Americans support strikes — until they affect their daily lives
Organized labor in the United States is having a moment. From the automobile industry to Hollywood, US workers have gone on strike at rates not seen in years and even more could walk off the job to demand better contracts.
1970-01-01 08:00
America is on strike. Here's the progress unions have made
Since last year's Labor Day, US unions have flexed their muscle in a way that hasn't been not seen in decades. They've scored some big victories amid some defeats.
1970-01-01 08:00
Teamsters union pickets two Amazon warehouses in Los Angeles
The Teamsters union on Friday picketed outside two Amazon.com warehouses in Los Angeles, protesting against the online retailer's
1970-01-01 08:00
UAW strike: Car workers escalate action, clouding US economy
The United Auto Workers union said 7,000 more members would walk out.
1970-01-01 08:00
UAW to expand strike at Ford and GM, Fain says
The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional facilities of automakers Ford and GM, the UAW head said on Friday, adding that additional Stellantis members will not be called to go on strike.
1970-01-01 08:00
Teen dies after being struck by lightning while hunting in Florida
Baylee Holbrook, 16, and her father were struck in a Florida thunderstorm and she died two days later.
1970-01-01 08:00
5 things you need to know about what could be the largest health care strike in US history
Thousands of unionized healthcare workers are set to walk off the job if contract negotiations with their employer, Kaiser Permanente, fall through this weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fran Drescher 'looking forward' to talks resuming between actors' union and Hollywood studios next week
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher is gearing up to resume negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers next week.
1970-01-01 08:00
SAG-AFTRA and studios to resume negotiations October 2
SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) "will resume negotiations for a new TV/Theatrical contract on Monday, Oct. 2," SAG-AFTRA announced Wednesday evening.
1970-01-01 08:00
Autoworkers union may expand its strike again
The United Auto Workers union is preparing to announce a possible expansion of its strike against General Motors, Stellantis and maybe Ford this Friday if there isn't more progress in talks, a union source familiar with plans said Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Culinary and Bartenders Unions in Las Vegas vote to authorize a strike
The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 voted Tuesday to authorize a strike, they said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
1970-01-01 08:00
Viktor Sokolov: Russian video 'shows Black Sea fleet commander alive'
Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.
1970-01-01 08:00