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UAW Sues GM
The United Autoworkers have filed a lawsuit against General Motors in an attempt to stop the auto giant from closing 3 plants. Find out more from the AP.
AT&T's Union Avoidance Move
On Friday, February 22, AT&T announced its intention to close three call centers in Meriden, Conn. The company told workers at these locations, many of whom have been with AT&T for more than...
Teamsters Respond: Amazon Pulling out of NYC?
The following is a statement from Teamsters Joint Council 16 President George Miranda on reports that Amazon is reevaluating its decision to locate its HQ2 in Long Island City.
"We Will Never Forget Your Greed GM"
In November, UCOMM reported that General Motors (GM) would be closing plants in both the United States and Canada. Following the announcement, workers at the Oshawa plant in Ontario walked off the...
Amazon Will Oppose a Union at NYC HQ
In an effort to dampen down some of the opposition from New York City lawmakers over Amazon, Vice President Brian Huseman went before the City Council. At the hearing, Huseman was asked if Amazon...
No Foxconn Factory
For two years, Trump has touted the deal to bring Foxconn to Wisconsin. Working with former House Speaker Paul Ryan and Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the state gave a record amount of tax...
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Insults Federal Workforce
Can Wilbur Ross buy a clue? On CNBC yesterday, Ross questioned why federal workers would need to go to a food pantry to feed their struggling families. Find out more about what he said below from the...
New Era's Closing it's Doors in Buffalo
Dozens of Western New York union members will rally Saturday, Jan. 26, at New Era Field in Orchard Park to show solidarity with the employees of New Era’s Derby production facility, which the...
Another Trump Con: Foxconn Doesn't Meet Hiring Goal
Just a year ago, Trump and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker touted the Foxconn project as a major economic stimulus to the Badger state. However, with the promise of billions of dollars in tax credits...
Verizon Wireless Exposed for Union Busting
As wireless workers build power in their industry, Verizon Wireless is showing that it's terrified at the idea of workers joining together to have a voice in the workplace. A new report from...