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The popular Starbucks in California's Downtown Disney closed unexpectedly due to a strike by unionized baristas protesting for fair pay and working conditions, part of a broader nationwide dispute with Starbucks over contract negotiations.
Starbucks union workers plan to strike on November 13 at at least 25 U.S. stores unless a labor contract is finalized, amid ongoing disputes over pay, benefits, and working conditions, with the union demanding significant improvements and the company emphasizing its current offerings.
Starbucks union workers plan to strike on November 13 at at least 25 U.S. stores unless a new labor contract is agreed upon, amid ongoing disputes over pay, benefits, and working conditions, with the union demanding significant pay increases and changes to store operations.
Air Canada suspended its restart plans after its union defied a work order, leading to a strike that disrupted travel for around 130,000 passengers daily. The government ordered the union to return to work, but the union refused, citing unfair negotiations and planning to challenge the order. The airline plans to resume flights by Monday evening, but expects ongoing delays and cancellations.
Boeing faces its first union strike since 1996 as about 3,200 machinists at its St. Louis defense factories reject a contract offer that included wage increases and improved retirement contributions, potentially impacting Boeing's defense and space division. The company has prepared contingency plans, but the strike underscores ongoing labor activism in aerospace manufacturing.
Over 3,200 Boeing union workers at St Louis plants are expected to strike after rejecting a proposed contract that included a 20% wage increase over four years, citing it fell short of their priorities. The union had initially considered the offer favorable, but members felt it did not adequately address their needs, leading to the rejection just before Boeing's earnings announcement. The company is preparing for a strike, with no new talks scheduled.
Over 3,200 Boeing union workers at St. Louis plants have rejected a proposed contract that included a 20% wage increase, leading Boeing to prepare for a potential strike, despite the union's initial support for the offer due to its improvements in benefits and pay.
LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan withdrew from the Philadelphia July Fourth festival in support of the city’s municipal workers' strike, emphasizing solidarity with union members fighting for fair wages, and highlighting the importance of standing with workers' rights.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is attempting to resolve a municipal worker strike through negotiations and court orders, offering incentives like double time on the Fourth of July, while refusing to increase wages beyond 13% over four years due to budget constraints. The strike has caused significant city service disruptions, including trash collection issues, and the union disputes claims of misconduct and vandalism, with negotiations ongoing.
Hundreds of Bethesda video game workers, part of the largest video games union in the U.S., are striking over Microsoft's outsourcing of quality assurance work and remote work policies. The union, representing over 300 workers, claims Microsoft has not addressed their concerns at the bargaining table, prompting a one-day strike. They seek to limit outsourcing and demand more flexible remote work options, as current policies require office attendance twice a week. The union has filed an unfair labor complaint against ZeniMax, a Microsoft subsidiary.
American Airlines has proposed an immediate 17% wage increase and a new profit-sharing formula for its flight attendants amid ongoing labor contract negotiations. The flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), have not had a pay raise in over five years and are demanding a 33% increase. The union has authorized a potential strike and is pushing for a deal that reflects the current economic environment and their contributions during the pandemic. Negotiations are set to resume next week.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has asked American Airlines flight attendants to prepare for a potential strike after contract negotiations stalled, with key economic issues and scheduling demands unresolved. The National Mediation Board is expected to make a final effort to mediate in the next two weeks.
Samsung's largest union, the National Samsung Electronics Union, plans to stage its first-ever strike on June 7 to demand fair compensation and better working conditions after wage negotiations stalled. The union, representing over a fifth of Samsung's workforce, seeks more transparency in performance bonuses and additional annual leave. Despite past union-busting practices, Samsung claims to be committed to good faith negotiations.
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) in South Korea plans to stage its first-ever walkout on June 7, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. This action follows the company's decision to increase wages by 5.1%, which the union deems insufficient. The strike will affect all Samsung sites in South Korea, although other smaller unions have not committed to joining. The move comes amid broader challenges for Samsung, including a slump in its semiconductor business and legal issues.
The National Samsung Electronics Union has called for the first-ever strike at Samsung Electronics, urging its 28,000 members to use their paid leave on June 7, with the possibility of a full-scale strike in the future. The union demands a 6.5% pay rise and a bonus linked to company earnings, amid ongoing wage negotiations that have yet to reach an agreement. Analysts warn that a full-scale strike could disrupt Samsung's chip manufacturing and global electronics supply chains. Samsung Electronics' shares fell by about 2% following the announcement.