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A Labor Day rally and march organized by the South Carolina AFL-CIO and community allies took place outside the State House in Columbia to protest attacks on union jobs, healthcare, and immigrant rights.
The Biden Administration has joined bipartisan lawmakers in opposing Japanese steel major Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid to acquire US Steel, citing concerns over national security and potential job losses. Critics argue that the deal contradicts America's commitment to free markets, while supporters believe it could bring stability to US Steel's operations and restore the company's past glory. The influential United Steelworkers union, which endorsed Biden's presidential run, has also opposed the deal. Regulatory hurdles and shareholder approval still lie ahead for the acquisition.
The transition to clean energy presents challenges for workers in fossil fuel industries, as their skills may not easily translate to jobs in the clean energy sector. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has expressed concerns about the shift to electric vehicles, fearing the loss of union jobs and lower wages. While the clean energy sector is growing and creating new jobs, the transition requires comprehensive federal assistance programs, including extended unemployment insurance, education programs, and wage support for laid-off workers. The report also recommends designing a K-12 curriculum to train people for clean energy jobs and prioritizing disadvantaged communities that have faced discrimination and pollution in the past. A well-planned transition is crucial to ensure equity and energy justice.
Jack Cooper Transport, a major privately owned auto transport company, is making a long-shot bid to rescue trucking giant Yellow Corp from bankruptcy liquidation and save around 30,000 union jobs. The effort has gained interest from the Biden administration, with discussions taking place between Jack Cooper officials, the Teamsters union, and administration officials. The bid hinges on the Treasury Department extending the maturity date for $700 million in COVID pandemic loans given to Yellow Corp, allowing Jack Cooper to offer more favorable terms. Yellow Corp filed for bankruptcy protection in August, and the piecemeal liquidation of its assets could begin next month.
The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union and major U.S. automakers, including General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, are approaching a strike deadline as the union seeks better pay and labor standards for workers involved in making electric vehicle components. The union wants these workers to benefit from the same wages and standards enjoyed by UAW members, while the automakers argue that raising wages could make them uncompetitive with nonunion rivals like Tesla. The outcome of the labor dispute poses a challenge for President Biden's commitment to creating well-paying union jobs in the electric vehicle industry and may impact the industry's transition to electric cars.
The New York State Assembly will not vote on a deal that could have allowed a casino to be built in the Rochester area due to the sentiment of the Assembly's Monroe County delegation and the potential loss of union jobs. Unionized gaming facility workers rallied against the potential casino, and Monroe County and Rochester officials criticized the secretive process of negotiations between the Seneca Nation and state lawmakers over the Seneca Gaming Compact, which expires on December 21.
Directors Guild of America president Lesli Linka Glatter has criticised the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for failing to address the Writers Guild of America's core issues and concerns during six weeks of negotiations. The Writers Guild went on strike last week, and the DGA is set to begin its own negotiations with the AMPTP on Wednesday. Glatter said the talks would focus on securing wage increases, protecting the role of directors and ensuring the strength of pension and health plans. She added that the studios' current position was a threat to the economic model that had protected union jobs for decades.