Many people are confused by two common terms related to employment in the USA: “right to work” and “at-will employment”. This post will attempt to demystify both....
Just a few days ago, the UAW announced a campaign to unionize over a dozen non-union automakers in America. Now it’s reporting rapid progress, citing the example of 30% of workers at Volkswagen’s only U.S. plant having signed up in less than a week....
You probably haven’t heard of the battle pitting BCTGM Union Local 390G against International Flavors (IFF) in Memphis, TN, USA. But with workers who are mega-exploited and a company that refuses to stand down, it has become one of the most relevant for the working class....
I’d recommend you join a union so you can change your conditions at work, but you’ll have to know a thing or two about getting your coworkers onboard to make meaningful change.
There is a tech union :) Unions and pro-union movements have been growing a lot in major tech companies in recent years and they have already had significant achievements in improving workers’ conditions. If you would like to join don’t hesitate to check out CODE-CWA and remember the most important thing is to start building support for unions among your coworkers!
It’s best to unionize everyone as much as possible, and indeed there are unions for essentially every job, so that everyone’s pay and working conditions can improve as much as possible. Everyone deserves a shorter working week.
I saw another comment where I think you said you work in tech, so I will paste this:
There is a tech union :) Unions and pro-union movements have been growing a lot in major tech companies in recent years and they have already had significant achievements in improving workers’ conditions. If you would like to join don’t hesitate to check out CODE-CWA and remember the most important thing is to start building support for unions among your coworkers!
Explaining US labor law: "Right to work" & "At-will" employment
Many people are confused by two common terms related to employment in the USA: “right to work” and “at-will employment”. This post will attempt to demystify both....
Campaign to unionize automakers in America picks up pace rapidly; Honda starts anti-union campaign
Just a few days ago, the UAW announced a campaign to unionize over a dozen non-union automakers in America. Now it’s reporting rapid progress, citing the example of 30% of workers at Volkswagen’s only U.S. plant having signed up in less than a week....
The Blue Cross (Michigan) strike has now ended ( lemmy.world )
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Air Wisconsin pilots ratify new agreement in 2023 ( lemmy.world )
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This very important strike you probably haven't heard of has now been going on for about 6 months
You probably haven’t heard of the battle pitting BCTGM Union Local 390G against International Flavors (IFF) in Memphis, TN, USA. But with workers who are mega-exploited and a company that refuses to stand down, it has become one of the most relevant for the working class....
After strike victory, UAW starts campaign to unionize Tesla and foreign auto companies in America; workers can join online (post includes instructions)
UAW, which represents American auto workers, recently won a victory in their strike against the “Big Three” auto companies. Among the benefits:...
Workers at CVR Nitrogen continue to strike against a company proposal that failed to even account for years of inflation. They're demanding a measly 4% yearly raise. ( lemmy.world )
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What did UAW members at the "Big 3" gain with their strike? ( lemmy.world )
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UAW members on strike against CVR Nitrogen. The company rejected 4% yearly raises and attacked their 401(k). ( lemmy.world )
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Unions work. ( lemmy.world )
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California UAW members who are part of the autoworker strike ( lemmy.world )
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Unions work. ( lemmy.world )
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Unions work. That's why the corporations don't like them. ( lemmy.world )
Thombert, Inc. strike continues ( lemmy.world )
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Workers' struggle against money-loving company continues ( lemmy.world )
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Thombert, Inc. strike continues ( lemmy.world )
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Thombert, Inc. workers fighting back! ( lemmy.world )
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Workers continue striking against IFF ( lemmy.world )
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IFF workers: Still on strike over two months later! ( lemmy.world )
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There's a steep decline in pay compared to the value workers add to the economy, closely tracking the fall in union membership. ( lemmy.world )
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This "nonprofit" hospital in Chicago became notorious for its shady practices. Its workers are now on strike. ( lemmy.world )
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Wabtec workers: Still on strike over a month later! ( lemmy.world )
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Wabtec workers, day 23 on strike against a company that refuses to cover workers' basic needs (Photo credit: "UE Members 506" FB) ( lemmy.world )
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