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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Singers of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale Secure Unanimous Union Victory with AGMA

The singers of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale (PBOC) unanimously won their union election to the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), two months after signing union authorization cards. Negotiaons for their first contract are expected to begin shortly.
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It's Better in a Union: 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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5th Annual Labor Innovation & Technology Summit

Co-founded by SAG-AFTRA, the AFL-CIO, and AFL-CIO Tech Institute, the 5th Annual Labor Innovation & Technology Summit will be held on Tuesday, January 9, and Wednesday, January 10. Programming on January 9 will be livestreamed and is free and open to the public. The Labor Innovation & Technology Summit brings together leaders from across the labor movement, entertainment sector and technology space to discuss what innovation means for the future of workers.
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'When We Fight, We Win': The Working People Weekly List

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Detroit Bus Drivers Secure Increased Pay, Safety in New Contract

Detroit bus drivers, members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 26, secured increased pay, stronger bonuses and better safety in their new contract.
The drivers will immediately receive a $3 per hour wage increase. Starting pay for new drivers is now $19.15 per hour. The maximum pay for those who have worked for at least four years increases from the current cap of $22.61 to $25.61 per hour. The attendance bonus available to drivers will increase from $1,000 to $1,500.
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Economy Gains 216,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Unchanged at 3.7%

The U.S. economy gained 216,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.