Starbucks. Amazon. And many, many others in both large and small corners of the economy. My own local and state union, NY State United Teachers, celebrating 50 years and counting this past year. Approval of unions in the U.S. at a 50-year high. It all comes together in the workers of America realizing their self worth-- and working to claim their share of an ever-elusive pie. Labor Force is a podcast about labor issues and working people in America today in the midst of this convergence. E-mail: struchenmichael@gmail.com
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26 Sept 2024
Boeing workers rejection | Stellantis denials | More TV unionization
The IAM, representing 33,000 striking Boeing workers, rejected Boeing's "best and final" pay offer of a 30% increase over four years. The union expressed frustration, stating the proposal was presented without negotiations and failed to meet members' expectations.
Stellantis responded Monday to claims from UAW President Shawn Fain, asserting that the automaker is fulfilling its contractual obligations, despite Fain's accusations otherwise.
Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga have outlined their demands as their contract campaign begins.
Workers at Disney and Hearst Communications' A+E Factual Studios are attempting to unionize with the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), aiming to gain a foothold in the largely non-unionized nonfiction TV industry.
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22 Sept 2024
From the line and cafe to the newsroom | Retirement blues
Negotiations between UAW and VW are set to begin this coming Thursday, with the union ready with hundreds of basic demands.
Starbucks Workers United reports, “We’re closer than ever to our 500th union store," and could reach that milestone this coming week.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers have been on strike for 715 days and counting. The NLRB confirmed on Friday that the Post-Gazette has been– surprise– breaking federal labor laws.
Taxes on tips may be a thing of the past?
It's a rare bipartisan issue: America faces a retirement crisis.
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