Oct 04 Health care workers kick off 3-day strike in multiple states By Stefanie Dazio, Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers took to picket lines on Wednesday, launching a massive strike that the company warned could cause delays at its hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans. Continue reading
Sep 16 Return of some shows to daytime television signals new phase in Hollywood strikes By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Drew Barrymore — a daughter of a proud acting dynasty — is making new batches of her syndicated talk show despite picketers outside her studio, as daytime TV becomes the latest battlefield in the ongoing Hollywood labor strife. Continue reading
Sep 10 Auto workers are prepared to strike major U.S. car makers this week. Here’s why By Tom Krisher, Associated Press About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to reach an agreement by the time their contracts with the United Auto Workers union expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern… Continue reading
Sep 04 Big 3 automakers dismiss workers’ demands as strike deadline looms By Tom Krishner, Associated Press A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions. These are among the demands the United Auto Workers union has pressed on General Motors, Stellantis and Ford before its current contract ends… Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Biden touts unions, job creation in Philadelphia Labor Day remarks President Joe Biden, who often says he's the most pro-union president in history, is heading to Philadelphia on Monday for the annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade. Continue reading
Aug 14 Biden says auto workers need ‘good jobs that can support a family’ as carmakers transition to electric vehicles By Josh Boak, Associated Press The president has not yet been endorsed by the United Auto Workers as he seeks reelection. But he has broad support from organized labor going into the 2024 campaign. Continue reading
Aug 08 Los Angeles city employees stage 24-hour walkout citing unfair labor practices By Associated Press The union said its members voted to authorize the walkout because the city has failed to bargain in good faith and also engaged in labor practices that restricted employee and union rights. Continue reading
Jul 21 Hollywood actors and writers enter 2nd week of strike with no signs of a deal By Krysta Fauria, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved, and union leaders and star strikers sought Friday to keep morale high as the novelty of picket lines wears off. Continue reading
Jul 02 Unionized hotel workers in Southern California go on strike for better pay and benefits By Associated Press Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history. Continue reading
Jun 23 Starbucks workers plan strike over Pride displays, company accuses union of spreading false information By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ+ causes, but the company accused the union of using it as a tactic in labor talks. Continue reading