Breaking: UAW Claims Win at Volkswagen
The UAW has won the recognition election at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The...
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Apr 19, 2024 | Breaking, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Organizing, Unions
The UAW has won the recognition election at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The...
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 21, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Manufacturing, Sean O'Brien, Strikes, Transportation, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Unionized Company, Unions
We already warmed up the discussion for this brewing kerfuffle, which could toss a wrench in St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Earlier this month, the union doubled strike benefits for brewery workers to $1000 per week, and here is how the union is using that boost
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 15, 2024 | Approachable Leadership, Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Manufacturing, Positive Workplace, Shawn Fain, Strikes, Trending, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
Much has been made of the United Auto Workers’ dwindling membership numbers, and rightfully so. No matter how one paints the picture, a zenith of 1.5 million members compared to the current 380,000 is a substantial and frankly embarrassing fall.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 8, 2024 | Aerospace, Bargaining/Negotiations, IAM, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Leadership, Manufacturing, Strikes, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Unionized Company, Unions
Boeing is also facing a potential strike by 31,000 Seattle-area machinists represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Read MorePosted by Phillip Wilson | Feb 2, 2024 | Auto Manufacturing, Bargaining/Negotiations, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Manufacturing, Shawn Fain, Strikes, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In 2023, non-union manufacturing workers made 15.7% MORE than their unionized counterparts. And these non-union workers didn’t have to pay dues.
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