May 02 1,000 agriculture manufacturing workers strike in Iowa, Wisconsin By Josh Funk, Associated Press More than 1,000 workers at CNH Industrial plants in Wisconsin and Iowa have walked out on strike in search of a better deal with the company that makes agriculture and construction equipment. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 6:07 ‘Striketober’ : Growing number of U.S. workers are pushing back against employers By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union reached an agreement on a new film and TV contract this weekend, averting a strike that would have ground productions around the country to a halt. But it’s not the only showdown… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 4:12 News Wrap: FDA advisory panel backs Moderna booster for seniors, other high-risk groups In our news wrap Wednesday, a FDA advisory panel recommended Moderna's booster shot for senior citizens and those with health issues or at-risk jobs. President Joe Biden urged more businesses to mandate COVID vaccines for employees. The U.S. Labor Department… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 5:48 Film and TV workers are on the verge of a massive strike. Here’s why Tens of thousands of American film industry workers are preparing for a possible strike Monday that could stop production of movies and shows nationwide as The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union tries to negotiate better working conditions and… Continue watching
Oct 07 AP Explainer: What’s behind the looming Hollywood strike? By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The IATSE says its members are subjected to excessive working hours, unlivable wages for the lowest paid crafts and failure to provide reasonable rest, including meal breaks and time off between marathon working days and weekend work. Continue reading
Sep 15 Union votes to strike at General Motors’ US plants By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The United Auto Workers union announced that its roughly 49,000 members at General Motors plants in the U.S. will go on strike Sunday night because contract negotiations with the automaker had broken down. Continue reading