Unions
Organized Labor Disputes Are on the Rise. Here's Why Leaders Should Pay Attention
Any broad shift in dynamics between workers and management has implications for the present and future of employment in the United States. A deeper understanding of the forces at work could be valuable for a variety of businesses.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente Unionized Employees Launch Historic Strike Over Pay and Staffing Concerns
It's the largest healthcare worker strike in the United States, affecting 40% of Kaiser Permanente's workforce across multiple states and the District of Columbia.
Widespread Strikes Have Resulted in 4.1 Million Missed Days of Work in 2023 (So Far)
From autoworkers to actors, 2023 has witnessed a remarkable surge in strikes across various industries, with over 353,000 workers participating in work stoppages.
The Massive UPS Strike Could Wreck the U.S. Economy, But Amazon Might Profit Big Time Anyway — Here's Why
The contract between UPS workers and the company expires on August 1.
UPS Workers Say a Strike Is 'Inevitable,' Would Be Largest Single-Employer Strike in U.S. History
The Teamsters gave UPS until Friday to submit their "best" and "final" offer.
Strikes, Work Stoppages Increased Over 50% in the U.S. in 2022, According to a New Report
The school's "Labor Action Tracker" tracks work stoppages in the U.S.
Why Employers Forcing a Return to Office is Leading to More Worker Power and Unionization
Demanding that employees return to the office could backfire against employers in the long run by spurring increases in labor union organizing. Here's why.
Nurses Are Quitting in Droves, And Those Who Remain Are Overworked and Fed Up
Since the pandemic, mounting pressure has caused millions of nurses across the country to reevaluate their careers.
Fired SpaceX Employees Speak Out About Elon Musk's Alleged Toxic Leadership
Nine SpaceX workers were fired after organizing an open letter criticizing Musk. The situation highlights a broader pattern across all of the entrepreneur's companies: a firm grip on free speech.
'This Is the Way It's Always Been': HarperCollins Workers Fight to End Historic Cycle of Unfair Wages
An employee on the HarperCollins picket lines shares what the experience has been like – and why the problems strikers are addressing are universal to the entire publishing industry.
'This Is What We Serve Ourselves and Customers': Starbucks Employees Strike Over Mold, Allegedly Hazardous Conditions
The workers claim they are working next to black mold and bed bugs.
Amazon Suspends Dozens of Workers For Refusing To Work Following Warehouse Fire
When a fire broke out at one of Amazon's warehouses, workers organized a stoppage.
3 Lessons Employers Can Learn From the 'Great Unionization'
Unionization is taking over some of America's favorite retail brands. What's behind this "Great Unionization" and what does it mean for employers everywhere?
Unionizing Isn't the Only Way to Restore Workers' Bargaining Power
Using technology to give workers more options can create a win-win situation in the labor market, with more efficient matching for open positions.
An Apple Store in Maryland Is the First to Unionize in the U.S.: 'We Did It Towson!'
Workers sought a union to receive more agency over compensation, work conditions, and safety operations.