Thousands of workers swarm the streets of Los Angeles, construction workers are getting a raise thanks to the Biden Administration, and the AMPTP says, “let’s try this one more time."
This is Labor Week for August 12, 2023 – powered by the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Thousands of Los Angeles city workers walk off job for 24 hours alleging unfair labor practices
L.A.’s striking hotel workers are being roughed up by employers’ security, union says
Thousands of workers swarm the streets of Los Angeles, construction workers are getting a raise thanks to the Biden Administration, and the AMPTP says, “let’s try this one more time."
This is Labor Week for August 12, 2023 – powered by the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Thousands of Los Angeles city workers walk off job for 24 hours alleging unfair labor practices
L.A.’s striking hotel workers are being roughed up by employers’ security, union says
Writers Blast Latest AMPTP Efforts to Resume Negotiations: “Insulting and Out-of-Touch”
WGA & AMPTP To Resume Bargaining On Friday
Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA
California Economy Lost $3 Billion in First 100 Days of WGA Strike, Economist Says
SAG-AFTRA Takes Up Bethenny Frankel’s Fight To Unionize Reality Show Contestants & End “Exploitative Practices”
Overworked and Underpaid, VFX Workers Vote to Unionize at Marvel
Statement on CBA negotiations
NRL and players reach pay deal as bitter dispute ends
White House unveils wage rule for federal projects, in win for unions
AFL-CIO: Biden Administration’s Wage Boost for Construction Workers Is a Win for Working People
UAW boss throws wage hike offer by Jeep parent Stellantis in the trash as strike looms: ‘Management’s chosen to spit in our faces’
Workers Caught Coca-Cola Breaking Labour Laws
United Steelworkers secure historic four-year contract at Kumho Tire following lengthy struggle
Meat processor ordered to pay fines after teen lost hand in grinder
Amazon Says It Doesn't 'Employ' Drivers, But Records Show It Hired Firms to Prevent Them From Unionizing
Teamsters Amazon Strike Extends to Central Valley Warehouse
British Columbia port workers ratify contract offer, ending Canada labor dispute
BLET conducting strike authorization vote at NJ Transit
UPS Job Searches Surge After Union Deal Significantly Boosts Wages
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