Luis Feliz Leon

Luis Feliz Leon is an organizer, journalist and independent scholar making good trouble in New York City.

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Economy & Labor

Autoworkers at All of the Big 3 Go on First-Ever Simultaneous Strike

Thirteen thousand workers walked out of three assembly plants in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri.

By: Luis Feliz Leon &; Jane Slaughter ,; LaborNotes

September 15, 2023

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Economy & Labor

First-Ever Simultaneous Strike at Big 3 Automakers Looks Increasingly Likely

With the UAW contract set to expire, workers are preparing – and companies have responded with a counteroffensive.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

September 13, 2023

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Economy & Labor

Reform Caucus in Amazon Labor Union Sues Board to Hold Leadership Election

Caucus members say stalled efforts for reform and elections have put them in conflict with the ALU's current board.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

July 11, 2023

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Economy & Labor

On Workers Memorial Day, Here Are 4 Dangerous Employers Out of a “Dirty Dozen”

Some have attempted to silence workers who speak up about hazards or try to organize a union to make a safer workplace.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; Jenny Brown ,; Alexandra Bradbury ,; LaborNotes

April 28, 2023

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Economy & Labor

Reform Candidate Wins United Auto Workers Presidency in Stunning Upset

Shawn Fain won after campaigning on a militant approach to organizing, internal democracy and solidarity against tiers.

By: Luis Feliz Leon &; Jane Slaughter ,; LaborNotes

March 17, 2023

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Economy & Labor

Chicago Grocery Teamsters Face Retaliation for Exercising Their Rights

The workers organized their largely Spanish speaking shop with little help from union leadership, now they face firings.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

March 12, 2023

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Economy & Labor

Amazon Lashes Back in Staten Island Warehouses

The company has turned its focus to a union vote at a second warehouse in Staten Island set to start April 25.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

April 15, 2022

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Economy & Labor

Auto Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for Independent Union at GM Plant in Mexico

Independent unions at other plants have won higher wages and benefits than those under Mexico's largest trade union.

By: Dan DiMaggio &; Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

February 6, 2022

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Economy & Labor

Mexico Auto Workers Are Set for Landmark Union Vote at General Motors Plant

A victory by the independent union would be a big step toward challenging the dominance of employer-friendly unions.

By: Luis Feliz Leon &; Dan DiMaggio ,; LaborNotes

January 30, 2022

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Economy & Labor

Warrior Met Coal Miners Are Spending Christmas 2021 on Strike

The current impasse in negotiations, miners report, is over what happens when the strike, which began in April, ends.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

December 25, 2021

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