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Ambulances parked outside St George’s University Hospital, which has declared a critical incident due to bed shortages, in London, Britain, January 5, 2023. Photo by Henry Nicholls/REUTERS

World Jan 09

UK government ministers meets with unions but fails to end wave of strikes

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Nation Dec 03

National Rail Strike Looms As Union Reject Latest Contract Offer
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

Deadline for railroads to reach tentative deals with unions
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

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speak to reporters after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and other congressional leaders at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 29, 2022. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
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

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center, in Portland, Oregon, on October 15, 2022. Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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