unions

Striking workers are taking advantage of a holiday promotion to protest the company’s approach to union negotiations.

The employees became the first in the nation to form a union at one of the fast food chain’s restaurants.

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.

Working conditions are a major sticking point, particularly draconian schedules, for members of the third-largest railroad union.

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.

According to federal data, union membership reduces the gender pay gap by nearly 40%.

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.

Streaming accounts for the vast majority of recorded music income, but musicians and producers make fractions of a cent per stream.

A Chipotle in Michigan and an REI in California are the latest to continue a trend defined by Starbucks.

Young, college-educated workers at individual retail establishments like Starbucks stores are driving many organizing efforts.