ND AFL-CIO: Weekly Update - May 7

Workers at Case, New Holland plant OK new contract FARGO -- Workers at the CNH Industrial America plant in Fargo, which produces Case IH and New Holland brands, have overwhelmingly approved a new six-year contract with the company. That’s according to Shannon Stucker, grand lodge representative for Local 2525 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers. Stucker, who negotiated the new contract on behalf of the union, said the local union has about 430 members. He said the weekend vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the new contract, which he said provides for pay increases and a good benefits package, including retirement benefits. Arizona teachers' walkout ends with new education funding It took six days, but Arizona teachers are ending their walkout after the governor signed an education funding bill into law. In marathon legislative negotiations that lasted overnight, both the House and Senate passed the bill before it went to Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday morning. Our View: Time to learn lesson about ND income tax Herald editorial board Remember North Dakota's milk-and-honey years of yore? Namely, 2015? That's when the state again lowered its income tax rate for individuals and corporations, providing more than $100 million in relief for state residents. It was the fourth consecutive legislative session that saw a state income tax reduction. North Dakota AFL-CIO 2018 Convention (VIDEO) The North Dakota AFL-CIO convention is coming up fast and we’d love to have as many members as possible attend and take part. The convention will take place at the Fargo Ramada Hotel and Conference Center on May 17th and 18th. Ready to Run Bismarck Ready to Run™ is a bi-partisan program for women who want to run for office, seek higher office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office, or learn more about the political system. Ready to Run™ is your one-stop training on running for office or getting involved in public life. You will learn from prominent elected and appointed leaders, campaign consultants, party officials, and policy experts. Mobile Messaging for North Dakota Workers! We are happy to introduce a new tool in the fight for workers' rights in North Dakota! Text NDLABOR to 235246 to join our new mobile messaging service and stay up-to-date on upcoming actions and events for working people!