Tag: collective bargaining
The ‘why’ behind soaring positive union ratings
The question has been raised as to WHY the recent historic positive ratings of the public’s support of Labor unions – more than 70...
Unions are becoming ubiquitous in digital media
Gawker Media made history five years ago for being the first digital news company to ratify a union contract, kicking off a wave of...
Utility Workers 335 wins solid new contract after only a week...
83% approval with improved wages and benefits
In a unique environment of cooperation, Utility Workers 335 and Missouri American Water Company have negotiated a new...
OPINION: Bargaining for the Common Good: Teachers unions are fighting for...
By JOSEPH McCARTIN
The week-long strike by the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) in January marked the most significant struggle yet in a movement...
SIUE faculty says bargaining is no excuse not to give a...
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Edwardsville, IL – Just one minute, says the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Faculty Association to the university administration.
Just because it’s a...
UFCW Local 655 members overwhelmingly reject Schnucks proposal, approve strike
Union will give five days notice before it begins picketing; will urge Schnucks to renew negotiations for a better contract
Members of United Food &...
Rauner manipulates talks with state workers to impasse
By Bill Knight
The Labor Paper
and Press Associates
Springfield, IL (PAI) – In his latest strong-arm tactic against his own state’s workers and their largest union,...
Steelworkers have tentative three-year contract
Granite City – United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that would cover about 18,000 Steelworkers...