Organized labor paid the price for embracing illegal migrants
There’s a paradox when it comes to unions in America in 2024: On the one hand, approval for labor unions is higher than it’s been since 1965; Americans increasingly see…
Dangerous White House denialism, unhinged SCOTUS reax and other commentary
From the left: Dangerous White House Denialism “According to the polls, President Biden is currently losing,” warns New York Magazine’s Jonathan Chait. Despite a “persistent strain of thought among many…
Disneyland character performers Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck looking to unionize
They may live in the Magic Kingdom, but they also want better working conditions. Workers at Disneyland, including performers who play the beloved characters of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and…
NYC Trader Joe’s Wine Shop could reopen after union-busting allegations
The beloved Trader Joe’s Wine Shop in Union Square — which outraged New Yorkers when it abruptly shuttered in 2022 — could reopen in response to a union-busting complaint filed…
Starbucks proposes restarting union talks, reaching labor deals in major reversal
Starbucks said Friday it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year, a major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization…
Waffle House workers ‘fed up’ paying for food they don’t eat
Flying chairs and customer brawls may be commonplace for Waffle House workers, but meal breaks apparently are not. Employees at the Southern dine-in chain see a sizeable chunk of change…
Bangladesh garment workers reject 56% pay rise
DHAKA: Bangladesh raised the minimum monthly pay for the country’s four million garment workers by 56.25 percent on Tuesday, a decision immediately rejected by unions seeking a near-tripling of the…
Unions’ deceptive ‘salting’ loophole leaves a bad taste
Will 2023 be the year labor unions reverse their long membership decline? After hitting a record-low unionization rate of 10.1% in 2022, unions are looking to a loophole in federal…
SEIU 1199’s hypocrisy goes beyond its investment portfolio
Despite backing progressive pols and causes, powerful labor union SEIU 1199 refuses to honor its own ideals when it comes to investing the cash it controls, or even in standing…
UPS workers ratify 5-year contract, averting potentially crippling strike
Workers at United Parcel Service have ratified a new five-year contract, the Teamsters union said Tuesday, closing the door on a potential strike that could have put timely Christmas deliveries…