#labor-strike

#labor-strike

The walkout, which union leaders say is the first in Fenway Park's 113-year history, follows more than a year of contract negotiations and months of escalating frustration over pay, job security, and automation.

"We are seeking improvements in the pension plan for the first time in over a decade," Jim Araby of UFCW Local 5 told KGO-TV. "We know Safeway can afford it. In 2023, Safeway paid a dividend to their shareholders of $4 billion. This year, they reported $80 billion in revenue and nearly $1 billion in net profit."

"It's not just about how much our members make. It's not just about their caseloads. It's about justice for all New Yorkers who deserve high quality representation." - Brandon Mancilla.

Residents in Contra Costa County are seeing limited return of trash services after a Republic Services strike, with collection starting again only for West Contra Costa County. While some services resume, others still face unresolved issues as trash piles up, raising public health concerns due to unsanitary conditions caused by the lack of regular trash collection.

Union reps say they're asking for better pay, improved health insurance and a pension for landfill workers in Manteca, who are on strike.

Aida Valdivia stated, "Having to do the hunger strike was a more escalated effort on our part to let them know that we are serious, especially if we are willing to sacrifice."

I felt the obligation to make sure this was documented for posterity so that we, as a union, have access to that information, like, yeah, that happened.

Siptu has issued a notice for industrial action on April 2 and 3, stopping domestic waste collection services in various counties as staff protest the company's imminent sale.

We are making one final effort to get a deal said Nas Yadollahi, president of CUPE Local 79, in a statement. "If there is no agreement by 12:01am on Monday morning, we are on strike."

"In the second round of negotiations last week there was hardly any movement and no tangible negotiation results," Verdi deputy chairperson Andrea Kocsis said, highlighting the stalling negotiation process.

Starbucks Workers United claims the company has failed to honor its commitment made in February to finalize a labor agreement this year, further escalating discontent among workers.

"Tonight, Culinary Union members, including (union secretary-treasurer) Ted Pappageorge were arrested at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as workers are on strike for a fair contract. The fight for a contract now continues!"