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Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today: It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees ...
npr.org/2024/04/01/1241743207/california-fast-food-workers-20-minimum-wage-april
Quick Glance: California: New Minimum Wage Impact on Fast Food Industry
- Most fast food workers in California will earn at least $20 per hour starting Monday, providing more financial stability to the profession and potentially raising prices in the high-cost state.
- The law was supported by the fast food franchise owners' trade association. However, many owners have expressed concerns about the law's impact on their businesses amid California's economic slowdown.
- California has doubled its minimum wage to $16 per hour over the last decade, with data showing increased wages and sustained employment levels.
- The law represents a negotiated compromise between the fast food industry and labor unions, applying to restaurants with limited table service and part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments.
Biden touts support for care workers at DC event: President Biden on Tuesday held a rally with care workers, where he highlighted his administration’s efforts to ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583138-biden-touts-support-for-care-workers-at-dc-event/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
'Genocidal Actions' Persist in Gaza as Israel Blocks Aid and US Weapons Flow: "President Joe Biden must act now to make famine prevention a top priority and ...
commondreams.org/news/israel-still-blocking-aid
California's $20 Fast Food Worker Minimum Wage Kicks In: "Fast food companies can afford to pay $20/hour without raising prices or cutting hours ...
commondreams.org/news/california-fast-food-minimum-wage
Quick Glance: California Fast Food Workers React to Wage Increase, Franchise Owners Express Concern
- A significant number of employees in fast food chains in California began benefiting from a $20-an-hour minimum wage on Monday, raising concerns among some small business owners about their future, while workers emphasized that the wage hike assists in covering expenses.
- The wage increase, starting from the state's $16 minimum, was implemented following discussions between groups representing workers and restaurants. It is applicable to chains with 60 or more locations nationwide. Governor Gavin Newsom, the signatory of the compromise law last September, highlighted the aim of fostering inclusivity in the state's economy.
- The economic implications are not straightforward. Various studies suggest that a higher minimum wage could lead to reduced hours and hiring, although others indicate positive outcomes for employees.
- The extent to which other businesses will feel compelled to raise their wages to align with those affected by the law remains uncertain.
California orders state workers back to office: California state employees are getting codified policy on how often they can work from home, Gov ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4587177-california-orders-state-workers-back-to-office/
Opinion: Shedeur Sanders is worth an estimated $4.7 million. Has pay for play arrived in college sports?
denverpost.com/2024/04/03/shedeur-sanders-4-7-million-dartmouth-union-basketball/
Unionized health care workers say staffing shortages compromise safety: Health care workers and advocates held a rally at the Illinois Capitol to promote ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/unionized-health-care-workers-say-staffing-shortages-compromise-safety/
LA City Council approves double-digit raises for tens of thousands of workers: The City of Los Angeles minimum wage will go up to $20 per hour starting Sunday ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/17/la-city-council-approves-double-digit-raises-for-tens-of-thousands-of-workers/
JCPS custodians rally to keep 'life-changing' pay increase: The custodians were given a pay bump in 2020 using federal COVID relief funds ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2024/04/16/jcps-custodians-rally-to-keep-raise-given-with-covid-relief-funds/73342238007/
Chicago Teachers Union unveils contract demands, vowing not to cower in proposals to fully staff schools amid budget shortfall
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/chicago-teachers-union-unveils-contract-demands-vowing-not-to-cower-in-proposals-to-fully-staff-schools-amid-budget-shortfall/
S.F. reaches tentative deal with major unions: S.F. reaches tentative deal with major unions, making a strike less likely as mayoral election looms
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s-f-reaches-tentative-deal-with-unions-strike-19404726.php
Janitors rally in downtown Houston, demanding full-time benefits: A collection of janitors rallied and marched Saturday in downtown Houston for increased pay and ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/janitors-union-march-rally-benetits-19387985.php
Tekken Director Surprised by Widespread Requests for Waffle House Stage in Game: Harada urged those requesting a comprehensive explanation, including the ...
techtimes.com/articles/303099/20240331/tekken-director-surprised-widespread-requests-waffle-house-stage-game.htm
Quick Glance: Why Americans Want Waffle House in Tekken 8
- Katsuhiro Harada, the longtime director of the Tekken series, has been asked by fans to introduce Waffle House as a stage in Tekken 8.
- The request is based on the reputation of Waffle House as a place with affordable food and open 24/7, leading to potential conflicts.
- Waffle House gained fame through viral videos of fights in the restaurants as well as its emergency plan for different weather conditions.
- Anthony Bourdain described Waffle House as an irony-free zone where everyone is welcome, regardless of background or state, calling it a place of comfort and hope.
Kaiser medical residents seek a union for better work conditions, pay: Hundreds of medical residents across Kaiser hospitals in Northern California are trying to ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/kaiser-medical-residents-seek-union-better-work-19382159.php
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More than 1,000 UChicago Medicine residents, fellows move to unionize: The doctors filed a petition Monday morning with the National Labor Relations Board to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/01/uchicago-medicine-residents-fellows-unionize/
Starbucks violated labor law by barring pro-union buttons, DC Circuit rules: A divided U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday said the manager of a Seattle ...
reuters.com/legal/government/starbucks-violated-labor-law-by-barring-pro-union-buttons-dc-circuit-rules-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Starbucks Fails Labor Law by Banning Pro-Union Buttons, DC Circuit Ruling
- A divided U.S. appeals court panel ruled that the manager of a Seattle Starbucks store violated federal labor law by instructing a barista not to distribute union buttons during her paid breaks.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit stated that while the manager in 2022 specifically warned the worker not to give buttons to customers, her comments could also discourage other workers from distributing union paraphernalia, even among themselves.
- Starbucks spokeswoman expressed disappointment with the ruling, emphasizing that it involves a single store. On a national level, Starbucks continues to focus on supporting managers to ensure respect for partners' rights to organize, freely associate, and engage in other lawful activities.
- Starbucks and Workers United agreed in February to establish a 'framework' to guide organizing and collective bargaining, potentially resolving many pending legal disputes. The union has accused Starbucks of numerous labor law violations, including interrogating and retaliating against union supporters.
Why Biden’s Pro-worker Stance Isn’t Working: The most pro-labor president in history could hardly do more for unions, but their members aren’t feeling it.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/joe-biden-unrequited-love-american-workers/677777/
Union to spend $200 million to get working-class voters to back Biden: The significant spending plan in part reflects growing concern in Democratic circles about ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/13/seiu-biden-democrats-election/
Dartmouth men's basketball team votes to unionize: The Dartmouth men's basketball team has voted to unionize, taking an unprecedented step toward forming the ...
apnews.com/article/dartmouth-union-ncaa-basketball-players-2fd912fade62ffd81218a6dc91461962
A four-day work week? US weighs the pros and cons: While a shorter work week may give workers more time for rest, it may not be feasible for everyone.
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/a-four-day-work-week-us-weighs-the-pros-and-cons
In a historic victory for college sports, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has voted to unionize. The players voted 13-2 to join Service Employees ... Show more
'Historic': Dartmouth Men's Basketball Team Votes to Unionize: More Perfect Union called the move "a precedent that could change college sports."
commondreams.org/news/dartmouth-basketball
Dartmouth men’s basketball players vote to unionize in landmark moment for athlete rights
theathletic.com/5314314/2024/03/05/dartmouth-basketball-union-vote-ncaa/
Paid articlePaid Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team Votes to Unionize: In a historic victory for college sports, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has voted to unionize ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/6/headlines/dartmouth_mens_basketball_team_votes_to_unionize
Dartmouth refuses to bargain with basketball team seeking to unionize: In a statement announcing its refusal to bargain a labor deal with the athletes ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/18/sports/dartmouth-basketball-union/
When Lightning Strikes: Meet Black Women At The Forefront Of Today’s Labor Movement
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When Lightning Strikes: Meet Black Women At The Forefront Of Today’s Labor Movement
essence.com/news/black-women-forefront-strikes-labor-movement/
College Sports Stares Down Its Doomsday Scenario: Amid a barrage of legal attacks, even NCAA leaders have dropped a century-old stand against pay-for-play—now ...
wsj.com/sports/college-ncaa-dartmouth-30f8e275
‘We’re willing to be on strike until we win’: BU grad workers continue picketing: The strike of nearly 3,000 graduate students has disrupted classes at Boston's ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/business/were-willing-be-strike-until-we-win-bu-grad-workers-continue-picketing/
2,300 University of Michigan Health workers unionize as part of growing labor movement
freep.com/story/news/health/2024/03/27/2300-workers-university-michigan-health-unionize-organized-labor/73110218007/
On brink of a strike, Chicago Park District union workers call for Mayor Brandon Johnson to intervene in contract talks
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/on-brink-of-a-strike-chicago-park-district-union-workers-call-for-mayor-brandon-johnson-to-intervene-in-contract-talks/
SLU janitors, maintenance and grounds workers march to demand better pay, job security
stltoday.com/news/local/business/slu-janitors-maintenance-and-grounds-workers-march-to-demand-better-pay-job-security/article_67df2a50-e79d-11ee-b2a1-bb68c0077a96.html
Dartmouth men's basketball players are school employees, official decides: A National Labor Relations Board regional official has decided that Dartmouth ...
apnews.com/article/dartmouth-basketball-union-ncaa-employees-19839a9afb5c8048a015cbcb86c0e25b
'When We Fight, We Win': California Fast Food Workers Launch Union: Workers have shown "when they come together what kind of power they can have to really ...
commondreams.org/news/california-fast-food-union
California fast-food workers form new union, first of its kind for industry: The union for fast-food workers is the first-of-its-kind for that industry and could ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/09/fast-food-union-california/
Starbucks stores in Garden City and Old Westbury push for union vote: Local baristas submitted signed union cards to the National Labor Relations Board along ...
newsday.com/business/starbucks-labor-union-election-iixdsfrc
Election 2024: Ohio could vote on raising the minimum wage; restaurants oppose it
dispatch.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/03/10/workers-businesses-fight-over-ballot-issue-to-raise-ohio-minimum-wage/72788473007/
Paid articlePaid SF workers try to block Prop F that ties welfare to drug treatment: San Francisco city workers are attempting to block Prop. F, which was passed by voters ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sf-prop-f-welfare-drug-use-union-block-measure-18749319.php
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4,000 janitors went on strike Monday, and about 1,000 nursing home workers plan the same on Tuesday
startribune.com/4000-janitors-went-on-strike-monday-and-about-1000-nursing-home-workers-plan-the-same-on-tuesday/600348176/
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Editorial: Gainey, SEIU connections mark return of machine-style politics to Pittsburgh
post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2024/02/25/ed-gainey-seiu-lisa-frank-upmc/stories/202402180036
Union’s claims could block Prop. F from taking effect if it passes: If the welfare drug-screening measure passes, the courts will be asked to block it until city ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/san-francisco-prop-f-18680112.php
Paid articlePaid SEIU workers union says S.F. mayor violated law by putting Prop. F on ballot: In a letter Tuesday to the city attorney’s office, attorneys for SEIU Local 1021 ...
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Workers announce one-day strike at 7 Twin Cities nursing homes over pay, staffing
startribune.com/workers-announce-one-day-strike-at-7-twin-cities-nursing-homes-over-pay-staffing/600344818/
Paid articlePaid Are College Athletes Employees of Their Schools?: The Kiplinger Letter: A recent ruling has ramifications for labor relations and the unionization of student ...
kiplinger.com/business/are-college-athletes-employees-of-their-schools
California fast-food workers form first-of-its-kind union. The California Fast Food Workers Union is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union ... Show more ow.ly/gfhI105gG84
Dartmouth Basketball Players Take Shot at Unionizing: New Labor Department ruling expands definition of who is a school employee, adding heft to a rising ...
inc.com/associated-press/dartmouth-basketball-players-take-shot-at-unionizing.html
Trinity Health ordered to stop retaliating against Grand Haven hospital union workers
freep.com/story/news/health/2024/02/07/trinity-health-grand-haven-hospital-nlrb-seiu-union/72481733007/
Plan to end mandated hiring of police as school security guards awaits CPS approval, union says
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/06/plan-to-end-mandated-hiring-of-police-as-school-security-guards-awaits-cps-approval-union-says/
Amid national declining sales, REI in Castleton faces union drive from fed-up employees
indystar.com/story/news/local/2024/02/02/rei-in-castleton-faces-union-drive-from-fed-up-employees/72413158007/
SEIU Becomes Largest US Union to Demand Gaza Cease-Fire: "Wherever violence, fear, and hatred thrive, working people cannot."
commondreams.org/news/union-ceasefire
SEIU Becomes Largest U.S. Union to Call for Gaza Ceasefire: Here in the U.S., the Service Employees International Union has become the largest U.S ...
democracynow.org/2024/1/23/headlines/seiu_becomes_largest_us_union_to_call_for_gaza_ceasefire
Cal State Professors Win 'Historic' Deal Hours After Largest University Strike in US History
commondreams.org/news/csu-strike-deal
Planned Parenthood union ratifies first-ever contract with health care organization
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/01/18/union-ratifies-labor-contract-with-planned-parenthood-north-central-states/72268577007/
After suburban pushback, Cook County leaders propose exempting parks, school districts from paid leave requirements
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cook-county-paid-leave-school-park-pushback-20240125-q7pdyk6ytngnbfnfzqslp5sice-story.html
Immigrant cleaning workers say it's time to get what they deserve: Cleaning staff across the northeastern US are asking for better pay and benefits
qz.com/immigrant-cleaning-workers-say-its-time-to-get-what-the-1851108138
Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents: The largest nursing home in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 ...
apnews.com/article/northview-nursing-home-closure-st-louis-78f24bc169ca7aaeed7aeb776e23dd80
Out-of-state contributors shuttled millions to Massachusetts ballot question campaigns
bostonherald.com/2024/01/23/out-of-state-contributors-shuttled-millions-to-massachusetts-ballot-question-campaigns/
Starbucks to resume union talks to mend strained ties with employees: Starbucks (SBUX.O) has reached out to the union representing hundreds of its stores in the ...
reuters.com/business/starbucks-resume-union-talks-bloomberg-news-2023-12-08/
A St. Louis nursing home closes suddenly, prompting wider concerns over care: The displacement of 170 nursing home residents is raising questions and renewing ...
npr.org/2023/12/20/1220623890/st-louis-nursing-home-closes-suddenly-care-concerns
Allina Health doctors win union certification: The physicians will join more than 550 Allina Health doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants already ...
modernhealthcare.com/labor/allina-health-doctors-union-certification-nlrb
Paid articlePaid LA reaches tentative agreement to pay city workers 24% raises over several years: Thousands of workers could receive cumulative pay raises of 22% over the next ...
dailynews.com/2024/01/12/la-reaches-tentative-agreement-to-pay-city-workers-22-raises-over-several-years/
Republicans grill 4th Circuit nominee on Justice Kavanaugh, ‘right to work’: Nicole Berner, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/13/nicole-berner-senate-confirmation/
Department of Labor Issues New Rule on Independent Contract Workers: The DOL has issued a final rule distinguishing employees from contractors ...
sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor/department-of-labor-independent-contractor-rule-nrf-cwi-workers-gig-economy-487705/
Paid articlePaid Planned Parenthood reaches tentative contract with workers after 14 hours of negotiations
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/01/09/planned-parenthood-seiu-reach-tentative-agreement-on-union-contract-des-moines-minnesota-nebraska/72167654007/
Democrats wanted higher fast food wages. Prepare for higher prices and automation | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article283645333.html
What healthcare union members won in 2023: From 40% salary increases to safe staffing guidelines and performance sharing bonuses, unionized healthcare workers ...
modernhealthcare.com/labor/union-contract-wins-2023-seiu-uhw-labor
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The NLRB's New Joint Employer Rule is so Extreme That Even California Rejected a State-Level Version of the Franchise-Killing Policy
entrepreneur.com/franchises/franchise-model-under-threat-from-new-business-killing-rule/467086
Local Anheuser-Busch janitors unionize with SEIU local: This union contract with Clean-Tech comes after Philadelphia-based Aramark was initially awarded a ...
stltoday.com/news/local/business/local-anheuser-busch-janitors-unionize-with-seiu-local/article_61ce7046-9f57-11ee-9ef7-c31c65d06b8c.html
California will soon pay state workers their raises from new union contracts. Here’s when
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article283077498.html
Why some S.F. unions might not back Breed's re-election in 2024: Why some S.F. unions might not back Mayor Breed's re-election in November 2024 as challengers ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/breed-2024-election-unions-endorsements-18549361.php
Janitors in Philly suburbs and Delaware secure new contract with ‘historic wage increases’
inquirer.com/business/janitors-32bj-contract-agreement-philly-suburbs-delaware-20231213.html
Scattered, smothered and organized: Waffle House's cooks, servers and cleaners are demanding better pay and workplace safety
axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/11/02/waffle-house-union-rally-strikes-protests
Washington Kaiser workers ratify contract that includes 17-25% pay increase for every union member
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/09/washington-kaiser-workers-ratify-contract-that-includes-17-25-pay-increase-for-every-union-member/
Act 10 weakened the warden's union. They hope a lawsuit will bring it back to full strength
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/04/act-10-weakened-the-wardens-union-but-a-new-lawsuit-could-change-that/71744136007/
CVS and Walgreens pharmacy staff begin 3-day walkout: Employees at some of the largest drugstore chains in the United States are staging a new series of walkouts ...
cnn.com/2023/10/30/business/cvs-walgreen-pharmacy-walkout/
Strike averted as office cleaners in D.C. region reach new contract : The contract includes significant hourly wage increases and averts a strike of more than 9 ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/10/23/seiu-32bj-labor-union-contract-office-cleaner-dc-region/
Nurses, workers launch 5-day strike at three HCA-owned hospitals: Workers participating in the five-day walkout at Riverside Community Hospital ...
pressenterprise.com/2023/11/22/nurses-workers-launch-5-day-strike-at-three-hca-owned-hospitals/
Sacramento district, SEIU agree to ‘historic’ pay raise for classified school workers
sacbee.com/news/local/education/article281840698.html
New Yorkers Should Line Up Behind the City’s Janitors: After a wave of pandemic deaths and widespread layoffs, the city’s janitors are in for a bruising labor ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/10/new-yorkers-should-line-up-behind-the-citys-janitors.html
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