Union and Fund News
What's New for eMembership in 2012! (January 2, 2012)
WinMill Software is scheduling a host of mobile-friendly features for eMembership in 2012.
Verizon workers headed for strike in New York (August 5, 2011)
Union workers in the Upstate New York facility seem resigned to the potential disruption in operations.
Union negotiations jeopardize Iowa prison system (August 4, 2011)
Governor Terry Brandstad has already increased correctional facility funding by $25 million to prevent hundreds of layoffs, but without amendments and concessions from both sides the current system is likely untenable.
Minnesota sugar plant locks out workers (August 2, 2011)
Operations at American Crystal Sugar came to a halt this week after approximately 1,300 union workers were locked out from the Moorhead, Minnesota, plant.
NY opera reaches deal with artist union (July 29, 2011)
The Metropolitan Opera has come to an agreement with a union representing many of its singers, dancers and stage managers.
Union ends work stoppage at New York nuclear plant (July 27, 2011)
Representatives for the Constellation Energy Nuclear Group have announced the end of a union strike at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
Union may gain key foothold in Volkswagen manufacturing plant (July 25, 2011)
According to the New York Times, the proposed German style of worker representation could be a key break for the United Autoworkers.
Illinois nuclear facility reaches agreement with union (July 21, 2011)
Honeywell has reached a tentative three-year agreement with its workers' union, ending the prolonged lockout of approximately 230 employees.
Illinois governor enacts union pay freeze (July 15, 2011)
The governor is claiming state legislators have neglected to set aside sufficient funds to satisfy the union-established salary commitments, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago teachers nearing strike (July 13, 2011)
Chicago Teachers Union officials believe they may be able to secure the three-fourths vote required to authorize a strike, according to the Chicago Tribune.
