Shipping containers sit piled at the Port of Baltimore on September 21, 2018. Dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast have threatened to strike as early as October 1, if a new contract deal is not reached. Brendan Smialowski/AFP […]
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on the verge of a strike : NPR Read More »
Dockworkers from Maine to Texas could strike on Oct. 1 if they don’t reach a new labor contract with the ocean carriers and port terminal operators. Sticking points are wages and automation. Source link Andrea Hsu
Time is running out to avoid a strike by 25,000 dockworkers Read More »
Almost all major American labor unions are supporting Vice President Harris in the presidential election this year. But many rank-and-file members of those unions do not. Source link Andrea Hsu
Union voters were never a monolith. This election season is no different Read More »
Almost all major American labor unions are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in this year’s presidential election. But many rank-and-file members of those unions do not. Source link Andrea Hsu
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A new report from Gallup and Workhuman finds employees who get meaningful recognition for their work are 45% less likely to leave their jobs. Rudzhan Nagiev/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rudzhan Nagiev/Getty Images America’s relationship with work has been
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A year ago today, Big 3 autoworkers walked off the job to fight for better wages and benefits. Now a year later, autoworkers remain concerned about the future of their industry. Source link Andrea Hsu
A year after UAW strike, autoworkers still worry about their future Read More »
In a major win for the UAW, Stellantis agreed in late 2023 to reopen its plant in Belvidere, Ill., investing in a new parts hub in 2024, a new stamping operation in 2025, and production of a new midsize truck
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Sachin Shivaram, CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc, Wis., realized during the pandemic how much his employees were struggling with child care. Figuring out how to help them has been challenging. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption toggle caption Andrea Hsu/NPR
Child care vexes working parents. This CEO tried to help : NPR Read More »
This Labor Day, workers in industries from airlines to hotels to universities are agitating for better wages and working conditions. Meanwhile, Americans’ support for labor unions remains high. Source link Andrea Hsu
More than 10,000 hotel workers are on strike Read More »
