Posts tagged Union
Former Union Official in $15K Embezzlement Case Seeks Probation Citing Alcoholism, Redemption
July 17, 2025 // According to federal prosecutors, Wolf exploited his post as financial secretary for United Steel Workers Local 623 in Freedom, Beaver County from 2013 until he was ousted in a 2021 election. A subsequent audit uncovered a pattern of misappropriation: checks written to himself, ATM withdrawals from union accounts, and personal charges—including alcohol and meals—on the union’s debit card.
Sheriff Corpus denies retaliating against sergeant
July 17, 2025 // San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus denied Monday (July 14) that she suspended a sergeant because he provided evidence to outside investigators who concluded she was mishandling deputy misconduct complaints. But the sergeant’s union says it’s part of her pattern of retaliation. Sgt. Joe Fava was placed on administrative leave on July 7 for “matters of accountability,” according to a statement from Corpus, who is the subject of two efforts to remove her from office for misconduct. But Sergeants’ Union President Hector Acosta said Corpus only enforces accountability when it suits her narrative.
NHL, NHL Players’ Association ratify 4-year Collective Bargaining Agreement
July 14, 2025 // The National Hockey League Players’ Association’s full membership and the National Hockey League’s Board of Governors today ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement, more than a year before the expiration of the current contract. The new agreement runs through the 2029-30 season.
A quiet victory: Trump rule protecting federal workers survives Biden’s presidency
July 13, 2025 // Despite the Biden administration’s commitment to promoting unions, our arguments must have carried the day, as President Trump was re-inaugerated in January 2025 without the FLRA taking any further action and the pro-worker rule from his first term still in place. As a result, federal employees today continue to have more control over their paychecks and there’s one less item on the new administration’s to-do list.
Indiana Duke Energy workers could soon go on strike
July 9, 2025 // If the union decides to strike, Wilson fears there will be rolling blackouts and people will be left without power longer after storms. He pointed to record temperatures and the heighted storm season. "There's just not enough qualified individuals to [respond to] that," he said. "It's going to be while before we get to that point where we push to full on go on strike. We're going to give the company every opportunity to make it right with the members. That's the direction we're trying to get squared away."
United Auto Workers move to unionize workers at another Alabama automotive plant
July 8, 2025 // Last year, the UAW’s executive board earmarked $40 million to fund an organizing push among non-union auto and electric battery workers, concentrating some of the money in the South. But a high-profile push to unionize Mercedes-Benz’s plant in Tuscaloosa County failed by a margin of 597 votes.
EPA union alleges political retaliation, Chicago workers put on leave after criticizing Trump
July 6, 2025 // Targos described the current climate at the EPA. "The mood is dark," Targos said. "We know that we are fighting back as hard as we can." According to the EPA administrator email obtained Friday by the I-Team, the unpaid suspension of these employees will last at least through July 17. It is not known what additional consequences they could face after that date.
Mayor Parker, unwavering in negotiations, dangles holiday pay incentive to end strike
July 6, 2025 // Though typically not part of a union negotiation that often includes wages, paid time off policies and health benefits, the Parker administration is trying to lump in dedicated low interest 30-year home mortgages for DC33 union members as part of their contract deal. The administration is also offering special dedicated access to all the home affordability programs she’s been spearheading.
Philadelphia, city’s largest blue-collar workers union to continue talks Sunday as strike looms, union says
June 30, 2025 // CBS News Philadelphia asked if any contingency plans were being made, but the mayor didn't answer that question. If an agreement is not reached, the strike would start at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday morning, which is only days before the city's Wawa Welcome America July Fourth Festival.
10 Roads Express strike nearing an end
June 23, 2025 // More than 160 drivers at Breakthru locations across Florida have gone on strike – a strike that has slowed liquor distribution in Florida for the past two weeks. The Teamsters union alleges the work stoppage comes after the company illegally fired workers for union activity and refused to bargain in good faith with the Teamsters.