'How much do companies spend on union-busters? The Department of Labor has improved reporting requirements and enforcement—but more is needed.' via Economic Policy Institute

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“They have very high turnover because a lot of people go into auto manufacturing and they think that they’re just going to be assisting a robot. They don’t realize that they are the robot.” inthesetimes.com/article/uaw-me…

Local 677 member Zach Haas and his union family are ready to stand up and fight for justice at the BMW Distribution Center in Nazareth, PA!

'As waves of labor activism sweep the country, women of color are leading union growth, while union women in construction and manufacturing are raising labor and safety standards for all workers.'

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Workers in the South continue to demand justice! Congrats to United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion members at Blue Bird!

Wage theft is a crime, and U.S. Department of Labor is making sure workers get the money back that they earned.

If you think you are owed back wages, check out our Workers Owed Wages tool ⬇️ webapps.dol.gov/wow

We all love the union wins the most— our name says it all— but every single time workers fight, there's power gained, power shown, and seeds planted for more power.

So much love and respect for the Alabama Mercedes workers that went to the mat. Looking forward to what's next.

We just won an expansion of the SAP retirement program at GM. Hear from UAW Vice President Mike Booth on the details.

'As waves of labor activism sweep the country, women of color are leading union growth, while union women in construction and manufacturing are raising labor and safety standards for all workers.'

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After winning a record contract at Daimler Trucks last month, members of UAW Local 3520 wear red every Wednesday to show solidarity and continue to build worker power. On Fridays, they wear red to show support for deployed service members and their families. #StandUpUAW

'The United Auto Workers has negotiated for 1,412 General Motors Co. production workers to receive the buyout offer they wanted, union vice president Mike Booth said in a Thursday statement.'

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For the latest ⁦Jacobin⁩ Radio, I had the privilege of interviewing three autoworkers from the VW Chattanooga plant, Yolanda Peoples, Renee Berry, and Victor Vaughn, about how they organized with ⁦UAW⁩ to win their union ✊⚙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jac…

'Denied': UC fails to get a court order to stop academic workers' strike; union hails decision latimes.com/california/sto…

Over 200 Webasto workers at the Pilot Road plant in Plymouth, Michigan have voted to ratify their first contract by an overwhelming 96% yes vote, winning raises of up to 51% over three years, among other gains.

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There’s a lot being written about the UAW setback at Mercedes, but this honest assessment by Jeremy Kimbrell, one of the main worker-leaders on the campaign, is a must-read.

'After we stood together on the picket line, these terminations were a slap in the face—a reminder that the boss doesn’t stop fighting even after we win a major battle, and that an injury to one is an injury to all.'

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When I say unions are combat organizations, I mean that union members are always on a war-footing against the bosses. No one wants permanent revolution except the bosses won't stop their combinations to exploit us--including firings.
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Western Washington University workers know the power of a union! 1100 Educational Student Employees walked off the job Tuesday in the fight for a fair first contract - and their message was heard, as the @WAWUunion reached a historic TA just this morning. 
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UCSC going strong as UCLA and UC Davis prepare to walk out next Tuesday #StandUpUC

It's a great day for a beer and an even better day for workers🍻Molson Coors Teamsters showing what's possible through collective action!