Calif. grocery workers approve new contract with raises, retirement protections, improved scheduling
"This contract is a victory for our members, and secures their wages, retirement security, and control over their schedules."
UFCW: Tentative deal reached with Ralphs and Vons/Albertsons
"We are happy to say that the corporate owners of Ralphs and Vons/Albertsons have agreed to a proposed contract."
Court says workers can't be forced to sign mandatory arbitration clauses
Abstract: Forcing workers to sign away their right to sue or join class action lawsuits against employers violates the National Labor Relations Act, says the 7th Circuit.
Angry UAW workers unhappy with proposed Fiat Chrysler contract
The UAW International is withholding comments until the workers have all voted.
California judge throws out anti-union election, points to grower money
An administrative law judge threw out one of the dirtiest decertification elections in recent labor history.
USW-ArcelorMittal steel talks to resume
"Steel jobs provide decent living wages and help support a lot of other jobs in the community; the company wants to take that away."
Video: Steelworkers fight for a fair deal
Their contract with ArcelorMittal expired September 1; the union is staying on the job in hopes of a fair contract, but are ready to fightback in what are very tough negotiations.
Steelworkers and teachers: Two unions, one struggle
In other words: To make money for the shareholders, workers have to go without; to keep the banks happy, public schools have to tighten their belts.
Video: Despite anti-union attacks, steelworkers rally for contract, justice
United Steelworkers (USW) union members and allies demonstrated this past week in two separate rallies for a fair contract for workers who produce steel.
Steelworkers, top firms at odds as contract deadline approaches
Steelworkers and the nation's top steel companies are at odds in negotiations as the deadline for a new contract approaches.
