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#firefighters
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago
Los Angeles

A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts

LAFD's staffing and funding issues highlighted by Pacific Palisades fire incident.
Union leaders received significant pay raises despite budget cuts harming the department.
Union officers, including Freddy Escobar, have high earnings through overtime and stipends.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into 'possible criminal activity'

Eight Pawtucket firefighters were investigated for misconduct, leading to four firings and four resignations amid ongoing tensions with their union.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts

LAFD's staffing and funding issues highlighted by Pacific Palisades fire incident.
Union leaders received significant pay raises despite budget cuts harming the department.
Union officers, including Freddy Escobar, have high earnings through overtime and stipends.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into 'possible criminal activity'

Eight Pawtucket firefighters were investigated for misconduct, leading to four firings and four resignations amid ongoing tensions with their union.
more#firefighters
#contract-negotiation
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Thousands of L.A. County workers poised to strike, disrupting services

L.A. County workers are striking due to contract negotiation failures and alleged labor law violations, disrupting various public services for two days.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Nurses approve a three-year contract with Stanford that calls for a 12% raise

Union nurses at Stanford Health Care approved a contract with 4% raises and scheduling improvements to enhance retention and care quality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Boeing Workers Vote to Strike After Rejecting Contract Deal

Boeing workers are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer, indicating deep dissatisfaction and potential disruptions in production and supply chains.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Thousands of L.A. County workers poised to strike, disrupting services

L.A. County workers are striking due to contract negotiation failures and alleged labor law violations, disrupting various public services for two days.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Nurses approve a three-year contract with Stanford that calls for a 12% raise

Union nurses at Stanford Health Care approved a contract with 4% raises and scheduling improvements to enhance retention and care quality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Boeing Workers Vote to Strike After Rejecting Contract Deal

Boeing workers are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer, indicating deep dissatisfaction and potential disruptions in production and supply chains.
more#contract-negotiation
#labor
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump picks Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer appointed as labor secretary reflects Trump's labor agenda, emphasizing union relations amidst a complex political backdrop.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

VTA union to vote on new contract proposal Saturday after nearly two weeks of striking

Workers are set to vote on a new proposal after two weeks of strike, addressing raises and arbitration clause.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago
SF politics

San Jose transit agency employees working without new deal - San Jose Spotlight

VTA negotiations with union workers have stalled since a court ruling halted a significant strike.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump picks Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer appointed as labor secretary reflects Trump's labor agenda, emphasizing union relations amidst a complex political backdrop.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

VTA union to vote on new contract proposal Saturday after nearly two weeks of striking

Workers are set to vote on a new proposal after two weeks of strike, addressing raises and arbitration clause.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago
SF politics

San Jose transit agency employees working without new deal - San Jose Spotlight

VTA negotiations with union workers have stalled since a court ruling halted a significant strike.
more#labor
#alamo-drafthouse
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Behind the picket line: Filmmakers document Alamo Drafthouse workers' battle for better pay * Brooklyn Paper

Filmmakers document labor strike at Alamo Drafthouse amidst contractual disputes and layoffs.
Union workers staged a strike to protest the layoffs and seek better working conditions.
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alamo Drafthouse Layoffs Prompt Unfair Labor Practice Charge

Alamo Drafthouse's layoffs have led to a complaint from the union regarding unfair labor practices and failure to negotiate in good faith.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Behind the picket line: Filmmakers document Alamo Drafthouse workers' battle for better pay * Brooklyn Paper

Filmmakers document labor strike at Alamo Drafthouse amidst contractual disputes and layoffs.
Union workers staged a strike to protest the layoffs and seek better working conditions.
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alamo Drafthouse Layoffs Prompt Unfair Labor Practice Charge

Alamo Drafthouse's layoffs have led to a complaint from the union regarding unfair labor practices and failure to negotiate in good faith.
more#alamo-drafthouse
Portland food
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Grocery Workers Are Fighting for a Better Shopping Experience for Us All

Grocery workers are facing severe understaffing and unsafe conditions, leading to calls for better wages and safety measures.
#layoffs
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Google division offers buyouts as anti-layoff petition circulates

Google offers a voluntary exit program with severance pay to a portion of its workforce amid union demands for broader buyouts.
Business
fromFortune
5 months ago

Boeing issues layoff notices to more than 400 workers as it begins drastic cuts

Boeing is laying off over 400 workers to align its workforce with financial realities, amidst broader plans to cut 17,000 jobs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Union calls Democratic party staff layoffs after record fundraising callous'

DNC layoffs without severance represent a betrayal of party values, according to the union.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF food

California's biggest worker layoff of the year so far was at SFO

835 employees are laid off at Gate Gourmet, but most are rehired by competing caterer LSG Sky Chefs.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Google division offers buyouts as anti-layoff petition circulates

Google offers a voluntary exit program with severance pay to a portion of its workforce amid union demands for broader buyouts.
Business
fromFortune
5 months ago

Boeing issues layoff notices to more than 400 workers as it begins drastic cuts

Boeing is laying off over 400 workers to align its workforce with financial realities, amidst broader plans to cut 17,000 jobs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Union calls Democratic party staff layoffs after record fundraising callous'

DNC layoffs without severance represent a betrayal of party values, according to the union.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF food

California's biggest worker layoff of the year so far was at SFO

835 employees are laid off at Gate Gourmet, but most are rehired by competing caterer LSG Sky Chefs.
more#layoffs
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Unifor has 'grave concern' over Stellantis work halt in Brampton, Ont. | CBC News

Stellantis pauses work at Brampton Plant, causing concern over the future of Jeep production and job security amid industry volatility.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromInverse
5 months ago

America's Biggest Video Games Union Goes On Strike Over Microsoft Outsourcing

Bethesda video game workers are striking due to unaddressed remote work concerns and outsourcing of jobs without union agreement.
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago
Remote teams

EPA Union Files Two Grievances Over Return to Office Edict

The EPA union challenges the end of remote work, citing contract violations regarding telework eligibility based on job functions over managerial preference.
Remote teams
fromInverse
5 months ago

America's Biggest Video Games Union Goes On Strike Over Microsoft Outsourcing

Bethesda video game workers are striking due to unaddressed remote work concerns and outsourcing of jobs without union agreement.
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago
Remote teams

EPA Union Files Two Grievances Over Return to Office Edict

The EPA union challenges the end of remote work, citing contract violations regarding telework eligibility based on job functions over managerial preference.
more#remote-work
#amazon
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What the Amazon strike could mean for your holiday gifts

Teamsters initiated strikes against Amazon warehouses right before Christmas, aiming to push for better wages and benefits amid high consumer demand.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Amazon union in US authorises strike ahead of Christmas

Amazon workers may strike due to the company's refusal to recognize their union and engage in contract talks, highlighting ongoing labor disputes.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures | CBC News

The CSN union is calling for a boycott of Amazon and challenging the company's recent closure of warehouses in Quebec, which they deem anti-union.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What the Amazon strike could mean for your holiday gifts

Teamsters initiated strikes against Amazon warehouses right before Christmas, aiming to push for better wages and benefits amid high consumer demand.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Amazon union in US authorises strike ahead of Christmas

Amazon workers may strike due to the company's refusal to recognize their union and engage in contract talks, highlighting ongoing labor disputes.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures | CBC News

The CSN union is calling for a boycott of Amazon and challenging the company's recent closure of warehouses in Quebec, which they deem anti-union.
more#amazon
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK Meta staff concerned' over scrapping of factcheckers and DEI programmes

UK Meta staff express disappointment over scrapping of fact-checkers and diversity programs, risking talent retention and company's reputation.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Healthcare workers vote 'overwhelmingly' for industrial action over non-filling of vacant posts

Nurses and midwives are preparing for industrial action due to unfilled posts and alleged recruitment bans in the public health sector.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago
Brooklyn

MTA Worker Collapses, Dies While On the Job In Brooklyn

MTA worker Ricardo Louis died from a heart attack while working, underlining risks transit personnel face daily.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Port Labor Talks Hinge on Deal on Automation

Dockworker contract negotiations over automation are critical; failure to resolve them could close major U.S. ports and disrupt supply chains.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

EMTs assigned to NYC's congestion pricing zone urged by union to transfer out to avoid new $9 toll

The congestion pricing toll jeopardizes the financial stability of NYC's low-paid EMTs and threatens public safety by discouraging them from working in Manhattan.
#starbucks
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Starbucks baristas' 'strike before Christmas' has reached hundreds of U.S. stores

Starbucks workers are striking in over 300 stores nationwide to demand fair contract negotiations.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Starbucks strike expanding to hundreds of stores on Christmas Eve, union says

The Starbucks baristas strike is escalating, affecting hundreds of stores during peak holiday season.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Business

Starbucks baristas in L.A. and other cities go on strike over elusive contract

Workers at Starbucks locations initiated a strike for better contracts and wages, planning to expand the action during the holiday rush.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Business

A Starbucks workers' strike will expand to more than 300 locations across the US on Christmas Eve, union says

Starbucks baristas are escalating a strike for better pay and resolution of unfair labor practices, expanding to 300 locations by Christmas Eve.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks

Workers United has authorized a potential strike against Starbucks if bargaining talks are not successful.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Who Knows How Many Starbucks Workers Are on Strike?

The worker strike against Starbucks may have larger implications for the company than initially perceived despite only a few hundred stores being affected.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Starbucks baristas' 'strike before Christmas' has reached hundreds of U.S. stores

Starbucks workers are striking in over 300 stores nationwide to demand fair contract negotiations.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
4 months ago

Starbucks strike expanding to hundreds of stores on Christmas Eve, union says

The Starbucks baristas strike is escalating, affecting hundreds of stores during peak holiday season.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Business

Starbucks baristas in L.A. and other cities go on strike over elusive contract

Workers at Starbucks locations initiated a strike for better contracts and wages, planning to expand the action during the holiday rush.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Business

A Starbucks workers' strike will expand to more than 300 locations across the US on Christmas Eve, union says

Starbucks baristas are escalating a strike for better pay and resolution of unfair labor practices, expanding to 300 locations by Christmas Eve.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks

Workers United has authorized a potential strike against Starbucks if bargaining talks are not successful.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Business

Who Knows How Many Starbucks Workers Are on Strike?

The worker strike against Starbucks may have larger implications for the company than initially perceived despite only a few hundred stores being affected.
more#starbucks
#strike
fromCGMagazine
5 months ago
Remote teams

Bethesda Workers Go On 1-Day Strike in Protest Over In-Office Policy & Outsourced Contractors

Bethesda video game workers are striking due to Microsoft's lack of bargaining on remote work and outsourcing issues.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Business

New Boeing CEO makes last ditch appeal to stop strike as workers vote on unloved contract with 25% pay raise

Boeing workers may strike over rejected contract despite CEO's efforts; it could harm production and Boeing's recovery efforts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

Unionized machinists at Boeing have voted to accept a contract and end a seven-week strike, enabling production to resume.
fromTime Out Sydney
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

JUST IN: Sydney train services will stop running for four days this week

Sydney trains will be on strike from November 21-24 due to union disputes over services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

WestJet mechanics strike one day after federal labour minister imposes binding arbitration | CBC News

WestJet mechanics are on strike despite the Labour Minister's direction for arbitration.
fromCGMagazine
5 months ago
Remote teams

Bethesda Workers Go On 1-Day Strike in Protest Over In-Office Policy & Outsourced Contractors

Bethesda video game workers are striking due to Microsoft's lack of bargaining on remote work and outsourcing issues.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Business

New Boeing CEO makes last ditch appeal to stop strike as workers vote on unloved contract with 25% pay raise

Boeing workers may strike over rejected contract despite CEO's efforts; it could harm production and Boeing's recovery efforts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

Unionized machinists at Boeing have voted to accept a contract and end a seven-week strike, enabling production to resume.
fromTime Out Sydney
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

JUST IN: Sydney train services will stop running for four days this week

Sydney trains will be on strike from November 21-24 due to union disputes over services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

WestJet mechanics strike one day after federal labour minister imposes binding arbitration | CBC News

WestJet mechanics are on strike despite the Labour Minister's direction for arbitration.
more#strike
#workers-rights
frompcgamer
5 months ago
Remote teams

Hundreds of ZeniMax workers go on strike to protest Microsoft 'dragging their feet' on negotiations over job security and remote work

ZeniMax Workers United union strikes against Microsoft for stalled negotiations on job security and remote work, highlighting outsourcing concerns amid industry layoffs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Business

Here's What to Know About the Boeing Strike

Boeing workers overwhelmingly voted against a contract, choosing to strike for better wages and benefits instead.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
8 months ago
London

Weeks-long bin strikes in last-minute cancellation

Refuse workers in Redbridge returned to work after accepting a last-minute improved contract from Unite the Union.
frompcgamer
5 months ago
Remote teams

Hundreds of ZeniMax workers go on strike to protest Microsoft 'dragging their feet' on negotiations over job security and remote work

ZeniMax Workers United union strikes against Microsoft for stalled negotiations on job security and remote work, highlighting outsourcing concerns amid industry layoffs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Business

Here's What to Know About the Boeing Strike

Boeing workers overwhelmingly voted against a contract, choosing to strike for better wages and benefits instead.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
8 months ago
London

Weeks-long bin strikes in last-minute cancellation

Refuse workers in Redbridge returned to work after accepting a last-minute improved contract from Unite the Union.
more#workers-rights
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Toronto

Hospitality workers rally for higher wages as hotel costs soar during Swift tour | CBC News

Hospitality workers in Toronto demand salary increases due to high living costs during Taylor Swift's concerts, emphasizing the need for fair compensation.
Miscellaneous
fromABC30 Fresno
5 months ago

Tulare County Sheriff Deputy who saved boy from burning home honored with Medal of Valor

Deputy Alfredo Flores was awarded the Medal of Valor for heroically saving a boy from a burning home.
#boeing
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Business

Boeing may have just avoided another major crisis by agreeing to give workers a 25% raise

Boeing's new labor agreement includes a 25% wage increase, which could avert a damaging strike.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Business

Boeing union workers reject contract, vote to strike

Boeing workers voted overwhelmingly for strike action due to dissatisfaction with contract offers and accumulated grievances.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

Unionized machinists at Boeing ended a seven-week strike after voting to accept a contract offering significant pay raises and incentives.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Business

Boeing may have just avoided another major crisis by agreeing to give workers a 25% raise

Boeing's new labor agreement includes a 25% wage increase, which could avert a damaging strike.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Business

Boeing union workers reject contract, vote to strike

Boeing workers voted overwhelmingly for strike action due to dissatisfaction with contract offers and accumulated grievances.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

Unionized machinists at Boeing ended a seven-week strike after voting to accept a contract offering significant pay raises and incentives.
more#boeing
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 months ago

New York Times tech workers walk off the job before Election Day - Poynter

Unionized workers at The New York Times and The Baltimore Sun are striking to address workplace concerns during the busy Election Day news coverage.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

New York Times tech staffers could walk off the job on Election Day in ongoing contract spat

Tech workers at the New York Times threaten to strike on Election Day over stalled labor negotiations and unmet demands.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Labour special advisers join union over concerns about pay

Labour's spads have unionized over pay concerns, highlighting dissatisfaction with current wages compared to their Tory counterparts.
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