Unions

Unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs despite attacks from Trump. A growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequality since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Ryan McElroen, who once worked repairing the New York City subway underground, recounted his experience of working in the darkness.

Court documents reportedly show that a sweeping undercover federal surveillance operation took place in Minnesota. This alleged operation targeted progressive groups and unions who were protesting an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Advocates are speaking out against this surveillance activity.

The article reports that half a million missing European truckers, including Polish drivers, are causing major trouble. Unions have issued warnings that this significant shortage threatens both supply chains and national economies.

Unions at BHP Group’s Port Hedland operations in Western Australia are threatening 24-hour rolling strikes next week due to a labor dispute at the world’s largest iron ore export hub.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, is campaigning on campaign finance reform, universal healthcare, and opposing corporate influence and monopolies. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in the election.

A Wisconsin appeals court overturned a 2024 ruling that had restored collective bargaining rights to public workers, upholding a 2011 anti-union law. Unions plan to appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which is controlled by liberal justices, while supporters of the law argue it provides fiscal control to local governments.

Aviation workers' unions have given a seven-day ultimatum to airlines and organizations that owe statutory Ticket Sales Charges, threatening nationwide picketing if payments are not made. The warning follows claims that these debts remain unpaid.

Lee Saunders, the leader of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), is retiring after 50 years with the organization. The article notes that unions are facing new opposition as he steps down.

Jersey City is cutting workers amid a budget crisis, and most of the city's unions are either without contracts or negotiating expiring ones.

Unions are threatening strikes to demand better pay deals following Burnham's arrival, as data indicates state salaries are already outpacing those in the private sector.

A two-acre vacant lot in downtown Los Angeles is set to become an art park, but residents, unions, politicians, and nonprofits are disagreeing over its future. The dispute centers on the use of prime real estate near City Hall.

Brazil’s Correios paused its rescue plan, including branch closures and a public-service bonus removal, after unions threatened a strike. The hold on cost-cutting measures is effective until July 31, with the original plan aiming to shut down branches.

The article discusses the common belief that voters in California elect officials such as governors, legislators, county supervisors, city council members, and school boards, who then make decisions shaping the state. It questions whether unions have seized power, though the provided content focuses on the standard election process.

Unions have filed a lawsuit to restore collective-bargaining rights for Pentagon workers. The legal action aims to address the loss of these rights for employees at the Pentagon.

A man was jailed for killing a train conductor in Germany, a case that drew national attention and highlighted concerns about train staff safety. Separately, Volkswagen executives are considering major restructuring, with unions opposing potential closures.

Unions are protesting the sale of a CSL stake, which has reignited concerns about privatization. The move has been met with fears of increased privatization efforts.

A California county is attempting to compel businesses to pay dues to a trade association they may not support, drawing comparisons to historical union practices that required workers to join and pay dues.

Thousands of protesters from unions, civil society, and left-wing parties gathered in Erfurt to disrupt the annual conference of Germany's far-right AfD party.

Thousands in Germany protested against the far-right AfD party in Erfurt, blocking roads to its annual conference. The protest involved unions, civil society groups, and left-wing parties as police were deployed ahead of the event.

Jacinta Allan acknowledged that criminals operated on some of Victoria’s construction sites during the Big Build projects but rejected calls for a royal commission into corruption involving unions and labor hire companies. She argued in an op-ed that a royal commission would not resolve the issue.

Andy Burnham, likely next UK PM, is set to ban Palantir from the National Health Service (NHS) due to concerns over the company's work with the Israeli military and US immigration authorities. Burnham is reviewing the government’s artificial intelligence strategy, with an aide noting that 'unfettered tech boosterism' is turning off voters.

BBC staff fear strike action after unions reject a 1% pay rise offer, which is below the current inflation rate of nearly triple that level. The pay dispute occurs alongside the corporation's plans to cut thousands of jobs.

The US Supreme Court granted President Trump and future presidents the power to fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent in the case Trump v Slaughter. Legal and labor experts criticized the decision, warning it could undermine democratic norms, while Trump celebrated it as a 'big win' on Truth Social.

Andy Burnham granted bus drivers a 56% pay rise, which critics claim he conceded to unions. The pay increase was among his final actions before leaving office as mayor.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is enforcing a return-to-office mandate requiring 100,000 California state workers to work four days a week starting July 1. Unions warn this could lead to a 'mass exodus' of employees.

UK businesses have rejected a proposal to set a maximum workplace temperature as a heatwave intensifies, with temperatures expected to reach 39C. Three unions reported over 1,000 members planning a walkout on the hottest day of the year.

Bolivia's government deployed soldiers and bulldozers to remove anti-government roadblocks following President Rodrigo Paz's declaration of a state of emergency, which restricts protest rights and authorizes military deployment. The protests, led by unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers, have lasted over six weeks and oppose economic reforms.

Labour MPs are urging Andy Burnham not to appoint Ed Miliband as the next Chancellor due to concerns over his high tax policies and focus on green initiatives, which business leaders and unions claim are toxic.

Unions, including Unison, are pressuring the Labour Party to shift left by demanding public sector pay increases and a reversal of immigration policies. A Unison leader linked potential funding for Labour to these policy changes and higher pay for public sector workers.

Labour faces criticism for allocating funds to 'bribe' striking doctors while denying essential defense funding, as per the article's title. The party is accused of caving into unions to secure the additional cash for the medical strikes.

The UK government is considering less ambitious 2030 electric vehicle sales targets due to pressure from the car industry and unions, which warned that strict goals would penalize manufacturers and risk jobs. Keir Starmer is prepared to override Ed Miliband's stance on the issue.

The article argues that Bernie Sanders should support the AI revolution as it may benefit trade jobs and unions, rather than opposing it.

The cancer death of retired SF firefighter Ken Jones following Blue Shield treatment denials sparked a fierce outcry, leading unions and city employees to a closed-door City Hall meeting with the insurer to demand reform.

Unions in Hong Kong warn that factoring the Tai Po fire into a civil service pay review has hurt staff morale and may create perceptions of populism, as a proposed 2% pay rise is seen as insufficient to offset inflation or reflect performance. Human resources experts argue public sentiment must be considered due to the use of taxpayers' money, with the modest increase having limited impact on the private sector.

Hong Kong's leader defends a revised civil service appraisal system aimed at improving public trust and morale, despite backlash from unions. The government plans to provide further explanations about the changes, which include a 'fair reward and punishment mechanism'.

California's latest gas-tax increase occurs as voters rejected local tax-hike measures in LA County, San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside. Residents express frustration over rising prices for poor government services, payments to unions, and climate-related policies.

A general strike in Portugal has led to canceled flights and closed schools as unions protest government labor reform plans. This is the second major strike in the country in six months.

UK ministers' proposed ban on zero-hours contracts, requiring guaranteed weekly hours based on regular work patterns, faces criticism from unions and employers. The plan, set to take effect next year, mandates employers to offer staff, including agency workers, a minimum weekly hour guarantee.

The article discusses Measures C and D, which propose changes to San Francisco's tax system. It highlights the conflict between billionaires and unions over funding and the implications for the city's future.

Approximately 3 million minimum wage workers in Australia will receive a 4.75% pay increase, with 100,000 of the lowest-paid workers getting a 6% raise, following a ruling by the Fair Work Commission. The minimum hourly wage will rise from $24.95 to $26.44.