All articles tagged with #labor negotiations
The Las Vegas Aces lead the WNBA Finals 2-0 amid ongoing tensions as the league prepares for upcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations, with players criticizing league leadership over pay and treatment, highlighting a pivotal moment for the league's future and leadership.
Over 8,600 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers represented by USW Local 7600 have issued a 10-day notice of intent to strike starting October 14 if their demands for safe staffing, patient safety protections, and fair wages are not met, following unresolved contract negotiations.
WNBA star Napheesa Collier criticized league commissioner Cathy Engelbert and highlighted the NBA's overarching influence over the WNBA, emphasizing that the NBA's ownership and leadership are the real power behind the league's struggles and negotiations, despite public criticisms directed at Engelbert.
United Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract that offered pay raises but failed to address other concerns, signaling ongoing labor disputes. The union plans to survey members to identify key issues, and further negotiations are expected, but the rejection highlights tensions over workplace conditions and contract terms.
Bryce Harper had a heated confrontation with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred during a meeting, expressing strong opposition to the potential implementation of a salary cap in baseball, highlighting ongoing tensions between players and league management over economic issues and labor negotiations.
WNBA players are protesting for fair pay amid league growth, new media deals, and expansion, highlighting the league's financial opacity and the players' leverage due to increasing revenues and valuations. The ongoing collective bargaining negotiations focus on revenue sharing, expansion fees, and long-term financial prospects, with players seeking a fairer share of league profits.
WNBA players are preparing for a potential work stoppage as negotiations with the league over a new collective bargaining agreement have stalled, with a crucial meeting scheduled to try to resolve the issues before the October 31 deadline.
MLB Players Association opposes implementing a salary cap after the 2026 season, criticizing it as a move driven by franchise profits rather than competitive balance, amid ongoing discussions about reforming the league's economic structure.
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing video game voice actors, has reached a tentative agreement with game companies after a strike that began in July 2024, primarily over AI usage concerns. The deal includes AI guardrails and other gains, but must be reviewed and ratified by union members. The strike highlighted issues around AI's impact on performers' livelihoods, with the union maintaining that members will stay on strike until a strike suspension agreement is finalized.
Costco has rejected 98% of the demands made by the Teamsters union, leading to warnings from the union's leadership that the company is "treading dangerous waters" by not engaging seriously in negotiations. The union has expressed frustration over the lack of progress in bargaining talks.
Volkswagen workers in Germany initiated two-hour strikes at nine plants, including the main Wolfsburg facility, to protest proposed pay cuts and potential plant closures. The automaker argues these measures are necessary due to a sluggish European market and increased competition, but employee representatives demand management and shareholders also contribute to cost-cutting efforts. The strikes are part of ongoing labor negotiations, with further actions possible if talks do not progress.
New York Times tech workers have ended their weeklong strike, which coincided with the US presidential election, potentially impacting the paper's coverage. The Tech Guild, representing over 600 engineers, aimed to highlight issues like remote-work protections and pay equity. Despite the strike, the Times reported smooth election night operations, though the guild claimed some disruptions. The strike exposed divisions within the guild and between tech workers and journalists. Both parties are expected to resume negotiations, with the Times offering competitive compensation packages.
Boeing workers have ended a seven-week strike after accepting a new contract offering a 38% pay rise over four years, a $12,000 bonus, and changes to retirement plans. The walkout, involving around 30,000 workers, significantly impacted Boeing's operations and finances, costing the company nearly $10 billion. The agreement was reached after two previous offers were rejected, and the strike drew attention from the White House, with acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su involved in negotiations. Boeing is also dealing with financial challenges, including operating losses and potential credit downgrades.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, representing 28,000 American Airlines flight attendants, announced they are "one step closer to a strike" after contract talks with the airline ended without an agreement. Despite American Airlines' offer of a 17% wage increase and profit-sharing, the union claims the airline's compensation proposal is inadequate after years of negotiations. Flight attendants have not received a raise in five years and are demanding better compensation. The National Mediation Board has yet to release them into a mandatory 30-day cooling period required before a strike can occur.
IATSE and Hollywood studios have yet to reach a deal on the Basic Agreement and Area Standards Agreement, with more talks planned before the union's contracts expire on July 31. Despite productive negotiations, economic issues like wage increases and pension funds remain unresolved. The union is firm on not extending the contract deadline, raising concerns about a potential strike. Other unions, including Teamsters Local 399, are also set to begin negotiations soon.