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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Optimum in West Virginia Ratify New Contract

Members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) ratified a new contract with the Optimum brand of Altice USA, Inc. The new contract was secured after the workers voted to authorize a strike in May. That strike didn't happen, and the new three-year contract covers workers throughout West Virginia. The workers secured raises of 7.69% over the life of the contract.
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Fighting Back Against Union Busting: 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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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Alaska State Employees Association Wins Big Pay Bumps for Wildland Firefighters

Earlier this month, thanks to the hard work of Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA/AFSCME Local 52) members and staff, Alaska’s wildland firefighters received a critical pay increase that will help recruit and retain workers who serve an important role in protecting the state against wildfires.
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Thank You, Joe: 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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Worker Wins: A Historic First

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: Equity and Off-Broadway League Ratify New 4-Year Contract

Members of Actors' Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League ratified a new four-year contract. The new agreement goes into effect on July 28, 2024 and goes through 2028. The contract provides salary increases, changes to overtime calculation, increased compensation and requirements for understudies and stage managers, continued and expanded opportunities for digital exhibition of League productions, expanded time off and sick leave provisions, expanded diversity, equity and inclusion protections and safe and sanitary provisions.