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May 14, 2014
News & Commentary

Greg Baltz

Tomorrow, fast food workers across the globe will go on strike in protest of low wages. One-day strikes have been organized in 30 countries and across 150 U.S. cities reports the Miami New Times. SFGate reports that walkouts in San Francisco and Oakland are scheduled at McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, KFC, Jack in the Box, Carl’s […]

May 13, 2014
News & Commentary

Daniel Crossen

According to the Los Angeles Times, cuts in federal funding could force Los Angeles to close seven day labor centers this summer. In addition to connecting undocumented workers with temporary jobs, the centers “provide job training, English classes, and information on health, labor, and immigration laws.” While opponents of public subsidies for such centers argue […]

May 12, 2014
News & Commentary

Alison Deich

According to the New York Times, Lynn R. Williams passed away last week at the age of 89. Mr. Williams was the president of the United Steel Workers from 1983 until 1994. During his tenure, he helped steel workers weather layoffs and convinced the steel industry to be more transparent about its financial situation (so […]

May 9, 2014
News & Commentary

Scott Hochberg

According to the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, and AP, President Obama recently gave a speech at a Wal-Mart store in California in which he praised the company for its efforts to reduce energy consumption. The speech came as part of the President’s focus on combating climate change using executive action along with cooperation […]

May 7, 2014
News & Commentary

Nikolas Bowie

A group of international union representatives met in New York yesterday to plan another round of day-long protests at fast-food restaurants — this time across the United States and around the world. The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the Washington Post report that the unions are planning the protests as a follow-on to the fast-food protests begun in New […]

May 7, 2014
News & Commentary

Jordan M. Grossman

The Wall Street Journal reports on “high-stakes negotiations” between the Metropolitan Opera and the singer’s union, including management filing an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB “even before across-the-table talks begin.” The Opera “is seeking to cut pay for members of the three biggest unions by more than 16%.” The New York Times reports that a federal judge approved “a […]

May 5, 2014
News & Commentary

Max Utzschneider

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has signed a bill that will increase the state’s minimum wage in steps over several years from $7.25 to $10.10, reports The Washington Post. “It is not fair, it is not right, it is not just that people should play by the rules, work 16-hour days and still be raising their […]

May 4, 2014
News & Commentary

Emily Cusick

The New York Times reports that Chinese workers are utilizing technology to increase labor organization efforts. The Times highlights workers’ struggle for fair benefits contributions against their employer Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings, the world’s largest manufacturer of branded athletic shoes. Social media and increased organizing efforts led to “one of China’s largest strikes in recent memory, […]

May 2, 2014
News & Commentary

Daniel Crossen

The New York Times reports that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a deal with the city’s largest teacher’s union. The agreement will “raise wages 18 percent over nine years in exchange for a $1.3 billion dollar reduction in health care costs.” The union also agreed to the relaxation of certain rules, […]

May 1, 2014
News & Commentary

Rachel Homer

The New York Times reports that New York City is nearing a nine-year agreement with the Teacher’s union. The United Federation of Teachers has been in a five-year dispute with the city over nearly $3 billion dollars in back pay they believe the city owes. This agreement would resolve that dispute and include a retroactive […]

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