Labor
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UC researchers win major concessions 15 days into strike
The University of California made comprehensive proposals conceding to Postdocs and ARs, who are members of United Auto Workers Local…
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Victory for Boston Starbucks workers in 64-day strike
Boston Starbucks Workers United announced victory at 874 Commonwealth Avenue on September 21, ending the longest strike in SBWU history.
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Historic contract victory for housing clinic workers in San Francisco!
Workers responded to management’s refusals to take workers’ demands seriously by organizing several pickets throughout the months-long negotiation process.
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Northeastern University dining hall workers win “life changing” gains in new contract
The dining workers joined UNITE HERE Local 26 in 2012, and they have since won three contracts, each better than…
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Planet Fitness workers strike: “Stand up, speak out, fight back”
After the workers walked out, Planet Fitness was forced to recognize the workers’ value and began to meet their demands.
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Union wave reaches professional sports as Minor League Baseball players organize
While the MLBPA has represented major league players since 1966, minor league players have historically lacked any union representation. Now,…
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‘Our union is growing stronger every day’: Kansas City janitors win major contract gains
In Kansas City, 900 janitors who are members of Service Employees International Union Local 1 won a historic new contract.
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Columbus teacher strike secures victory
After a historic strike and fight against inhumane school conditions, Columbus teachers scored a victory for themselves and their students
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Patients before profits: 15,000 Minnesota nurses to strike
15,000 nurses across 16 hospitals in Minnesota will strike for three days beginning September 12
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Over 2,000 Kaiser mental health workers strike for better patient care
Over 2,000 unionized therapists, social workers, and mental health clinicians at Kaiser Permanente Northern California are on strike until the…
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