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December 5

Starbucks limits mobile ordering after unions fight understaffing; UAW eyes non-union automakers; House Democrats call for investigation of Los Angeles hotels

December 3

UAW calls for ceasefire, Massachusetts considers collective bargaining law for rideshare drivers

December 1

Emory Ph.D. student workers unionize; Senate fails to advance Biden’s ETA pick; and Starbucks violates labor law in Portland.

November 29

New investor network for workers' rights; Amazon workers at largest air hub file unfair labor practice charge; Czech labor unions stage protests to oppose budget cuts.

November 28

New York plaintiffs file workplace sexual assault claims before the Adult Survivors Act deadline, the NLRB dismisses claims that Tesla illegally fired workers for union activity, and voters across party lines express support for federal paid leave.

November 27

Black Friday strikes took place around the world - Amazon workers in over 30 countries walk out; Four hundred Macy’s workers begin a three-day strike; Portland’s teachers union reaches a tentative deal

OnLabor In The News

The Boston Globe

As more workers take to picket lines, the labor movement is having a moment: Prof. Block on how current labor laws make it difficult for nonunion workers to effectively organize and negotiate with employers.

Fast Company

Why the childcare industry isn’t unionized: Prof. Block on the barriers to organization for low-income workers.

WDET 101.9FM

Detroit Today: Exploring the labor movement’s recent successes: Prof. Sachs on the strong support for striking auto workers.

Politico

Kaiser health care strike injects nation with another dose of labor tumult: Prof. Block on the growing labor movement in light of stagnating wages and all-time high corporate profits.

The Hill

How Hollywood writers set a new standard for AI protections: Prof. Block on the writers' new union agreement.

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