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The HEALS Act: Neither Heroic – Nor Healing

On July 27th, Senate Republicans announced the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act.

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UAW President Rory L. Gamble Statement on the HEALS Act

“Outside the bubble of Washington, D.C. our families continue to struggle with an economy devastated by this pandemic.

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Break Time with Brakeman 7/30/20

This Break Time, Region 9A Director Bev Brakeman speaks with Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill about voting processes and the upcoming August 11 primary in the state.

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Investigators and Interpreters at The Legal Aid Society Announce Formation of a Union with the UAW

(NEW YORK, NY) – Nearly 100 investigators and interpreters employed at The Legal Aid Society officially announced today that they would unionize with the the United Auto Workers (UAW), a lab

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TAKE ACTION NOW - EMAIL YOUR US SENATOR AND TELL THEM TO PASS THE HEROES ACT NOW

Take five minutes to make a difference today - email your US Senator today and ask them to support the HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions)!

The HEROES Act would retain critical provisions, such as:

Creating a strong, enforceable temporary OSHA standard to working people in all sectors of our economy. The Senate must ensure that workers feel safe at work; it will slow the spread of the virus, and support a sustained, safe re-start of the economy.

Click here to read President Gamble's Letter in Support of the HEROES Act.

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UAW President Rory L. Gamble Statement on the HEALS Act
“Outside the bubble of Washington, D.C. our families continue to struggle with an economy devastated by this pandemic. This impacts UAW members, their families, their communities and their jobs, all of which depend on a resilient economy. This issue needs to be solved. In the short term, families need a temporary extension of current benefits, The post UAW President Rory L. Gamble Statement on the HEALS Act appeared first on UAW. — Aug 2
UAW Statement on Joe Biden Plan for Mobilizing Talent and Caregiving
Detroit – “For working families, the ability to focus on work and productivity is often challenged by demands at home. Often at the bargaining table, issues of child care and elder care become key issues both for our members and their employers. Challenges at home can impact absenteeism, productivity and stress in the workplace. In The post UAW Statement on Joe Biden Plan for Mobilizing Talent and Caregiving appeared first on UAW. — Jul 27
UAW President Rory Gamble Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
“The world John Lewis leaves behind is a very different world than the one he entered, in large measure because of his courage, tenacity and belief in the human spirit. Our own UAW history is forever linked to John Lewis and our support in Selma. Today, UAW members lost a friend; the nation lost a The post UAW President Rory Gamble Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis appeared first on UAW. — Jul 27
UAW Bargaining Committee at Jones Lang LaSalle Reaches Tentative Agreement
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Your bargaining committee appreciates the support and solidarity that we received as we worked toward a tentative agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle. The result of that hard work is in the document before you. We worked to achieve key gains through the collective bargaining process in many areas that you The post UAW Bargaining Committee at Jones Lang LaSalle Reaches Tentative Agreement appeared first on UAW. — Jul 27
Columbia Postdocs and Associate Researchers Ratify Contract
Postdoctoral workers at Columbia University approved their tentative agreement today, with 99% of workers voting yes. Their new contract will increase minimum salaries, provide paid parental leave and provide strong protections against discrimination and harassment. Congratulations to our brothers and sisters at Columbia! The post Columbia Postdocs and Associate Researchers Ratify Contract appeared first on UAW. — Jul 16

Recent News

Action Alert: Call Your Senators to Urge Passage of the HEROES Act

Catherine Graugard on Wednesday, July 22 - 9:48am

With the Senate back in session this week, negotiations are underway on a new stimulus package to help get America through the pandemic and the economic crisis. For months, the labor movement has been demanding passage of the HEROES Act that includes the vast majority of America’s Five Economic Essentials. Today, the AFL-CIO is having a day of action encouraging union members to call their senators and urge them to pass the HEROES Act now.

Support the U.S. Postal Service: Call Your Senator on July 23rd!

Catherine Graugard on Monday, July 20 - 1:52pm

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Columbia Postdocs Local 4100 Approve Their TA!

Catherine Graugard on Friday, July 17 - 12:34pm

Columbia Postdoctoral Workers approved their tentative agreement yesterday, with 99% of workers voting yes. Their new contract will increase minimum salaries, provide paid parental leave and provide strong protections against discrimination and harassment. Congratulations to our UAW Region 9A Local 4100 siblings!

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