Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from March 21 to March 28 New Campaigns Election Results Grievances, Unfair Labor Practices, & Court Cases Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Boss Watch
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Boss Watch: 3/21 – 3/28
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, March 21, and Friday, March 28 There continues to be no new enforcement actions or resolutions of enforcement actions at the EEOC, OSHA, MSHA, and DOL. South Carolina Retaliator From the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): For years, Charleston fire fighters have raised concerns…
NEWS
NALC Steward: “Ultimately this arbitration award is a huge slap in the face to letter carriers”
Last week, on Monday, March 24, 2025, Arbitrator Dennis Nolan issued a final arbitration award after serving as neutral arbitration between the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) following their struggle to reach a mutually agreeable contract in February. The award sets the terms of a three-year collective-bargaining agreement. But while NALC President Brian Renfroe has issued a statement largely praising this outcome, not all postal workers are pleased, and in fact many feel that it is a step in the wrong direction and ultimately oppositional to the union and the workers. (READ MORE)