LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Top Stories: Teamsters to expand US Foods picket line? UAW members to vote on Allison Transmission CBA; Washington AG sues to stop Krober-Albertsons merger; DOL's IC rule may hurt & more...
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Teamsters look to expand US Foods picket line to Spokane
UAW workers at Allison Transmission to vote on new contract
Union workers at Allison Transmission will vote on a new contract on Tuesday. The deal includes an end to wage tiers, adds historic pay increases, gains for retirement and legacy pensions, and adds Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Read more…
Washington attorney general to sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger
Yet another installment of the drawn-out drama of the Kroger-Albertsons merger comes with news that Bob Ferguson, the Washington State attorney general, is planning to file a lawsuit to block it. Read more…
New labor rule could require businesses to pay a lot more for contract workers
A new rule requires that businesses classify contractors as employees, which could mean additional costs for business owners. But some experts say a wait-and-see approach may pay off. Read more…
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Unions’ backing for Israel shifts to protests
For decades, the most prominent American unions were largely supportive of Israel. Today, though, amid a resurgence of the American labor movement, some activists are urging their unions to call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and succeeding — a change that reflects a broader generational shift. Read more…