NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint
Amazon's unlawful actions during mandatory meetings to discourage unionizing have been deemed an interference with workers' rights, prompting a major ruling from the NLRB.
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing for the 3rd time
Amazon faces a third vote on unionization in Bessemer after a federal judge rules prior elections were improperly influenced.
Amazon illegally refused to bargain with drivers' union, NLRB alleges
Workers are uniting under Teamsters to demand better wages, pushing for a raise to $25/hour after recent raises prompted by collective organizing.
Amazon can't force employees into anti-unionization meetings
The NLRB ruled that Amazon's captive-audience meetings violate labor rights, promoting worker freedom in union decisions.
Teamsters Target Amazon Delivery Drivers
Amazon delivery drivers employed by independent companies seek union representation, raising questions about Amazon's responsibility.
The ongoing dispute illustrates complexities of gig economy employment classifications and potential financial fallout for Amazon sellers.
Amazon faces NLRB complaint over refusing to bargain with drivers' union
Amazon is accused of illegally refusing to bargain with a union representing contractor drivers after they unionized.
NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint
Amazon's unlawful actions during mandatory meetings to discourage unionizing have been deemed an interference with workers' rights, prompting a major ruling from the NLRB.
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing for the 3rd time
Amazon faces a third vote on unionization in Bessemer after a federal judge rules prior elections were improperly influenced.
Amazon illegally refused to bargain with drivers' union, NLRB alleges
Workers are uniting under Teamsters to demand better wages, pushing for a raise to $25/hour after recent raises prompted by collective organizing.
Amazon can't force employees into anti-unionization meetings
The NLRB ruled that Amazon's captive-audience meetings violate labor rights, promoting worker freedom in union decisions.
Teamsters Target Amazon Delivery Drivers
Amazon delivery drivers employed by independent companies seek union representation, raising questions about Amazon's responsibility.
The ongoing dispute illustrates complexities of gig economy employment classifications and potential financial fallout for Amazon sellers.
Amazon faces NLRB complaint over refusing to bargain with drivers' union
Amazon is accused of illegally refusing to bargain with a union representing contractor drivers after they unionized.
Union petitions doubled for the first time in 50 years under Biden
There has been a significant increase in petitions for union representation during Biden's presidency, the highest increase since Gerald Ford's administration.
With Unionization Efforts on the Rise, NLRB Tightens Scrutiny on Employer Statements During Union Elections
Unionization efforts are gaining momentum, influenced by a pro-union NLRB under President Biden.
The Siren decision fundamentally alters how employers can communicate about unionization with employees.
NLRB: Grindr used RTO mandate to reduce headcount
Grindr's return-to-office mandate is seen as a strategy to obstruct unionizing efforts, coinciding closely with employee plans to organize.
Grindr targeted nascent union with return-to-office ultimatum, labor board alleges
Grindr's back-to-office policy was deemed unlawful retaliation against staff attempting to form a union.
CEO Brian Niccol signals a new era for Starbucks with union cooperation
Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, emphasizes his commitment to engaging with unionized workers and respecting their representation rights.
Court sides with Musk on 2018 tweet questioning unionization at Tesla
Court sides with Musk, asserting his 2018 tweet on unionization is protected speech under the First Amendment.
Union petitions doubled for the first time in 50 years under Biden
There has been a significant increase in petitions for union representation during Biden's presidency, the highest increase since Gerald Ford's administration.
With Unionization Efforts on the Rise, NLRB Tightens Scrutiny on Employer Statements During Union Elections
Unionization efforts are gaining momentum, influenced by a pro-union NLRB under President Biden.
The Siren decision fundamentally alters how employers can communicate about unionization with employees.
NLRB: Grindr used RTO mandate to reduce headcount
Grindr's return-to-office mandate is seen as a strategy to obstruct unionizing efforts, coinciding closely with employee plans to organize.
Grindr targeted nascent union with return-to-office ultimatum, labor board alleges
Grindr's back-to-office policy was deemed unlawful retaliation against staff attempting to form a union.
CEO Brian Niccol signals a new era for Starbucks with union cooperation
Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, emphasizes his commitment to engaging with unionized workers and respecting their representation rights.
Court sides with Musk on 2018 tweet questioning unionization at Tesla
Court sides with Musk, asserting his 2018 tweet on unionization is protected speech under the First Amendment.
Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
Port automation leads to significant labor tensions as workers fear job displacement, prompting historic strikes.
Biden helped end the dockers strike by saying reopening the ports to help Hurricane Helene victims would be patriotic
Dockworkers have suspended their strike until January 15 to negotiate a new contract, averting potential supply chain disruptions and inflation issues.
Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
The International Longshoremen's Association suspended a major port strike after receiving an improved wage offer, returning dockworkers to work while negotiations continue.
Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
Port automation leads to significant labor tensions as workers fear job displacement, prompting historic strikes.
Biden helped end the dockers strike by saying reopening the ports to help Hurricane Helene victims would be patriotic
Dockworkers have suspended their strike until January 15 to negotiate a new contract, averting potential supply chain disruptions and inflation issues.
Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
The International Longshoremen's Association suspended a major port strike after receiving an improved wage offer, returning dockworkers to work while negotiations continue.
'Take my money and leave': Amazon employees are slamming CEO Andy Jassy's demand to return to office 100% in 2025 - but do American workers have a legal right to work from home?
Employees have limited options if their employer changes remote work policies; they can protest but ultimately must comply or resign.
Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge
Apple allegedly threatened employees regarding discussions about pay and performance bonuses, potentially violating labor laws.
US labor board accuses Apple of violating employees' rights
Apple is facing new NLRB accusations of anti-union practices and violating workers' rights.
Ongoing issues have persisted since 2022, with complaints from former employees regarding wage discussions.
Former Jeopardy!' staffers file discrimination, retaliation complaints against Sony
Former staffers are filing discrimination and harassment complaints against Sony Pictures, alleging retaliation after raising concerns about toxic work conditions.
What It Takes to Form a Union - and Where to Begin
Unionizing in America is challenging, requiring extensive coworker organization and facing different rules for private vs public sectors.
Tesla Giga Berlin in hot water with IG Metall after firing union worker [OP-ED]
Tesla Giga Berlin faces union backlash after dismissing a works council member, amid positive news of permanent employment for temporary workers.
'Take my money and leave': Amazon employees are slamming CEO Andy Jassy's demand to return to office 100% in 2025 - but do American workers have a legal right to work from home?
Employees have limited options if their employer changes remote work policies; they can protest but ultimately must comply or resign.
Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge
Apple allegedly threatened employees regarding discussions about pay and performance bonuses, potentially violating labor laws.
US labor board accuses Apple of violating employees' rights
Apple is facing new NLRB accusations of anti-union practices and violating workers' rights.
Ongoing issues have persisted since 2022, with complaints from former employees regarding wage discussions.
Former Jeopardy!' staffers file discrimination, retaliation complaints against Sony
Former staffers are filing discrimination and harassment complaints against Sony Pictures, alleging retaliation after raising concerns about toxic work conditions.
What It Takes to Form a Union - and Where to Begin
Unionizing in America is challenging, requiring extensive coworker organization and facing different rules for private vs public sectors.
Tesla Giga Berlin in hot water with IG Metall after firing union worker [OP-ED]
Tesla Giga Berlin faces union backlash after dismissing a works council member, amid positive news of permanent employment for temporary workers.
Boeing's 737 production halted due to IAM strike, causing significant delivery slowdowns and stock decline.
Ongoing negotiations between Boeing and machinists reveal deep-seated tensions and dissatisfaction with contract proposals.
Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer
Boeing's ongoing strike might cost over $1 billion monthly, compounding financial struggles amid a critical backlog in deliveries.
Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike
Machinists at Boeing approved a contract after a 53-day strike, achieving a 38% wage increase and addressing some of the company's deeper operational issues.
Boeing workers' anger over lost pensions behind vote to continue 6-week machinists strike
Boeing workers are striking primarily for the restoration of their pension plans lost a decade ago.
Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Strike
Boeing's largest union approved a new contract, ending a financially damaging strike and restoring operations for 33,000 workers.
Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers As Crisis Deepens
Boeing is laying off 10% of its workforce due to financial struggles, exacerbating tensions amid an ongoing strike.
Boeing confirms production of 737s has halted
Boeing's 737 production halted due to IAM strike, causing significant delivery slowdowns and stock decline.
Ongoing negotiations between Boeing and machinists reveal deep-seated tensions and dissatisfaction with contract proposals.
Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer
Boeing's ongoing strike might cost over $1 billion monthly, compounding financial struggles amid a critical backlog in deliveries.
Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike
Machinists at Boeing approved a contract after a 53-day strike, achieving a 38% wage increase and addressing some of the company's deeper operational issues.
Boeing workers' anger over lost pensions behind vote to continue 6-week machinists strike
Boeing workers are striking primarily for the restoration of their pension plans lost a decade ago.
Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Strike
Boeing's largest union approved a new contract, ending a financially damaging strike and restoring operations for 33,000 workers.
Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers As Crisis Deepens
Boeing is laying off 10% of its workforce due to financial struggles, exacerbating tensions amid an ongoing strike.
'Can you imagine if our homepage went down?' New York Times tech workers go on strike before the election
Tech workers at the New York Times are striking for fair contracts, racial pay equity, job security, and hybrid work options, timed with the presidential election.
Provincial engineers allege Ontario government unlawfully locking them out | CBC News
Ontario government engineers are alleging unlawful lockouts amid their rotating strikes during contract negotiations, claiming interference with their right to strike.
'Can you imagine if our homepage went down?' New York Times tech workers go on strike before the election
Tech workers at the New York Times are striking for fair contracts, racial pay equity, job security, and hybrid work options, timed with the presidential election.
Provincial engineers allege Ontario government unlawfully locking them out | CBC News
Ontario government engineers are alleging unlawful lockouts amid their rotating strikes during contract negotiations, claiming interference with their right to strike.
Tito Mboweni played a crucial role in South Africa's transition from apartheid by balancing negotiations with business leaders and advocating for labor rights.
Volkswagen needs to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs DW 10/29/2024
Volkswagen is planning major cuts including factory closures and layoffs in Germany in response to rising costs and competition.
VW's reckoning: Job cuts, factory closures, and a 10% pay slash loom over Germany's auto icon
Volkswagen plans to cut costs drastically by closing plants and reducing salaries, leading to potential job losses.
Management faces backlash for prioritizing profits over sustainability amid significant industry challenges.
Volkswagen's German union vows to strike if management makes 'historic mistake' of plant closures
Volkswagen faces pressure from union leaders amid pay talks, highlighting the need for strategic restructuring to maintain competitiveness against rivals.
Volkswagen needs to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs DW 10/29/2024
Volkswagen is planning major cuts including factory closures and layoffs in Germany in response to rising costs and competition.
VW's reckoning: Job cuts, factory closures, and a 10% pay slash loom over Germany's auto icon
Volkswagen plans to cut costs drastically by closing plants and reducing salaries, leading to potential job losses.
Management faces backlash for prioritizing profits over sustainability amid significant industry challenges.
Volkswagen's German union vows to strike if management makes 'historic mistake' of plant closures
Volkswagen faces pressure from union leaders amid pay talks, highlighting the need for strategic restructuring to maintain competitiveness against rivals.
The Fifth Circuit has significantly shaped labor law and voting rights, presenting challenges and implications for upcoming elections.
S.F. courts grind to a halt amid worker strike, delaying trials
Court clerks in San Francisco are striking for better labor conditions, causing significant delays in courtroom proceedings and exacerbating existing backlogs.
California CVS workers are striking, here's why
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies are striking for better pay and health care, citing bad faith negotiations.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how.
President Biden is urged to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end a dockworkers strike affecting 36 U.S. ports.
Massive Dockworkers Strike to Ripple Through U.S. Economy: What to Know
A major dockworkers' strike on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts could significantly impact the economy and political landscape ahead of the election.
Dockworkers strike is set to begin at midnight
U.S. dockworkers are set to strike, threatening major disruptions in supply chains and increasing prices for consumers.
Opinion | This Perfect Storm of a Port Strike Could Have Been Avoided
The dockworkers' strike threatens supply chains and could escalate inflation ahead of elections, highlighting systemic issues in the shipping industry.
Pete Buttigieg among cabinet members credited for role in reopening ports after dockworker strike
Secretary Buttigieg brokered a crucial agreement that resolved a major dockworker strike, ensuring ports reopen and essential goods flow post-Hurricane Helene.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how.
President Biden is urged to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end a dockworkers strike affecting 36 U.S. ports.
Massive Dockworkers Strike to Ripple Through U.S. Economy: What to Know
A major dockworkers' strike on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts could significantly impact the economy and political landscape ahead of the election.
Dockworkers strike is set to begin at midnight
U.S. dockworkers are set to strike, threatening major disruptions in supply chains and increasing prices for consumers.
Opinion | This Perfect Storm of a Port Strike Could Have Been Avoided
The dockworkers' strike threatens supply chains and could escalate inflation ahead of elections, highlighting systemic issues in the shipping industry.
Pete Buttigieg among cabinet members credited for role in reopening ports after dockworker strike
Secretary Buttigieg brokered a crucial agreement that resolved a major dockworker strike, ensuring ports reopen and essential goods flow post-Hurricane Helene.
Dockworkers likely to strike at East and Gulf coast ports
A dockworker strike on Oct. 1 could severely impact the U.S. economy, supply chains, and political landscape ahead of the election.
The dockworkers strike could cost the economy $3.5 billion a day. Will Biden intervene?
Dockworkers across the U.S. are striking due to contract disputes, demanding better pay and protections against automation, leading to significant potential economic losses.
About 45,000 workers begin strike at US ports after breakdown in union talks
Port workers began striking after contract expiration, risking major supply chain disruptions and economic costs.
The strike is the first of its kind on the East Coast since 1977.
A Looming East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy
Businesses are taking preemptive steps to mitigate potential disruptions from looming dockworker strikes.
What could a dockworker strike mean for cargo and cruises at PortMiami?
PortMiami may halt cargo shipments due to imminent dockworker strikes, threatening supply chains across the country and affecting consumer goods availability.
Beer, Chocolate, Cherries, And More Groceries That Will Be Harder To Get During The Port Strike - Tasting Table
The ongoing dockworker strike is severely disrupting the supply of perishable goods and imported items, with no resolution in sight.
Dockworkers likely to strike at East and Gulf coast ports
A dockworker strike on Oct. 1 could severely impact the U.S. economy, supply chains, and political landscape ahead of the election.
The dockworkers strike could cost the economy $3.5 billion a day. Will Biden intervene?
Dockworkers across the U.S. are striking due to contract disputes, demanding better pay and protections against automation, leading to significant potential economic losses.
About 45,000 workers begin strike at US ports after breakdown in union talks
Port workers began striking after contract expiration, risking major supply chain disruptions and economic costs.
The strike is the first of its kind on the East Coast since 1977.
A Looming East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy
Businesses are taking preemptive steps to mitigate potential disruptions from looming dockworker strikes.
What could a dockworker strike mean for cargo and cruises at PortMiami?
PortMiami may halt cargo shipments due to imminent dockworker strikes, threatening supply chains across the country and affecting consumer goods availability.
Beer, Chocolate, Cherries, And More Groceries That Will Be Harder To Get During The Port Strike - Tasting Table
The ongoing dockworker strike is severely disrupting the supply of perishable goods and imported items, with no resolution in sight.
OpenAI's $157 billion valuation and the port strike show the contrasting attitudes around AI
The contrasting attitudes toward AI investment and automation highlight a larger societal conflict between optimism and fear regarding technology's impact on jobs.
Longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts have initiated a strike, disrupting trade at major U.S. ports and threatening economic ramifications.
45,000 dockworkers are on strike. Here's how global companies are responding
Union workers launched a significant strike impacting vital East and Gulf Coast trade, potentially disrupting supply chains and import-export activities ahead of elections.
Port Workers Strike on East and Gulf Coasts
Longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts have initiated a strike, disrupting trade at major U.S. ports and threatening economic ramifications.
45,000 dockworkers are on strike. Here's how global companies are responding
Union workers launched a significant strike impacting vital East and Gulf Coast trade, potentially disrupting supply chains and import-export activities ahead of elections.
Data Collectives Are the Next Frontier of Labor Relations
AI and generative AI are creating new conflicts between employees and companies over data ownership and compensation.
Data cooperatives may empower employees and redefine labor relations around data usage.
Ports seek order forcing dockworkers to bargaining table as strike looms US ports
The U.S. Maritime Alliance is asking federal intervention to compel the Longshoremen's union to negotiate a new contract, citing bad faith bargaining.
Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon
U.S. Steel can proceed with its acquisition by Nippon Steel after arbitration confirmed satisfaction of labor agreement conditions, despite union opposition.
Dick Moss, the lawyer who helped bring free agency to MLB players nearly 50 years ago, dies
Dick Moss was instrumental in creating free agency for MLB players, winning a landmark arbitration case that changed the game's economic landscape.
Moss's work overturned the reserve clause, allowing players greater control over their careers and earning potential.
SAG-AFTRA calls for a strike against League of Legends
SAG-AFTRA has announced League of Legends as a struck game amidst ongoing video game voice actor strike, complicating promotions and esports events.
Tens of thousands of L.A. County workers could go on strike Oct. 10, union announces
L.A. County union workers may strike due to alleged contract violations.
Union leaders claim the county is disrespecting labor agreements.