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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 11 Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 11 Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of nonperishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC's) annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States. The need is great, but you can help. We invite you to join letter carriers and our partner organizations in the fight to end hunger in our communities by participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Simply leave your donation of nonperishable food in a bag near your mailbox on the second Saturday in May, and your letter carrier will do the rest. To donate through your food bank, please use our search tool here. For more information, visit Stamp Out Hunger in America. Watch this video for more: Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:05 — Apr 30
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 556 Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 556 Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556 ratified a four-year contract that includes a 22.3% raise on May 1, $364 million in retroactive wages, industry-first paid maternal and parental leave, additional compensation for extra time spent on the ground while on duty, higher pay for irregular operations, premium pay for an extended duty day, pay protections for flight attendants who experience an on-the-job injury, and provides holiday pay for three more holidays: July Fourth, Memorial Day and Labor Day. The contract was approved, with 81% of votes in favor. “This deal provides significant raises and critical quality-of-life improvements for TWU’s Southwest Flight Attendants who worked through historic operational meltdowns and a global pandemic,” said TWU International Executive Vice President Alex Garcia. “TWU Local 556 won quantifiable compensation throughout all phases of the day that will put real money into our Flight Attendants’ pay checks. This is the least they deserve after years of hard work and negotiations.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:02 — Apr 29
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Top 14 Things You Should Know from the Death on the Job 2024 Report Top 14 Things You Should Know from the Death on the Job 2024 Report Today, ahead of Workers Memorial Day on April 28, the AFL-CIO released our 33rd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. This annual report serves as a national and state-by-state profile of worker safety and health, offering direction to policymakers and regulatory bodies as they strive to address the scourge of working people facing death, injury and illness at work. “Despite workers’ hard-won safety and health rights, this report shows the fight is far from over,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. “Too many workers face retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions or injuries, while low penalties fail to deter employers from following the law. The alarming disparities in workplace fatalities among workers of color are unacceptable, symptomatic of deeply ingrained racial inequity and the need to pay increased attention to the dangerous industries that treat workers as disposable. As we honor those who have fallen this Workers Memorial Day, we remain committed to holding corporations accountable so that all jobs are safe jobs—where every worker can return home safely at the end of the day.” Here are 14 things you need to know from the 2024 Death on the Job report:
- 344 workers died each day from hazardous working conditions.
- 5,486 workers were killed on the job in the United States.
- An estimated 120,000 workers died from occupational diseases.
- The job fatality rate increased again to 3.7 per 100,000 workers.
- Workers of color die on the job at a higher rate: Black and Latino worker job fatality rates are disproportionate compared with all other workers and are continuing to increase.
- Employers reported nearly 3.5 million work-related injuries and illnesses, an increase from the previous year.
- 43 workers died from heat on the job; fatal and nonfatal data are an undercount of the real problem.
- Workplace homicides and workplace suicides increased 9% and 13%, respectively, from 2021 to 2022.
- Separately, unintentional overdoses at work increased 13% from 2021 to 2022.
- The rate of serious workplace violence injuries has increased to 4.3 per 10,000 workers.
- Musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motion injuries continue to be a major problem, accounting for 28% of all serious work-related injuries and illnesses in private industry.
- Underreporting of all workplace injuries and illnesses is widespread—the true toll of work-related injuries and illnesses is 5.6 million to 8.4 million each year in private industry.
- Chemical exposures continue to plague working people, leading to debilitating, life-threatening diseases that are totally preventable.
- The cost of job injuries and illnesses is enormous, estimated at $174 billion to $348 billion a year—an undercount of the real impact on society, families and communities.
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Win A Better Future: In the States Roundup Win A Better Future: In the States Roundup It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter). Alaska AFL-CIO:
"Joining the Nurse Licensure Compact is smoke and mirrors, disguising dangerous working conditions and calling it a workforce shortage." #akleg Nurse Licensure Compact is bad for workers and bad for Alaska! https://t.co/DVENu1mgk0 — Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:📌Join us this Friday, April 26th where we will gather to remember and pay tribute to the workers who have lost their lives due to work-related hazards.#WorkersMemorialDay #1u RSVP Required: https://t.co/vpZjqQXbNl pic.twitter.com/dKfPSUJYe4 — Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:We don’t have to choose between good jobs & a healthy planet. We’re fighting for both.We can act on climate & build a sustainable economy w/ abundant public services & healthy & prosperous communities w/ good union jobs.Choose a better present. Win a better future.#EarthDay pic.twitter.com/Ijou3l3bBO — California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 22, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:“At this moment, Colorado has the opportunity to not just legislate but to lead — to champion a cause that resonates beyond its borders, inspiring a national movement toward greater rail safety and accountability.”#coleg #copols https://t.co/kc78NJHIkf — Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 17, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:.@EHawthorne3 honoring the workers who died at L'Ambiance: "This remembrance is to honor those 28 workers but should also serve as a reminder that nothing is more paramount than worker safety. We will not stop until every worker is able to go to work and return home safely" pic.twitter.com/fxVUj7kvcC — Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:And the bosses know climate is a labor issue, too.Gov. DeSantis and his majority in the legislature recently passed a law BANNING cities and counties from enacting any heat protections for workers. https://t.co/mbwkq2nmQC — Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 22, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:#Congratulations to @UAW Pres. Shawn Fain !!! Thank you for continuing the movement 🫶🏼#1u #UnionsForAll #UnionStrong #unionproud #Georgia pic.twitter.com/3ZH3tjXo9v — Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 21, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:Thank you @ILTreasurer for highlighting your investments to improve Illinois' infrastructure and create good-paying jobs at #NABTU2024 Conference in Washington, DC today. pic.twitter.com/CQHhgB3BRV — Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:Everyone who wants a union deserves a union, keep up the fight! ✊ https://t.co/4P6Z06EAdQ — Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 18, 2024
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:Congratulations @UAW!! ✊✊✊#UnionStrong https://t.co/Vbc1WYiV0b — Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) April 20, 2024
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:Announcing the Kentucky State AFL-CIO's 2024 Primary Election Endorsements#Labor2024 #KyElect #WorkingFamilies #UnionStrong #1Union pic.twitter.com/ZUhIaGGcaR — Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) April 16, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:This is our statement on @GovJanetMills’ shameful veto of a minimum wage for farmworkers in Maine. #mepolitics #Shame pic.twitter.com/cGSKJTaS7F — Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:Denise Ilitch and Mark Gaffney have been crucial allies of labor on campus. Reelecting pro-labor candidates to our university governing boards is an essential step to ensuring our universities protect the rights and dignity of their workers.https://t.co/lrCFlZeY7W — Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 18, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:She stands up for working people in Congress and we are proud to endorse @IlhanMN! https://t.co/CDYngCE5DO — Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:Happy Passover to those who celebrate! ✡️ #chagsameach pic.twitter.com/w1lYlUNdtY — Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 22, 2024
Montana State AFL-CIO:Huge win developing for workers who voted this week to join @UAW in Chattanooga! There’s nothing better than having a voice in the workplace! #unionstrong https://t.co/7meEcFCbRo — Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 20, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:Join us this Friday at Sunset Park for a Workers Memorial Day Luncheon! pic.twitter.com/f2o6tavMKh — Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:No other candidate running for Governor understands what NH working families face day-to-day. That’s why the @NHAFLCIO has endorsed @JoyceCraigNH. Excited to be at her office opening tonight in Manchester!#NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/qkDo3cTiMM — New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 18, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget: https://t.co/e9YftLG8Ax — NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 21, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:IT'S A NEW DAWN, IT'S A NEW DAY, IN THE SOUTH Y'ALL! Volkswagen workers vote yes to unionizing, igniting @UAW's push to #organizetheSouth https://t.co/ly4C6miAGn #1u — NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 20, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:We remember when our pro-#union Brother @heyjohnrussell ran here in #Ohio for Statehouse and Congress. Glad he's still in the fight for working people. https://t.co/3jwb2dEhBW — Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 22, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:The #OregonPrimary is one month away! Check out our #OregonLabor 2024 Voting Guide and learn more about the pro-worker candidates we’ve endorsed.https://t.co/mZfx8WjXO5 pic.twitter.com/0zBE7H7AjW — Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 22, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously voted to elect Maurice Cobb as its Secretary-Treasurer to fill the unexpired term until the next convention, succeeding George Piasecki as Secretary-Treasurer.Read our full statement: https://t.co/7unLnKJ2mC pic.twitter.com/KxKoyyrDJw — PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 23, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:We have the chance to ban captive anti-union meetings in Rhode Island! Let's protect our workers from threats, intimidation, and limits on their free speech rights Thank you bill sponsors @RepCraven & @LaMountainfor31 #UnionStrong #1u https://t.co/Hl4lmZbUH2 — Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 23, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:Enough with the fear-mongering, @GovBillLee. If this was really about "choice," you wouldn't have attempted to interfere in yet another election. Your failure to stay out of this decision is the only "mistake" that we see #StandUpUAW #1uhttps://t.co/f9E0paOn1n — Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 23, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:Please join us in welcoming Fabiola Barreto, our new Texas Immigrant Worker Project Coordinator 🥳She will organize our Citizenship Clinics, assist in other immigration-related initiatives, and participate in immigration-related legislative activities.Welcome, Fabiola! pic.twitter.com/4yAi2xmehk — Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 23, 2024
Virginia AFL-CIO:Make sure to thank your school bus drivers today! https://t.co/gMmvwpUisU pic.twitter.com/lmPxpAMwvS — Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 23, 2024
West Virginia AFL-CIO:“Affordable & accessible childcare is critical not only to a healthy workforce and families, but also to the state’s overall economy,” said WV AFL-CIO Pres Josh Sword. “The most effective way to ensure working people remain in the workforce is to allow parents affordable access… — West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 19, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Learning to lead: ILR institute trains the next generation of union organizers https://t.co/1NkRoKJ3Fh — WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 19, 2024
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: GM Aramark Workers Win Major Gains Service & Solidarity Spotlight: GM Aramark Workers Win Major Gains Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Workers at General Motors Aramark won a historic tentative agreement that raises the standards for all UAW GM members in sanitation. Under the new contract, workers will receive raises of up to 43% over the life of the three-year deal. It would take a worker just 90 days to reach the top wage rate. Workers will receive retroactive back pay from March 15. “If ratified, this deal will be a major victory for our UAW members in sanitation, not just at Aramark,” said Mike Booth, UAW vice president and director of the GM Department. “Of the 10 sanitation companies the UAW bargains with, Aramark is the largest. We took the fight to Aramark head-on to win a contract that recognizes your hard work and dedication.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 04/24/2024 - 09:48 — Apr 24
AFL-CIO Blog
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 11
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 556 Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
- Top 14 Things You Should Know from the Death on the Job 2024 Report
- Win A Better Future: In the States Roundup
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: GM Aramark Workers Win Major Gains