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FTIR-Raman Webinar
07/04/20 - Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team Thermo is presenting a Webinar on July 9th http://app.info3.thermoscientific.com/e/es. |
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Happy 4th of July!
07/04/20 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Happy 4th of July!! We hope you all are healthy, and we wish you a safe, wonderful holiday weekend. |
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To our CWA Brothers, Sisters and Family Happy 4th of July
07/04/20 - CWA Local 1103 
In Congress, July 4, 1776. |
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Verizon Workers Regional & Local Work & Family Committee Summer Camp Program 2020
07/04/20 - CWA Local 1103 
The 2020 Summer Camp includes summer day programs as well as overnight camp programs and is made available through the Local and NY/NE Regional Work & Family CommiJees. The fund will reimburse up to $600.00 per child for summer camp expenses incurred between June 29, 2020 through September 4, 2020, for up to two (2) children per family. |
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Forced Overtime
07/03/20 - CWA Local 2222 Verizon will be forcing 6th day this coming week. So remember if you don't want to work your non schedule day you must work your contractual 8hrs overtime before. |
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Colorado Health and Safety workplace protections
07/03/20 - CWA Local 7777 CWA members played a pivotal role in passing HB20-1415 Whistleblower Protections Public Health Emergencies. The bill makes it unlawful for employers in Colorado to retaliate against workers for raising health and safety issues during a pandemic. Also, it allows employees to wear their own PPE. |
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State & Local Face Mask Requirements for Public Places
07/03/20 - CWA Local 7777 Since there are no Federal requirements for wearing a mask in public and in most states it is a “Hodge Podge” of different rules on this matter; it would be important if you or family members plan any traveling during this timeframe to check the state or local requirements on your traveling route and the designation place of our travel for wearing a mask in public. |
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LOCAL UNION 659 ELECTION RESULTS
07/02/20 - IBEW Local 659 Thank you all for your participation with this year’s election. It is through the efforts of the membership that this Local Union is able to work and serve everyone. |
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Nearly Half the US Population Is Without A Job
07/02/20 - Teamsters local 570 July 2, 2020 | ECONOMY | Nearly half of the population is still out of a job showing just how far the U.S. labor market has to heal in the wake of the coronavirus. The employment-population ratio — the number of employed people as a percentage of the U.S. adult population — plunged to 52.8% in May, meaning 47. |
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Summer Labor Blood Drives - 2020
07/02/20 - Teamsters Joint Council 41 2020 SUMMER LABOR BLOOD DRIVES Come to donate and receive a free gift courtesy of the American Red Cross, while supplies last. * Emerald Event Center, Avon July 20th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 100th Bomb Group, Cleveland July 28th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown September 8th 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Nearly Half the US Population Is Without A Job
07/02/20 - Teamsters Local 355 July 2, 2020 | ECONOMY | Nearly half of the population is still out of a job showing just how far the U.S. labor market has to heal in the wake of the coronavirus. The employment-population ratio — the number of employed people as a percentage of the U.S. adult population — plunged to 52.8% in May, meaning 47. |
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Make It a Union-Made Fourth of July!
07/02/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen The Fourth of July is here, and it’s time to celebrate America’s birthday. Our flag has been waving high since 1776, but do you know what the colors mean? The red represents the blood shed by those who fought for our nation’s independence. |
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Washington Training Center Update
07/02/20 - IUOE 302 Washington Training Center Update Effective July 1st, the Spangle and Ellensburg, WA training centers have been merged and will be managed and run by the Ellensburg Training Director, Ole Fjellstad. As many of you know, this effort has been in the works for some time and we are pleased that it has now all come together. |
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Happy 4th of July!
07/02/20 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 In observance of the holiday our office will be closed July 3rd. We wish all our members a Happy and Safe Holiday. |
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Summary Report from the Administrative Officers
07/02/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Hello Everyone
Please click on the link below from the Administrative Officers.
Thank you,
I.A.T.S.E. |
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July Update
07/02/20 - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 494 Well, summer is officially here. Enjoy it. While the Union was closed to walk-ins, we were fielding an amazing amount of phone calls and emails from members. We have had daily calls about COVID and unemployment. Most of this information is posted on our website for quick access to our members. Please contact us if you have clarifying questions. Ibew494.com. |
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IBEW 494 Apparel Store Is Open
07/02/20 - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 494 The new IBEW Local 494 online store is up and running! To purchase any items go to: store https://ibew494.itemorder. |
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IATSE ALERT: Film Tax Credit
07/02/20 - IATSE Local B4 The film tax credit would bring Massachusetts, especially Boston, to a level playing field with states like Connecticut and Rhode Island, to be able to create more work in the film, theater, hotel, restaurant, and travel industries. It will generate a lot of revenue back to our city that we lose to these other cities who are already have this film tax credit. |
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NEASO Member-2-Members Self-Care, Yoga Classes
07/02/20 - NEASO . |
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Message from IUEC Safety Director
07/01/20 - IUEC Local 10 
Brothers & Sisters,
It is with great regret to inform you that there was an on the job accident yesterday June 29th, in Local # 2 Chicago, IL. Brother Bill Rogers mechanic, 61 years old, was working for Parkway Elevator Co. when the accident occurred during a re-roping job. Today, June 30th, Brother Rogers passed away due to the injuries he received. |
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The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman’s Grand Executive Council Endorses Joe Biden for President
07/01/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen FRONT ROYAL, VA — On June 11, 2020, the members of the BRS Grand Executive Council voted to unanimously endorse former U.S. Senator and Vice President Joe Biden for President of the United States. “The Grand Executive Council monitors and promotes candidates who demonstrate that they understand and support our Union values and the working class in this country. |
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YRC RECEIVES CARES ACT RELIEF
07/01/20 - Teamsters Local 449 TEAMSTERS UNION LAUDS CARES ACT RELIEF FOR YRCW WORKERS 2020.07.01 Loan Will Protect Livelihoods of 30,000 Workers Impacted by Pandemic (WASHINGTON) – A $700 million loan provided by the United States Treasury under the CARES Act will help YRC Worldwide, Inc. |
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YRC Receives $700M From Uncle Sam
07/01/20 - Teamsters Local 492 TEAMSTERS UNION LAUDS CARES ACT RELIEF FOR YRCW WORKERS Loan Will Protect Livelihoods of 30,000 Workers Impacted by Pandemic A $700 million loan provided by the United States Treasury under the CARES Act will help YRC Worldwide, Inc. |
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YRC Expects to Receive CARES act loan
07/01/20 - Teamsters Local 776 A $700 million loan provided by the United States Treasury under the CARES Act will help YRC Worldwide, Inc.’s operating companies pay its employees’.... |
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How COVID-19 Widened America’s Wealth Gap
06/30/20 - Teamsters local 570 June 30, 2020 | INEQUALITY | The novel coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated income inequality, experts say, stretching the racial wealth gap in the United States and making the richest wealthier while leaving many of the poorest without jobs. As the COVID-19 pandemic overtook the U.S. |
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How COVID-19 Widened America’s Wealth Gap
06/30/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 30, 2020 | INEQUALITY | The novel coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated income inequality, experts say, stretching the racial wealth gap in the United States and making the richest wealthier while leaving many of the poorest without jobs. As the COVID-19 pandemic overtook the U.S. |
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How COVID-19 Widened America’s Wealth Gap
06/30/20 - Teamsters Local 992 June 30, 2020 | INEQUALITY | The novel coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated income inequality, experts say, stretching the racial wealth gap in the United States and making the richest wealthier while leaving many of the poorest without jobs. As the COVID-19 pandemic overtook the U.S. |
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Fishing For Freedom Donation Request
06/30/20 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO . |
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July Union Meetings Canceled
06/30/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Out of an abundance of caution all July Union Meetings have been canceled. WEAR A MASK! - WORK SAFE! - SOCIAL DISTANCE! - WASH YOUR HANDS! - STAY SAFE! |
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Officers say they received pizza from El Paso restaurant with a pig drawn on box
06/30/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Police in El Paso say they’re disturbed after two officers were given food with a disrespectful picture drawn on it. In a Facebook post Sunday night, an El Paso police officer said he and his partner ordered dinner at The Pizza Joint in downtown El Paso. But the officers said this pizza came with something extra. |
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July 3, 2020 Closure
06/30/20 - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Please be advised, that in accordance with our Local Bylaws, the Boilermakers Local Lodge 104, will be closed on July 3, 2020 in observance of the July 4th Holiday. We will reopen at 8am on Monday July 6, 2020. The Seattle Labor Temple building will also be closed for the day on July 3rd, 2020 so payments cannot be dropped off at the Seattle Location. |
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July Meetings Canceled
06/30/20 - Teamsters Local 41 . |
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COVID-19 cases among El Paso first responders
06/30/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The city of El Paso has provided data on COVID-19 cases within the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Fire Department. According to the city, 128 members of EPPD have been quarantined and 100 have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tested, 14 tests came back positive. City officials said 25 of those quarantined remain out of work and 97 have returned to work. |
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Online Form Disable Days of the Month
06/30/20 - support.unionactive.com Two more options have been added for automatically disabling online forms before or after certain days of the month. The disabled after day/time and disabled before day/time allows an online form to be automatically disabled before and after certain dates. For example set the disabled before day/time to the 10th @ 12am and the disabled after day/time to the 16th @ 5pm. |
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Online Form Disable Times
06/29/20 - support.unionactive.com The online forms now have an option to disable the form before and after certain times of the day. You can enter a disabled before time and a disabled after time. The form will not be available before a certain time or after a certain time or a combination of both. |
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Unions Support Workers During Crisis
06/29/20 - Teamsters local 570 June 29, 2020 | OPINION | The COVID-19 pandemic has sent our world into a public health and economic tailspin. As of May, the national unemployment rate was at 13.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Michigan, it is a staggering 21.2% — worse than the Great Recession. [ In Maryland, it’s 9.9%. |
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Unions Support Workers During Crisis
06/29/20 - Teamsters Local 355 June 29, 2020 | OPINION | The COVID-19 pandemic has sent our world into a public health and economic tailspin. As of May, the national unemployment rate was at 13.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Michigan, it is a staggering 21.2% — worse than the Great Recession. [ In Maryland, it’s 9.9%. |
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Unions Support Workers During Crisis
06/29/20 - Teamsters Local 992 June 29, 2020 | OPINION | The COVID-19 pandemic has sent our world into a public health and economic tailspin. As of May, the national unemployment rate was at 13.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Michigan, it is a staggering 21.2% — worse than the Great Recession. [ In Maryland, it’s 9.9%. |
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Support for Local 188 Brother Agarpao
06/29/20 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Brother Agarpao is President and Local Chairman for Local 188. He was recently involved in a serious dirt bike accident and remains in serious condition at a hospital away from home. Local 188 has created a page for brothers and sisters to offer words of encouragement and monetary donations to help defray financial burdens associated with this difficult time. |
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Senator Portman Multiemployer Pension Reform Video
06/29/20 - Teamsters Local 455 Click link below to view: https://www.c-span.org/video/. |
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Unions Support Workers During Crisis
06/29/20 - Teamsters Local 888 June 29, 2020 | OPINION | The COVID-19 pandemic has sent our world into a public health and economic tailspin. As of May, the national unemployment rate was at 13.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Michigan, it is a staggering 21.2% — worse than the Great Recession. [ In Maryland, it’s 9.9%. |
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AT&T SIPP Applications Due This Tuesday 6-30
06/28/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 June 28, 2020 - This is just a reminder all Enhanced General SIPP applications for eligible AT&T employees must be received by noon Tuesday June 30, 2020. The $80,500 SIPP amount is an incentive to allow employees who have been considering leaving the company to retiree and save the position of other employees who are not ready to leave their employment with AT&T. |
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Kroger Negotiations Update 5
06/27/20 - UFCW Local 455 
As the pandemic continues to surge in the greater Houston area, along with Kroger's profits, they are not willing to share! |
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IATSE WCO Food Drive Thru - Wednesday, July 1, 2020
06/27/20 - IATSE Local 33 
Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Kin,
On July 1, 2020, the IATSE West Coast Office will be hosting another Food Bank Drive Thru sponsored by the LA County Fed & LA Food Bank. This food drive will be open to all Entertainment Industry Union Kin. No membership ID will be required to receive food.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2020. |
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In Case You Missed It
06/26/20 - Teamsters local 570 • The jobs we need • Update for Industrial Trades Teamsters • Workers are striking during coronavirus • COVID-19 news updates for June 25 • GCC Local in Pa. |
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In Case You Missed It
06/26/20 - Teamsters Local 355 • The jobs we need • Update for Industrial Trades Teamsters • Workers are striking during coronavirus • COVID-19 news updates for June 25 • GCC Local in Pa. |
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COVID-19 extensions
06/26/20 - CWA Local 2222 Dear Mike, As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Company will continue to eliminate the annual limit on the number of hours an employee can utilize on Bright Horizon back-up care benefits and will pay for all hours an employee utilizes on such benefits instead of having that funding come out of the ACFC Committee funds. |
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