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
Apr 01 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Pope Francis apologizes to Canada's Indigenous for Catholic school abuse In our news wrap Friday, Pope Francis apologized to Indigenous peoples in Canada for abuses in Catholic-run residential schools, a Saudi Arabian coalition and rebels backed by Iran agreed to a two-month truce in Yemen, Sri Lanka was rocked by… Continue watching
Apr 01 Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots picket over stalled contract negotiations By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Dozens of flights along the West Coast are being canceled as Alaska Airlines pilots picket during ongoing contract negotiations with the airline. Continue reading
Feb 07 Biden task force releases report recommending strengthened labor unions By Josh Boak, Associated Press The report argues that a decadeslong drop in union membership has coincided with a rising share of income going to the top 10 percent of earners. Continue reading
Nov 11 Biden bill includes boost for union-made electric vehicles By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are looking to give U.S. automakers with union employees the inside track when it comes to winning the burgeoning electric vehicle market. Continue reading