Category: National
GM Strike Enters Fourth Day; Company Cuts Off Health Insurance
DETROIT, Mich.—The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors entered its fourth day Sept. 19, after the company responded to the walkout by cutting off workers’ health insurance. “We understand
Americans Say “NO” To IRAPs
WASHINGTON, DC – North America’s Building Trades Unions’ President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement marking the end of the formal comment period on the DOL’s proposed rule to dramatically alter
Too Many Labor Leaders are Failing to Make the Case for Action in Face of Growing Climate Catastrophe
New York, NY – Working men and women, including more than 900 Amazon employees based in Seattle, Washington alone, figure to play a key role in Global Climate Strike actions
Ending Worker Misclassification in California
With the passage of CA AB5 historic landmark legislation, all workers in California – from nail salon workers to app drivers – will now have employee protections in that state.
Is the Gig Up for Uber, et al? California Produces Landmark Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Legislature has approved a landmark measure that would prohibit hiring workers as “independent contractors” unless their employers can prove they are legitimately independent businesspeople. Assembly Bill 5,
Shut It Down: Workers Urged to Support Upcoming Global Climate Strike Actions
New York, NY – Later this week, young climate change activists from across the nation and around the globe will kick off eight days of protests designed to compel government
Federal Government Supporting Offshoring of Jobs
PERU, Indiana – corporations that offshore good union jobs continue to receive billions of dollars in lucrative federal contracts. Earlier this year, Schneider Electric, a massive French-based company with $2.5
Sysco Workers In Virginia Choose Teamsters
Hampton Roads, Va., – Sysco drivers voted overwhelmingly for Teamsters Local 822 representation on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. This Teamsters win is the third IBT election success in three weeks at the nation’s
ILA Distributing Water in Newark
North Bergen, NJ – The International Longshoremen’s Association’s has developed a comprehensive initiative to donate and distribute water to residents of Newark, New Jersey. For weeks, citizens of Newark, New Jersey,