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Nabisco Strike Ends as Union Members Approve New Contract
Some contractual wins include raises each year of the contract, higher 401(k) matches and a $5,000 ratification bonus.
Socialist India Walton Faces Treacherous Path in Buffalo Despite Court Victory
India Walton has strong grassroots support, but Byron Brown has consolidated the support of some powerful unions.
A Canadian Amazon Warehouse Could Soon Be the First to Unionize in North America
The Teamsters hope the union drive will build momentum at warehouses across the country — and the continent.
Let’s Teach Histories of Left-Wing Rebellion, Like the Battle of Blair Mountain
A century ago last week, coal miners in West Virginia rose up in revolt against deadly and deplorable conditions.
Workers in Buffalo May Become the First to Unionize a Starbucks Store
If the union succeeds in Buffalo Starbucks stores, it may only be a matter of time until the example spreads elsewhere.
CEOs Got Bonuses While Workers Struggled During the Pandemic
CEOs at the largest publicly traded companies earned, on average, 351 times as much as the typical worker.
The NLRB Says Amazon Cheated in the Bessemer Union Election. What Happens Next?
The labor board’s recommendation for a rerun election is no guarantee against renewed anti-union activities by Amazon.
Democrats Considering Inclusion of Union Member Tax Break in Reconciliation Bill
Labor groups have been pushing for a tax benefit that would allow workers to deduct union dues from their taxes.
Labor Unions Must Start Building Toward Bigger and Longer Strikes
If we want to encourage more high-profile strikes that can secure major gains, we have to build a national strike fund.
Bezos Thanks Workers for Paying for Space Trip. They’d Rather Be Paid Fairly.
Billionaires who have monopolized large sectors of the economy are seeking to do the same for space infrastructure.