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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: RTC Bus Drivers Vote to Approve New Contract

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1637, representing RTC bus drivers in Las Vegas, voted to accept a new contract following months of negotiations, threats of a strike, and a previous tentative contract agreement that was rejected. 363 members voting to approve the new contract. RTC workers cite improved safety and better pay as their primary concerns
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Workers Have Something To Say: 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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Women's History Month Profiles: Grace Adams-Cunningham

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's 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 Grace Adams-Cunningham of the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Homegrown Workers in Seattle Win After 119-Day Strike

Homegrown workers across Seattle voted 100-1 to ratify a new contract, after a strike to win reinstatement for an illegally-fired coworker. Workers at the sandwich company's Redmond and Southcenter locations officially ended their strike after the reinstatement of union leader Sydney Lankford, who was fired on October 30.
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Flexing Union Muscle: 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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Women's History Month Profiles: Mariela Duran

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's 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 Mariela Duran of the Bricklayers (BAC).