All articles tagged with #strike authorization
Originally Published 3 months ago — by KBAK
A union representing 30,000 healthcare professionals at Kaiser Permanente has authorized a strike due to unresolved staffing and pay issues, criticizing the organization's stagnant wages and large financial reserves, and highlighting the broader national movement among healthcare workers for better conditions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by WHYY
Philadelphia teachers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if negotiations with the school district do not reach an agreement by August, amid ongoing disputes over working conditions, salaries, and school funding. The union emphasizes the need for better pay, smaller class sizes, and improved resources, while the district faces significant budget shortfalls and funding challenges. Negotiations are ongoing, but the strike authorization marks a significant show of union strength after over two decades.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Tacoma News Tribune
Pierce County grocery workers represented by UFCW Local 367 have authorized a potential strike against Kroger brands Fred Meyer and QFC, as well as Albertsons and Safeway, due to disputes over unfair labor practices and negotiations for a new contract. No strike date has been set, and both sides remain engaged in negotiations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Writers at Sesame Workshop have unanimously authorized a strike if a deal isn't reached by Friday when their current contract expires. The Writers Guild of America stated that the writers are committed to their work and are seeking annual raises, improvements to residuals, and union coverage for animation and social media segments. Sesame Workshop expressed hope for an agreement and emphasized the writers' importance to their creative team. If a strike occurs, picketing will begin on April 24 outside Sesame Workshop's offices in New York City.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WBOY.com
Kroger workers at 38 stores in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio have voted to reject the company's contract proposal and authorize a strike due to inadequate wage increases and unacceptable increases to health care costs. The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 Union's bargaining committee can call a strike at any time, and the union will hold rallies to announce next steps for a potential work stoppage. The union has agreed to reconvene contract negotiations with Kroger at the request of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and Sen. Joe Manchin, and will spend the next week recruiting and training union members as picket captains.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit News
Union members at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike amid negotiations for compensation increases and improved schedules. The Teamsters' contract with Marathon expired on Jan. 31 and covers 273 workers, including board operators, chemists, field operators, laboratory technicians, electricians, and mechanics. The union is seeking fair compensation for their essential work, while Marathon Petroleum asserts its commitment to bargaining in good faith and ensuring the safe operation of the refinery.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Unionized flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have voted to authorize a potential strike for the first time in three decades, as thousands of cabin crew across three unions picketed for higher pay. The vote doesn't mean a strike is imminent, and the company has been offering pay raises and negotiating with a mediator. The move reflects broader demands by labor unions for higher pay as the majority of U.S. cabin crew are in contract talks, with some flight attendants not having had a pay raise in five years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike for the first time in over 30 years, citing a lack of progress in negotiations for a new contract after nearly a decade. The flight attendants argue that while the airline has provided substantial pay increases to pilots, it has failed to offer livable wages to some of its attendants. The vote does not guarantee a strike, but it escalates the ongoing dispute, with the union representing the attendants following a strategy known as CHAOS, which involves unannounced strikes on random flights. The last time Alaska Air flight attendants went on strike was in 1993.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Teamsters union members at Anheuser-Busch's 12 U.S. breweries have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike, citing the need for improved wages, job protection, and secure benefits. The current agreement expires on February 29. The strike threat comes after the beermaker's parent company, AB InBev, faced a conservative-led Bud Light boycott, impacting its revenue and stock price. Strike authorization votes are common during contract negotiations and may not necessarily result in a strike.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
About 5,000 Teamsters working at Anheuser-Busch have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a new contract cannot be reached before the current one expires on February 29. The union members, who represent more than a quarter of Anheuser-Busch's US workforce, are seeking a contract that rewards and recognizes their hard work. Strike authorization votes are common in labor negotiations, but most contracts are negotiated without a strike. Strikes have become more common in the last year, with unions finding success in negotiations. Anheuser-Busch has faced challenges, including a drop in sales and a controversy over a social media promotion, leading to layoffs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
The Teamsters union has announced that its members, who work at Anheuser-Busch breweries in the U.S., have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential strike if a new labor contract is not reached early next year. The union is seeking higher wages, job protection, and secure benefits. The current contract expires on February 29, 2024. The union and Anheuser-Busch have reached tentative agreements on some issues but have not negotiated on job security since mid-November. The union criticized the company for prioritizing stock buybacks over protecting jobs. Anheuser-Busch has not yet commented on the strike authorization.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Teamsters working at Anheuser-Busch have voted overwhelmingly, with a 99 percent majority, to authorize a strike if the beer giant fails to reach a satisfactory agreement on a new contract. The union is seeking improved wages, job protection, and secure healthcare and retirement benefits for its 5,000 members across the company's 12 U.S. breweries. Anheuser-Busch has delayed negotiations on job security issues, despite tentative agreements on healthcare and retiree benefits. The Teamsters are prepared to strike if the company does not take negotiations seriously.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by California Faculty Association
95% of voting members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) have authorized a strike across all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses if necessary, in order to address issues such as low pay, large class sizes, and lack of mental health counseling access for students. The CFA demands include pay raises, pay equity, manageable workloads, more counselors, and expanding parental leave. CSU management claims they cannot afford these proposals, but a CFA fiscal analysis suggests otherwise, highlighting the CSU's hoarding of billions of dollars in reserves. CFA members plan to bring their demands to the CSU Board of Trustees meeting in November.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mission Local
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234, SEPTA's largest, have voted unanimously to authorize a strike against the transit agency as bargaining enters a crucial phase. The union is prioritizing public safety in the talks, demanding more protection against crime and disorder on the system. They are also seeking provisions to combat staffing shortages and improve pay rates. SEPTA, facing financial challenges, is in contract talks with three other unions as well.