CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—The United Auto Workers lost its second attempt to organize workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant, by a slightly narrower margin than the vote the union lost in 2014. The
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—Saying “we only have 12 years to accomplish the massive shifts necessary to avoid the worst impacts of climate change,” the SEIU’s International Executive Board passed a resolution supporting
SARNIA, Ontario—The first strike in 30 years by Ontario plumbers and steamfitters ended with a tentative agreement June 5. The deal came after the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario dropped
NEW YORK, N.Y.—After a one-day strike and a marathon bargaining session, Vox Media workers reached a deal with management for their first union contract June 7. “After 29 straight hours
OLYMPIA, Wash.—The Washington Department of Labor and Industries proposed a rule change June 5 that would extend eligibility for overtime pay to more than 250,000 workers. The rule would gradually
AUSTIN, Tex.—A bill to prohibit local governments from enacting paid sick-leave laws and other labor protections stronger than the state’s died May 27 when it failed to pass the state
ALBANY, N.Y.—With Democrats controlling the New York State Legislature for the first time in more than 50 years, state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos (D-Queens) hopes to pass a
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—A federal court in from Westchester County has awarded about $373,000 to three day laborers cheated out of pay by a construction contractor. “This case stands out for
SEATTLE, Wash.—The Ironworkers union has raised more than $128,000 in donations for the families of two members killed when a tower crane collapsed in downtown Seattle April 27. The Ironworkers
LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The National Labor Relations Board has ordered Station Casinos’ Palms Casino Resort to recognize and bargain with the Culinary and Bartenders Unions, the two unions announced May 22.
