World Jan 09 UK government ministers meets with unions but fails to end wave of strikes By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Nation Dec 03 Rail workers say quality-of-life concerns not resolved under deal imposed by Congress President Joe Biden signed a bill Friday to block a strike and force workers to accept the agreements union leaders made in September, even though four of the 12 unions — which include a majority of rail workers — voted to reject them. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Economy Dec 01 Biden administration urges Senate to act amid looming rail worker strike The Biden administration is saying the U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike. By Josh Funk, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Economy Nov 30 House votes to avert looming rail worker strike, impose deal on unions Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike. The bill would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved. By Kevin Freking, Josh Funk, Associated Press
Economy Nov 29 Railroad unions decry Biden’s call to block possible strike President Joe Biden's call for Congress to intervene in the railroad contract dispute undercuts efforts to address workers' quality of life concerns and unions decried the move. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nov 15 Illinois votes to protect collective bargaining rights in state amendment By John O'Connor, Associated Press Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution that guarantees the right to bargain collectively. Continue reading
Nov 06 Philadelphia Home Depot workers vote to reject 1st store-wide union By Associated Press Home Depot workers in Philadelphia rejected the first store-wide labor union at the world's largest home improvement retailer Saturday night, a loss for a fledgling movement to organize at major U.S. companies. Continue reading
Oct 15 2nd Apple store in U.S. unionizes after vote by workers in Oklahoma City By Associated Press Workers at an Apple store in Oklahoma City voted to unionize, marking the second unionized Apple store in the U.S. in a matter of months, according to the federal labor board. Continue reading
Oct 10 Large rail union rejects contract deal with railroads, renewing strike possibility By Josh Funk, Associated Press The U.S.'s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy. Continue reading
Aug 17 Railroads back plan calling for 24 percent raises but workers wary By Josh Funk, Associated Press The major freight railroads signaled they're ready to negotiate a new deal based on a report that calls for 24 percent raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks still haven't commented on the recommendations. Continue reading