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South Korean Intelligence Agency Raids Top Union Confederation
The raid has raised fears that the conservative government is reverting to dictatorship-era methods of attacking labor.
Strike Suspended After UIC Faculty Union Reaches Tentative Deal
The deal includes minimum salary increases and commitments to expand resources for student wellness.
Share of Workers in Unions Hit Low in 2022, But Number of Unionized Workers Grew
The fact that the number of union members grew points to the growing strength of the labor movement.
Mass Strikes and Protests Sweep France After Attack on Pension System
Strikes are “just the beginning” if Macron doesn't abandon his attempt to hike the retirement age, a labor leader said.
The South Has a New Union — and Workers Have Black Women to Thank
The Union of Southern Service Workers offers membership to fast food, retail, care, and other service industry workers.
US Hospitals Rely On Exploited Volunteer Staff, Potentially Violating Labor Laws
Some labor experts argue many for-profit hospitals are using unpaid workers to benefit their bottom line.
HarperCollins Debut Authors Say They Won’t Work With Strikebreaking Editors
As publishing workers enter month three of their strike, authors are showing solidarity by refusing to work with scabs.
New Biden Policy Could Protect Migrant Worker Whistleblowers From Deportation
Migrant worker advocates celebrated the policy, saying it's a measure they've long been pushing Biden to implement.
NYC Nurses’ Deal Is Just a Start — Health Care Advocates Demand Major Reforms
The understaffing crisis in nursing is a prime example of the wider issues at play in U.S. health care, advocates say.
Striking New York Nurses Win Tentative Deal With Hospitals
The deal includes safe staffing ratios so there will be enough nurses to provide safe patient care, the union says.