Nov 30 House votes to avert looming rail worker strike, impose deal on unions By Kevin Freking, Josh Funk, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 29 Railroad unions decry Biden’s call to block possible strike By Josh Funk, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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
Jun 19 Apple workers vote to unionize at Maryland store By Associated Press The Apple retail workers in Towson, Maryland, voted 65-33 to seek entry into the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union's announcement said. Continue reading
May 01 May Day rallies in Europe urge more help as inflation bites By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched Sunday in cities around Europe for May Day protests to honor workers and shame governments into doing more for their citizens. In France, protesters shouted slogans against newly elected President Emmanuel… Continue reading
Apr 18 German employers and unions jointly oppose boycott of Russian natural gas By Associated Press They say a ban on Russian gas would lead to factory shutdowns and the loss of jobs in Germany, the bloc's biggest economy. Continue reading