LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Friday, May 12, 2023
Top Stories: Southwest pilots vote to strike; Sen. Feinstein's replacement will owe unions; Progress made in port negotiations; Jane McAlevey believes unions will save us from 'Uberization' & more...
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Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike amid years-long contract dispute
The union representing pilots for Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that its members voted to authorize a strike after three years of contract negotiations. Read more…
Whoever replaces Sen. Feinstein will be beholden to California’s labor unions
One thing is clear about the 2024 race to replace retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein: barring a highly unlikely Republican win, her replacement will be beholden to the state’s powerful labor unions. Read more…
Progress at Last in West Coast Port-Labor Negotiations
One year after negotiations began, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are inching towards a new labor contract. Read more…
Jane McAlevey: Unions Are on the Front Lines Fighting Against the Uberization of Us All
Some long established unions are challenging Silicon Valley’s agenda by pushing back on AI, surveillance, and wage theft. Read more…
