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"The doctors at UMMC became the first group of residents and fellows in Maryland to seek union representation when they petitioned for recognition in April. The UMRFA organized with the [AFT]-Maryland, which already has other medical unions in the state." thebaltimorebanner.com/community/publ…

With 499 votes counted, Magic United is at just over 80% in favor of unionizing with Actors' Equity Association.

“'This is probably the most strategic and organized union busting campaign in decades,' said one Mercedes-Benz worker." inthesetimes.com/article/uaw-me…

Polls have now closed at Mercedes in Alabama! Follow the unofficial vote count at UAW.org/mercedesvote

The German government is officially investigating Mercedes-Benz Group AG for the company’s illegal anti-union conduct at the Mercedez-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama. uaw.org/mercedes-benz-…

From New Flyer workers organizing with @CWAUnion, Blue Bird workers organizing with @steelworkers, and Volkswagen and soon-to-be Mercedes workers organizing with @UAW, working people are claiming their power in the South. We love to see it. #OrganizeTheSouth

More to come.

Congratulations, Local 7 members @CamdenYards who ratified a historic new contract yesterday making them the first shop in Local 7 where all non-tipped workers will be paid $20 or more! Also won overtime after 8 hours in a day, year round health insurance for more members & more!

Volkswagen workers just moved a mountain. Mercedes workers got next. #StandUpUAW

Employees at The Wydown coffee shops are forming a union after their concerns about mismanagement and mistreatment went unaddressed. Read the full story here: buff.ly/49F0MsZ

Is Mercedes really "neutral" in this union vote? Depends who they're talking to. On the public-facing side of the fence: VOTE! On the worker-facing side of the fence: VOTE NO! Don't get fooled. Mercedes workers are voting UAW YES, May 13-17.

Baltimore hotel workers were in the streets on May 1st with a simple message for the hotels... Respect our work! Respect our guests!

Collective Action gets the goods! Our very own @SBWorkersUnited @aleahrenee00 & Gordon from @EC_SBWU are featured in the recent @BMIatWork Exhibition! #sbwumarjb #starbucksunion #1u #wumarjb #unionsforall

Kroger and Albertsons announced plans to sell off hundreds more stores in an effort to get their disastrous mega-merger passed by regulators. This plan only makes a bad idea worse. Read the latest update from our #StopTheMerger🚫 coalition: ufcw400.org/2024/05/06/kro…

“I make no apologies for my Administration protecting the right to organize and bargain collectively.” Thank you, Mr. President, for standing with workers and vetoing this House scheme to weaken workers' collective bargaining rights.

Good News for Union Members—Union members saw record raises over the past year, but pay for nonunion workers barely beat inflation Wages of private-sector union members rose 6.3% over past year, the biggest jump since 2001—Nonunion workers saw a 4.1% bump bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

This is huge: two strong education unions in Northern VA representing 26,000 (!!!) Fairfax County Public Schools employees are banding together for union elections. ✊@FEUUnited @FCFTunion @FEA_Fairfax

Today, over 1,000 Local 25 members and allies rallied and marched to demand that the D.C. hotels where we work raise wages and address understaffing.