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

Amazon Delivery Drivers in New York Join Teamsters in Surge of Momentum

Hundreds of drivers in Queens are demanding the company recognize their union and negotiate a contract.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

September 18, 2024

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Economy & Labor

Alabama Mercedes Workers Lose First Union Election, Vow to Continue the Fight

“We’ve been trying this for 25 years,” one worker said. “We’ll try again next year and every year till we get it.”

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

May 18, 2024

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Economy & Labor

Unions and Workers Are Increasingly Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza

Labor groups in the U.S. and abroad are responding to a call for solidarity from a coalition of Palestinian unions.

By: Alexandra Bradbury &; Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

October 20, 2023

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War & Peace

United Auto Workers Announce Major Progress in Big 3 Strike Negotiations

UAW President Shawn Fain announced several significant concessions by GM, Ford and Stellantis in a Facebook Live video.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

October 7, 2023

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Economy & Labor

25,000 Auto Workers Are Now Striking Against the Big 3 Automakers

In a first in recent history, the union has played the three auto companies against each other with its strike strategy.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

September 30, 2023

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Economy & Labor

General Motors Is Deploying Scabs at Parts Distribution Centers Amid Strike

GM is hiring temps to keep its operations going, but autoworkers doubt new hires can catch up that quickly.

By: Luis Feliz Leon ,; LaborNotes

September 26, 2023

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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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