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business2 years ago

Wells Fargo Workers Rally for Unionization at US Branches

Workers at two Wells Fargo bank branches in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Bethel, Alaska, are planning to launch unionization efforts by notifying the National Labor Relations Board of their intention to hold elections. This move comes as labor action in the United States has increased this year, with unions targeting companies across various industries. The financial industry has been largely insulated from such unionization efforts, but Wells Fargo, the US's fourth-largest bank, has faced scandals in recent years. The bank claims to have made improvements in compensation and benefits for its employees.

via The Guardian|
#business#financial-services#labor-action
education2 years ago

"SF Teachers Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike Amidst Payroll Debacle"

The San Francisco public school teachers' union has voted overwhelmingly, with 97 percent in favor, to authorize a strike amid contentious contract negotiations with the school district. This comes after two other unions representing school staff have also authorized potential strikes. The vote does not guarantee a walkout, but a second vote could be called for in the coming weeks. The union is unsatisfied with the district's proposals and is demanding higher raises and a $30 minimum wage. The district is facing a staffing crisis, with a quarter of teaching positions unfilled.

via Mission Local|
#contract-negotiations#education#labor-action
business2 years ago

Impending Auto Strike: Should You Buy a Car Now?

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is considering striking General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis this week due to four key reasons: dissatisfaction with wage increases, concerns over job security, opposition to the use of temporary workers, and demands for better benefits. This surge in labor action reflects a broader trend of increased worker activism in the United States.

via CNN|
#business#ford#gm
labor-relations2 years ago

"Hotel Workers Strike Threatens Chaos at Downtown Conference"

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is facing a political dilemma as striking hotel workers in Los Angeles call for conferences to stay away from the city. Despite the ongoing strikes, APSA decided to hold its annual meeting in Los Angeles, leading to divisions among academics on whether to attend. Some scholars have withdrawn from the event in solidarity with the striking hotel workers, while others are attending but taking measures to avoid crossing picket lines. The decision has sparked backlash and debate within the academic community, with some arguing for canceling or moving the conference online to show solidarity with the workers. The hotel strikes continue, and other groups are being urged to stay away from Los Angeles until the workers' demands are met.

via NPR|
#american-political-science-association#hotel-workers-strike#labor-action
business2 years ago

West Coast Ports Face Labor Disruptions and Negotiations

Cargo work at the Port of Seattle's Harbor Island has come to a halt due to a labor action by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, causing ground operations at all marine terminals to stop. The Pacific Maritime Association claims the union refused to dispatch any longshore workers to container terminals, leading to a shutdown on Saturday. West Coast ports account for roughly 12% of the nation's gross domestic product.

via KOMO News|
#business#international-longshore-and-warehouse-union#labor-action
business2 years ago

Gannett Journalists Stage Mass Walkout.

Hundreds of journalists from Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the US, walked off the job on Monday, demanding a change in leadership and accusing CEO Mike Reed of decimating local newsrooms. The labor action, the biggest in Gannett's history, included workers from about two dozen newsrooms and is timed to coincide with the company's annual shareholder meeting. The NewsGuild, which represents over 1,000 Gannett journalists, sent a letter to shareholders in May urging a vote of no-confidence against Reed, criticizing the company's merger with GateHouse Media in 2019 and Reed's high compensation.

via Chicago Tribune|
#business#ceo#gannett
business2 years ago

Gannett Journalists Stage Historic Walkout Over Working Conditions.

Hundreds of journalists from Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the US, walked off the job on Monday, demanding a change in leadership and accusing CEO Mike Reed of decimating local newsrooms. The NewsGuild, which represents over 1,000 Gannett journalists, has urged a vote of no-confidence against Reed at the company's annual shareholder meeting. The union criticized Gannett's merger with GateHouse Media in 2019, which loaded the company with debt, and Reed's high compensation despite job cuts and "depressed wages" for remaining journalists. Gannett has struggled with declining revenue and has closed dozens of publications since the merger.

via The New York Times|
#business#ceo#gannett
business2 years ago

Union worker strikes halt West Coast port operations.

The Port of Oakland was shut down on Friday due to organized disruptions by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The ILWU is negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) that would cover over 22,000 longshore workers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports. The previous contract expired on July 1, 2022. The ILWU is committed to bargaining a contract that is fair and equitable, including wages and benefits that reflect the dedication of the ILWU workforce and its contributions to the shipping industry’s success.

via San Francisco Chronicle|
#business#contract-negotiations#international-longshore-and-warehouse-union