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WASHINGTON REPORT - OCT. 16, 2026
10/16/26 - Police Officers Labor Council 
NAPO President Mick McHale and Executive Director Bill Johnson attended a lunch hosted by President Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House on Oct. 15 in honor of our nation’s law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and the sacrifices they make while serving our communities. |
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Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Future.
10/16/26 - Fraternal Order of Police Jim Fogleman Lodge # 50, Inc. 
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Regardless of your political affiliation, make your voice heard. Exercise your right to vote and take part in shaping the future of your community, your state, and our nation.
Every vote matters. |
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RETIREE LUNCHEON 2026
10/16/26 - Suffolk County Probation Officers Association 
The 2026 Retiree Luncheon took place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Painters Restaurant in Brookhaven. It was wonderful catching up with the retirees and good to see everyone looking well and sharing a few laughs. It’s always a treat to see the old crew, sharing a few laughs and reconnecting. |
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Unions Are the Key to America’s Cost of Living Crisis
10/16/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 16, 2026 | ECONOMY | Ask an everyday working American, and they’ll likely tell you there’s something fundamentally wrong with our economy. Across industries, big cities, and small towns, working people are struggling. Their paychecks aren’t stretching far enough. |
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AA BENEFITS ENROLLMENT WINDOW
10/16/26 - TWU Local 505 
Attention All TWU Local 505 Members American Airlines
Annual Benefit Election Window will open soon ....... October 26 - November 13th
It's almost time to choose your benefits and extra benefits on Jetnet, be sure to make your selections. Check out the options, premiums, compare plans, and check out the supplemental options online. |
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CWA Local 1120 Elections Have Been Certified
10/16/26 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 CWA Local 1120 Elections Have Been Certified The CWA Local 1120 Election Committee has certified the election petitions. The Executive Board of CWA Local 1120 will take office on Monday October 19, 2026. |
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National President's Update - Q3 2026
10/16/26 - AMFA October 16, 2026 -- The third quarter of 2026 reinforced AMFA’s purpose: securing the recognition, compensation, and working conditions aviation maintenance professionals deserve. |
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ATTN: TriMet Members - Open Enrollment Information for 2027
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ATTENTION Active & Retired TRIMET Members!
The countdown is ON - Open Enrollment 2026 began on OCTOBER 15th, 2026
Make sure to review your enrollment packets carefully and submit any changes or supporting documents by October 31, 2026.
Haven't received your packet? Reach out to TriMet to confirm they have the correct mailing address on file. |
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PRESIDENT SUSLAK REPORTS
10/16/26 - QUEENS AREA LOCAL 1022 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period (November 28, 2026 – December 25, 2026) In accordance with Article 8, Sections 4 and 5 of the APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a consecutive four-week period each year during December. |
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Board Election Nominations
10/16/26 - Bellevue Police Officers' Guild These nominations will be posted as they become available during the nomination window. Here are the first four that have been made available for your consideration. @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ . |
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2027 EWMC National Leadership Conference
10/16/26 - IBEW Local 6 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4yIe1lnS-addsu6bN8ZtofsG0o6Gd_nU7EqR6o4MabrD59Q/viewform. |
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Thank You
10/15/26 - International UAW VP Mike Booth Greetings It has been a great honor to have served as your International UAW Vice President over the past four years. I ran for International UAW Vice President with the hope of placing the membership in the driver seat. I wanted to return the power of our movement to the hands of the membership. It is my hope we have accomplished that. |
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Code Class is Available
10/15/26 - IBEW Local 606 The apprenticeship is offering a code class starting 11/04/2026. The class will run for 10 weeks and cost $135. You can purchase the class by logging into tradeschool and selecting the class schedule. |
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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: UP Seeks to Conceal CEO’s Threats of Retaliation, Pushes For Private Meetings with Regulators
10/15/26 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Union Pacific is fighting to keep video footage of CEO Jim Vena’s alleged threats to railroad customers out of public view, even as the company and Norfolk Southern seek permission to hold private meetings with federal regulators reviewing their proposed merger. |
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2026-2027 Staff Input for Negotiations
10/15/26 - NYACK Teacher's Association The Negotiations team is looking to get your input! Please answer the following questions. See your contract or ask a building rep if you need any help. |
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Annual Meeting Information (including swag info!!!)
10/15/26 - Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals 
Annual Meeting Information and SWAG! |
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Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge 92 Issues Statement on Not Guilty Verdict in the Trial of Kevin Seelinger
10/14/26 - Lodge 92 Labor Services Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge 92 Issues Statement on Not Guilty Verdict in the Trial of Kevin Seelinger Erie, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2026) - Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge 92 executive director Tom Wines today issued the following statement: “Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge 92 thanks the jury for its service and for the care it brought to this difficult case. |
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President's message
10/14/26 - Suffolk County Detectives Association, Inc. Our community has lost a true guardian, protector and a beautiful soul. I did not know Detective DeLeonardo personally. Speaking to family, friends and colleagues, Alexandra, “Allie”, was described as more than just the badge she wore. She was a kind listener and a dedicated protector. She answered the call to serve every single day with grace and courage. |
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November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsements
10/14/26 - Pipe Fitters Local 533 . |
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Is UPS Parcel Pivot a Strategic winner or a ’Trojan Horse’?
10/14/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 14, 2026 | PACKAGE INDUSTRY | For 18 months, United Parcel Service management has talked about shedding unprofitable e-commerce volume to concentrate on more complex, premium services in sectors like B2B distribution, healthcare, automotive, and small enterprises. |
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Thank You to Our Police Ball Supporters!
10/14/26 - Saint Louis Police Officers' Association 
Thank you to all the businesses who are supporting the 1st Annual St. Louis Police Ball. Please support those businesses who support law enforcement. |
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FROM THE ELECTION COMMITTEE
10/14/26 - CWA 2201 . |
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Toolbox Talk 11: Lack of Assertiveness
10/14/26 - AMFA October 14, 2026 -- Speaking Up Is Part of the Job. Staying Silent Is a Choice. Have you ever noticed something that didn't look right but kept quiet because you didn't want to challenge a supervisor or upset a coworker? |
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Oregon General Election Recommendations 2026
10/14/26 - Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37 
Below you will find the Teamsters Joint Council No. 37 2026 Oregon General Election recommendations.
Ballots begin to be mailed October 14, 2026. Election day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. |
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Short Term Disability Benefit Update
10/14/26 - Maine State Law Enforcement Association Good Afternoon All, I am emailing to update members on new information regarding the interaction of State Paid Family Medical Leave with Short Term Disability. As I understand it, if an employee chooses to apply for State Paid Family Medical Leave, the Short Term Disability benefit will be reduced. |
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2026 Annual Meeting
10/14/26 - Maine State Law Enforcement Association Good Afternoon All, Yesterday we held the 2026 Annual Meeting at the Sidney IF&W Building. The meeting was attended in person and vis TEAMS. Two votes were held at the annual meeting. The votes were for the following changes: 1) Dues increase by $10 a pay period to cover additional operating costs, mainly legal fees. |
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ATU 757 Hero Award: Honoring Andrew Bumgarner
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ATU 757 was proud to award union member and Valley Transit Operator Andrew Bumgarner with an ATU 757 "Our Hero" Award.
When a man was shot outside his bus, Andrew was quick to take action. He got the victim onto his bus and drove him to the closest hospital, ultimately saving his life.
On behalf of ATU Local 757, we proudly honor Andrew's extraordinary act of valor. |
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Search for New Union Home
10/14/26 - Teamsters Local 320 BREAKING NEWS: Teamsters Local 320 Launches Search for New Union Home Following the historic 2025 merger of Local 1145 into Local 320, leadership is taking bold steps toward the future of our union. |
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KTF Breast Cancer Fundraiser
10/14/26 - Kingston Teachers' Federation Please see the attached flyer for information on the KTF Breast Cancer T-Shirt Fundraiser. You can access the order form through the link below as well. Thank you for your support! https://forms. |
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IBT President's Medal Presentation
10/14/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 President Spencer Dearth made a special presentation at the monthly meeting on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Spencer began: "President O'Brien asked me to present a special award at today's monthly meeting. |
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STOP LISTENING TO THE LIES MANAGEMENT IS TELLING! YES THE UNION HAS BEEN REMOVED ALONG WITH THE CONTRACT BUT WE ARE STILL YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTAIVES WHO IS ALLOWED TO REPRESENT YOU
10/14/26 - AFGE Local 507 STOP BELIEVING THE MISINFORMATION! AFGE LOCAL 507 IS NO LOMGER HERE! INSTEAD OF UNION OFFICIALS WE ARE YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO ALL WEST PALM BEACH VA EMPLOYEES: PLEASE HEAR ME CLEARLY! By now, many of you may have heard supervisors or managers making statements such as: "There is no union anymore." "AFGE cannot represent you. |
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Update 10/14/2026
10/14/26 - AFSCME Local 2650 Policy — The meeting we had scheduled for the new "Surveillance Policy" has been postponed by the employer. We know they are taking a second look at the language in it. Hopefully, good news to follow. Raises/Bonus — The new wages and bonus will be reflected on the check following the first full pay in October, as always. |
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TWU Local 567 are pleased to announce that the Member annual voluntary benefit open enrollment period is TWO WEEKS AWAY!
10/13/26 - TWU Local 567 TWU Locals 567 are pleased to announce that the Member annual voluntary benefit open enrollment period is TWO WEEKS AWAY! Open enrollment will take place from October 28 to December 4, 2026. During this period, TWU Local 567 Members can enroll in the voluntary benefit offerings available through EFP on a guaranteed-issue basis. |
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BHA Workers Have Been Waiting Long Enough
10/13/26 - Teamsters Local 122 
Over 340 Local 122 members employed by the Boston Housing Authority have not seen a pay raise since April of 2023! |
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Stand With Farm Workers On October 22nd At The Washington Supreme Court
10/13/26 - Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council 
The ruling in this case could affect workers statewide by barring employers from using coercive arbitration agreements. |
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Teamsters Drivers in Florida Crush Dark Money Attack on Union
10/13/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 13, 2026 | UNION-BUSTING | Over 200 drivers at Breakthru Beverage have delivered a decisive blow to corporate union busting, voting down a multimillion-dollar effort to strip them of Teamsters representation. The failed effort reveals the weakness and corruption of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, one of America's most notorious anti-worker organizations. |
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Thanksgiving Feed-A-Family Event 2026
10/13/26 - IBEW Local 2322 The IBEW Local 2322 Benevolent Fund will be donating and delivering meals to families in the Southeast MA footprint for Thanksgiving. Last year we helped over 200 families. Let's help in trying to minimize the burden on our fellow neighbors in need. |
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CONTRACT: BARRY COUNTY CORRECTIONS
10/13/26 - Police Officers Labor Council 
New three-year agreement expires Dec. 31, 2028.
Wages:
6% increase effective Jan. 1, 2026.
4.5% increase effective Jan. 1, 2027.
4.5% increase effective Jan. 1, 2028.
Manning & Safety: Employees who are mandated to work non-County funded special events will now receive triple time pay for all hours worked. |
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APWU Live RSVP for October 20 APWU Livestream
10/13/26 - American Postal Workers Union National Postal Press Association https://apwu.org/apwu-live/?link_id=2&can_id=3d71bf9d12719f8c5ae11fd6b92ebb8f&source=email-do-the-midterms-put-your-job-at-risk-2&email_referrer=email_3444094&email_subject=apwu-live-how-elections-impact-postal-workers October Livestream Start: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT Event Type: Virtual We will share a virtual link before the event. |
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Happy Columbus Day!
10/13/26 - Suffolk County PBA 
This Columbus Day, the Suffolk County PBA proudly celebrates Italian-American heritage and honors the generations of Italian Americans whose courage, service, and contributions have helped shape our great nation.
Today, we recognize their enduring legacy and the important role Italian Americans continue to play in our communities and throughout our nation’s history. |
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USPS Will Keep Delivering Ballots to Everyone
10/13/26 - Reno American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO USPS Will Keep Delivering Ballots to Everyone – For Now by David Yao You can assure your friends and family that voting by mail is safe – for now. |
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URGENT General Membership Meeting- Members ONLY DO NOT use Government Equipment nor be on Government Duty Time for this meeting
10/13/26 - AFGE Local 507 TODAY TODAT TODAY Dear AFGE Local 507 Members, You are invited to attend the upcoming AFGE Local 507 General Membership Meeting. AFGE Local 507 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Time: Oct 13, 2026 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81222090478?pwd=Y3gOFNVigBx47T1ZS16h41wbbvUNMX. |
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October Meeting Notice
10/13/26 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO This month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO, in the Casablanca Room, located on the 2nd floor of the casino. Executive Board Meeting at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:00 PM. |
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Teleworking Policy
10/12/26 - AFSCME Local 1001 Please view the Teleworking Policy here: https://mapal1001.unionactive.com/Final%20H-09%20TW%20Policy. |
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Awake at All Hours
10/12/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 11, 2026 | THE NIGHT SHIFT | From waste removal to package delivery to hospital night shifts, rank-and-file Teamsters keep America moving around the clock. At any hour of the day or night, Teamsters are on the job. Some report to work before the sun rises. Others punch in as the rest of us are going to bed. |
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Membership Meeting
10/12/26 - CWA Local 2222 Good afternoon, there will not be a Membership Meeting in the month of October. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 17th 2026. This meeting is an east meeting and is subject to change due to the location. If there are any questions, please call 540-323-1265. Thank you. |
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Groundbreaking Ceremony
10/12/26 - Pipefitters LU 533 Training Center We recently celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for our new Pipe Fitters Local 533 Training Center! This exciting milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for our apprenticeship program and an investment in the future of our membership. |
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