03/22/2026 - 4:00pm
Women's History Month Profiles: Mika Brown
For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Mika Brown of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
A camera operator for 20 years, Mika Brown has worked in sports broadcasting for 16 of those and has been a proud member of IATSE Local 317 for eight. Brown said being an IATSE member means having the support of a skilled, dedicated community that ensures fair wages, benefits and protections, allowing her to focus on her craft. “I’m proud to advocate for more representation and opportunities for women in sports broadcasting.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Sat, 03/21/2026 - 10:01
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03/22/2026 - 4:00pm
Women's History Month Profiles: Mildred Womble
For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Mildred Womble of AFSCME.
All day long, Mildred Womble solves problems. A dedicated customer service agent at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for more than 30 years, she’s seen it all—and handled it with heart. Recently, she’s taken on a new mission: strengthening safety measures to protect front-line staff by working with management to develop clear, practical workplace safety materials and guidelines that keep colleagues informed, prepared and protected.
Kenneth Quinnell
Sun, 03/22/2026 - 10:01
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Women's History Month
03/20/2026 - 1:30pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Ratifies New Agreement with Leidos
Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
IAM Union (IAM) members who work as flight service workers in Virginia and Texas have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with their employer, Leidos.
The new contract covering the Locals 2010 and 2011 bargaining units contains a number of major wins that reflect the essential work members perform. Highlights include structured annual pay increases through the lifetime of the deal, higher wage premiums for Sunday shifts, improved retirement fund contributions and more.
“This agreement reflects the voices and priorities of our members,” said Chief Steward Clay Dawson. “By listening to our members and negotiating collectively, we were able to secure stronger wages, improved benefits, and protections that help guarantee job security for the next three years.”
“This adjustment prevents management from using overly aggressive performance metrics as a justification to reduce staffing,” said IAM Local 2011 President David Villa. “It ensures our members can provide quality service while maintaining stable employment. This contract was built on solidarity. Our locals worked side by side to make sure the final agreement protects benefits, secures future raises, and strengthens the foundation for our members’ careers.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:52
03/20/2026 - 1:30pm
Women's History Month Profiles: Dorothy Hollingsworth
For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Dorothy Hollingsworth of the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU).
ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 member Dorothy Hollingsworth has been a union member for 54 years. A food service employee at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Hollingsworth takes great pride in her work, which she approaches with passion and attention to detail.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:57
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03/20/2026 - 1:30pm
Worker Wins: ‘We Work Together for A Purpose’
Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
UAW Bargaining Units Reach Tentative Deal with UC, Averting Strike: Three UAW bargaining units reached tentative agreements Friday with the University of California (UC) system after months of negotiations. If ratified, these would be the first union contracts for members of Student Services and Advising Professionals-UAW (SSAP-UAW) and Research and Public Service Professionals-UAW (RPSP-UAW). The previous deal covering members of UAW Local 4811—who work as teaching assistants, student researchers, postdocs and in other academic roles—had expired at the end of February. All three collective bargaining agreements contain powerful wage increases. RPSP-UAW and SSAP-UAW also secured major wins around health care costs, job security, professional development language and more. Local 4811 is celebrating expanded child care access and new provisions establishing a legal fund for international workers.
Oregon Health Care Staff Joins SEIU: Workers at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital in Oregon have overwhelmingly voted to form a union with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 49, successfully securing fair representation for staff at all Samaritan facilities. The new bargaining unit covers roles like nutrition services, housekeeping and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Workers were motivated to organize to secure the fair pay and affordable health care that their counterparts at other locations have won in their collective bargaining agreements. “The union is something so cool because you can make decisions together with administration,” CNA Adilson Nuñez said, “and we both create something that is good for us as employees. We work together for a purpose, we work together for the same goal.” “One of the ultimate goals in all of this is providing workers with a better life through their contracts with good benefits,” added Alan Dubinsky, Local 49’s communications director, “and recognizing how that also helps the communities that they serve.”
Court Orders Restoration of AFGE Veterans Affairs Union Contract: On Friday, a U.S. district court judge ordered the reinstatement of the master collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the AFGE National Veterans Affairs Council (AFGE/NVAC). Secretary Doug Collins terminated the AFGE/NVAC contract on Aug. 6, ripping away collective bargaining rights from nurses, doctors, benefits specialists, housekeepers, electricians, painters, food service workers, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists, crisis responders, mental health specialists, cemetery workers, janitors and more. “As unionists, it’s our duty to stand up for what’s right and hold the VA accountable,” said NVAC President Mary Jean “MJ” Burke. “Every American knows the importance of free speech, the separation of powers, and the protections guaranteed to us in our nation’s Constitution. Each of us owes a debt of gratitude to the veterans and servicemembers who fought to defend these principles. We are grateful for today’s court decision, but there is still work to do. The Union will not be deterred. Our members will continue carrying out the VA’s mission every day in service to those who served.” “Today's ruling holds this administration accountable and makes clear: No one can retaliate against workers for standing up for their rights,” said AFGE National President Everett Kelley. “We are pleased the court has restored the largest union contract of VA employees and protected both the federal workforce and the veterans who depend on them.”
ALPA Secures Tentative Agreement with Air Transport International: Members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) who work for Air Transport International (ATI) are set to vote on a new tentative agreement that will provide approximately $114 million in value over the life of the contract. ATI pilot leadership has voted to move the deal to a membership vote after more than five years of negotiations with the Ohio-based airline that operates cargo jets in Amazon’s air logistics network. Highlights of the new contract include immediate pay increases, a ratification bonus, company-funded contribution to retirement funds, improvements to scheduling and more. “This tentative agreement reflects not only our value to the company but is also the direct result of the unity and tenacity of every ATI pilot,” said Capt. Michael Sterling, chair of the ATI Master Executive Council (MEC). “This agreement will go a long way to improving the lives of our fellow pilots. As we move from the negotiation process to member ratification, I want to express my thanks to my fellow negotiators, the National Mediation Board, and every ATI pilot—all of whom stood in solidarity for almost six years. We are proud of our relationship as Amazon’s largest airline, and we believe this agreement will help reinforce our continuing partnership moving forward.”
Fort Worth Report Staff Win Election to Form Union: On Monday, staff at the Fort Worth Report announced they have overwhelmingly voted in favor of forming a union with Media Guild of the West, The NewsGuild-CWA (TNG-CWA) Local 39213. The nonprofit newsroom’s leadership declined to voluntarily recognize the Fort Worth Reporters Guild, but workers were not deterred. After overcoming repeated attempts from management to interfere with the organizing process—including hiring a third-party union-avoidance firm—the newly minted members are celebrating a powerful National Labor Relations Board election victory and preparing for their first union negotiations. “These results were not based on mob rule, but rather a reflection of every single unit member who has been heavily involved in this process since its launch,” the Guild’s organizing committee said in a press statement. “This is the next and vital step for our community newsroom, and we look forward to steering trusted news forward in Tarrant County together.”
Motion Capture Workers Ratify First Contract: Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) members at 2K’s motion capture studio have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The Petaluma, California, video game studio operated by parent company Take-Two Interactive is known for popular titles such as NBA 2K and WWE 2K. The new contract is a historic first for motion capture video game workers and establishes major wins such as wage floor minimums, yearly pay increases, protected benefits, an enforceable framework for promotions, staffing and subcontracting protections, work-from-home policies, protections related to artificial intelligence, and more. “This agreement shows what workers can achieve when they stand together and bargain for the future of their craft,” said IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb. “These workers made history when they organized, and they have made history again by ratifying the first union contract for motion capture video game workers in the United States.” “We went into the negotiating process understanding there would be a strong fight ahead,” said stage technician Connor Bredbeck. “We were united in our goals, shared in solidarity with one another, and focused on protecting the work we love while acknowledging our critical efforts in making games at 2K. We are pleased that 2K was willing to negotiate and made the effort to understand, honor and recognize the contributions of our team.”
USW Members Secure New Master Agreement at Domtar: United Steelworkers (USW) members across nine local unions voted overwhelmingly this winter to approve a new master contract covering workers at Domtar paper facilities around the United States. This new agreement is the first after a series of acquisitions in 2021 and 2023. But thanks to the steadfast unity displayed by members nationwide and well-established internal communications channels, they won the best wage increases the USW has ever negotiated with Domtar. “With new ownership and leadership at the table, we knew this round of bargaining would be challenging,” said USW International Vice President Luis Mendoza, who oversees the union’s paper sector. “It wasn’t easy, but with working families seeing expenses rising across the board, and the industry in a time of uncertainty, members should be proud of the progress they made in this agreement. By standing together, members achieved a fair agreement that rewards their hard work but also positions the company for success and protects workers’ future in a changing industry.”
New York Transit Museum Workers Organize to Join AFSCME: Workers at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn have filed for a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with AFSCME District Council 37. Following a successful organizing drive by their co-workers in the museum gift shop to join Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 last year, museum educators, visitor experience staff and others are now fighting for union representation, too. Workers went public with their effort to form the New York Transit Museum Collective in early February. Management has yet to voluntarily recognize AFSCME as their bargaining representative, but staff remain committed to fighting for a contract that addresses low wages, lost benefits and other core concerns. “Our museum tells stories that wouldn’t exist without organized labor,” said Ava Dennis, a part-time museum educator. “We tell these stories, we uplift them and remember them. We deserve that same sort of opportunity.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:53
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03/19/2026 - 6:30pm
‘All Are Welcome and Safe Here’: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
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“All are welcome and safe here.” That’s not just a slogan; it’s a promise we make to our students every day. This week we took that promise to the streets. Thank you to everyone who rallied, marched and spoke up for dignity and respect for every child. We see you.
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03/19/2026 - 12:30pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Organize to Join AFSCME
Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Workers at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn have filed for a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with AFSCME District Council 37.
Following a successful organizing drive by their co-workers in the museum gift shop to join Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 last year, museum educators, visitor experience staff and others are now fighting for union representation, too. Workers went public with their effort to form the New York Transit Museum Collective in early February. Management has yet to voluntarily recognize AFSCME as their bargaining representative, but staff remain committed to fighting for a contract that addresses low wages, lost benefits and other core concerns.
“Our museum tells stories that wouldn’t exist without organized labor,” said Ava Dennis, a part-time museum educator. “We tell these stories, we uplift them and remember them. We deserve that same sort of opportunity.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:19
03/19/2026 - 12:30pm
Women's History Month Profiles: Shaunna Winton
For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Shaunna Winton of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE).
Shaunna Winton is a 20-year member of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001. She began her career at Boeing as a material review board engineer. She remains a strong advocate for her fellow union members and is the incoming SPEEA treasurer. Winton is passionate about encouraging young women in STEM careers. She is an active career-long member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and served as lead coordinator of the SWE Team Tech collegiate technical competition.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:25
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03/18/2026 - 11:30am
CALL: Tell Your Senators Not to Make Voting Harder for Working People
Gas prices are spiking, grocery prices are still sky-high and workers are struggling just to pay the bills while wages aren’t keeping up.
With a record like that, President Trump and his allies who control Congress are scheming for other ways to secure their power in November’s election, so they’re pushing the Senate to pass a bill that would make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. Trump has even said that he won’t sign any other bills into law until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (or SAVE America) Act passes.
The SAVE America Act would require you to have a valid passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate, and present those documents in person at an election office each time you want to register to vote or update your voter registration. If you’ve ever changed your name, such as through marriage, you would need to provide even more documents to convince an election official that you are who you say you are.
For working people who don’t have the money to get a passport and go on a fancy vacation, or the time to chase down documents and stand in another DMV-style line, this bill could prevent many eligible voters—from every political party—from casting their ballots.
That’s why your senators need to hear from you. How would you be impacted if they made it harder to register to vote, update your voter registration or cast a ballot?
CALL YOUR SENATORS
Only half of Americans have a passport, and many don’t have the time or the $65 to $165 required to get one. Many others no longer have their birth certificates, and getting replacements can be costly and time consuming. Still others, like married women who have changed their names, would need to gather even more documents and may not be successful.
If your senators might vote for this bad bill, your call is important. Let them know the people they represent don’t support schemes to keep eligible Americans from voting.
And even if your senators oppose this bad bill, they still need to hear from you—because they want to lift up the voices of working people in their state who would be hurt from this legislation.
This is voter suppression, plain and simple. Could it affect you? CALL your senators and let them know. Dial 844-733-3172 or visit go.aflcio.org/voter-call to be connected.
Your call could go a long way to help protect our democracy and your own voting rights. Thank you for sharing.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:28
03/18/2026 - 11:30am
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW Members Secure New Master Agreement at Domtar
Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
United Steelworkers (USW) members across nine local unions voted overwhelmingly this winter to approve a new master contract covering workers at Domtar paper facilities around the United States.
This new agreement is the first after a series of acquisitions in 2021 and 2023. But thanks to the steadfast unity displayed by members nationwide and well-established internal communications channels, they won the best wage increases the USW has ever negotiated with Domtar.
“With new ownership and leadership at the table, we knew this round of bargaining would be challenging,” said USW International Vice President Luis Mendoza, who oversees the union’s paper sector. “It wasn’t easy, but with working families seeing expenses rising across the board, and the industry in a time of uncertainty, members should be proud of the progress they made in this agreement. By standing together, members achieved a fair agreement that rewards their hard work but also positions the company for success and protects workers’ future in a changing industry.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:42
