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08/18/2026

A fascinating new book by historian and one-time UE activist Ryan Patrick Murphy is out now. (While in graduate school at the University of Minnesota, Murphy was active in the 2004-05 UE campaign to organize graduate workers there.) In Teamsters Metropolis, he argues not only that the McClellan hearings targeted the Teamsters because they were, at the time, the fastest-growing union in the country, but also that the committee’s broader goal was “the regulation of working people’s bodies.” An historian of sexuality as well as labor, Murphy also finds in the history of the Teamsters a history of resistance to the work discipline and compulsory heterosexual monogamy that characterized Cold War America.

Read the full book review by UE Communications Director Jonathan Kissam here: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news-feature/2026/unruly-unionism-in-cold-war-america

08/14/2026

The UE NEWS takes a look at the economics news working people need to know. New studies demonstrate the reality of the affordability crisis, examine why American employers are so stingy with vacation and what can be done about it, and explore what our country would be like if every worker that wanted to be in a union had one. Plus: new threats to your retirement.

Read more here: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026/economics-news-for-workers-august-2026

08/13/2026

Hundreds of Local 256 (MIT GSU) graduate workers and community members gathered for a healthcare town hall on August 6. Members of Local 256 are in the midst of bargaining a second contract with MIT and are fighting back against proposals from the administration that seek to reduce healthcare coverage for the members. Several graduate workers provided testimonials on the need to maintain and improve quality healthcare.

“We came to the table with concrete proposals for much-needed improvements to our healthcare, including establishing a Health Care Assistance Fund for out-of-pocket costs,” said Ani Adavi, Local 256 recording secretary and PhD student in Materials Science. “MIT not only refused these improvements but actually threatened to reduce our healthcare coverage. For graduate workers like me who work with toxic chemicals and run the risk of accidental exposure, this is unacceptable.”

08/12/2026

Local 222 Member Saves Child in School Cafeteria!

David Hall, a custodian at Smith Middle School in Glastonbury and member of UE Local 222-27, was honored by the Glastonbury Board of Education in May for his “quick thinking and decisive action” when a student in the middle school cafeteria began showing signs of choking on April 24.

Read the full article here: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026/local-222-member-saves-child-in-school-cafeteria

The local also ratified a new four-year contract in March. The new contract includes raises, increased life insurance coverage, and improved language. Read more about it in the UE NEWS: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026/local-222-27-members-ratify-new-contract-with-competitive-mechanic-pay

08/10/2026

The UE Eastern Region conducted a “Best Financial Practices for Locals” hybrid training on Saturday, August 8. Local 506 hosted the training at its union hall in Erie, PA. Eighteen members from nine locals participated in the training either in person or via Zoom. Local 506 Business Agent John Miles organized and led the training. Miles was assisted by Local 506 Financial Secretary Kevin Schroeck, and Local 506 Trustee John Tome who described their roles in the local’s financial practices. UE Secretary-Treasurer Andrew Dinkelaker also participated via Zoom. Dinkelaker gave an overview of the national office staff and assistance the national union provides to locals.

“I think the first Eastern Region hybrid training was a success,” said Janet Gray, Eastern Region president. “I’m excited we had a number of local leaders and members interested in participating both in person and via Zoom. I believe the content overall was spot on and what participants were looking for in the training.”

08/07/2026

After three weeks of very difficult contract negotiations and the rejection of the company’s last, best, and final proposal, members of the Joint Bargaining Committee (JBC) unions at GE Appliances Factory Service, which include UE Locals 270, 335, and 707, approved a new three-year agreement on June 24.

“Throughout the years I’ve been involved with several contract negotiations, this was the toughest one I’ve been part of yet,” said Scott Schindler, president of Local 335 in Buffalo, New York, who participated in the June 17 negotiations.

Read about the contract fight here: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026/ge-factory-service-technicians-eliminate-two-tier-in-difficult-negotiations

08/04/2026

On July 20, UE Local 197-TRU held an orientation retreat to train their incoming officers. The local’s outgoing leaders hosted some workshops, held discussions on how to work well as a union, and helped the new officers plan for upcoming actions and bargaining.

One of Local 197’s incoming communication leaders, Ryann Hubbart, said that the former bargaining team members, “shared experience, advice, wisdom, and encouragement as we go into bargaining our second contract... I left the retreat feeling lucky to be a part of such a powerful and knowledgeable team, and reenergized for what will likely be a difficult and taxing year.”

08/03/2026

In June, members of the Japanese union Zenroren, an important UE ally, flew into Chicago for the Labor Notes Conference and extended their stay to visit important labor history sites and meet with UE members.

Local 1186 member Korey Peterson said, "Learning about organizing in other countries was super fascinating. I would like to do more of it — talk with international union members.”

Read about the visit in the UE NEWS: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026/ue-hosts-japanese-allies-in-chicago

07/09/2026

The members of UE Local 690 ratified a new five-year contract on May 27. The workers, employed by Kenson Plastics, produce plastic components and fixtures for sectors ranging from the aerospace to medical industries. The new agreement includes hourly wage increases, an additional paid holiday, increased vacation days with seniority, and no changes to the members' health insurance plans and out-of-pocket costs.

“I think we can feel good with the gains we made and am proud that we got the best agreement we could,” concluded Vice President Joseph “JoeBob” Smith.

Read more about the contract here: https://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026/new-five-year-contract-for-ue-local-690-increases-wages-paid-time-off

07/07/2026

Yesterday, July 6, TRU-UE Local 197 members marched in solidarity with the NNU members on strike in Baltimore. On the picket line, Local 197 member Justin Otter said, “We are here behind you, every step of the way. We know management loves to say that better wages aren’t possible, safe staffing isn’t possible, but every time we show up out here, what’s possible gets a little bigger. And we’re going to keep showing up here until you get the fair contract that you deserve.”

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