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California

Key California Ag Giant and United Farm Workers Clash Amid Union-Drive Efforts | KQED

The new law in California aims to make it easier for farmworkers to unionize, potentially leading to a resurgence of the United Farm Workers. [ more ]

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Film

Why workers at one of Manhattan's oldest movie theaters want a union to be the next coming attraction | amNewYork

Workers at Cinema Village desire unionization to have a say in improving movie programming and financial success.

The majority of Cinema Village's small staff signed union cards to join United Auto Workers Local 2179. [ more ]

Eater Boston

Boston food

Blue Bottle Is Joining the Unionization Wave in Boston

Employees at five Blue Bottle locations in Boston are unionizing due to low pay and lack of input into cafe operations.

Staffers have chosen to form an independent union, foregoing affiliation with established labor unions for full control. [ more ]

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Social justice

Op-Ed | How the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire inspires voting rights activism today | amNewYork

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire tragedy led to significant labor rights reforms.

Activism following the tragedy inspired workplace safety regulations and the right to unionize for private sector employees. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

California fast-food workers form a unique union in a bid for higher wages, better working conditions

The California Fast Food Workers Union, backed by the SEIU, will represent over half a million fast-food workers in the state.

The union's priorities include annual wage increases, just-cause protections, and predictable schedules for workers. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Portland Japanese Garden Employees Announce Union

Employees at Portland Japanese Garden wish to unionize to address systemic issues and improve working conditions. [ more ]

Theregister

Apple

Behold, the polarized ends of Apple's retail labor movement

Apple faced potential employee strike and union organizing vote challenges.

Allegations of unfair labor practices and interference in labor organization efforts at Apple retail locations.

The Communication Workers of America criticized Apple for not respecting employees' rights to join a union. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Brooklyn movie theater workers 'victimized by Barbenheimer' vote to unionize

Brooklyn movie theater workers voted to unionize after alleged aggressive anti-union tactics.

Management at Nitehawk Cinema has been accused of unsafe conditions, unfair treatment, and intimidation against employees. [ more ]

West Side Rag

Upper West Side

UWS Barnes & Noble Workers Launch Unionization Effort: 'We Deserve Agency Over Our Working Conditions'

Workers at Upper West Side Barnes & Noble seek unionization for better working conditions.

Concerns at UWS location include job security, lack of structure, and favoritism by management. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Media industry

Six weeks after abrupt Houston Landing firings, staffers unionize

Houston Landing staff members unionize after firing of editor-in-chief and investigative reporter

Employees ask management to voluntarily recognize the newly formed union. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Park Slope Starbucks employees join massive organizing push, file petition to unionize * Brooklyn Paper

Workers at a Park Slope Starbucks location and across the country are petitioning to unionize.

Starbucks employees are demanding recognition of their union due to safety concerns and unfair treatment. [ more ]

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Mercedes workers vote no to union, putting the brakes on UAW's march South

The UAW union was rejected by Mercedes-Benz autoworkers in Alabama, marking a significant setback for the union and a relief for the state's political leadership. [ more ]

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Cars

After Gains at Big Three, U.A.W. Aims at Nonunion Plants

Organizing nonunion plants is a key focus for United Automobile Workers post-Ford strike.

Workers at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee seek union support for better pay and benefits. [ more ]

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The Verge

Apple

Apple Store employees in New Jersey are trying to unionize

Apple Store employees in Short Hills, New Jersey are seeking to unionize.

Previous unionization efforts faced pushback from Apple. [ more ]

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Cars

VW Workers Seek Union Vote at Tennessee Plant for Third Time

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee aim to organize under U.A.W.

Potential election at Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga could test U.A.W.'s strength. [ more ]

Fast Company

California

The future of hundreds of California farmworkers to unionize hangs in the balance as their employer claims the move is fraudulent

Farm labor union battles shape California agricultural landscape. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

California State University student workers vote to unionize, creating largest such union in country

Student workers at California State University voted to join a union for better benefits and pay.

The student workers will join CSUEU/SEIU Local 2579, creating the largest such union in the country. [ more ]

New York City, NY Patch

NYC food

NYC Restaurants: Free Chicken(s)! + H Mart Food Hall

New Yorkers were amused by a poultry escape incident, amidst regular food news updates in NYC. [ more ]

Fast Company

Apple

In a historic move, Apple Store retail employees have just voted to authorize a strike

The first U.S. Apple Store has authorized a strike action due to unsatisfactory negotiations on wages, scheduling, and work-life balance. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Tech industry

The next union organizing wave is at Apple

Apple store workers in Towson, Maryland unionized, sparking labor unrest across Apple retail locations in the US. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Can a Tech Giant Be Woke?

Employees at Raven strike and successfully form a union after layoffs.

Microsoft takes a neutral stance on unionization after acquiring Activision. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

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Medicine

Kaiser doctors in Silicon Valley move to unionize - San Jose Spotlight

Frontline physicians at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara County are planning to unionize, joining the SEIU as the last group in Northern California to do so. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black Lives Matter

Why Philanthropy Must Support Labor Justice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Historic worker uprising in the US fueled by stagnant wages and increased unionization, reshaping labor market dynamics. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

B.C. labour board to consider union votes at 2 Amazon warehouses | CBC News

The B.C. Labour Relations Board is considering certifying unions at two Amazon warehouses.

Unifor's card-signing drive in the province could lead to the first successful unionization effort for Amazon in Canada. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Cars

Mercedes-Benz Workers in Alabama Ask for Unionization Vote

The United Automobile Workers union is making strides in organizing workers in Southern car factories.

The UAW aims to ensure fair wages for workers in electric vehicle manufacturing. [ more ]

Podcaster News

Podcast

WGA Members At Spotify Studios And The Ringer Reach Tentative Agreement With Spotify - Podcaster News

Podcast production companies unionized with WGAE achieved pay increases and AI protections in new collective bargaining agreements.

Details of the new collective bargaining agreements will be made public upon ratification by the unions. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 03.19.24

Dartmouth's refusal to negotiate with unionized basketball team reflects Ivy League mindset.

DOJ to target companies making fraudulent AI claims ahead of IPOs. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Education

Student-athlete unions threaten college sports, panel argues

Unionization in college sports is a key debate that could significantly impact the future of athletics.

Congress is considering legislation to regulate the name, image, and likeness rights of college athletes, affecting the NCAA and student-athlete status. [ more ]

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Education

Campus jobs are real work': 20,000 California college students begin union vote

Over 20,000 student workers in California State University are voting on forming the largest undergraduate union in the US.

Student workers are demanding better pay and benefits, as the cost-of-living and tuition have increased. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Education

Adjunct film professors at USC move to unionize: 'Enough is enough'

Adjunct professors at USC's film school are unionizing to demand higher pay, benefits, and better working conditions.

The union accuses the school of preventing adjunct professors from teaching more than one class to avoid providing benefits.

Approximately 75% of the film school faculty are adjunct professors specializing in various subjects. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin

As Council prepped public support, local Google workers learned of layoffs - Austin Monitor

Private-sector workplace drama unfolded during a City Council meeting where Google workers learned of job loss while discussing a city resolution. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Good Vibes workers vote to unionize

Workers at Good Vibes voted to unionize 24-2.

The forthcoming Good Vibes Union will represent 36 employees from eight Northern California locations. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

In rare move, Planned Parenthood NorCal CEO voluntarily recognizes union

Planned Parenthood Northern California voluntarily recognizes its would-be union, which is a rare occurrence.

The union will represent hundreds of clinicians, nurses, social workers, and administrative and support staff at the nonprofit's 19 northern California locations. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Planned Parenthood Northern California workers move to unionize

Planned Parenthood Northern California workers have announced their unionization efforts at all 18 locations.

Short-staffing and scheduling issues since the end of federal abortion protections have driven the rapid growth of the union drive. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Chicago

Staff at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art launch campaign to form union

Workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago are seeking to form a union.

They are advocating for fair wages, benefits, and a diverse and transparent work environment. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Residents training at Northwestern Medicine file to unionize

Residents and fellows training at Northwestern Medicine hospitals and clinics plan to unionize.

The group of nearly 1,300 trainees filed with the National Labor Relations Board. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

'Victimized by Barbenheimer' : Brooklyn movie theater workers to unionize after box office phenomenon

Workers at a Brooklyn movie theater are planning to unionize after facing unsafe working conditions, unfair treatment, and inequitable wages.

The staff at Nitehawk Cinema in Prospect Park were overwhelmed by the high demand during the opening weekend of the film 'Barbenheimer' and felt unsupported by management. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Workers at Nitehawk Cinema in Prospect Park move to unionize * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's Nitehawk Cinema workers plan to unionize with United Auto Workers 2179.

Employees express concerns about unfair labor practices, health and safety, and harassment at Nitehawk Cinema. [ more ]

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Women in technology

Black and Latina women helped propel gains for unions in 2023, finds a new study

Labor victories in Hollywood and the auto industry are creating momentum for unionization at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.

Black and Latina women saw slight increases in union membership in 2023, indicating a step in the right direction for labor gains. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA food

Restaurant workers wanted to unionize at this L.A. hotel. Now the restaurants are closing

Workers at Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles filed cards to organize a union, and the hotel's food operator decided to close the restaurants where they worked.

Employees at Noble 33, the third-party management company behind the restaurants, have been discontented due to increased workload and lack of support from management. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA food

Federal Regulators Want to Force Starbucks to Reopen Six Los Angeles Stores

The National Labor Relations Board wants Starbucks to reopen 23 stores, including six in Los Angeles, that closed due to workers planning to organize into a union.

The NLRB is seeking compensation for employees for lost wages and benefits as a result of the store closures. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Media industry

The Texas Tribune moves to unionize

Staff at The Texas Tribune are unionizing after last year's layoffs.

Organizers presented a mission statement signed by 86% of eligible staff and asked for voluntary recognition of the union. [ more ]

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