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“It's a Win for Us”: Striking Kellogg's Workers Get Raises, Improved Benefits & Avoid Two-Tier System In a major victory for labor rights, 1,400 unionized Kellogg's workers have ended their nearly three-month strike across four states after approving a new contract that provides a wage increase and enhanced benefits for all. The prior agreement that Kel...

Workers Strike at Kellogg Company for Better Wages Workers at Kellogg Company plants in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee went on strike after negotiations between management and their union fail...

F*ck Your Corn Flakes! - Kellogg's Workers At All U.S. Cereal Plants Go On Strike Work at all of Kellogg U.S. cereal plants came to a halt Tuesday as almost 1,500 workers in Omaha, Nebraska Battle Creek, Michigan; Lancaster, Pennsylvania;...

James Jones is a generational Teamster He served as a steward for twelve years, chief steward for five years, vice president and now as president.

Christine Booker, former Staff of Memphis AFL-CIO Central Labor Council and Steward of OPEIU #2001. Let's Celebrate together Memphis Black History.

Kevin Bradshaw, Vice President of BCTGM Kellogg 252G, never turns down a labor fight. Memphis celebrates Mr. Bradshaw for Black History Month

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Make plans NOW to join UPTheVote901 for our Labor and Wages Symposium on Monday, October 19th, at 6pm (virtually).

Register using this link --- https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_emJb4SekTOOB6-gJBS38Ag

Guest panelist include:
Sweetrica Giaimo - Central Labor Council
Martavius Jones - Memphis City Council
Beverly Cato Robertson - Chamber of Commerce
Gary Shorb - Urban Child Institute

Moderated by:
Seekin Siju

With the Labor and Wages section of the Memphis People's Agenda as its foundation, this symposium aims to dive deep into some of the details that make up the current landscape of jobs, employment, payment and poverty in Memphis. We also want to focus on constructive ways to promote and advocate for the types of policies and practices that would create and sustain a more equitable economy in Memphis.

Let's Eat! Labor Luncheons are Back!!!

Teamsters will host the first Labor Luncheon next Saturday, March 21 from 11am - 2pm at their Union Hall 796 East Brooks Rd. We will share stories for victories and prepare for the upcoming political season while breaking bread as we celebrate previous labor wins.

America's Real Economy: It Isn't Booming About 12% of Americans (43 million) are considered poor, and yet they are employed. They earn an individual income below $12,140 per year. If you add housing and medical expenses to the calculation, it raises the percentage of Americans living in poverty to 14%: 45 million people.

Obamas-Produced Netflix Documentary 'American Factory' Wins An Oscar The film is the first project released under the banner of Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions.

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Time to get the Memphis Chapter back on track and on the map this year! It's going take your help along with your membership dues to make it happen! Click on link and get signed up!

Membership Welcome to the website of CBTU, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. CBTU is the fiercely independent voice of Black Workers within the Trade Union Movement.

FROM THE DESK OF PAYTON WILKINS, EXEC. DIRECTOR EDUCATION CENTER & CARAT TEAM

Dear CBTU Executive Council and Chapter Presidents:

Please be advised of the CARAT Team CBTU scholarships being offered for health and safety training at the ICWUC training center in Cincinnati, OH. The training will focus on Chemical Emergency Response to the technician level responder. There is no prerequisite to this class. Please share this information with your membership.

We have several scholarships per training. Every scholarship includes lodging, travel, and a stipend. Scholarships will be granted on a first-come first-serve basis. All scholarship nominees must have their chapter's leadership approval.

Many of our members have used this training to engage their community in responding to Environmental Justice issues, as well as leverage for professional growth.

Dates and further information regarding the training are listed below. For more information on the training center please follow this link.

Dates

March 9-13, 2020

April 20-23, 2020

June 1-4, 2020

July 6-9, 2020

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

This course is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120 (q). The course objectives and content are targeted to assist each site's management in meeting the competency requirements of technician level responder. It is the employer's responsibility to "certify" to this level, especially since the class may use different personal protective equipment and does not cover site-specific operations. This course focuses on identifying chemicals, selecting the proper personal protective equipment and utilizing proper tools and techniques when responding to chemical emergencies.

Please contact me via email at [email protected]; or phone (313) 247-8624.

In Solidarity,

P. M. Wilkins

Executive Director, Education Center & CARAT Teams

COALITION OF BLACK TRADE UNIONISTS
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Washington, DC 20036

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UAW General Motors Members Ratify Contract | UAW Longest National Automotive Strike in Nearly 50 Years Ends Detroit ̶ UAW General Motors members ratified the 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement this evening ending the longest automotive strike in 50 years. “General Motors members have spoken,” said Terry Dittes, UAW Vice President and Direct...

Come join folks on the picket line!

5115 Pleasant Hill Rd

Take a selfie on the picket line, tag UAW, Memphis Labor Council, and 5 friends!

Parade Monday will begin promptly at 10am starting from the historic grounds of AFSCME local 1733. COMMUNITY EVENT! Come All!

Some will never understand until it affects them. Things are not ok!

We are too strong to allow anyone to divide us from the power we have together as a Union.

We Are Calling All Canvassers. We Are Ready to Setup Interviews. Call 901-278-3200 or Email [email protected]

Ford cancels Mexico plant, expands U.S. factory and adds 700 jobs Ford will launch an expansion in Michigan after Trump repeatedly assailed the company.

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Voting rights are under attack and black Americans are the #1 target. We've seen voter purges; closing of targeted polling places; rules that increase cost or difficulty. We're not a fair democracy unless everyone can participate. Tell your senator to call for a vote on — the .

Legislative Update: March 1

WE REMEMBER: Nataniel 'Rollo' Taylor ('Sanford & Son') Dies at 80 Unfortunately we have sad news to report about a "Sanford & Son" actor. Nathaniel Taylor, known as "Rollo" has died. He was 80.

All new members and old members renew or get membership right here on the link! Any questions inbox me for help or questions.

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Membership Welcome to the website of CBTU, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. CBTU is the fiercely independent voice of Black Workers within the Trade Union Movement.

Mayor Lee Harris: Minimum wage of $15 per hour set for all Shelby County employees, including temp workers All Shelby County employees, including temp workers, will make at least $15 an hour thanks to an initiative