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June 5, 2021 at 3:30 PM

In Virginia and Vermont, UE Locals Fight Off Concessions

In PA, new Local 642 contract boosts wages by 13 percent over the life of the contract Bulletin Local 123 Fights Off Gutting of Contract, Wins Solid Improvements At the beginning of negotiations with UE Local 123 this spring, the new plant manager at Daikin Industries in Ve…

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May 1, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Celebrating International Workers' Day

May Day events today, new organizing guide, and more Bulletin North American Solidarity Project union leaders at the Haymarket Memorial in Chicago, November 2019 Today is May Day, known across the world as International Workers’ Day, a day to celebrate and honor the struggl…

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April 10, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Green Rail Can Create Jobs, Address Climate Change

Organizing victory in Pittsburgh, UE condemns voter suppression law, more Bulletin UE Local 506 Leader Tells PA Town Hall: Green Rail Can Create Jobs, Address Climate Change John Miles, a member of UE Local 506’s executive board, addressed a “Thriving PA” Town Hall meetin…

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April 7, 2021 at 3:26 PM

UE Steward: Insubordination

Management loves power. The ability to threaten workers with insubordination is a tool that many managers use to enforce their power. UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español Ella…

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March 18, 2021 at 6:37 PM

New Medicare for All Bill Introduced

“UE members know that the system is broken,” said UE General President Carl Rosen. Action Alert The Medicare for All Act of 2021, H.R. 1976, was introduced into Congress yesterday by Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell. The bill was co-sponsored by more than hal…

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February 15, 2021 at 4:25 PM

UE Steward: Updated Guidance For UE Stewards During The Covid-19 Pandemic

UE STEWARD FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Bookmark this UE Steward on the web (mobile-friendly) Download as a printable PDF En Español As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague our workplaces and communities, UE Stewards continue to be the first line of defense to keep …

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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 21, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Take action to support workers' right to organize

University of New Mexico trying to prevent its graduate workers from organizing with UE Action Alert Take action today to support University of New Mexico graduate workers organizing with UE: Sign the petition Nearly 1,000 graduate workers at the University …

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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 30, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Defending Democracy

Protect the results of the presidential election — find an action near you Action Alert Dear John, UE’s officers put out a statement yesterday in response to the “growing concern around our nation that our current president will not accept the results [of the presidential ele…

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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 23, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Upcoming opportunities to build the Medicare for All movement

Three actions you can take right now to build the movement for Medicare for All Action Alert Dear John, Over five million people in the U.S. have lost their employer-based healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to redouble our efforts to win a universal, Med…

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July 5, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Stop union-busting at Augie's Coffee

Workers at Augie's Coffee in Southern CA have joined UE. But their employer responded by laying everyone off. Now workers are fighting back! Action Alert Sign this petition to demand that Augie’s Union be recognized and all laid off workers be re-hired. Workers at Augie's Coff…

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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 17, 2020 at 6:38 PM

Stand Up for Justice

Take action this weekend for working and poor people and for Black lives Action Alert This pandemic and economic collapse, along with the recent wave of police brutality and racist murders, have forced our nation into an unprecedented season of crisis and action. While much c…

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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 31, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Benefits for workers under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

A summary of the benefits which can assist workers under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, H.R. 748) Action Alert We have just posted a summary of the benefits which can assist workers under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security …

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March 20, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Action and information on COVID-19

Action Alert As our nation and our world takes measures to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, workers need effective rank-and-file unions more than ever, to make sure workers’ voices are heard as decisions are being made which impact our health, ou…

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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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January 23, 2020 at 3:15 PM

No War with Iran

Action Alert In early January, President Trump took us to the brink of war with Iran when he approved the assassination of Iranian general Soleimani. UE has endorsed anti-war rallies taking place across the country on Saturday, January 25, and encourages UE members and allies …

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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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December 5, 2019 at 3:50 PM

12 months of good labor news — free!

Special (free) subscription offer for UE members Dear John, Good, honest reporting about the labor movement is hard to find. One of the best sources for labor news, and news about other progressive organizing going on across the country, is In These Times. Each year, they ma…

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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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