EPI Releases New Data on Unionization
Silver Krieger
January 26, 2023
The Economic Policy Institute has released new data showing that the number of U.S. workers represented by a union was more than 16 million in
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Apple To Review Labor Practices After Accusations of Union-Busting
Silver Krieger
January 19, 2023
A third-party firm will be brought in by Apple to review its labor practices after accusations of union-busting by regulators and employees. The company filed
AFL-CIO Annual MLK Conference Warns of Threat to Democracy and Workers’ Rights
Silver Krieger
January 17, 2023
President Lee Saunders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) delivered a speech on Jan. 14 paying tribute to Dr. Martin
Teamsters Prepare for UPS Talks
Silver Krieger
January 16, 2023
On Monday, Jan. 9, Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman held a UPS National Screening Committee meeting. UPS locals review proposals,
NLRB Certifies Amazon Labor Union Win
Silver Krieger
January 12, 2023
In April of 2022, the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) won a historic victory at its JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, NY. It was the first
NYSNA Victories at Mount Sinai and Montefiore
Neal Tepel LaborPress Publisher
January 12, 2023
“This is a historic victory for New York City nurses and for nurses across the country, said NYSNA President Nancy Hagans. “NYSNA nurses have done the impossible,
SUPREME COURT MUST UPHOLD RIGHT TO STRIKE
Sean OBrien
January 12, 2023
“Workers in America have the fundamental right to strike, and American workers have died on picket lines to protect it. The ability to withhold your
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
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