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International USPS Letter 12.8.18 12/08/18 - TWU Local 568 TWU has been informed by American that they plan to resume USPS drug tests on Fleet Service Clerks. While the vast majority of Fleet Service Clerks records reflect they were drug tested, some members’ records hired after 1998 do not, according to the Company, and they need to comply in order to meet Postal Service requirements.

Admin Leave Checklist 12/08/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU We have added a link under Member Resources titled Admin Leave Info. This link includes a checklist to complete and other information necessary in the event of an Act of God situation. You are encouraged to share with other members since one of the tests of an Act of God situation is that it should include groups of employees.

2019 Scholarship Information 12/07/18 - Teamsters Local 177 James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund - http://www.jrhmsf.org/index.cfm Local 177 Scholarship - Post marked by March 19, 2019 Deadline for submissions, March 26, 2019 Teamsters Joint Council 73 Scholarship - Deadline, March 1, 2019 Please click on the PDF link below to print out scholarship applications.

President Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Johnathan Bragg to Key Administration Post 12/07/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Johnathan Bragg of Virginia, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board as Employee Representative, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring August 28, 2019, and an additional five-year term expiring August 28, 2024. Mr.

Resilience Trauma Workshop for Law Enforcement 12/07/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. This retreat is for Law Enforcement Officers who may be in need of a chance to off load some of their Compassion Fatigue, ‘Stories from their career’, and or obtain some additional tools to help them reduce their job stress.

Union Meeting 12/07/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Per the motion of the the November membership meeting, the Regular Union meeting has been cancelled for the month of December.

Who wants to be a police officer? Job applications plummet at most U.S. departments 12/07/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Chuck Wexler talks to police chiefs frequently, as head of the Police Executive Research Forum think tank in Washington. Recently, he asked a roomful of chiefs to raise their hands if they wanted their children to follow them into a law enforcement career. Not one hand went up, he said. Nationwide, interest in becoming a police officer is down significantly.

FrontierRising Spotlight 12/2018 12/07/18 - CWA Local 2222 There is a new FrontierRising website that is now up and running. It also includes some new programs that are now available to Frontier associates. Please see attached flyer for additional information. If you are able, feel free to print out a copy to hang on your Union board.

UAW / Sparrow Negotiation Highlights 12/07/18 - UAW Local 4911 To View UAW / Sparrow Negotiation Highlights go to: http://www.uawlocal4911.org/UAWNegotiationHighlights2018.

Marriott Workers Just Ended the Largest Hotel Strike in US History 12/06/18 - Teamsters local 570 Dec. 6, 2018 | STRIKES | Thousands of Marriott workers [went] back to work Wednesday after ending the largest hotel strike in US history. About 2,500 striking hotel workers in San Francisco ratified a new contract with the hotel chain on Monday after months of tense negotiations, according to their labor union Unite Here.

Marriott Workers Just Ended the Largest Hotel Strike in US History 12/06/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Dec. 6, 2018 | STRIKES | Thousands of Marriott workers [went] back to work Wednesday after ending the largest hotel strike in US history. About 2,500 striking hotel workers in San Francisco ratified a new contract with the hotel chain on Monday after months of tense negotiations, according to their labor union Unite Here.

Local 455 2018 2019 Scholarship Flyer 12/06/18 - Teamsters Local 455 See Attached for more information.

Marriott Workers Just Ended the Largest Hotel Strike in US History 12/06/18 - Teamsters Local 355 Dec. 6, 2018 | STRIKES | Thousands of Marriott workers [went] back to work Wednesday after ending the largest hotel strike in US history. About 2,500 striking hotel workers in San Francisco ratified a new contract with the hotel chain on Monday after months of tense negotiations, according to their labor union Unite Here.

Orlando Vacation Employee Discount Newsletter 12/06/18 - CWA Local 7777 Orlando Vacation Employee Discount Newsletter We are excited to present our latest employee discount newsletter to you and your company. Please click here to view our most current deals.  If we can be! of any assistance to you please feel free to give us a call at 888-632-1103.

2019 Available Scholarships 12/06/18 - Teamsters Local 542 2019 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Now available! The James R. Hoffa Scholarship is available for daughters, sons and financially dependents of Teamster members. Academic scholarships ranging from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00 for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university and Training/Vocaional program awards of up to $2,000.

Postal task force seeks to remove USPS compensation from collective bargaining 12/06/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO The White House’s postal task force is calling for rolling back collective bargaining rights for postal unions, and is not looking to undo the Postal Service’s obligation to pre-fund health benefits for future postal retirees.

Marriott Workers Just Ended the Largest Hotel Strike in US History 12/06/18 - Teamsters Local 888 Dec. 6, 2018 | STRIKES | Thousands of Marriott workers [went] back to work Wednesday after ending the largest hotel strike in US history. About 2,500 striking hotel workers in San Francisco ratified a new contract with the hotel chain on Monday after months of tense negotiations, according to their labor union Unite Here.

LiUNA VP Penn named to Pritzker Infrastructure Transition Team 12/05/18 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council Chicago, IL — Today, Governor-elect JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor-elect Juliana Stratton announced the formation and members of the transition’s Restoring Illinois’ Infrastructure Committee.

GM Is Proof to the World That Slashing Wages Isn’t the Ticket to Profitability 12/05/18 - Teamsters local 570 Dec.

GM Is Proof to the World That Slashing Wages Isn’t the Ticket to Profitability 12/05/18 - Teamsters Local 355 Dec.

A Wurtec Tribute to Elevator Constructors 12/05/18 - IUEC Local 10 We received this in an email from Brian Heffner.  It was sent to him from the Wurtec Company.  Now, we all know that if you have been in elevators for any length of time, you know who the Wurtec Company is.  I thought it was really nice of them to do this tribute to Elevator Constructors.  All who have ever run night calls, know how this gentleman feels.

January's General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 2nd. Proposed changes to the Bylaws will be considered. 12/05/18 - IBEW Local 332 January's General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 2nd. Proposed changes to the Bylaws will be considered.   The proposed changes are on the "Member Home" page.

Law Enforcement Officer Family Tragedy - Please Help If You Can. 12/05/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. Please help this brother and his family if you can.  The medical costs and funeral expenses have overwhelmed this family and they are in desperate need of financial assistance.       What happened? After working from 5 P.M. the evening of November 18, 2019 into the early morning of 3 A.M. Monday November 19, 2018, Chaffee County Deputy Joey Lemley arrived home.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNEMPLOYMENT 12/05/18 - Teamsters Local 786 Please click on the attached document for information you need to know if you plan on taking unemployment this winter.

JOB OPENING 12/05/18 - Connecticut Fire Equipment Mechanics Association EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC SHIPMANS Experienced truck tech needed. Qualified applicants must have a strong background in heavey duty PMI, service, and electrical. Required CDL Class B License. EVT certification must be obtained as a condition of employment. Foe additional information, email    tbaker@shipmans.

The Kids Need Your Help! 12/05/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive ends this Saturday, December 8th.  We are far short of our goal.  We would like to provide a coat and toy for each of the 1000 children assisted by My Joyful Heart, BCMW Community Services, Bethany Home, Crittenton Centers, and  Mercy Home. If you able, please consider making a donation so we can brighten the holidays for children in need in the areas where we live and work. If you are collecting donations in your work locations please talk to your Chief Stewards and Business Representatives and let them know what you have collected so we can make arrangements to get your donations to the children.

Check out our new contract language under Member Resources Tab 12/05/18 - AFSCME Local 132 Check out our video on new contract language we have tentatively agreed to as of December 3, 2018. This information is only available to current members and can't be shared with non-members or the public. This is an inner-union only communication.  To access the video, use the gray tabs on the left. Scroll the page down to "Contracts" and click on that gray tab.

GM Is Proof to the World That Slashing Wages Isn’t the Ticket to Profitability 12/05/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Dec.

The Tax Cut Isn’t Trickling Down to Workers 12/05/18 - Teamsters Local 992 Dec. 5, 2018 | OPINION | Nearly one year ago, the Republican Congress passed and the president signed the controversial and partisan Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Proponents sold this law as a middle-class tax cut that would dramatically increase business investment, raise wages, and simplify the tax code.

Santa makes it a great success 12/05/18 - IUEC Local 10 What a great turnout!  Santa is always the favorite at the Family/Kids Christmas Party.  The children were front and center just waiting for him to appear.  They listen for his bell and when they hear it, they all head for the front of the room and gather around his chair.  I love watching them, their eyes full of excitement.  it is a great thing to behold.

Teamsters Local No. 142 Apprentice Applications 12/05/18 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 Teamsters Local No.142 Training and Apprenticeship Trust Fund Taking Applications See Below for Details

Christmas Party! 12/05/18 - IBEW Local 100 It's that time of year again Brothers and Sisters to get all dressed up and come out to celebrate the holiday with your fellow union members!  Our annual Christmas party will be held at the Swan Court/Spike & Rail in Selma this year on Friday, December 21st from 6pm to 11pm.  Come by the hall with an unwrapped gift valued at $20 per person and RSVP for your spot at the party.

The Tax Cut Isn’t Trickling Down to Workers 12/05/18 - Teamsters Local 888 Dec. 5, 2018 | OPINION | Nearly one year ago, the Republican Congress passed and the president signed the controversial and partisan Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Proponents sold this law as a middle-class tax cut that would dramatically increase business investment, raise wages, and simplify the tax code.

Wounded Warriors Leave 12/04/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Brothers and Sisters, Please find attached the notification from the USPS that they have revised the leave that is offered through the Wounded Warriors Leave (WWL) Act of 2015 to all eligible employees at the beginning of each leave year. This will begin effective leave year 2019 (January 5, 2019).  The eligible employees will receive an allotment of 104 hours of WWL.

Monthly Holilday QPass 12/04/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local DEAR MEMBERS: LISTED BELOW IS THE LINK TO THE MONTHLY HOLIDAY PASS FOR THE CAVs GAMES.  DON'T FORGET THE PASS CODE IS APWU72 ENJOY! www.theqarena.com/qpass **If you have any questions, please contact our Group Event Specialist, Dana Drewniak at (216)420-2630.  Thank you.

Trump's Postal Task Force Report 12/04/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU The news isn't good.... Look at the recommendations at the end of the report. http://postalnews.

The Tax Cut Isn’t Trickling Down to Workers 12/04/18 - Teamsters Local 355 Dec. 4, 2018 | OPINION | Nearly one year ago, the Republican Congress passed and the president signed the controversial and partisan Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Proponents sold this law as a middle-class tax cut that would dramatically increase business investment, raise wages, and simplify the tax code.

CWA Joe Beirne Foundation's 2019-2020 Scholarship 12/04/18 - CWA Local 2222 The Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved the awarding of sixteen (16) partial college scholarships of $4,000 each for two years. Eligible for the scholarships are CWA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren, including the dependents of retired, laid-off, or deceased members.

Negotiations Informational Meetings 12/04/18 - UAW Local 4911 .

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING 12/04/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO The President has proclaimed December 5, 2018 as a national day of mourning throughout the United States to pay homage to the memory of former President George H.W. Bush.  The USPS, consistent with the President’s proclamation, will observe the national day of mourning. The USPS will suspend regular mail delivery service on the 5th but will provide limited package delivery service.

Sad News 12/04/18 - IBEW Local 659 Edwin D. Hill, 81, of Beaver, passed away early Saturday morning, December 1, 2018 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born August 11, 1937 in Center Twp., he was a son of the late William H. and Bessie E. Weigle Hill. Ed began his career with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 712, Beaver in 1956, graduating from the apprenticeship program as a Journeyman Wireman in 1960.

HNRY - YRCW New Logistics Co 12/04/18 - Teamsters Local 492 “Earlier this evening YRCW announced that it is launching “HNRY Logistics” to leverage its existing networks of Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, and YRC Freight and promote their services as well as provide one-stop shopping for the shipping public.

Angels in the Outfield Toy Drive 12/04/18 - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31 Local 31 is Sponsoring the Angels in the Outfield Toy Drive this Holiday season.If you would like to donate a new  children's toy( age 5-12)please drop it off at Union Hall 2626 Sutherland.. For more information call Brother Joe Falcon @832-488-8349.and help others have a wonderful Holiday.

Intro to Drones for the Entertainment Industry classes 12/04/18 - IATSE Local 33  The Training Committee is offering Intro to Drones for the Entertainment Industry classes Dates/Times/Location: January 9th @ 10:30 am at IATSE Local 33 Union Hall  If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.  Do not call the office.

First-Aid AED CPR Certificate classes 12/04/18 - IATSE Local 33  The Training Committee is offering First-Aid AED CPR Certificate classes Dates/Times/Location: January 10th @ 7:00 am at I.C.S. 12850 Foothill Bl, Sylmar, CA  If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.  Do not call the office.

Fall Protection - Authorized User Classes 12/04/18 - IATSE Local 33  The Training Committee is offering Fall Protection - Authorized User Classes Dates/Times/Location: January 17th & February 20th @ 8:30 am at IATSE Local 33 Hall.  If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.  Do not call the office.

Legislative Update 12/3/2018 12/04/18 - Laborers' Local 231 Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield last week for the final three days of the fall Veto Session.  As the name suggests, the primary purpose of the two-week session is to determine whether the legislature will override the governor's vetoes of legislation it passed during the spring session, though action is not limited to vetoed bills.