One Year After East Palestine Spill, the Next Catastrophe Is Waiting to Happen
Railroaders and their unions believe that another major train disaster is waiting to happen, potentially in a big city like Chicago.
Railroads prioritize profits over safety, and there is a need for legislative re-regulation of the industry to prioritize safety and protect workers and the public. [ more ]
Train strike defiance as thousands of commuters battle into work
Commuters defied union attempts to shut down key routes into London despite ongoing rail strikes.
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan stated that the strikes were still having an impact but no talks have been held with train companies since last April. [ more ]
Newton schools won't return to class on Monday as teachers strike, contract negotiations continue
Negotiations to end the Newton teachers' strike continue without the presence of Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
The Newton Teachers Association is fighting for a fair contract, including better wages for aides and therapists, social workers in every elementary school, and fair cost-of-living adjustments for teachers. [ more ]
City Hopes Clean Energy Funds Will Help End Teachers Strike As It Surpasses The Two-Week Mark
Portland Public Schools educators have been on strike since November 1, with little progress made in resolving the stalemate.
The city of Portland will release $20 million in clean energy funds to address teachers' concerns about uncomfortable classroom temperatures.
The union offered a new proposal that would bridge the gap with the district by over $120 million over three years, but it was rejected by PPS officials. [ more ]
Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits
Howard Brown Health workers are on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
The union is demanding a raise in the minimum hourly wage, affordable health insurance, and rights for the union in decision-making processes. [ more ]
City Hopes Clean Energy Funds Will Help End Teachers Strike As It Surpasses The Two-Week Mark
Portland Public Schools educators have been on strike since November 1, with little progress made in resolving the stalemate.
The city of Portland will release $20 million in clean energy funds to address teachers' concerns about uncomfortable classroom temperatures.
The union offered a new proposal that would bridge the gap with the district by over $120 million over three years, but it was rejected by PPS officials. [ more ]
Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits
Howard Brown Health workers are on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
The union is demanding a raise in the minimum hourly wage, affordable health insurance, and rights for the union in decision-making processes. [ more ]
Shawn Fain's New Year's Resolution Is to Lay the Ground for a National Strike
Imagine it's the evening of April 30, 2028.The nation is roiling as millions of workers coast to coast prepare to walk off the job in an unprecedented May Day national strike.
The Portland Teachers' Strike Is Over. The Conversation About Oregon's Education System Is Just Heating Up.
The recent Portland Public Schools (PPS) teachers' strike sparked broader conversations about labor and statewide education funding.
The new contract between PPS and the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) did not meet all of the union's demands, but many teachers are satisfied with the result. [ more ]