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Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize
A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.Tech - The New York Times - November 7 -
Massachusetts Votes to Let Uber, Lyft Drivers Unionize
Passage of the state ballot measure gives about 70,000 ride-share drivers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining, which is not guaranteed to them under federal law.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Philadelphia Union fires Curtin after 11 seasons
Jim Curtin was fired Thursday by the Philadelphia Union, the two-time MLS coach of the year out after 11 seasons and one MLS Cup final appearance.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
NI teachers unions ballot members on strike
The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Pay offer being considered by health unions
BBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union reps.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
FanDuel Settles Player Likeness Lawsuit with MLB Union
The MLB players union settled a lawsuit regarding FanDuel’s use of MLB players’ likenesses.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction
Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment
Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Montana voters approve constitutional right to abortion
Montana voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion in the state constitution, NBC News projects, delivering a victory to advocates for reproductive freedom.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure
Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting
Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug
Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan
Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunchBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
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Trump's approval rating at 54 percent as president-elect
A slight majority of registered voters approve of the job President-elect Trump is doing leading up to his second White House administration, according to a new poll. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Premier League clubs approve changes to APT rules
A majority of Premier League clubs approve changes to rules governing commercial deals.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time
The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago -
53 percent approve of Trump plans: Pew survey
More than half of the country approves of President-elect Trump’s plans and policies for his upcoming second term in the White House, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Friday. The ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools
The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Why Boeing workers rejected latest union contract offer
Striking Boeing workers rejected a contract offer that would have provided a pay raise and some improvements to benefits because it did not include a pension, a deal-breaker for many. CBS News' ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Largest local Texas Teamsters union endorses Harris before her rally
Texas’ largest Teamsters union, Local 988, endorsed Vice President Harris before her rally in Houston on Friday. In a letter first obtained by The Hill, the union, which is based in Houston, said ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Review: Labor organizers score against Amazon in 'Union,' a complex, essential documentary
In 2022, Amazon's Staten Island warehouse became the site of a defiant labor showdown that made national headlines, here chronicled in its many twists and turns.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
Philadelphia Union GK Holden Trent dies aged 25
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, the Major League Soccer club announced.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
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Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers
RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHSBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Southwest Airlines Will Face Pilots’ Union Lawsuit Over Threats
The Dallas-based carrier will head to court over claims by pilots that it harassed a senior pilot involved in training other aviators.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners
Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday
The unionized machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13, halting most of Boeing's aircraft production.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy
Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Watch live: Biden touts administration's support for unions in Philadelphia
President Biden is in Philadelphia Friday afternoon to tout the administration's support for unions across the U.S. He is expected to announce actions his administration has taken that would ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Kane double sees leaders Bayern win vs. Union
Striker Harry Kane scored twice as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich eased past visitors Union Berlin 3-0 on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
The union fight to resuscitate the Boeing pension is a battle over the American dream
The two sides remain far apart on the issue of the company pension plan.Business - MarketWatch - November 4
