Rail Union Rejects Tentative Deal Brokered by White House, Possible Strike Looms

2022-10-11 21:15:40

WASHINGTON — A union representing about 12,000 railroad workers voted down a tentative contract on Monday, setting the stage for a possible nationwide strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Four unions have ratified contracts based on the agreement brokered by... Read More

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NY Workers Win First-Ever Amazon Union

2022-04-01 18:23:12

by Madeline Hughes

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Employees at a Staten Island Amazon Warehouse are the first to successfully vote to unionize in the tech company’s history. On April 1, the Amazon Labor Union tallied 2050 “yes” votes and 1574 “no” from workers,... Read More

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Amazon Survives Drive to Unionize Plant in Alabama

2021-04-09 20:27:00

by Dan McCue

Amazon appears to have enough votes to thwart an effort to unionize its warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. By Friday afternoon, the company had crossed the threshold to secure a majority of votes, with 1,700 warehouse workers voting against the union... Read More