Read the full letter here: www.citizen.org/article/no-f...

Over 250 organizations have joined our letter demanding no additional funding for Trump's war of choice on Iran. The additional $50 BILLION the Trump admin has requested would be enough to restore SNAP for 4 million Americans. Congress must refuse funding for this illegal war.

Happening tomorrow! Register here: bit.ly/palestine-la...

UE Local 667 members attended a rally on March 6 in Pittsburgh to pressure Howmet into cancelling it's contract with Lockheed-Martin for F35 jet parts which are used over Palestine and Iran. The rally was organized by Pittsburgh BDS and the Howmet Accountability Project.

"A.I. is no unstoppable force of progress. Standing up to management’s technological power grab is one big step to take responsibility for the world we make on the job—and to keep open the path to a better one." labornotes.org/2026/03/four...

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Today is International Women's Day, an annual celebration reaffirming the struggle for women's rights. UE has a long history of fighting for women’s rights.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of a brutal police attack on striking UE members in Philadelphia. In January 1946, UE members at General Electric and Westinghouse went on strike to recover the wages they had lost during World War II…

On March 18th at 1pm ET the National Labor Network for Ceasefire & In These Times magazine will host an international webinar featuring trade unionists from Italy & Britain engaged in direct action for justice for Palestinians. Learn about it during the webinar: bit.ly/palestine-la...

🎨 Labor Arts News on today’s Labor Heritage Power Hour • Salt Lake City library workers win their #union • @wgaeast.bsky.social contract victory • Restoration of the historic @ueunion.org Solidarity Mural Listen live on @WPFW 89.3 in #WashingtonDC or online at wpfwfm.org #union#WashingtonDC#SLC #LaborArts

UE Local 1498 members at NMSU recently won full tuition remission, allowing graduate workers to enroll in classes full-time without the burden of tuition payments. The members have been fighting for this since the creation of the local, when a petition for tuition remission was circulated.

Happy Women’s History Month! Women have always had an important place in UE throughout the years. When UE first began to organize the electrical manufacturing industry, approximately 1/3 of the workers were women. Read more about the history of UE women here: www.ueunion.org/tags/womens-...

Military Strikes on Iran Unconstitutional and Immoral A Statement of the UE Officers www.ueunion.org/political-ac...

UE Solidarity Mural Restoration Nears Completion After @ueunion.org sold its longtime Chicago headquarters, major sections were carefully removed and preserved. Now the restoration is nearly complete. Find out more at tinyurl.com/mrryamyu #art #LaborArt #ArtSky #Mural #LaborHistory

Families can't afford healthcare, food, and housing, but Trump is spending billions to send violent ICE agents into our communities. We are marching on March 28 to say NO KINGS. www.mobilize.us/nokings/?utm...

Printed in the UE NEWS: ​​Historic Win for Italy’s Metal Workers Read the article here: www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026...

The Solidarity Mural is an invaluable piece of our union’s history. When we sold the building in Chicago, we knew we had to rescue the mural. There were technical difficulties including some pieces that crumbled. Can we count on you to help us finish preserving this vital piece of UE’s history?

Members of UE Local 150 participated in two back-to-back actions in January to demand North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) use the lapsed-salary fund of $386 million to improve pay for workers. www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026...

We have #NoKings! Our country belongs to the working people. We’ll do whatever it takes to protect it & our neighbors. Join us on March 28. Find an event here: NoKings.org

It has been fifteen years since the "Wisconsin Uprising,” when tens of thousands of public-sector workers protested and later occupied the state capitol building to stop then Governor Scott Walker’s attempt to strip them of their collective bargaining rights. www.ueunion.org/ue-news-feat...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent figure in American politics for many decades who supported several UE campaigns, has died. (1/4)

UE Local 150 members attended a meeting with congressional candidate Nida Allum & Senator Bernie Sanders on his Fighting Oligarchy tour stop in Durham on Feb 13. The members joined the Union of Southern Service Workers and others at the meeting to advocate for North Carolina public service workers.

UE General Executive Board Issues Statement on Immigration Enforcement & Tackles Harassment. Read about the recent GEB meeting here: www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026...

Join us February 15 for a mass call at 7pm ET to learn directly from Minneapolis organizers and beyond who have moved from defense to offense—identifying winnable targets and escalating sustained, nonviolent pressure that hits brands and bottom lines. www.mobilize.us/aft/event/89...

Now is the time for Members of Congress to show their commitment to Medicare for All. Call your congress members here: act.medicare4all.org/call/mfa/ Or write to your legislators here: act.medicare4all.org/sign/mfa-202...

Join the next Working Class Solidarity Vs Billionaires training on Tuesday, February 10 at 7-8:30pm ET. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/worki...

Independent Grocery Union Affiliates with UE, Wins Strong First Contract! Read the full story written by Local 1010 members Ava Robins and Veronica McShane in the UE NEWS: www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026...

Happening tonight! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Yesterday, Research and Lab Labor Empowered (RALLE-UE) members across Johns Hopkins launched their union card campaign! 85 members were at the rally demanding fair compensation, clear promotion opportunities and job descriptions, job security, commuter benefits, & a seat at the bargaining table.

Members of UE Local 1105-GLU wrote about how they shut down the UMN for the Minnesota strike on Jan 23. “Not only did 75,000 people join in the march and rally on 1/23, but over 700 local businesses closed for the day to stand in solidarity with the action’s demands.” Read the full story below:

UE Local 256 (MIT-GSU) members wrote about UE participation in the national shutdown against ICE on Friday in a story for the UE NEWS. Read the full story here: www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026... Photos submitted by Local 256 and Local 150.

Join the national call, Eyes on Ice: Document and Record! Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET. RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Happy Black History Month! UE has a long history fighting for Black workers. Read our UE NEWS Features on Black history: www.ueunion.org/tags/black-h...

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How We Build a General Strike: May Day Strong is hosting a national call this Sunday, February 1st at 6pm ET www.mobilize.us/mayday/event... Learn directly from the organizers of Minnesota’s statewide strike and hear from international experts.

UE Demands Congress Abolish ICE “An unaccountable private army of the executive is incompatible with democracy and freedom” The statement of the UE General Executive Board is available here: www.ueunion.org/political-ac...

Members of UE Local 150 joined a coalition of unions and organizations throughout North Carolina at the end of last year to take concrete action against the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. Read the full story: www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2026...

On Friday, January 23, members from UE Local 1105 participated in the Minnesota Day of Truth and Freedom where participants were urged to avoid going to work and patronizing businesses.

“Every time this country has had a debate on the sustainability and expansion of our democracy, workers have settled that debate… & I’m looking for workers to do the same thing this time.” - @ctulocal1.bsky.social Pres. Stacy Davis Gates on yesterday’s action in MN. inthesetimes.com/article/minn...

UE members from Local 150 and GSU-UE Local 1103 attended actions on Monday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Local 150 participated in a Day of Action across North Carolina and the South aimed at uniting workers to fight for healthcare and immigrants' rights.

We stand with @ctulocal1.bsky.social ✊ This is clear attempt to discredit one of the most militant and effective unions in the U.S., and a close UE ally. www.ueunion.org/political-ac...

Press release: UE Local 1105, Other Organizations at University of Minnesota Join Call for Jan. 23 Shutdown www.ueunion.org/press-releas... @umnglu.bsky.social

Solidarity forever ❤️‍🔥 @nationalnurses.bsky.social @nynurses.bsky.social A letter from UE General President Scott Slawson to Nancy Hagans, New York State Nurses Association President and Puneet Maharaj, National Nurses United Executive Director.

As we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life today, two often-ignored aspects of his legacy demand our attention: his support for workers and the labor movement, and his deep opposition to war and militarism. (1/10)

UE Local 506 members, who work at the Wabtec locomotive facility in Erie, PA, delivered tents, fire wood, and other supplies to 250 members of IAM Local 1211 who are on strike at the Parker Lord plant in Erie.

Hundreds of federal workers and union members gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday to demand action on the Protect America's Workforce Act, which would restore the collective bargaining rights of more than one million federal workers. Read more here: apwu.org/news/pawa-to...

“Workers are in a strong position to take action. ‘This country is run by workers.’” Read the full @inthesetimes.com & @workdaymagazine.bsky.social article here: workdaymagazine.org/we-are-facin...

NO WAR WITH VENEZUELA! This Saturday, stand up to some of the corporations and billionaires who will make a fortune off of Trump’s war: Chevron and Citgo. Find a local action at one of their gas stations – or sign up to host one yourself: bit.ly/NoKingsNoColonies

UE Local 1107 members approved a new three year agreement on Friday December 5, 2025. The local represents workers at auto parts manufacturer Freudenberg-NOK in Necedah, WI who supply parts to Harley Davidson, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet and Stellantis. www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2025...