New Starbucks CEO will replace Howard Schultz
Starbucks announced in a release Thursday that Laxman Narasimhan will become the coffeehouse company's next CEO and replace interim CEO Howard Schultz.
How forced unionism hurt states during COVID
With the worst of COVID-19 behind us, states that embrace coercive unionism fared far worse than those that didn’t.
US labor unions have highest approval rating in nearly 6 decades
More than 70% of Americans approve of labor unions, up from 64% during pre-COVID-19 pandemic times and the highest approval rating since 1965, according to a recent Gallup survey.
Chipotle workers in Michigan to join teamsters, first for restaurant chain
Chipotle workers at a Lansing, Michigan restaurant have voted to join the Teamsters, the first in the chain to organize.
Starbucks accused of withholding raises from union workers: report
Starbucks has been accused of allegedly withholding wages and benefits from unionized workers by the National Labor Relations Board.
Starbucks accused by union of retaliation over closure of two locations
Starbucks Workers United accused the coffeehouse chain of retaliation against worker organization efforts.
Plan for rail contract deal doesn't address concerns: union
A report issued by a Biden-appointed board to help get stalled railroad contract talks going is getting pushback by union officials.
Federal judge orders Starbucks to give fired union activists their jobs back
Starbucks must rehire seven baristas who were fired earlier this year after speaking with the media about their unionization push, a judge ruled on Thursday.
Major aviation labor unions call on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks
Multiple aviation labor unions called on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks until they have addressed operational issues and invested in their workers.
Sweetheart union deal will undermine Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy agenda
Unions benefit from sweetheart deal buried in new Inflation Reduction Act. But construction firms and climate activist oppose the harmful regulations.
Plan to get railroad contract dispute moving involves 24% raises
The White House has appointed a special board to try and prevent a strike among major U.S. railroads that could hinder supply chains.
Amazon workers file for union election in upstate New York
The union movement among Amazon workers is continuing and now includes workers at a warehouse in upstate New York who have filed a petition for a union vote.
'Highly suspicious': Democrats’ bill for beefed-up IRS means more audits for all, Taxpayers’ union exec warns
National Taxpayers' Union Executive Vice President Brandon Arnold calls out Democrats' spending discrepancies and expansion of IRS agents as "highly suspicious."
Starbucks asks labor board to suspend all mail ballot elections after misconduct allegations raised
Starbucks issued a letter to the National Labor Relations Board to suspend mail ballot elections after claiming it was tipped off that there has been misconduct in prior elections.
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers walk out over pay, UK union says
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers in southeast England are protesting over low wages and increased cost of living. Amazon has faced criticism from workers previously.
National Labor Relations Board orders mine union to pay $13M to coal company
An Alabama coal company is going to be paid $13 million by the united mine Workers of America. The payments will cover increased security, damage repair, and lost revenues.
Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize for 1st time
Employees at a Trader Joe's in Massachusetts voted Thursday to unionize, becoming the first location among the company's nearly 530 stores.
California truckers pledge to continue blockade of Oakland port over controversial labor law
Protesting truckers on Wednesday brought a Northern California port, one of the nation's busiest, to a standstill in protest of AB5, a controversial labor law.
Chipotle permanently closes Maine store, halting union efforts
Chipotle has permanently closed a location in Maine due to staffing issues. However, labor organizers at the Augusta store claim the company was union busting.
Scandinavian Airlines, pilots unions reach deal to end 2-week strike
Scandinavian Airlines said Tuesday it had reached a deal with the pilots' unions, ending a 15-day strike that had cost the airline more than $145 million.