labor unions

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

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British government ministers have met trade union leaders but have fallen short of ending a wave of strikes that has hobbled the U.K.'s rail network and overburdened health system.

Rail workers say quality-of-life concerns not resolved under deal imposed by Congress

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

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.

Biden administration urges Senate to act amid looming rail worker strike

By Josh Funk, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.