After Weeks of Rancor, A Glimmer of Hope in N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike
From today’s New York Times: The nurses accused the hospital bosses of cowardice, claiming that the executives were hiding in an office, afraid to show their faces. Both sides called…
In Chicago, Coalition of Unions, Community Organizers, and Drivers Force Uber to Table
From today’s The Nation: Last month, a coalition of rideshare drivers, grassroots organizations, and unions announced an agreement with Uber declaring that the company would support Illinois state legislation enabling…
Trash And Tensions Mount In Philadelphia On Day 8 Of Workers Strike
From today’s ABC News: As trash and tempers heat up across Philadelphia on Day 8 of a strike by blue-collar city workers Tuesday, some residents and small business owners are…
Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy?
From today’s New York Times: For some American consumers, “buy now, pay later” loans aren’t just for big-ticket items like televisions and vacations. They’re for groceries, too. When Tia Hodge…
Los Angeles County Union Workers Go On Three-Day Strike
From today’s CBS News: Los Angeles County union members were out overnight continuing their strike after failed contract negotiations had not reached a solution. A crowd of workers left around…
Workers At Philadelphia Whole Foods Form First Union
From today’s CNN Business: Workers at a Pennsylvania Whole Foods store voted on Monday to unionize, forming the first union in the organic grocery chain owned by Amazon. A majority…
Some Airport Workers Strike During Thanksgiving Travel
From today’s ABC News: Some airport workers at Charlotte International Airport are on strike days before holiday travel ramps up for Thanksgiving due to poverty wages and unfair labor practices,…
Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
From today’s New York Times: The International Longshoremen’s Association agreed on Thursday to suspend a strike that closed down major ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The move followed…
Thousands of Bay Area Hotel Workers Strike
From today’s NBC Bay Area News: Thousands of unionized hospitality workers in the Bay Area, along with thousands nationwide, went on strike on Sunday. In San Francisco, about 1,500 members…
Boeing Reaches Tentative Deal With Workers to Avert Strike
From today’s New York Times: Boeing reached a tentative deal on Sunday for a new contract with unions representing more than 33,000 workers, a significant step toward avoiding a strike…