Starbucks workers union's future up for a vote after end of first year in NYC
The National Labor Relations Board is expected to facilitate a vote on Starbucks Workers United and its leadership of coffee shop employees in New York.
Sean Penn slams Hollywood producers as 'Bankers Guild' amid writers' strike
Sean Penn is supporting the writers of Hollywood, saying producers should be renamed the "Bankers Guild," and he labeled pushback on AI restrictions a "human obscenity."
House Republicans fear Biden’s executive order boosting labor unions will increase construction costs
Republicans are concerned Biden's executive order boosting labor unions may increase construction costs for federal projects
From catwalk to walkout: LA strippers Velveeta, Lilith, others celebrate unionizing after 15-month battle
Strippers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood succeeded in unionizing following a 15-month battle amid allegations of an unsafe work environment.
United Airlines pilots picket demanding wage increases as airlines threaten strike
United Airlines pilots are picketing at 10 major airports across the U.S. on Friday in support of union demands for better pay and conditions from the carrier.
Top union withholding Biden endorsement over electric vehicle demands
A top labor union is withholding its re-election endorsement for President Biden over concerns about the transition to electric vehicles in the automobile industry.
Joe Piscopo sounds off on corporations ripping off union members: 'Time to stand strong'
Writers' Guild of America member and SNL alum Joe Piscopo says the nationwide strike is a fight against the working class versus "big corporate giants."
Joe Piscopo voices support for Writers Guild strike: 'It's time to stand strong'
Former 'SNL' cast member and WGA member Joe Piscopo explains his support for the Writers Guild of America going on strike after failing to reach a deal for better pay.
Tesla broke US labor law by silencing workers, official rules
The world's most valuable automaker is also facing a series of race discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits, most involving its flagship assembly plant in Fremont, California.
‘Hurry up and get it done’: Norfolk Southern set railcar safety checks at one minute
Norfolk Southern’s practices are a prime focus of federal regulators after several major accidents since December 2021, three of which resulted in fatalities.
Former Starbucks CEO battles Bernie Sanders' 'billionaire moniker' in defense of American dream: 'I earned it'
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traded barbs at a hearing regarding the coffee company's treatment of union organizing on the "billionaire moniker."
Disney World union members vote yes on company’s pay increase offer
Members of a coalition of Walt Disney World unions voted yes Wednesday on an agreement with the company to raise the minimum wage for workers.
Starbucks union fight moves to Congress with labor talks stalled
Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks CEO, will testify before a Senate committee about the fairness of the company’s labor practices towards unionizing employees.
Chipotle agrees to pay $240K to employees of shuttered Maine store
Employees that formerly worked at Chipotle's Augusta, Maine, location before it was closed over the summer will get nearly a quarter of a million dollars in back pay.
Challenger wins UAW labor union presidency, vows reforms
The 'Big Three' Detroit automakers will review their labor contracts up in September and the United Auto Workers have elected a new president ahead of schedule.
Disney World reaches tentative deal with service workers union for wage increase
A coalition of service workers unions reached a tentative deal with Walt Disney World on Thursday to raise the minimum wage to $18 for service workers by the end of the year.
Biden formally submits Julie Su's nomination for labor secretary to the Senate
President Biden formally sent Julie Su's nomination to be the next secretary of labor to the senate on Tuesday, the White House announced.
Biden’s decision on massive Alaska oil project will determine our ‘climate future,’ labor union president says
Alaska AFI-CIO President Joelle Hall urges Biden to develop natural oil and gas reserves while building a secure climate future, as the state awaits Willow Project approval.
Judge says Starbucks committed ‘egregious and widespread’ labor violations fighting unions
An administrative judge for the NLRB issued a ruling that found Starbucks committed "egregious and widespread misconduct" in violation of labor laws amid a unionization push.
Biden says he would have been 'run out of town' if he didn't pick Julie Su for labor secretary
President Biden on Wednesday held a press conference at the White House to deliver his remarks on nominating Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su to head the department.