The following is the Labor Union Report news recap from July 17, 2019. Unions included are the ATU, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, Communications Workers, FOP, ILWU, Machinists, Operating Engineers, SEIU, and Teamsters, as well as, the National Labor Relations Board…
Amalgamated Transit Union
- Labor deal hinders mechanic hiring at Miami
- Aquinnah encourages arbitration for VTA contract
- MTA reorganization report calls for agency to eliminate up to 2,700 jobs
AFL-CIO
- Farmworkers are getting these new rights in New York
- Talc plant union leader elected president of Montana AFL-CIO
- Three Forks lockout union leader named Montana AFL-CIO president
Communications Workers of America
- Telecom-IT Layoff Tracker: AT&T, Oracle, Ribbon Communications, SAP
- Norcross-Led Repeal of the ‘Cadillac Tax’ Passes House of Representatives, Poised to Lower Healthcare Costs for Americans
Fraternal Order of Police
- Little Rock mayor proposes five-member body to investigate complaints against police
- Columbus Police to set up wellness bureau for officers as part of restructuring
- Nashville Mayor responds to FOP budget critiques, ‘misinformation’
International Longshore and Warehouse Union
- Still no timeline for ILWU election do-over
- Oakland A’s New Ballpark Opponents Air Grievances At City Council Meeting
Machinists and Aerospace Workers
- Union official cleared amid ongoing unrest at Bath Iron Works
- Temporary restraining order modifications stay put against American Airline mechanics’ union
National Labor Relations Board
- Progressive lawmakers introduce national domestic workers rights bill
- After Years of Organizing, Duke’s Grad Students Got a Raise. Duke Still Won
- The NLRB Just Made It A Little Easier For Employees To Get Rid Of Their Union
Operating Engineers
- Work begins on new Local 926 training center
- Major shipyard purchase has Sooke connection
- Construction trades push to hire hundreds of apprentices in southeast Idaho
SEIU
- Law would levy fines over staff shortages
- Court rules that Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave law can stand
- SEIU Local 1000 leaders at odds over top officials’ roles
Teamsters
- Pharmacy Benefit Cos. Improved Opioid Policies, Judge Says
- Case activity for Teamsters Local 830 Pension Plan vs John Does
- Economist Noel Perry Warns of More Shutdowns After LME Padlocks Doors
