Thousands of professors and academic staff members at California State University began a five-day strike, the largest in U.S. university faculty history, to demand higher compensation, affecting nearly 460,000 students. This reflects a national trend of large-scale strikes and education walkouts, following similar actions by Los Angeles school employees, Oakland educators, and University of California graduate student workers.
Over 750 Washington Post employees went on strike, marking the largest labor protest at the company in nearly 50 years. The strike was prompted by allegations of the company breaking the law and bargaining in bad faith over contract negotiations and voluntary buyouts. The Washington Post is facing a $100 million loss by the end of 2023. The striking workers are demanding fair pay, annual raises of up to 4%, and higher salary ceilings. They also called for a better buyout deal and expressed frustration with the 18-month-long negotiation process. The employees believe that despite Jeff Bezos' role in revitalizing the company, he needs to take accountability as the owner. The Washington Post executives deny the claims of bargaining in bad faith and hope to reach an agreement by the end of the month.
Over 750 unionized staff members at the Washington Post staged a walkout, marking the largest labor protest at the company in 48 years, to protest stalled contract talks. The workers held a day-long picket and rally, urging readers to abstain from purchasing or reading the newspaper in solidarity. The union is seeking pay increases of 4% for the next three years, while the company's latest offer was 2.25% for next year. Other issues include minimum salaries and annual cost-of-living raises. The walkout comes as the company is set to get a new publisher and CEO.
Journalists at The Washington Post went on a one-day strike, with over 750 staff members participating, in what is being called the largest labor protest at the company in 48 years. The strike was organized by The Washington Post Newspaper Guild, who accused management of refusing to negotiate in good faith on issues such as pay equity, pay raises, remote work policies, and mental health resources. The union members are protesting the lack of progress in contract negotiations, which have left workers without a contract for 18 months. The strike comes after the company announced plans to cut over 200 jobs through voluntary buyouts.
Over 750 Washington Post staffers participated in a 24-hour walkout, marking the largest labor protest at the company in nearly 50 years. The workers, represented by the Washington Post Guild, are protesting the lack of progress in contract negotiations and the company's offer of cost-saving buyouts, which they consider stingy and coercive. The walkout comes as the company faces financial challenges and prepares for a change in leadership. The Post executives deny bargaining in bad faith and express confidence in maintaining operations during the strike.
