January 10, 2025 Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks The success of the International Longshoremen’s Association in winning Trump’s support for its anti-automation battle could be instructive for unions facing contract renewals during his term. BY Reuters A tentative labor deal forestalled potentially damaging trade disruptions at three … Continue reading Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks
Category Archives: Employee Strikes
Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort
January 01, 2025 Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort Nearly 200 ski patrol and safety workers are on strike over demands for higher pay at Park City Mountain Resort. This week is the busiest ski week of the year. BY Reuters Holiday skiers at Utah’s Park City, the biggest … Continue reading Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort
Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2024 Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve The Christmas Eve strike on Tuesday was projected to be the largest ever at Starbucks. BY Reuters A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job … Continue reading Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve
Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions
December 23, 2024 Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions However, Trump has given some signs that he might be friendlier to labor during his second term compared to his first term. BY Associated Press Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek … Continue reading Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions
Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks
Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the U.S., said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table. BY Reuters The workers’ union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said they have authorized a potential strike, ahead of this year’s final round … Continue reading Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks
Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike
The walkout on Black Friday, which starts one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, was repeated at Amazon warehouses in other countries. BY Associated Press Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wages and working conditions as the company prepares for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. … Continue reading Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike
55,000 Canadian postal service workers go on strike
November 15, 2024 55,000 Canadian postal service workers go on strike Canada Post says shutting down facilities will affect its national network, with processing and delivery of mail possibly needing time to return to normal once the strike is over. BY Associated Press Workers at Canada’s national postal service are on strike after failing to reach … Continue reading 55,000 Canadian postal service workers go on strike
Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid a crippling strike
October 23, 2024 Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid a crippling strike CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing needs ‘a fundamental culture change in the company.’ BY Associated Press Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter and immediately turned its attention to union workers who will vote Wednesday whether to … Continue reading Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid a crippling strike
Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time
October 09, 2024 Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time In its ruling, the court wrote that, ‘Swiss law does not mention the right of employees to go to the toilet, even though this is a basic physiological need.’ BY Associated Press A court in Switzerland — … Continue reading Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time
Why the UAW is threatening strikes against Stellantis again
October 05, 2024 Why the UAW is threatening strikes against Stellantis again Stellantis denies breaking the terms of the labor contract it signed with the United Auto Workers union only a year ago. BY The Conversation The United Auto Workers is taking steps toward holding strikes that could interfere with some of Stellantis’s operations in the … Continue reading Why the UAW is threatening strikes against Stellantis again