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Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of bargaining
Starbucks Workers United said it had voted to authorize a strike ahead of the year’s last scheduled bargaining session. In a post on X, the union said 98 percent of its baristas voted to authorize ...The Hill - 8h -
More clubs join calls for English rugby union overhaul
National League 1 clubs unite to join mounting calls for an overhaul of the way rugby union is run in England amid the ongoing controversy over record financial losses and executive bonuses.BBC News - 14h -
Federal workers union vows to fight Trump push to end remote work
The largest federal workers’ union vowed to fight President-elect Trump’s administration if he pushes to block a contract signed by the Biden administration allowing federal workers to keep working ...The Hill - 19h -
Venezuelan opposition leaders receive the European Union’s top human rights honor
The European Union’s legislature has celebrated the bravery and staunch resistance of Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia while awarding them the EU’s ...ABC News - 22h -
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DOGE takes aim at federal workers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...The Hill - 1d -
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Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric
President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...The Hill - 2d -
Amazon union authorizes strike at 2 New York warehouses
Amazon's union has authorized strikes at two facilities in New York ahead of the looming Dec. 15 negotiating deadline. "Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities — JFK8 and DBK4 — have voted ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Backs a Longshoremen’s Union That Supported Him
President-elect Donald J. Trump is supporting the International Longshoremen’s Association, which could strike soon if it doesn’t reach a deal on automation with employers.The New York Times - 4d -
African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats
Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa tradeABC News - 4d -
Trump Backs Dockworkers Union Amid Risk of New Port Strike
The president-elect’s intervention could help the longshoremen’s union win concessions and avoid the resumption of a strike on East and Gulf Coast ports.The New York Times - 4d -
Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBTQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant governmentABC News - 4d -
The Elder Scrolls Online Developers Have Unionized
Following in the footsteps of earlier union action by Bethesda workers and ZeniMax QA workers, 461 developers at ZeniMax Online Studios have launched their union. The union has been recognized ...GameSpot - 4d -
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Trump backs dockworkers' union preparing to strike over automation
President-elect Trump backed the dockworkers' union as it prepares for a strike over automation in mid-January — right before the former president is set to return to the Oval Office. Trump said in ...The Hill - 5d -
Adames plans to call ex-teammate Burnes about potential Giants union
New San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames shared an open-ended response to whether he'll be in communication with his former Milwaukee Brewers teammate and top MLB free agent Corbin Burnes.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Biden administration overdraft rule caps bank and credit union fees at $5
The rule closes a loophole that exempted overdraft fees from lending laws, but is expected to face challenges.CBS News - 5d -
Stellantis to extend stoppage at Mirafiori plant until Jan. 20, union says
Stellantis will extend the stoppage of car production at its Italian Mirafiori plant by a further two weeks, until Jan. 20, the head of the FIOM-Cgil trade union at the site said on Thursday. ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
WNBA and players' union meet to discuss new CBA
The WNBA and the league’s players union met in person to discuss a new collective bargaining agreementABC News - 6d -
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Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plantsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Civil servants’ union boss writes to Starmer over ‘frankly insulting’ criticism
Exclusive: FDA general secretary urges PM to rethink ‘Trumpian’ language about Whitehall. The head of the senior civil servants’ union has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his “frankly ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Protesters, politicians and the largest labor union call for South Korean president's resignation
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoel on Wednesday over his stunning decision to declare martial law. The martial law order lasted about six hours ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - Dec. 2 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
