Labor movement
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Huge new union of student researchers at the University of California wins recognition
In a historic victory decades in the making, Student Researchers at the University of California have won union recognition --…
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Round 2: Bessemer Amazon workers headed for new union election
Union organizers are gearing up for an election re-run at Amazon’s fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama after objections filed by…
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UAW members vote strongly in favor of ‘One worker, one vote’ referendum
In voting results announced on December 2, members of the United Auto Workers overwhelmingly voted to change the union’s method…
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Richmond retail workers win gains after strike
After three days of striking, starting with a walk-off on November 7, Diversity Thrift workers in Richmond, VA won considerable…
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Starbucks workers win historic first union: ‘If we can do this here, you can do this too’
After experiencing months of harassment, intimidation and stalling by executives, Buffalo baristas have successfully formed the first Starbucks union in…
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Garment workers win breakthrough legislation against sweatshop pay
After years of organizing, California garment workers have won their fight to pass SB62 -- the Garment Worker Protection Act.…
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Strikers at John Deere win COLA gains
One of the most significant gains by United Auto Workers members at John Deere as a result of their five-week…
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Historic victory for India’s farmers: Modi gov’t concedes, struggle continues
On Nov. 19, the far-right Modi government of India relented and agreed to repeal three pro-corporate, anti-farmer agricultural policies enacted…
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California fast food workers walk off the job to demand dignity
Fast food workers went on strike on November 9th in at least five major cities including Sacramento, Oakland, San Diego,…
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Auto workers to decide on direct voting for union leadership
United Auto Workers union members across the U.S. are currently voting on a referendum that will decide whether the president…
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