Oct 26 Second railroad union rejects deal over lack of paid sick time, adding to strike worries By Josh Funk, Associated Press A second railroad union has rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads, reflecting workers' increasing frustration with the lack of paid sick time in the industry. 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
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: Biden announces tentative railway labor agreement has been reached By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press “This agreement is validation of what I’ve always believed, unions and management can work together — can work together — for the benefit of everyone," Biden declared. Continue reading
Sep 15 Tentative railway labor deal to avert strike, Biden says By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Amtrak said it was working to restore canceled trains now that tentative union deal is in place that avoids a strike. Continue reading
Aug 27 California considers legislation giving fast food workers more power, protections By Don Thompson, Associated Press The proposal awaiting final action before the California Legislature adjourns Wednesday would create a new Fast Food Council made up of four workers’ delegates alongside four employers’ representatives and two state officials that would set minimum standards for wages, hours… Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: President Joe Biden encourages unions at AFL-CIO convention By Darlene Superville, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he's rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 7:06 Amazon labor vote accelerates organizing efforts nationwide By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings, Eliot Barnhart Workers at a New York City Amazon site on Monday appeared to reject a union. That loss came just weeks after they’d scored a historic win at a much larger, neighboring Amazon warehouse, which created the first-ever union at the… Continue watching
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