News | Economy & Labor Union, Starbucks Agree on “Foundational Framework” for Contract Negotiations The framework reportedly includes an agreement for a universal contract for all unionized stores. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout February 28, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Starbucks Union Unveils Largest 1-Day Filing With 21 Stores Joining Effort Nearly 500 Starbucks stores have filed for union representation so far. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout February 20, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor In “Direct Attack” on Labor Movement, Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional Amazon's recent court filing suggests that it is seeking to dismantle the federal agency tasked with protecting workers. By Julia Conley , CommonDreams February 18, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Senate Democrats Warn Auto Makers to Not Interfere With Sweeping UAW Union Drive The lawmakers raised concern that some automakers have already engaged in illegal anti-union moves. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout January 4, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor NLRB Says Starbucks Must Reopen 23 Stores It Closed for Union Activity Labor officials say the stores were closed in response to union activity. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout December 14, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Musk to Advertisers Who Left “X” Due to Antisemitic Content: “Go F*** Yourself” “If somebody is going to try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f*** yourself,” he said. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout November 30, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Schultz Broke Law When He Threatened Pro-Union Starbucks Worker, Judge Rules Last year, Schultz told an employee, “If you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go work for another company.” By Sharon Zhang , Truthout October 10, 2023 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Colleges Say They’re Cash-Strapped Yet Pay Top Dollar for Anti-Union Consultants Colleges and universities are turning to anti-union “efficiency” experts to address budgetary shortfalls. By Eleanor J. Bader , Truthout October 5, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Judge Rules Starbucks Illegally Withheld Raises, Benefits from Union Workers The ruling is sweeping, affecting stores nationwide. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout September 29, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor American Airlines Flight Attendants Authorize Strike With 99.5 Percent Support The union says flight attendants haven’t gotten a raise throughout the pandemic. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout August 31, 2023 Truthout