Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is facing criticism for his handling of the recent Yellow trucking company negotiations. While O’Brien portrays himself as a fighter for his members, his actions have resulted in the unemployment of thousands of working-class individuals and financial gains for Wall Street. Despite his recent successful …
In a significant development, negotiators from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and representatives of major studios met on Friday for the first time in three months to explore the possibility of resuming contract talks. The strike, which began on May 2 and is set to reach its 100th day next week, has been driven …
New York Times employees were left infuriated when their boss ignored their complaints about the disbanding of the sports department, according to sources. Times chairman and publisher, AG Sulzberger, finally agreed to meet with sports journalists at company headquarters, approximately a month after news broke that the sports division would be replaced by coverage from …
For nearly two decades, Ed Mullins served as the leader of one of the largest police unions in the United States. However, Mullins has now been sentenced to two years in prison for committing fraud against the Sergeants Benevolent Association, which represents the 13,000 active and retired sergeants of the New York Police Department, as …
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 …
After three months of striking, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced that Hollywood executives are finally interested in reopening negotiations. The WGA represents 11,500 film and TV writers from the East and West branches, who have been demanding fair wages and better working conditions. Since May, the writers have been waiting for the …
“The Great Train Robbery: Back for More” – An Empire Center Report Reveals Alarming $1.3 Billion MTA Overtime Expenses As commuters brace themselves for higher fares and drivers face the burden of congestion tolls, a recent Empire Center report sheds light on the shocking $1.3 billion paid in overtime by the MTA last year. This …
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson blazes the trail for other A-list celebrities who are stepping up to support their fellow union members on strike. Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Affleck are among the generous stars who recently donated $1 million or more to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance fund. This …
UPDATE Jul 25, 2023 12:49 PM CDT Anchor Brewing, a historic San Francisco-based brewery, faced potential closure earlier this month. However, there may be hope for its survival. The brewery’s unionized staff is currently working behind the scenes to gather funds to purchase the bankrupt company from its Japanese owner, Sapporo. The …
Shipping giant UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a preliminary agreement that is expected to prevent a nationwide strike. This five-year deal, which still requires ratification, has received unanimous endorsement from the union’s negotiating committee. The proposed contract includes substantial raises for workers, making it highly appealing. Teamsters President Sean O’Brien expressed …