04/17/2026 - 3:00pm
Action Alert: How’s Your Tax Return?
President Trump promised working people back in January that our tax refunds would increase by $1,000 this year. Well it’s Tax Day, and surprise, surprise—that’s not even close to what most of us are actually getting back.
Even if you’re one of the lucky ones getting a big check from the IRS this year, where will that money go?
Higher gas prices from the attacks on Iran.
Higher health care prices from throwing millions of people off their insurance.
Higher rent, groceries, utilities, child care and everything else. Heck, the administration even shuttered the new Direct File system that let us easily file our federal taxes for free.
Shit’s too expensive, and our government hasn’t done a thing except give even more tax breaks to big corporations and billionaires who don’t need it.
Those big, ugly tax cuts for the rich—the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in American history—passed last summer have already resulted in devastating cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs for struggling families. And the president’s newest budget proposal, released earlier this month, would make even bigger cuts to food, housing, education, heating and workforce development programs.
This Tax Day, we need our fellow Americans to understand that it’s time for the rich to pay their fair share so we can stop the cuts to the programs working people rely on.
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“I'm a ___, and I paid more in taxes than billionaires this #TaxDay. It’s time for our elected leaders in Washington, D.C., to make big corporations and billionaire CEOs pay their fair share. @aflcio.”
While costs keep going up, most workers’ paychecks aren’t keeping up.
That’s why unions are fighting every day for higher wages (and better health care, safer working conditions and a stronger retirement) for our members, and for all working people.
In the streets and on the shop floor, in union halls and at the ballot box, working people are rising up and fighting to take our power back.
Show your power this Tax Day by spreading a critical message: Working people shouldn’t pay more in taxes than billionaire CEOs.
Thank you for standing up for working people on Tax Day and every day.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:37
04/17/2026 - 3:00pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Makeup and Hair Workers at ESPN Vendor Join IATSE
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.
Hair and makeup artists employed by an ESPN contractor have voted overwhelmingly to form a union with Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 798.
The workers are employed by Distinct Artistry to manage the on-screen appearances of ESPN’s studio hosts, commentators and guests at the network headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, as well as at major sporting events. Staff cited the need for health insurance, retirement benefits and workplace protections as core motivations for organizing.
“Local 798 has stood in solidarity with the Distinct Artistry Hair and Make-Up Artists and is thrilled they have voted for union representation,” said Local 798 President Angela Johnson. “We are optimistic that Distinct Artistry will meet us at the bargaining table and negotiate a contract in good faith.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:59
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04/17/2026 - 3:00pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment Workers Ratify Contracts
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.
Nonfiction television staff represented by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) at Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment ratified new collective bargaining agreements.
These members are responsible for producing popular shows like “The Food That Built America,” “To Catch a Smuggler,” “90 Day Fiancé” and more. Both bargaining units secured major wins around minimum rate increases and other working condition improvements.
“Nonfiction production workers are the backbone of some of the most-watched television,” said Michael Rauch, vice president of Film/TV/Streaming at WGAE, in a press release. “These newly-ratified contracts reflect what workers across the industry deserve—fair pay, real protections, and stability in an unpredictable work environment. Lucky 8’s first contract, and Sharp’s third, show that organizing works, and the energy we saw at this weekend’s summit makes clear that workers are ready to keep building. Nonfiction workers know their value, and the WGAE is here to help them fight for it.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 09:49
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04/17/2026 - 3:00pm
Worker Wins: Bold Action and Courage
Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
UTLA and SEIU Reach Agreements, Averting Strike: In the early hours of Tuesday morning, members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). With a TA also in place for their union brothers, sisters and siblings in the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA)—an affiliate of the AFT—the planned work stoppage at the county’s second-largest school district has been called off. The deal covering 30,000 custodians, food workers, special education assistants and bus drivers was reached just hours before the strike deadline. LAUSD settled contracts with the approximately 38,000 member-strong UTLA and the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles over the weekend. SEIU and UTLA both won wage increases, protections against subcontracting and more. “The truth has always been clear—the district CAN afford these changes. With this agreement, resources will begin to be redirected away from unnecessary spending and toward the students and classrooms that need them most,” said Julie Van Winkle, vice president of UTLA. “This contract fight has never been about prolonging conflict. It has always been about securing the respect and investments that educators and students deserve. This TA is a powerful step forward and a momentous win for the Los Angeles school community.” “This agreement was won through the bold action and courage of thousands of workers who were willing to sacrifice to improve conditions in their schools and their lives,” Local 99 Executive Director Max Arias said. “A strike was always the last resort, and we are proud that we could work with the school district and Mayor Karen Bass to reach an agreement that recognizes the contributions of front line workers in our schools.”
AFSCME and American Library Association Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide: AFSCME and the American Library Association (ALA) have reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and ensures the agency will continue to support libraries and museums across the country. IMLS has a congressional mandate to provide essential coordination, research and funding for the nation’s libraries, museums, public gardens, aquariums, zoos and other cultural institutions that enrich our lives and educate our communities. The lawsuit was filed last year amid the Trump administration’s attacks on the federal agency, including major staff reductions. “Today is a victory for every community that depends on libraries and museums as gateways to opportunity, learning and connection,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. “As the nation’s largest union of cultural workers, AFSCME members fought tirelessly to protect this essential institution, which supports the vital services we provide to communities across the country. Thanks to these efforts, this vital funding is protected in every state in the country, so our communities can continue to have access to these essential places of learning.”
NJ Transit Light Rail Workers Join TWU: Mechanics who maintain NJ Transit’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail have voted overwhelmingly to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU). This milestone means all workers in the privately operated system are now represented by TWU. The mechanics for the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail are employed by North Central Transit Services, which holds a maintenance contract for the 24-station route between West Bergen and Bayonne, New Jersey. “The TWU knows that worker power comes from a unified front, all crafts and classes in one big union,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “With Mechanics at Hudson-Bergen Light Rail joining the TWU, we now have a unified workforce ready to fight more effectively. Today’s successful vote now sets up bargaining for a first contract that will lead to better pay, quality-of-life, and working conditions for NJ Transit Mechanics.” “Today’s successful election shows the power of the TWU in New Jersey,” said TWU Transit, Universities, Utilities, and Services Division Director Willie Brown. “We now begin the work of getting a first contract for Mechanics that will address securing a living wage, better working conditions, and management that bullies workers.”
ALPA Members Reach Tentative Contract Agreement with FedEx: Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) members who work for FedEx have reached a new tentative five-year agreement with the company. The new deal comes after five years of negotiations with the multinational conglomerate. Economic provisions had been a sticking point in bargaining; this contract includes hourly pay increases of nearly 40% in 2026 and 3% annual pay bumps starting in 2028. “This tentative agreement was reached after lengthy and intensive mediation under the supervision of the National Mediation Board,” said Capt. Jose Nieves, chair of the FedEx ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC), in a press statement. “The next step is completing the MEC review and providing pilots with the information needed to evaluate the agreement.”
NYU Staff Ratify New Union Contract: Members of Contract Faculty United-UAW (CFU-UAW) at New York University (NYU) have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The victory comes after a brief and powerful strike in late March. Highlights of the deal include raises of $14,000 effective fall 2026, fixed annual 3.5% wage increases through fall 2029, protections for academic freedom, artificial intelligence guardrails and more. “After nine years of organizing and 17 months of bargaining, this result is a clear announcement that we have won the strong first contract we need and deserve,” the union said in a website post. “But our contract, no matter how strong, is not our union. Our union is all of us, fighting together for a fairer and stronger university. In the months and years to come, we will need to stand together to enforce our contract, defend academic freedom and protect and strengthen the new rights we’ve won.”
UFCW Members Ratify Tentative Agreement with JBS: United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 members have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year contract with JBS USA following a powerful three-week work stoppage. Workers at the company’s flagship beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, walked off the job after a nearly unanimous vote to authorize an unfair labor practice strike. The new collective bargaining agreement contains a number of major victories—including wage increases that are 33% higher than management’s pre-strike proposal—and not a single concession. “This tentative agreement is a testament to the incredible resolve of our members at the JBS Greeley plant,” said Kim Cordova, president of Local 7. “These workers stood together on the picket line for three weeks, through extreme weather, because they knew their worth and refused to be disrespected. Today, that sacrifice has been rewarded. This is what union power looks like.”
Makeup and Hair Workers at ESPN Vendor Join IATSE: Hair and makeup artists employed by an ESPN contractor have voted overwhelmingly to form a union with Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 798. The workers are employed by Distinct Artistry to manage the on-screen appearances of ESPN’s studio hosts, commentators and guests at the network headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, as well as at major sporting events. Staff cited the need for health insurance, retirement benefits and workplace protections as core motivations for organizing. “Local 798 has stood in solidarity with the Distinct Artistry Hair and Make-Up Artists and is thrilled they have voted for union representation,” said Local 798 President Angela Johnson. “We are optimistic that Distinct Artistry will meet us at the bargaining table and negotiate a contract in good faith.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 13:59
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04/15/2026 - 7:30pm
Our Voice, Our Power: 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.
Actors' Equity:
ICYMI- The Basement is the first unionized escape room in America and has set an important example for other immersive performers. Their three main asks – safety, salary and scheduling – have been a rallying point for these workers since unionizing in 2023. Listen to their story: bit.ly/4sP5LSd
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— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) April 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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04/15/2026 - 1:30pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Members Ratify Tentative Agreement with JBS
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 Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 members have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year contract with JBS USA following a powerful three-week work stoppage.
Workers at the company’s flagship beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, walked off the job after a nearly unanimous vote to authorize an unfair labor practice strike. The new collective bargaining agreement contains a number of major victories—including wage increases that are 33% higher than management’s pre-strike proposal—and not a single concession.
“This tentative agreement is a testament to the incredible resolve of our members at the JBS Greeley plant,” said Kim Cordova, president of Local 7. “These workers stood together on the picket line for three weeks, through extreme weather, because they knew their worth and refused to be disrespected. Today, that sacrifice has been rewarded. This is what union power looks like.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:13
04/14/2026 - 6:30pm
Your Vote Counts: In the States Roundup
It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations.
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04/14/2026 - 12:30pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME and American Library Association Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide
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.
AFSCME and the American Library Association (ALA) have reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and ensures the agency will continue to support libraries and museums across the country.
IMLS has a congressional mandate to provide essential coordination, research and funding for the nation’s libraries, museums, public gardens, aquariums, zoos and other cultural institutions that enrich our lives and educate our communities. The lawsuit was filed last year amid the Trump administration’s attacks on the federal agency, including major staff reductions.
“Today is a victory for every community that depends on libraries and museums as gateways to opportunity, learning and connection,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. “As the nation’s largest union of cultural workers, AFSCME members fought tirelessly to protect this essential institution, which supports the vital services we provide to communities across the country. Thanks to these efforts, this vital funding is protected in every state in the country, so our communities can continue to have access to these essential places of learning.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 09:37
04/14/2026 - 12:30pm
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ALPA Members Reach Tentative Contract Agreement with FedEx
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.
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) members who work for FedEx have reached a new tentative five-year agreement with the company.
The new deal comes after five years of negotiations with the multinational conglomerate. Economic provisions had been a sticking point in bargaining; this contract includes hourly pay increases of nearly 40% in 2026 and 3% annual pay bumps starting in 2028.
“This tentative agreement was reached after lengthy and intensive mediation under the supervision of the National Mediation Board,” said Capt. Jose Nieves, chair of the FedEx ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC), in a press statement. “The next step is completing the MEC review and providing pilots with the information needed to evaluate the agreement.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Mon, 04/13/2026 - 09:25
04/14/2026 - 12:30pm
Worker Wins: Local Elections Matter
Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
Union Families Congratulate Chris Taylor on Wisconsin Supreme Court Victory: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the election of Judge Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: Congratulations to Judge Chris Taylor on her victory and election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and congratulations to our entire Wisconsin labor movement that proudly stood by her every step of the way. Working people came together and sent a clear message: we want a Supreme Court that protects the rights and freedoms of us all. We have confidence Justice Chris Taylor will bring independence and fair judicial review to the court. Congratulations are also in order to all of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsed candidates who won in local races around the state [last night]. Local elections matter and working people are continuing to vote for a Wisconsin that advances the rights and well-being of hard working families. Momentum continues to build for November as Wisconsin voters call for an economy that works for working people.
IATSE and The Juilliard School Reach Tentative Agreement for Production Staff: Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) members who work in production roles at The Juilliard School have secured a tentative agreement. The new deal covers more than 100 theatrical production workers at the educational institution. Workers initially voted to join IATSE last year, with near unanimous support for the organizing effort. “This contract is setting a new standard for wage equity across production crafts,” said Meredith Prouty-Due, a costume design coordinator. “We are excited to be embarking on this new chapter with Juilliard and the IATSE.” “We came together as a collective of artisans and craftspeople across disciplines committed to lifting up our colleagues,” said A.J. Cote, the lead carpenter. “This contract further unifies our commitment to each other and our work. Every person working under the collective bargaining agreement now has representation and a path to benefits, and it guarantees future workers a voice in their workplace.”
Allina Health Clinicians Reach Historic First Tentative Agreement: Doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners—who are members of Doctors Council-Service Employees International Union (SEIU)—have reached a powerful first tentative agreement with management at Allina Health. The deal would cover over 600 members in Minnesota and Wisconsin and comes more than two years after they first voted to form the largest private sector health care provider union in the country. Highlights of the agreement include increased autonomy for providers, safety improvements, fair pay, protections around parental leave, medical leave and more. “This hard-fought tentative agreement gives us protections—in writing—we could only dream about when starting the process to unionize nearly four years ago,” said Dr. Katherine Oyster, a family practice obstetrician at Allina Cottage Grove. “This contract goes a long way to help us provide the care we know our patients need and provides sustainability to a career plagued with burnout. This agreement will keep quality providers at Allina and help our community.”
Sage and Coombe Architects Workers Ratify Contact: Members of Architectural Workers United (AWU)—an affiliate of IAM Union—who work at New York-based firm Sage and Coombe Architects (SCA) have unanimously voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement. The SCA Union bargaining unit won voluntary recognition with AWU in 2023 and is the second U.S. studio in the private architecture industry to successfully form a union. In a field of work where long hours are common and union contracts are not, members are celebrating a deal that will give them a powerful voice on the job. “Today, after unanimous ratification by the union, the collective bargaining agreement at Sage and Coombe Architects takes effect,” AWU said in a social media post. “This is the culmination of countless hours of organizing, brainstorming, and collaboration. This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond. A heartfelt thanks to everyone at Sage and Coombe for their work to raise the bar of this profession.”
TWU Celebrates Federal Judge Tossing Out Brightline’s Union-Busting Lawsuit: A federal judge has dismissed a Brightline railroad lawsuit that attempted to overturn the results of a National Mediation Board election where onboard staff voted to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Attendants at the high-speed passenger rail voted to form a union in January 2025 after an aggressive union-busting campaign from management. Brightline attempted to argue that the National Mediation Board lacked jurisdiction to conduct and certify the union election because the company isn’t a rail carrier. U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court of Southern Florida rejected this complaint, citing the Railway Labor Act and federal grant conditions. “This is a huge victory for the workers and the TWU,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen in a press statement. “Brightline should finally realize it has reached the end of the line. The railroad’s multi-year attempt to silence its workers and deny them the right to negotiate for fair wages and benefits has been nothing short of shameful.” “Brightline can now stop wasting money on high-priced lawyers who tried to overturn our members’ right to join the TWU,” said TWU Rail Division Director John Feltz. “The company should now use its resources to provide our members a contract that provides a fair living wage and better benefits for them and their families.”
Court of Appeals Affirms First Amendment Protections in Excessive Form Lawsuit: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled last week that The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA) and other co-plaintiffs are likely to succeed in a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over use of excessive force. In June 2025, The NewsGuild-CWA, Los Angeles Press Club, three journalists, two individual protesters and a legal observer sued DHS over retaliatory use of force during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests in Southern California that punished and suppressed their exercise of First Amendment-protected rights. Judge Ronald M. Gould affirmed in the Wednesday opinion that there was ample evidence to support the claim that reporters, legal observers and protest attendees were subjected to excessive force by federal agents for documenting and speaking out about government abuses. “We applaud the decision by the Ninth Circuit in affirming everyone’s right to a free press and the right to peacefully protest,” said TNG-CWA President Jon Schleuss. “Federal agents attacked journalists, peaceful protesters and legal observers, and the union of journalists will not let that stand. We’re proud to stand with the ACLU, the Los Angeles Press Club and our own members in this lawsuit to protect the First Amendment rights of everyone on American soil.”
Workers at Two Michigan Auto Supply Chains Join UAW: In the span of 24 hours, workers at Ground Effects and Webasto Detroit both voted in National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) elections to join the UAW. Ground Effects workers make spray-on truck bedliners, in addition to other aftermarket parts and customizations, while members who work for Webasto Detroit produce hard top roofs, primarily for the Ford Bronco. Both sets of auto supply workers came together in their respective facilities to organize for a fair voice on the job. “I’m thrilled we finally won our union. I’ve worked at Webasto for many years. We’re overworked and underpaid. We’re the ones who make money for the company. For too long, we’ve gotten nothing but disrespect from management. I’m ready for some mutual respect,” said Shara Bell, a quality technician for Webasto Detroit. “Ground Effects workers just showed what courage and determination can do,” said UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes. “These workers stood together and stood strong against the underhanded anti-union tactics coming from the boss and their hired guns. Now, Ground Effects workers will have the right to sit with management as equals and negotiate a contract that gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.”
Harvard Club of Boston Workers Vote to Form Union with UFCW: Workers at the Harvard Club of Boston voted overwhelmingly to join United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1445 last month, fueled by concerns over the rising cost of living. The bargaining unit covers workers in the dining, wellness, athletics and lodging operations at the membership-based social club for Harvard University alumni. While the exclusive gathering space is filled with the connected and powerful, the staff who are central to the club’s experience have been struggling with low wages, subpar benefits and a lack of fair representation. “Harvard Club has been a good place to work, but recently many of us have been feeling the crunch with our pay not matching the increased cost of living,” said Susana Cabrera, a waitress of 25 years at the club’s Veritas restaurant. “We worked hard to engage our co-workers throughout this process, and we’re overjoyed now that we see the light at the end of the tunnel and a way to improve pay and benefits with the help of the union.” “We are thrilled to welcome these members to our UFCW family,” said Local 1445 President Fernando Lemus. “Harvard Club members pay a premium for the exclusive environment, and these workers make that experience worth their money. We look forward to bargaining a strong contract to ensure they are paid accordingly.”
University of Michigan Student Research Assistants Win Union Election: On Monday, graduate student research assistants (GSRAs) at the University of Michigan voted to join the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), AFT Local 3550. In 1981, GSRAs were barred from organizing after the Michigan Employment Relations Commission ruled that they were not employees under the Public Employment Relations Act. However, that decision was reversed in 2023, restoring their collective bargaining rights. This victory was a product of decades of campus organizing and now adds more than 2,000 additional members to the GEO bargaining unit. “No matter what job title graduate students hold, we face the same pay, same healthcare, same advisors, and same workplace issues,” said Kevin Zheng, a Ph.D. student in the School of Information. “Furthermore, each of us switch between these positions each semester: I worked as a Fellow last year, as a Research Assistant this year, and will be working as a Graduate Student Instructor in the fall. It only makes sense for us to be represented and organized together under the same union.”
Air Transport International Pilots Ratify Tentative Agreement: Air Transport International (ATI) pilots—represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)—have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a tentative contract. This new collective bargaining agreement comes after nearly six years of negotiations with the global cargo and passenger charter airline. These ALPA members play a critical role in Amazon’s massive logistics network. Highlights of the deal include a 22% pay increase, retention of home-basing, a one-time ratification bonus, improved scheduling and more. “This is truly a quality-of-life contract, and we are glad to have reached the finish line after many years at the bargaining table,” said Capt. Mike Sterling, chair of ATI’s ALPA Master Executive Council. “I’d like to thank all the ATI pilots who have stood with us in solidarity throughout our lengthy negotiations. We are proud to be Amazon’s largest airline, and we hope this new contract will strengthen our relationship with them and our company for years to come.”
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Workers Ratify First Union Contract: Staff at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago—who are represented by AFSCME—have successfully ratified their first union contract. Workers first announced the formation of Museum of Contemporary Art Workers United/AFSCME in February 2024, which was organized with support from AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign. Highlights of the contract include a 12% across-the-board wage increase, additional pay for members assigned bilingual duties, four weeks of paid parental leave, an improved retirement plan and more. “Chicago’s cultural workers are proving that when workers come together, they can win better wages, stronger protections and a voice on the job,” said AFSCME Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch, who’s also an AFSCME vice president. “With the ratification of their union contract, Museum of Contemporary Art employees have won an agreement that reflects their dedication, rewards their hard work, and gives them a real seat at the table.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:54
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