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Labor Endorsement: Katherlyn Geter for County Commission District 5

08 Apr, 2026

Sisters, Brothers, and Delegates, Following discussion at our March delegate meeting, the officers of the Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council have voted to make official our endorsement of Katherlyn Geter for Hamilton County Commission, District 5. After meeting with and interviewing Ms. Geter

The Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council Supports Public Education for All

25 Mar, 2026

The Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council stands firmly in opposition to HB793/SB836 and any effort that undermines the fundamental right to public education. The labor movement has always understood that education is not a privilege—it is a cornerstone of freedom. Believe it or not, there was a

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I Was Skeptical of Unions. Then I Joined One

A year and a half later, sleepless but amped up on coffee and solidarity from a 29-hour marathon final bargaining session, I celebrated with the rest of the bargaining committee, made up of select union members who negotiated directly with the company, as the union and Vox Media management reache

20, Aug, 2019

TWU Member Finds Needed Assistance Through the Union Plus Disability Grant

TWU member Paul Wynn’s knee surgery prevented him from getting his regular paycheck at work. Luckily, he discovered he was eligible to apply for a Union Plus Disability Grant since he is a Union Plus Credit Cardholder.

15, Aug, 2019

Retired USW Member Discovers Union Plus Mortgage Veteran’s Grant

When retired USW member and Army veteran Jim Blank discovered Union Plus recently, he was pleasantly surprised to learn he could still benefit from its programs. He received a $1,000 Veteran’s Grant when he purchased a house for his daughter through the Union Plus Mortgage Program.

08, Aug, 2019

Trump Pick Scalia Becomes 2020 Target for Labor Unions

Democrats and organized labor aim to make Eugene Scalia, the pick to lead the Labor Department, a target in 2020 in hopes of testing President Trump’s support among rank-and-file union voters.

05, Aug, 2019

Labor Puts Candidates On Notice: ‘Let’s Be Honest About The Democratic Party’s Record’

The president of the AFL-CIO labor federation spoke at a closed meeting with representatives from the entire field of 2020 Democratic presiden

05, Aug, 2019

“One Job Should be enough”—Airline Food Workers Take Their Struggle Public

With political support from Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep.

29, Jul, 2019