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Happy Fourth of July: 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: Michigan Kroger Workers Ratify New Contract

Last week, members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 in Michigan voted to ratify a new Kroger contract that secures major improvements to wages and benefits.
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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Event: 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: After A Year of Negotiations, Louisville Fire Fighters Approve Contract with City

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 54 members approved a new contract that boosts firefighter pay by 24% over five years. The contract passed with 60% of the vote. After a 7% increase on back pay, salaries will go up another 5% this year, with a 5% increase following in 2025, 3% in 2026 and 4% in 2027.
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Worker Wins: When Workers Stand Together, We Win

Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Local 757 Reaches Tentative Agreement with TriMet

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 757’s bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement (TA) Tuesday with transit agency TriMet on a proposed new working and wage agreement.