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PublishedSeptember 26, 2023
Biden visits UAW picket line, tells union to ‘stick with it’
Sitting presidents, who have to balance the rights of workers with disruptions to the economy, supply chains and other facets of everyday life, have long wanted to stay out of the strike fray.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Side hustles take center stage in paying bills for Hollywood workers on strike
It's been nearly 5 months since the Hollywood writers strike began and more than 2 months since actors joined them.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2023
Auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away – unless consumers panic
Many analysts think it will take several weeks before dealer lots start to look a bit empty.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2023
UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms
A potential strike by 146,000 UAW members comes against the backdrop of increasingly emboldened American unions of all kinds.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations
Under the tentative agreement, workers will get $7.50 more in total by the end of the contract, full-time drivers will make about $170,000 annually and more trucks will be equipped with air conditioning.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
The tough-talking union boss leading autoworkers to the brink of a strike
Shawn Fain, the new president of the United Auto Workers, rails against corporate greed and refuses to shake hands with CEOs.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2023
City manager defends bonuses for some employees as recruitment, retention tool
Danielle West said the $240,000 the city spent on bonuses for some employees recognizes them for jobs that have gotten tougher with staffing problems. The city will have a meeting next week to hear about union concerns.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2023
The Conversation: Hollywood on the picket line – 5 unsung films that put America’s union history on the silver screen
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Threats of a strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers
Besides wages, pensions and health care, the union has set its sights on securing a foothold in the joint-venture plants that will manufacture electric vehicle batteries.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Brunswick coffee shop strike ends with potential change in ownership
The shop's prospective new owner said he plans to reopen the shop under a new name.