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Unions Fight for Healthcare Benefits for Workers

Webby Ken Green · Published December 12, 2023 · Updated December 28, 2023. Labor unions have led the fight for many of the benefits workers receive on the job …

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NNU and SEIU: 2 Unions Fighting for Front-Line

WebSEIU United Healthcare Workers East. With more than 450,000 members, 1199SEIU is the largest healthcare union in the U.S. The union represents nurses, techs, …

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Unions Fight For That: Paid Sick Leave for All Workers

WebKen Green CEO & Founder UnionTrack. Unions have a unique role in advocating for workers’ health. “Unions promote economic equality and build worker …

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Unions Fight for That: Pension and Retirement Benefits for Workers

WebThey accomplish this by negotiating retirement benefits into collective bargaining agreements and lobbying lawmakers to protect worker retirement benefits. …

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IAFF Local 34, Little Rock Fire Fighters, little rock fire

WebAbout Local 34, Little Rock Fire Fighters. As founding members of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 34 continues to support Fire Fighters …

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Has the Pandemic Been a Turning Point For Healthcare Unions

WebThat’s a big reason why unions have become increasingly relevant throughout the health crisis — especially the unions representing front-line workers. …

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Unions Fight For That: Workers’ Compensation for Those

WebTo accomplish this, unions lobby and negotiate on behalf of workers to secure workplace safeguards and benefits that ensure workers are protected and treated …

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Unions Fight for That: Stronger Workplace Safety

WebUnions Have Fought for Essential Workers Throughout the Pandemic. Unions have been at the forefront of the fight for better health and safety protections and …

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Pandemic Safety: How Unions Can Protect Workers

WebTo help workers, unions have to understand these risks in the workplace. It’s important to determine early on the seriousness of the threat of exposure and what …

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The AFT and NEA: The Voice of Teachers as Schools Reopen

WebA joint analysis by the AASA and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International shows that the average school district can expect to spend nearly …

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COVID and Mental Health: How Unions Can Help Workers

WebEmployers have a key role to play in addressing the mental health of their employees, especially during the pandemic. “It is imperative that employers undertake …

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Profile: International Association of Machinists and

WebThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) has almost 600,000 active and retired workers, making it one of the largest labor unions …

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The Relationship Between Federal and State Labor Laws

WebArticle 6 of the U.S. Constitution dictates that federal laws supersede state laws; the exception is when state laws offer more rights and protections, which is often …

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Unions Fight For That: Paid Family Leave For All Workers

WebUnions are also advocating the passage of the American Families Plan. Included in this legislation is a national paid family and medical leave program that would …

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Now Is the Time to Organize Gig Workers

WebKen Green. CEO/Founder. UnionTrack. Gig workers have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inconsistent pay, a lack of benefits, tough …

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Unions Fight For That: Safer Working Conditions

WebOne of the central issues in negotiations is equipping UPS vehicles with air conditioning and fans for workers. As reported by the Washington Post’s Shera Avi …

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Unions Fight for PTO: Paid Time Off for All Workers

WebIn June 2022, Kickstarter United – OPEIU Local 153 signed its first contract that includes provisions that enable members to take “comparable time off if they work …

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How Collective Bargaining Agreements Encourage Workplace …

WebOne of the most common of these type provisions in a contract is the creation of diversity committees in the workplace. Members of these committees are …

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