Nearly half of Grindr’s LGBTQ dating app staff have resigned following the implementation of a strict in-office requirement. Angry employees believe the move was in response to their campaign to unionize. The labour group Communications Workers of America reported that Grindr gave workers two weeks to decide whether to relocate and work on-site two days …
The United States has witnessed more than 230 strikes involving over 320,000 workers in the current year. These strikes, coupled with significant union victories, mark a reawakening for organized labor, making unions “cool again,” according to EJ Dionne of the Washington Post. Dionne highlights that only 10% of the American workforce is currently organized …
Labor Day, originally created by the trade-union movement to celebrate the rights of working people, has undergone significant changes over time. The New York Post has been a staunch supporter of this movement, with editor William Cullen Bryant stating in 1836 that depriving individuals of the right to associate for the sale of labor is …
Union officials frequently express concern about the influence of “dark money” in politics, claiming that it is used to unfairly manipulate the system against workers. However, these officials conveniently overlook the fact that Big Labor has been able to manipulate the system in their favor by using money taken from workers under the threat of …
In a push for better compensation and benefits, American Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize union leaders to call for a strike. With more than 99% of members supporting the measure, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants is prepared to threaten a work stoppage if ongoing negotiations don’t yield satisfactory results through a mediator. …
Joe Biden has been vocal about his support for labor unions, often referring to himself as “the most pro-union president in American history.” Now, his appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are strengthening that claim. The NLRB recently issued a groundbreaking ruling that experts believe will make it easier for workers to form …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on Friday that its members have given overwhelming approval to authorize strikes against Detroit’s Big Three automakers if new contracts are not reached next month. This vote sets the stage for a major showdown amidst a year of labor unrest in the United States. The current agreements between the …
Unionized hotel workers in Los Angeles are intensifying their efforts to secure better wages and working conditions by urging major conventions to avoid the city. The members of Unite Here Local 11 announced a boycott, which they consider a significant escalation in their battle with the hotels, causing disruptions in LA’s tourism industry. The union …
Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with UPS, effectively averting a strike and resolving a major labor dispute. The union reported that 86.3% of the UPS workers who voted were in favor of the 5-year deal, addressing key issues such as wage increases and safety measures. This collective …
New York City is currently facing a serious housing shortage, while also having numerous vacant, outdated office and manufacturing buildings that are unlikely to be filled again in a post-Covid world. However, the idea of repurposing these obsolete properties into apartments is not being well-received by certain individuals and organizations. The City Council members and …