UK labor union announces 1-day, all-member strike impacting government departments
A labor union in the United Kingdom announced Wednesday that 100,000 workers in 124 government departments and other bodies will be striking on February 1.
Yale graduate teachers, researchers vote to unionize
Yale University graduate teachers and researchers voted to unionize. The Yale faculty members have been attempting to unionize for over a decade, dating back to the 1990s.
New York City sees 7,000 nurses on strike at Mount Sinai, Montefiore hospitals after bargaining fails
More than 7,000 nurses at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore are on strike Monday after union reps walked from the table despite Gov. Kathy Hochul's call to settle.
Unionization stalls at Amazon as turnover, company efforts stymie activism
The organizing of labor unions at Amazon factories that took off during the pandemic might stall as turnover makes getting the votes needed more difficult.
Starbucks workers at 100 stores begin three-day strike in campaign to unionize
Starbucks workers are "doubling down" with another three-day strike as employees seek to unionize and negotiate.
Progressive Democrats push for $300 million in labor union funding in next spending bill
Progressive Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Ilhan Omar, are calling to give the National Labor Relations Board more than $300 million
Restaurant groups push to overturn California fast-food wage law
Save Local Restaurants said Monday it had filed more than 1 million petition signatures to put the law on hold and place an initiative before California voters on the 2024 ballot.
Rail workers speak out after Biden forces unions to accept deal: 'He turned his back'
Railroad workers are speaking up after President Biden signed bipartisan legislation to avoid a strike that could have had disastrous consequences for the economy.
Biden signs bill forcing rail unions to accept agreement, averting crippling strike
President Biden on Friday signed bipartisan legislation approved by Congress to prevent a railroad strike that could have crippled the U.S. economy.
United Auto Workers union replaces leadership
Members of the United Auto Workers union voted Thursday to replace a large number of their current leaders with "reform-minded" candidates amid concerns of bribery and embezzlement.
Senate passes bill to prevent rail strike, which could have wreaked havoc on economy before holidays
The Senate passed a bill to avert a rail strike on Thursday afternoon, avoiding a catastrophic blow to the U.S. economy ahead of the holidays.
Senate barrels toward vote to avert railroad strike with fate of paid sick leave unclear
The Senate Thursday appears set to vote on a bill to avert a rail strike, which would have severe consequences for the U.S. economy just before Christmas if lawmakers do not act.
Railroad unions pressure Senate on sick leave after close House vote
Railroad unions seeking more paid sick leave are in a full-court press to convince the Senate to deliver that benefit to them in a vote to end a rail strike.
Larry Kudlow: Why should union members have to pay dues to support left-wing agendas?
Larry Kudlow calls out President Biden's relations with unions and shows support to the railroad workers ahead of a rail strike that might occur early December on 'Kudlow.'
Fertilizer, chemicals to stop moving Dec. 4 ahead of rail strike deadline
Fertilizer producers warned that products would stop shipping on rail lines by Dec. 4 if a deal is not reached to avert a rail worker strike. The wider deadline is Dec. 9.
Biden: 'I am confident' crippling nationwide rail strike will be avoided
President Biden on Tuesday said Congress must act swiftly to avert a nationwide rail strike that could devastate the economy just before Christmas.
With rail strike looming, Biden says he has 'not directly engaged,' contradicting White House press secretary
President Biden contradicted White House officials, claiming not to have been directly in touch with either side in the looming national railroad strike.
If train strike happens, major rail union will honor picket lines, its leader says
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National President Dennis Pierce provides expert analysis of railroad workers' potential strike.
With rail strike looming, White House won't say how Biden is 'directly involved' in negotiations
With a rail union strike still looming ahead of the holidays, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claim President Biden is 'directly involved' in negotiations.
Starbucks to shutter first Seattle store to unionize, citing 'safety and security incidents'
Starbucks is shuttering a store in Seattle that was the first to unionize amid what the company calls "safety and security incidents," prompting backlash from the union.