Auto Industry vs Unions

Auto Industry vs Unions

The auto industry is facing a conflict between union labor, management, and the transition to electric vehicles. And President Biden is asking everyone to remember that livelihoods are on the line. On Monday, the president said in a press statement that the auto...
Rail Strike Could Cancel Christmas

Rail Strike Could Cancel Christmas

A rail strike threatens as pressure increases with the approach of the holiday season. Four of the largest rail unions in the United States have failed to reach contract agreements recently, over matters such as long required working hours, low paid sick leave, and...
Grassroots Labor Votes to Unionize

Grassroots Labor Votes to Unionize

Grassroots labor groups have filed to unionize another Amazon warehouse, this time in upstate New York. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was behind the ongoing unionization of a Staten Island Amazon facility in April. Workers there voted 55% in favor of...
Shareholders at Amazon Turn Down Audit

Shareholders at Amazon Turn Down Audit

Shareholders at Amazon don’t want working conditions in the megacompany’s warehouses to be audited for safety and labor conditions. Wednesday’s meeting of shareholders at Amazon was largely focused on worker’s rights and company transparency,...