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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of the Arts Faculty in Pennsylvania Ratify First Contract in School’s History

Faculty at the University of the Arts (UArts) ratified a new contract with a near-unanimous vote. It’s the first contract for faculty in the school’s nearly 150-year history and runs through June 2026. The faculty are represented by the United Academics of Philadelphia (UAP), Local 9608 of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The contract includes, on average, 11% wage increases for full-time facukty in the first year and part-time faculty raises of 13%.
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Fair Pay Is Worth Fighting For: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
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Black History Month Profiles: James Allrich

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is James Allrich of the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Restaurant Workers in Kentucky Join UFCW Local 227

Workers at two restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky, recently joined UFCW Local 227. More than 20 workers at Feast BBQ and more than 15 workers at Royals Hot Chicken are employed as front and back of house service crew, dishwashers, cooks, and shift leaders. The workers are concerned about insufficient wages and scheduling, and poor treatment by management.
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Solidarity with Flight Attendants: In the States Roundup

It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter).
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Black History Month Profiles: Javonta Gatson

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Javonta Gatson of the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts (BAC).