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Solidarity Is What Makes the Labor Movement Run: 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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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Toledo Symphony Ratifies New Five-Year Contract

The Toledo Federation of Musicians (TFM)/American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 15-286 and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) ratified a new five-year contract last month that will run until the end of the 2028–2029 season.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Indiana PetSmart Workers Win First Union for Chain in the U.S.

In a landslide 12–2 victory, PetSmart workers in Mishawaka, Indiana, have successfully won the first union election at a U.S. location of the pet superstore chain.
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Honoring the Contributions of all Working People: 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: Lewiston-Auburn Transit Drivers Ratify First Contract with Western Maine Transportation Services

Drivers with Lewiston-Auburn's Citylink bus service ratified their first union contract with Western Maine Transportation Services. The contract covers about a dozen transit workers, members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and includes a nearly 13% wage increase over three years. The new contract also includes pay increases that reward longevity.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Raul Aceves Cisneros

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Raul Aceves Cisneros of the Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT).