The Workfront: Upheaval, Drama and Dynamism
In the world of labor unions in 2023, the unfolding events could easily be mistaken for a Hollywood blockbuster, with drama, tension, and unexpected plot twists at every turn.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Dec 14, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Manufacturing, Service Industry, Strikes, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing
In the world of labor unions in 2023, the unfolding events could easily be mistaken for a Hollywood blockbuster, with drama, tension, and unexpected plot twists at every turn.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Dec 5, 2023 | CWA, Healthcare, IAM, IBT, Industry, Manufacturing, SEIU, Service Industry, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions, Weekly Workfront
Let’s dive into what’s cooking in the union world. It’s been a whirlwind of labor relations activity, and 2024 is shaping up to be no different, with predictions of increased organizing on the horizon.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In an aggressive move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a campaign targeting 13 non-union car manufacturers, including major players like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, and Volvo.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Nov 17, 2023 | AFL-CIO, Hospitality, IBT, Independents, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Manufacturing, Retail, SEIU, Service Industry, Tech - Media, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions, UNITE-HERE
As more traditional labor unions like the Teamsters and the UAW have been dominating headlines in 2023, the once trendy labor organizations known as worker centers have taken a bit of a back seat, but that may be changing.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Nov 13, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Bargaining/Negotiations, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Manufacturing, Strikes, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions
Shawn Fain is counting on the UAW’s tentative deals with the Big Three to help him “pull out all the stops” to organize union-free automakers. Those targets include Honda, Toyota, and especially Tesla.
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