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February 5, 2021 at 8:39 PM

Raise the Wage!

UE General Executive Board: Hold the Biden Administration Accountable to the People Bulletin Bills to Raise Minimum Wage, Protect Workers' Rights Introduced in Congress The Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 over the next four years, wa…

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January 9, 2021 at 8:33 PM

First UE Contract in Kentucky

Walkout wins wage-boosting first contract at Kentucky Consular Center Bulletin Walkout Wins Wage-Boosting First Contract at Kentucky Consular Center A one-day walkout, followed by a petition and a strike vote making it clear that workers were willing to take action again, b…

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December 21, 2020 at 3:17 PM

The UE Steward: 2020 Year in Review

No single event in the recent history of our union has impacted every aspect of our union’s work like the COVID-19 pandemic has this year. UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Download as a printable PDF En Español (PDF) No single event in the recent history of our union h…

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December 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM

New Administration “No Savior”

Local 150 convention; 12th anniversary of Republic Windows and Doors factory occupation, more Bulletin New Administration “No Savior,” but Offers Opportunity to Fight and Win In August, the UE General Executive Board issued a statement declaring that “The working class cann…

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November 30, 2020 at 3:36 PM

The UE Steward: Union Health and Safety Programs

UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español Tamara Bunke is a UE steward in a newly organized workplace. Their first contract was just recently settled and there are still several probl…

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October 23, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Fired for organizing a union, they're forming a worker-owned co-op

New worker co-op, UE retiree runs for state senate, solidarity with candy workers, and more Bulletin Coffee Workers Form Worker Co-op In Wake of Mass Firings When workers at Augie’s Coffee demanded recognition of their union last summer, their bosses responded by shutting d…

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September 2, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Just in time for Labor Day — Labor’s Untold Story back in print

UE is pleased to announce that Labor’s Untold Story, the adventure story of the battles, betrayals and victories of American working men and women, is now back in print (its 29th printing), and can be purchased from UE’s online store: Buy now Extensively r…

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August 29, 2020 at 2:37 PM

The UE Steward: Getting Out the Vote (During a Pandemic)

UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español Engaging our rank-and-file members in our nation’s political process can be a vexing challenge for any UE officer or shop steward, but it’s i…

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August 10, 2020 at 4:16 PM

New UE Publication: Them and Us Unionism

New booklet outlines UE's approach to unionism UE is proud to announce the publication of a new booklet, Them and Us Unionism, which outlines our philosophy of unionism. We believe that it is time for the broader labor movement to return to the sort of class-struggle unionis…

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July 3, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Biggest Union Win of the COVID-19 Era (so far)

Hundreds of KY workers join UE, first contract for paraeducators in New Jersey, more Bulletin Kentucky Federal Contract Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for UE in Largest Union Election of COVID-19 Era (photo taken pre-pandemic) In what is so far the largest NLRB election victo…

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June 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM

The UE Steward: The Role of the UE Steward in an Election Year

UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español “There is a difference between political action and playing politics. When we fought the politicians and we won what legislation we did, UE d…

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June 5, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Safe Jobs Save Lives

UE locals across the country fight for safety, hazard pay Bulletin As COVID-19 Pandemic Rattles the Nation, UE Members Step Up, Speak Out, and Fight Back The novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed almost all aspects of life, including the workplace. Virt…

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May 28, 2020 at 5:09 PM

The UE Steward: Medical Information Requests and HIPAA

Featuring special section on HIPAA and COVID-19 UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español What Is HIPAA? HIPAA is the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.” …

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April 30, 2020 at 8:59 PM

May Day Actions Tomorrow

Boycott and virtual May Day events, UE locals take action on COVID-19, more Bulletin May Day greetings from UE! This year, we celebrate International Workers Day as the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the central importance of workers to our society. It i…

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April 3, 2020 at 7:16 PM

A UE Steward’s Guide to Fighting COVID-19

Stewards have a special role to play right now to assist our members as they face a life-threatening situation. UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF IMPORTANT NOTES: Due to the COVID-19 pand…

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March 6, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Aggressive struggle, rank-and-file control

Anniversary of Erie strike, UE contract negotiations from coast to coast Bulletin Aggressive struggle and rank-and-file control are among UE's core principles. In this UE NEWS Bulletin, you'll find stories of aggressive struggle by rank-and-file UE members from coast to coast,…

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December 23, 2019 at 4:45 PM

Member activism gets results

New contracts bring gains in WI, PA, IL and VT, UE condemns USMCA, coup in Bolivia, more Bulletin “Shenanigans” Get Results in Contentious Local 1107 Negotiations Despite the company’s lawyer’s assertion early in negotiations that UE members’ “shenanigans” would have no eff…

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November 20, 2019 at 3:30 PM

UE Steward: Bargaining Mid-Contract Changes

Does it seem like management thinks it can change the contract whenever it wants to? Here’s what to do when the boss wants to make major changes outside of contract negotiations. UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Downl…

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October 31, 2019 at 3:15 PM

UE Steward: When Discipline for Absences is Prohibited

The UE Steward looks at absences covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español Here are some situations that routinely occur. Does the e…

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October 23, 2019 at 7:57 PM

Organizing Victories in WI and NJ, UE Convention, more

Workers at Willy Street Co-op and ESS joined UE in September Bulletin Willy Street Co-op Workers Vote UE in Landslide In an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on September 3 and 4, workers at the Willy Street Co-op in Madison, Wisconsin voted by…

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September 30, 2019 at 3:26 PM

UE Steward: A Union Steward’s Biggest Mistakes

Things that a steward must avoid at all costs, and a basic review of stewards' rights UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español A good steward is many things - an organizer, a negotia…

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September 9, 2019 at 2:24 PM

UE Steward: Keeping the Members Informed

Keeping the members fully informed is essential to developing and maintaining strong members’ participation. UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Keeping the Members Informed Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español At…

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August 7, 2019 at 2:32 PM

UE Steward: Duty of Fair Representation

The NLRB is raising the bar for enforcement of Duty of Fair Representation cases, so it is extremely important for UE locals and stewards to also raise the bar on handling grievances UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) D…

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July 12, 2019 at 6:03 PM

14-Month Struggle Wins First Contract in Los Angeles

Organizing in North Carolina, first contract at Wabtec in Erie, more Bulletin Fourteen-Month Struggle Brings First UE Contract at Lanterman Workers at the Lanterman Regional Center in Los Angeles ratified their first UE contract on June 6. The three-year agreement provides …

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