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Black Friday: Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Day
Harry Van Arsdale Jr. was born on this day 116 years ago, November 23, 1905. This date is important to the history of not only Local 3 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers but the...
Can O'Brien Beat Bezos?
In one of the most important union elections in recent memory, a successor to the Teamsters' long-time President James Hoffa has been chosen by the membership. The election marks the end of the...
UAW Members Approve John Deere Contract
After a month on strike, which included voting down two tentative agreements, UAW members who work at John Deere overwhelmingly voted to end their strike and accept the latest tentative agreement...
Scranton Teachers Strike Enters Third Week
Since November 3, schools in Scranton Pennsylvania have been closed due to a strike by the city’s teachers. The decision to strike came after the teachers were forced to work without a contract...
Burgerville: First Union Fast Food Contract
For the first time in the history of the fast food industry in the United States, workers at a fast food restaurant will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The deal came after three...
Chicago Police: Fire Bigot Union Prez
The controversial police union President in Chicago Illinois is once again making headlines for all of the wrong reasons. While previous headlines have included his support for Trump and derogatory...
NJ Man Sentance to 3.5 Years in Prison for Jan 6 Attack
Ten months after the deadly attack on the United States Capitol by supporters of Trump, the first insurrectionist has been sentenced for the violent actions that took place on January 6th. Scott...
Vote Begins on Historic Starbucks Union Election
For 50 years, baristas at Starbucks have been making lattes. In those 50 years, the company has expanded to be a worldwide staple in the coffee industry. As the company expanded, its workers have...
Meet the Union Veterans Council
On November 11th, the United States honors our veterans on Veterans Day. In the union movement, the Union Veterans Council (UVC) works with our vets to bring them into the union movement. The work...
UAW Members Reject Second Deal at John Deere
For the second time in a month, John Deere workers are on strike after rejecting a tentative agreement. The latest rejection comes after an agreement was reached over the weekend to end the two-week...