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Unionized Starbucks workers at more than 100 stores strike
Nov 17, 2022
Striking workers are taking advantage of a holiday promotion to protest the company’s approach to union negotiations.
Meet the workers who unionized the first Chipotle in the nation
Nov 14, 2022
The employees became the first in the nation to form a union at one of the fast food chain's restaurants.
Pilot contract negotiations go south at major airlines
Nov 3, 2022
This week, pilots at both American and United Airlines rejected tentative contract deals, and Delta pilots voted to authorize a strike if negotiations break down.
Freight railroad union rejects contract, renewing possibility of a strike
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 11, 2022
Working conditions are a major sticking point, particularly draconian schedules, for members of the third-largest railroad union.
California's governor signs bill to make farm union voting easier
by
Lily Jamali
Sep 30, 2022
The bill, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, allows voting by mail-- a victory for both organized labor and Democrats, including President Biden, who have supported the measure.
Women's soccer equal pay deal highlights how unions can help level the playing field
Sep 7, 2022
According to federal data, union membership reduces the gender pay gap by nearly 40%.
What expanding the "joint employer" rule will mean for unions
Sep 7, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board has proposed a new rule that would make companies that use contract, temp and staffing-firm employees more responsible for their wages and working conditions.
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Musicians union challenges Spotify to raise royalties
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Sep 2, 2022
Streaming accounts for the vast majority of recorded music income, but musicians and producers make fractions of a cent per stream.
Labor movement adds union members store by store
Aug 26, 2022
A Chipotle in Michigan and an REI in California are the latest to continue a trend defined by Starbucks.
Union petitions were up 56% in last 9 months, federal labor agency says
Jul 15, 2022
Young, college-educated workers at individual retail establishments like Starbucks stores are driving many organizing efforts.