local 776
The Local 776 Retirees club has been up and running for a few months now, and our....
MEETING NOTICE
05/11/25 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
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Week Ending 05/10/2025
05/10/25 - Teamsters Local 355
  • Quartz: UPS, post office are both slashing staff   • Freightwaves: Is the economy about to collapse.
General meeting 9 a.m.
05/10/25 - Local 406 PPPWU
President Mike LaSpina has called a general membership meeting for 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 on Zoom. Watch your personal email for the Zoom link and a list of issues.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
05/10/25 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a resource for postal employees and their family members designed to help them with on-the-job, personal, or family problems. EAP is a counseling and referral service staffed with mental health professionals. It is a formal, non-disciplinary program that is free and voluntary. The EAP toll-free hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
May Union Meeting
05/10/25 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
May Union Meeting Tuesday, May 13th 2025 3829 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland Oh 44115 5:30pm ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.
Is It Time for Unions to Rethink Everything?
05/09/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 9, 2025 | U.S. UNIONS | … [Labor union activists and experts interviewed for this article] all agree that defending federal workers is an urgent, critical battleground for the labor movement in this moment. And now, watching the president forcibly strip hundreds of thousands of workers of their union representation only intensifies the stakes. But to be clear, the union still exists.
AMFA ASA/HA Merger Committee Informational Meeting
05/09/25 - AMFA Local 32
Join your AMFA ASA/HA Merger Committee on Fri, May 16, 7 AM-2 PM at Honolulu Airport, Terminal 1 Conference Center, Conference Room 1. Open dialogue, transparent answers to your questions. Parking only $3.
Is It Time for Unions to Rethink Everything?
05/09/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 9, 2025 | U.S. UNIONS | … [Labor union activists and experts interviewed for this article] all agree that defending federal workers is an urgent, critical battleground for the labor movement in this moment. And now, watching the president forcibly strip hundreds of thousands of workers of their union representation only intensifies the stakes. But to be clear, the union still exists.
IUEC SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2025
05/09/25 - IUEC Local 10
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Attention Hydro Members!
05/09/25 - Teamsters Local 162
Attention Hydro Members! Your Local 162 Officers are holding a meeting on Sunday, May 18th, at 9:00 AM PT at the Teamsters Union Hall. Please see the attached notice and make every effort to attend this very important meeting.
Letter Carriers Union Slams Trump’s Reported Pick to Lead USPS
05/08/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 8, 2025 | PRIVATIZATION | President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service’s leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.
Letter Carriers Union Slams Trump’s Reported Pick to Lead USPS
05/08/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 8, 2025 | PRIVATIZATION | President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service’s leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.
Press Release: AMFA-Horizon Air Members Vote to Ratify Contract
05/07/25 - AMFA
May 7, 2025 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is proud to announce that its members at Horizon Air have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. “This industry-leading agreement reflects the commitment and perseverance of both negotiating committees and delivers what our skilled aviation professionals deserve,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich. “I sincerely thank our members for their engagement and strong voices throughout the bargaining process.”
Press Release: CIRB Authorizes Representation Vote for Air Canada AMEs and Skilled Trade Groups
05/07/25 - AMFA
May 7, 2025 – Today, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (“the Board”) authorized a representation vote for approximately 2,250 maintenance employees at Air Canada. As part of its order, the Board approved the fragmentation of the existing Technical, Maintenance, and Operational Support (TMOS) Bargaining Unit. While noting their general preference for broad-based units, the Board stated it “rarely grants such fragmentations,” but found that “fragmenting the existing bargaining unit is appropriate in the specific circumstances of this case.”
The Struggle Always Continues
05/07/25 - American Postal Workers Union National Postal Press Association
The Struggle Always Continues APWU Legislative and Political Director, Judy Beard https://apwu.org/news/magazine/struggle-always-continues?fbclid=IwY2xjawKIocdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFIYUphbTVWYmtNb1RaVllMAR5-HXhJSEVqeRUeosmC66QjW75e5rHpA90MCeuJK_Xw5LB-aevP_LH3XzssfA_aem_9cqxw8IiV1CpMxL1kdlEQA This article is essential as the U.S.
Eastside Picnic
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191
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Eastside Golf Tournament
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191
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Westside Golf Tournament
05/07/25 - IBEW Local 191
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UPS, FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.
05/07/25 - Teamsters Local 355
May 5, 2025 | ECONOMY | Less than a year ago, executives from FedEx and UPS were talking about how they were handling a flood of packages from China to American consumers. Explosive” is how Carol Tomé, UPS’s chief executive, in July described the volume of shipments from e-commerce companies selling Chinese goods in the United States.
What's New!
05/07/25 - UA Local 131
New feature for Local Union 131 members! The "LU131 Members Only" page.  This new tab in the resource list allows members to view their personal data in the union database. AND . . . Members can now pay their dues on-line and over the phone! Just login or call the Office at 603.669.7307
CANCELLATIONS AND NOTICES
05/07/25 - UA Local 131
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UPS, FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.
05/07/25 - Teamsters Local 992
May 5, 2025 | ECONOMY | Less than a year ago, executives from FedEx and UPS were talking about how they were handling a flood of packages from China to American consumers. Explosive” is how Carol Tomé, UPS’s chief executive, in July described the volume of shipments from e-commerce companies selling Chinese goods in the United States.
Vancouver Shows Up #MayDayStrong Online and In Person
05/07/25 - Southwest Washington Central Labor Council
Organizers of Vancouver’s May Day Scavenger Hunt and May Day Celebration at the Clark County Historical Museum tell us the events were a great success!
DFW Retirement Seminar 5-19-2025
05/07/25 - TWU Local 513
The company will be sponsoring a Retirement Seminar on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Yandry Center.  Local 513 Representatives along with a Medicare Advocate will be present for any questions.
AMFA Special Convention Notice - 2025
05/07/25 - AMFA
May 7, 2025 -- In accordance with Article XXIII of the AMFA Constitution, and following discussions held during the April 2025 Joint Advisory Council (JAC) Meeting regarding the composition of the Negotiating Committee, the National Executive Council (NEC) is hereby calling for a Special Convention to address this matter.
CLASSES & SEMINARS
05/07/25 - UA Local 131
  DATES Nov 7 ALL seminars - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at LU131 Union Hall  / 161 Londonderry Tpke / Hooksett, NH 03106 **************************************** Local 131 Active Members and Retirees with dues paid current to month of seminar: No Charge ALL Others:   $ 50.
Local 776 Family Picnic
05/06/25 - Teamsters Local 776
It’s that time of the year again, the days are getting longer and warmer, and the end of the school year is fast....
Working with the web site modules
05/06/25 - IAFF Local 421
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.
Set a secure admin password
05/06/25 - IAFF Local 421
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.
The administration area
05/06/25 - IAFF Local 421
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.
July 1, 2025 Dues Increase
05/06/25 - IBEW Local 768
Sisters and Brothers, In accordance with Article IX of the IBEW constitution approved at the 40th International Convention, effective 7/1/2025, there will be a $1.00 increase in the per capita monthly dues for all members, including those on participating withdrawal.  If you have questions, please call the Hall.
Retirement Incentive Checks
05/06/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
I recently had a question posed to me about where the incentive checks would go.  A rumor had cropped up that the checks would be sent to the last address of record of those retiring.  So I made an inquiry just to make sure.  This is the response I received from the Postal Service.
Management is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative.
05/06/25 - Iowa Postal Workers Union
Automation changes Management is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative. Per the USPS, this initiative consolidates mail and package transportation activities, reducing local transportation costs and truck trips while improving the efficiency of the mail processing network.  As a result, management is changing clerk automation duty assignments.
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