BCTGM International Union

08/17/2026

On Thursday, August 13, BCTGM Local 100G (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and their families joined others in the labor community in support of striking UAW 1024 workers at Novolex/Evergreen. These workers have finally said ‘enough is enough’ after falling behind the last couple contracts and the company yet again is failing to offer a contract that aligns with current economic conditions.

After 100G spent 175 days on strike in 2022 those members will never pass up an opportunity to provide support to another local in need. During the past two weeks 100G has donated supplies and have joined them on their picket line on numerous occasions.

SOLIDARITY WITH UAW 1024! One day longer, one day stronger. ✊

08/12/2026

Sign the petition! 👇

Workers at contract manufacturer Maker’s Pride in London, Kentucky, have been fighting for union representation for more than two years.

After an aggressive union-busting campaign, a US Federal Administrative Law Judge found that the company violated workers’ rights and that its conduct prevented workers from exercising their rights in a free and fair election.

The judge ordered a new election, reinstatement and back pay for four workers unlawfully discharged for their union support, and other remedies.

Instead of letting workers vote again, Maker’s Pride is appealing the decision.

Workers are not giving up. Neither should we.

The IUF is urging affiliates and allies to stand with the workers. Sign the BCTGM petition and tell Maker's Pride: Drop the appeal. Let the workers vote.

👉 https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/let-makers-pride-employees-vote?source=direct_link&

The right to join a union is not a favour. It is a fundamental right.

08/04/2026

From the break room at BCTGM Headquarters: Happy 107th anniversary of the To***co Workers’ first R.J. Reynolds contract! 🤓📖

Show us where you’re hanging your Convention souvenir calendars in the comments! 👇

07/31/2026

PHOTO ALBUMS linked by day are available on the Convention website: bctgm2026convention.org/photos/

Be sure to check them out and reminisce as you make your way home today!

Special thanks to our Convention photographer Keith Mellnick.

07/31/2026

That's a wrap! Day Three covered all things Politics and Organizing. Recap posted here.👇

Jul312026 Day Three opened with a creative invocation by Local 406 (Moncton, N.B.) Business Agent George Leaman, and the announcement of two petitions to support workers organizing and bargaining with the BCTGM: East-Central Region International Representative Lisa Gregory asked delegates to sign a....

07/30/2026

Today the Convention delegates remembered Organizing Director John Price, who passed away on December 2, 2024, before getting into reports and stories about Organizing.

Our Locals are educating and innovating despite the cards being increasingly stacked againsted them. John would be proud, we miss him a lot.

07/30/2026

History Series, Part 6: FIGHTING BACK with our cues from the past. IT'S TIME FOR THE NEXT UNION WAVE!

07/30/2026

History Series, Part 5: Union Organizing through the decades.

07/30/2026

History Series, Part 4: 140 years of changing Labor Laws and BCTGM Political Action.