UAW Local 2366

10/10/2026

As I mentioned yesterday, if you’re happy with your workplace, that’s wonderful! I’m more than thrilled for you.

But if you’re not happy with your workplace, forming a union could help address some of the issues you’re facing.

If you’re within 50 miles of Coffeyville, Kansas, or even farther, and would like to learn more about what it means to organize your workplace, I’d be more than happy to drive to you and have that conversation.

All you have to do is message this page and let me know where you’re at.

Or, if you’d rather, come visit us at the union hall in downtown Coffeyville. We’ll have a cup of coffee, sit down, and talk about what your future as a union member could look like.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation about your workplace and your future.

In solidarity,
Justin Martin
President, UAW Local 2366

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

John Deere Stock Prices — October 2021–2026

Here’s a look at John Deere’s stock price at the beginning of October each year.

* October 1, 2021: $321.38
* October 3, 2022: $327.19
* October 2, 2023: $360.94
* October 1, 2024: $407.00
* October 1, 2025: $451.73
* October 1, 2026: $667.26

That’s an increase of approximately $346 per share, or 108%, over five years based on these figures.

10/09/2026

Today, I stopped by and visited with the AutoZone workers here in Coffeyville. We discussed the recent organizing efforts at an AutoZone location in New York, where workers joined the United Auto Workers (UAW).

I told them that if they’re happy with what they have, that’s great! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being happy with your employer.

But here’s something to think about. If you’re happy with what you have today, there’s nothing wrong with having a union contract that helps protect what you have tomorrow, next week, and years down the road.

Organizing your workplace is a great way to give workers a collective voice and a seat at the table.

If the AutoZone workers here in Coffeyville ever decide they want to organize, I hope they’ll reach out to us.

UAW Local 2366 will be more than happy to stand beside them and help them build a stronger workforce.

Solidarity! ✊ AutoZone

09/30/2026

The large corporation you work for has contracts with its parts suppliers, utility companies, delivery services, and the companies that ship its products.

They have contracts with the companies they buy equipment from and the places they sell their products to. I’d even venture to say they probably have contracts with whoever handles their landscaping and janitorial work.

Think about that.

They have contracts with just about everyone they do business with.

The one person they don’t have a contract with?

You—if you work in a non-union shop.

09/27/2026

People talk about all the reasons they don’t need a union. But here’s a question:

Think about everywhere your money goes. Your mortgage. Your car payment. Your bank. Your utilities. There’s a contract. You know the terms. You know the rate. You know what you owe, when you owe it, and what both sides are responsible for.

We seem to understand the value of having things in writing everywhere we spend our money.

So what’s wrong with having a contract at the place where we make our money?

That’s collective bargaining. Put it in writing.

09/26/2026

AutoZone workers in White Plains, New York, are making history by organizing with the UAW. ✊

So, to the AutoZone workers right here in Coffeyville and Independence, Kansas: when you’re ready to stand together and organize your workplace, we’re waiting.

Solidarity starts with workers deciding they want a voice.

09/24/2026

Last week UAW Local 893 Unit 11 - Lennox started contract negotiations with the company. As companies try to take bits and pieces away from our union brothers and sisters that the union has fought so strongly for over the past several years, these guys are fighting to keep it all and trying to gain a few things as well. Please give them all grace, kindness, and words of encouragement! Being on the shop committee is a thankless job. They are working hard for you!
Pictured: Troy Schelling, Larry Catherwood, Chad Greene, Wade Halverson, Nick Vollers, Kyle Boege
International Representative: Sam Spitzmiller

09/18/2026

Today in Labor History September 16, 1945: 43,000 oil workers went on strike in 20 states. During WWII, most of the major unions collaborated with the U.S. war effort by enforcing labor “discipline” and preventing strikes. In exchange, the U.S. government supported closed shop policies under which employers at unionized companies agreed to hire only union members. While the closed shop gave unions more power within a particular company, the no-strike policy made that power virtually meaningless. When the war ended, inflation soared and veterans flooded the labor market. As a result, frustrated workers began a series of wildcat strikes. Many grew into national, union-supported strikes. In November 1945, 225,000 UAW members went on strike. In January 1946, 174,000 electric workers struck. That same month, 750,000 steel workers joined them. Then, in April, the coal strike began. 250,000 railroad workers struck in May. In total, 4.3 million workers went on strike. It was the closest the U.S. came to a national General Strike in the 20th century. And in December 1946, Oakland, California did have a General Strike, the last in U.S. history. Overall, it was the largest strike wave in U.S. history. In 1947, Congress responded to the strike wave by enacting the Taft-Hartley Act, restricting the powers and activities of labor unions and banning the General Strike. The act is still in force today and one the main reasons there hasn’t been an effective General Strike in the U.S. since 1945.

09/14/2026

May Day 2028

Teamsters president warns of potential 2028 UPS strike

Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien has put UPS on early notice, signaling that the union is preparing for a potential nationwide strike when the current collective bargaining agreement expires in 2028.

Despite securing a historic contract in 2023, union leadership cited escalating grievances, proposed rollbacks on benefits, increasing facility automation, and the outsourcing of logistics operations as major battlegrounds ahead.

In response, UPS stated that it remains committed to collaborating with the union under the existing agreement through July 31, 2028, while focusing on operational reliability and industry-leading service.