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Railroad Workers Slam Biden for Siding With Bosses to Avoid Strike
Frustrated railroad workers consider allying with a third party after a push for paid sick leave failed in Congress.
As a UC Academic Worker, I Need a Contract That Addresses the Cost of Living
A vocal rank-and-file movement is emerging to reject a contract that pays us anything less than a living wage.
Senate Blocks Sick Leave Plan, Imposes Rail Contract in Plainly Anti-Union Move
The vote overrides the will of thousands of union workers who voted against the contract.
Starbucks Must Bargain With Hometown Union After Breaking Law, Labor Board Rules
The company has openly admitted to refusing to bargain with the store, the labor board found.
House Backs Rail Contract With 7 Days Paid Sick Leave in Concession to Workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders is vowing to ensure that the sick leave proposal is voted on in the Senate.
Workers Livid as Biden Urges Congress to Pass Rail Contract Without Sick Leave
“This was the ‘which side are you on?’ moment, and the White House chose the railroad bosses,” one labor reporter wrote.
Peet’s Workers Are Filing to Unionize, Joining Massive Cafe Union Wave
If successful, they would be the first to unionize at the over 330-location chain.
“Congress Must Stand With Rail Workers,” Sanders Says Ahead of Potential Strike
Meanwhile, a House Republican from Pennsylvania said Sunday that Congress will intervene to stop a nationwide strike.
Starbucks Moves to Close First Unionized Shop in Its Home City of Seattle
“This is unacceptable and will not stand,” Starbucks Workers United tweeted after the late Monday announcement.
Sanders Seeks Role as Senate Health Chair With “Focus on Universal Health Care”
As chair of the HELP committee, he would focus on Medicare for All, workers’ rights and affordable higher education.