Trade union News & Breaking Stories

House lawmakers to investigate alleged extreme environmental activist group influence at DOI in upcoming hearing led by Rep. Paul Gosar.

Labor union accuses Starbucks of failing to disclose costs of anti-union campaigns, estimated at $240 million, ahead of 2024 annual meeting.

Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah sent a memo to employees praising performance, but warning of fierce competition and emphasizing hard work.

Nippon Steel clinched a $14.9 billion deal to buy U.S. Steel, outbidding rivals. The acquisition will help Nippon expand in the U.S.

"Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees and trade union leaders oppose proposed handover of blast furnace to private steel giant, alleging financial weakening."

Investors lose hope in Fed, jobless claims rise, Starbucks employees strike on Red Cup Day. Labor market cooling, unionization efforts growing.

Students at Georgetown University and other college campuses are organizing to protest Starbucks on Red Cup Day. The Red Cup Rebellion is growing.

Fast-food workers in California will earn a minimum of $20 an hour and have a greater say in setting workplace standards under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

California fast food workers will receive a minimum wage of $20 per hour starting in April 2022, making it one of the highest in the country. The move reflects the power of labor unions and settles a dispute between labor and business groups. The law also establishes a fast food council with the authority to raise the minimum wage annually. The focus now shifts to a separate bill that would raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour.

Republican presidential debate turns bizarre as candidates squabble over curtains and make strange comments about sleeping with teachers.

Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul who transformed British media, has stepped down as leader of Fox and News Corp.

Inflation is expected to be lower in the coming months, but elevated gasoline prices and labor movements could put upward pressure on prices.

Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died suddenly during a memorial service, leaving the university in shock and grief.

Greeley residents fear that the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons will result in store closures, higher prices, and job losses. Regulators are reviewing the merger, and concerns about previous closures during mergers have been raised. Labor groups argue that the merger puts union jobs at risk, while farmers worry about decreased competition and potential food deserts in rural areas. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is skeptical of the promises made by the companies and plans to meet with executives before deciding whether to challenge the merger. Public comments on the merger can be submitted to coag.gov/grocerymerger.

Graduate students at Duke University have won their election to unionize, forming the largest graduate student union at a private university in the South. The final vote count was 1,000 votes for the union and 131 against, with supporters receiving 88%. The university has seven days to challenge the results before they are certified. The Duke Graduate Student Union hopes to negotiate contracts with the university, focusing on issues such as equitable pay, improved benefits, and support for international students.

Labor Day, which is often associated with sales and barbecues, actually has its roots in the 19th-century fight for fair working conditions. It was originally designed to honor workers and their contributions to society. The holiday evolved over time and became less associated with unions, and the rule against wearing white after Labor Day has largely disappeared.

UPS warns of lower profits due to pay increases for US workers, with average full-time driver salaries set to rise to $170,000 annually.

Trucking firm Yellow Freight is reportedly planning to file for bankruptcy, resulting in 22,000 job losses.

Netflix faces potential strike from Screen Actors' Guild, impacting future releases.