Gen-Z: The Pro-Union Generation
Silver Krieger
January 10, 2023
Although union membership is steadily declining, the percentage of Americans who have a positive view of unions is the highest since 1965, at 71%. That
Category: Construction & Trades
Why Unions Are Losing the Amazon Fight
Silver Krieger
December 30, 2022
The Wall Street Journal has reported on why efforts by unions to organize Amazon workers has stalled. The Journal interviewed Amazon workers and analysts, and
Minnesota Nurses Association Wins New Contract
Silver Krieger
December 19, 2022
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses, just won new contracts. A prior overwhelming strike authorization vote had driven Twin-Cities-area and Duluth hospitals to
Will College Athletes Get a Union? The NLRB Opens the Door
Silver Krieger
December 19, 2022
On Thursday, December 15, the NLRB’s Los Angeles office found merit in an unfair labor practice complaint filed on behalf of players on the football
UAW Wins Big in Ohio
Silver Krieger
December 19, 2022
By a 710-to-16 margin, workers at Ultium Cells LLC Auto Electronic Battery Plant in Warren, Ohio voted to unionize with United Auto Workers Region 2B.
Rail Workers Demand Biden Sign Executive Order Granting Sick Days
Silver Krieger
December 19, 2022
Unionized rail workers, outraged about recent legislation imposing a labor deal on them, have demanded Biden take action by signing an executive order. They are
Starbucks Workers Serve Dunkin’ Donuts at Strike at Flagship NYC Store
Jay Petsko
October 30, 2022
Workers at a Starbucks in New York City went on strike last week protesting allegedly unsanitary working conditions. Workers said that over the past few
Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters
Jay Petsko
October 29, 2022
Workers at Flora Terra Cannabis have voted to join teamsters Local 665. They are the first workers to join the Teamsters. Cannabis generates more revenue
Maryland Apple Store Claims Store Withholds Perks
Jay Petsko
October 28, 2022
An Apple Store in Maryland has been the target of protests of employees who allege the firm is withholding perks from them. The employees are
Delivery Workers Fight For $30 Minimum Wage
Jay Petsko
October 27, 2022
Delivery workers in New York took over City Hall this past week fighting for a $30 minimum wage. United, fists raised in the air fighting
