Tag: unions
How unions are combating domestic violence
Dozens of unions in the United States and Canada with contract language providing domestic violence survivors with the resources crucial to breaking free of their abusers.
‘This victory is historic’: Massachusetts Trader Joe’s becomes first to unionize
"Our worker-led union ensures that we are protected and properly compensated—on our terms," explained a crew member at the Hadley store.
‘We did it!’ Workers in Maryland vote to form first US...
"This victory shows the growing demand for unions at Apple stores and different industries across our nation," said the head of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Organizers herald 100th win as Starbucks unionization wave continues
"Howard Schultz and Starbucks are getting creamed in union vote after union vote."
‘Let the floodgates open’: Starbucks union scores first wins in California
"This is a major victory," said Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat. "It's time for Starbucks to pay fair wages and treat every worker with dignity and respect."
How young workers are unionizing Starbucks
Starbucks Workers United is racking up victorious union votes in one branch after another of the iconic American coffee chain. A young California-based worker-organizer explains why this organizing campaign is different.
Amazon, Starbucks and the sparking of a new American union movement
Media interest in the campaigns at Starbucks and Amazon suggests the American public may finally be paying attention.
How union workers safeguard American democracy
There’s no denying that this advocacy protects Americans’ freedoms.
Why young workers are driving a wave of unionization
Increasing numbers of millennials and zoomers in the public sector, tech field, gig economy, nonprofit community, education and other sectors also view collective action as the path to a brighter future.