Mack Trucks Faces Disruption as Union Workers Stage Strike

Approximately 4,000 union workers at Mack Trucks facilities initiated a strike on Monday morning after rejecting a tentative contract on Sunday evening. The striking Mack workers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which is actively engaged in separate negotiations with three major Detroit automakers.  According to UAW …

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The Upcoming Battle: Over 75K Workers to Unleash Next Strike across 5 States!

Picketing began Wednesday morning at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as approximately 75,000 healthcare workers initiated a strike in Virginia, California, and three other states. The strike is driven by concerns over wages and staffing shortages, making it the latest significant labor unrest in the United States. Kaiser Permanente, a nonprofit company based in Oakland, California, …

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Medieval Times Successfully Defends Trademark in Lawsuit Against Union

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that Medieval Times brought against its workers union last year accusing the group of trademark violations over its name and logo. In an opinion issued Thursday, the judge said the dinner theater chain failed to demonstrate that the union, called Medieval Times Performers United, was creating “confusion” among …

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Massive Apple Employee Strike Unfolds Across France Simultaneously with iPhone 15’s Retail Debut

Apple store workers in France are currently on strike, demanding higher wages. This nationwide strike, involving approximately 2,100 workers, coincides with the release of Apple’s latest phone, the iPhone 15, in France. Despite the picket lines outside the stores, eager customers were determined to be among the first to purchase the new phone. Even in …

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Unions in Kaiser Permanente to Cast Vote for Strike Authorization

The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, representing over 85,000 healthcare workers in seven states and the District of Columbia, made an announcement on Thursday. They stated that their members will be voting to authorize a strike between August 26 and September 13. According to Dave Regan, president of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers …

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UPS Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract, Ensuring No Strike Threat

UPS workers have ratified a new contract that ensures higher wages and eliminates the possibility of a major strike. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced that approximately 86% of voting members approved the contract, which covers around 340,000 UPS workers in the United States. As part of the agreement, UPS drivers will receive an average …

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New Union Deal Ensures UPS Drivers to Earn $170,000 in Pay and Benefits

During an earnings call this week, UPS CEO Carol Tomé revealed that UPS drivers will earn an estimated annual pay and benefits of $170,000 under a newly negotiated five-year contract agreement. This announcement marked the culmination of a lengthy negotiation process between UPS and the Teamsters Union, which successfully averted a strike and secured a …

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Taylor Swift Urged by Union to Postpone LA Shows

Taylor Swift is wrapping up her groundbreaking Eras Tour in the US with a series of six sold-out shows near Los Angeles, starting on Thursday night. However, there have been calls from union officials and politicians for her to postpone these shows in solidarity with striking hospitality workers. In an open letter entitled “Speak …

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National Hollywood’s Creative Take on Holiday Movie-Making: Capturing the Spirit of Christmas in July

In the realm of holiday films, you can expect charming small towns, enchanting snowflakes, and the sweet story of star-crossed lovers. However, this year’s lineup of beloved holiday movies may be disappointingly shorter due to the global shutdown of productions caused by ongoing strikes led by Hollywood writers and actors. Glitch SPFX, a specialized special …

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