The following is the Labor Union Report news recap from July 14, 2020. Unions included are the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFGE, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, Communications Workers, Machinists, Teamsters, United Auto Workers and USW, as well as, the National Labor Relations Board…
Amalgamated Transit Union
- CTA Passenger appears to throw punch before transit worker body-slams him
- Richmond, police union agree to 3-year contract 5% pay raises
- Metro bus drivers ask aldermen for support to keep them safe
American Federation of Government Employees
- Update regarding USCIS furloughs expected Tuesday
- An update on contract talks between VA, AFGE
- Congress to Hand Over Airport Security to Private Companies
AFL-CIO
- A Tale of Two Worlds
- State workers must reauthorize dues deductions
- NYSUT statement on state school reopening guidance
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- Union Says Push to Reopen Schools is Rushed
- Policy group pushes back on union’s labor complaint
- Union bosses back down from class action lawsuit challenging union dues scheme
Communications Workers of America
- City Counselor Says Petition Plan on Privatization is Improper
- American Airlines prepares to send out layoff notices to workers
Machinists
- Machinists Union Threatens Fines, References Hanging By Rope, If ‘Scabs’ Cross Picket Lines
- Bath Iron Works files complaint over union threats during strike
National Labor Relations Board
- DC Circuit Releases NLRB Election Rule Decision
- NLRB Invites Briefs Signals a Possible Shift in Contract Bar Rules
- Union Leaders Used Strong-Arm Tactics to Thwart Police Reform Legislation
Teamsters
United Auto Workers
- Automakers Are Making Cars, but Virus Surge Puts That at Risk
- Michigan workers soon must opt-in annually to pay union dues
- Union fights back against ICE international student guidelines
United Steelworkers
- USW WelcomesPreliminary Determination on Illegally Traded PVLT Tires
- County Courthouse should be closed amid COVID infections
