Posted on Dec 06, 2012 by Center for Union Facts
The end of the Michigan legislative session looks like it will be anything but “lame.” Republicans, including Governor Rick Snyder, have come out in support of “freedom to work” legislation that they hope will pass before the end of the year. The legislation will give all employees the right to work without having to pay any union […]
Posted on Dec 05, 2012 by Center for Union Facts
While the rest of the labor movement forges ahead with its destructive agenda, teachers unions are starting to look like rational actors. Los Angeles teachers are on the brink of joining Newark educators by bucking national trends and will allow student performance-based evaluations. The American Federation of Teachers is proposing a “bar exam” for teachers and higher standards for education training. And Wisconsin […]
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UPDATE: The Los Angeles Times reports that on late Tuesday, a deal was reached and that the strike will end today.
Posted on Dec 03, 2012 by Center for Union Facts
For the fourth time, American Crystal Sugar union members rejected the contract proposed by the company. That means the 16-month lockout will continue. This was the closest vote yet, with 55 percent of members rejecting the vote, down from 63 percent in June and at least 90 percent in the two votes prior. The sticking points have remained the […]
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Get ready for labor’s next big campaign: unionizing fast food workers. On Thursday, 200 fast food workers in New York City protested in front of several restaurants. Organizers are calling their group Fast Food Forward. As Steven Greenhouse at the New York Times reported: Workplace experts said it was by far the largest series of job actions at fast-food restaurants […]
