Just submit a photo of you working hard at your union job or in your community, along with a caption describing how you’re powering America and why you should win.

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The Unions Power America Contest was created by Union Plus to recognize and celebrate the hardworking union members moving our country forward following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession.

The online contest runs from Aug. 2 to Aug. 22. Entries will then be reviewed by the judges and awards will be given out early to mid-September. 

Prizes include car rental certificates and cash awards of up to $15,000.

Submit your photo here, and good luck!

This summer, use the Union Plus Auto Buying Service to price and compare your next car, truck or SUV online. Browse an extensive selection of inventory, plus take advantage of your Union member benefits:

• Have a car to trade - in or sell? Current vehicle values are strong as dealers look to replenish their inventory. Get an instant cash offer in minutes , which can help reduce your down payment
• Build the new car you want, see what others paid and calculate monthly payments so you know when you’re getting a good deal  Get a $100 rebate on new union - made cars 1
• Enjoy up to $2,000 in Auto Repair and Auto Deductible Reimbursements 2 

1 If you purchase a new, qualifying union - assembled vehicle, you will receive a check for $100 within 6 to 8 weeks after purchase. (The rebate checks come from Union Plus and not from the dealer). Union Plus receives a monthly report o n the sales activity from the program provider to verify that a rebate check should be sent to a member who purchased a qualifying vehicle. This process is automatic, there are no forms to complete. Keep a copy of your Union Plus Auto Buying referral email that can assist in researching your purchase if you think you qualified for a rebate but did not receive a check. 2 Some benefits not available in NY or NH. Terms and conditions apply. Auto Deductible Reimbursement is provided by Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company, an Assurant company. See site for details .

 

Workers’ Anxiety Grows as Covid Variant Casts a Shadow

Some see an undue rush by employers to get workplaces back to normal, whether by dropping precautions or imposing new rules.

When Kelly Harris, a personal grocery shopper in Steubenville, Ohio, was vaccinated in March against Covid-19, it was a huge relief. “I felt the weight of the world off my shoulders,” she said. Her sense of relief has turned to dread. After most supermarkets eased masking requirements in May, mask wearing plummeted in her area. She worried about bringing the virus home to her school-age children.

OPEIU PRO ACT TOWN HALL AND DISCUSSION WITH
SEN. SHERROD BROWN

OPEIU is pleased to announce Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) will be joining us for OPEIU’s Virtual PRO Act Town Hall on July 27. Sen. Brown has been a staunch advocate for workers' rights his entire career, and we are happy to have him join us to discuss how the PRO Act could transform U.S. labor relations for the better.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE PRO ACT TOWN HALL AND DISCUSSION WITH SEN. SHERROD BROWN ON JULY 27 AT 6:30 P.M. EDT

Just Added! Town Hall Watch Party
July 28, 2021 • 9:30 P.M. EDT

Join us on July 28 for an interactive replay watch party followed by a Q&A session moderated by OPEIU's National Political Director Cesar Leyva starting at 9:30 P.M. EDT.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE PRO ACT TOWN HALL WATCH PARTY ON JULY 28 AT 9:30 P.M. EDT

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is the labor law reform we need to protect workers and unions. If the PRO Act passes in the Senate, President Biden will sign it into law. Tell your senators that you support unions, working people and the PRO Act!

Sign the Petition

Workers’ rights are under attack. Our outdated labor laws have been chipped away and weakened by anti-worker legislators. Every day, we hear about corporations openly union-busting and retaliating against workers without consequence.

Reminder to Register Now:
PRO Act Town Hall
July 27, 2021 • 6:30 P.M. EDT

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is the most sweeping overhaul of labor law in decades. It would empower workers to come together to fight for better pay, safe working conditions and more time to spend with family. This critical piece of legislation has passed the House of Representatives and already has 47 co-sponsors in the Senate.

Join OPEIU members, organizers and our guests (to be announced) as we come together to learn how the PRO Act could impact our union and entire labor movement for the better.

Register at bit.ly/proacttownhall

Just Added! Town Hall Watch Party

July 28, 2021 • 9:30 P.M. EDT

Register Now:
PRO Act Town Hall
July 27, 2021 • 6:30 P.M. EDT

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is the most sweeping overhaul of labor law in decades. It would empower workers to come together to fight for better pay, safe working conditions and more time to spend with family. This critical piece of legislation has passed the House of Representatives and already has 47 co-sponsors in the Senate.

Join OPEIU members, organizers and our guests (to be announced) as we come together to learn how the PRO Act could impact our union and entire labor movement for the better.

Register at bit.ly/proacttownhall

Get a hassle - free move and save hundreds of dollars on a state - to - state or long - distance move with the Union Plus Moving discount offered through NorthAmerican Van Lines. Union members get:

• Exclusive discounts on moving, packing and in - transit storage. 
• On - Time delivery pledge. 
• Peak rates waived year - round. 
• Up to $50,000 of Full Replacement Coverage at no cost from North American Van Lines 

Get your moving quote now! https://unionplus.deals/j1l

OPEIU congratulates Jessica Akers, secretary-treasurer of OPEIU Local 105, on her historic election to lead the Arkansas AFL-CIO. Akers, the first women elected to the position, was also one of the youngest-ever state federation leaders in the nation, serving as secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas labor federation since 2013.