LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Friday, January 26, 2024
Top Stories: Teamsters warn AH of strike, boycott; UAW's Fain makes a shocking statement; Striking teachers' union goes to court; Non-union employer reminder about PCAs & much more...
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Teamsters Warn Anheuser-Busch: Sign Contract or Face Strike, Boycott
Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien delivered a stern message to Anheuser-Busch as contract negotiations resumed today in Washington, D.C. — agree to the demands of the workers or risk another brand boycott and national walkout. Read more…
UAW’s Fain Admits “Great Majority of Our Members” Will Not Vote for Biden
Newton teachers union, School Committee to head back to court as strike closes schools for sixth day
Teachers strikes are illegal in Massachusetts, but the Globe reported unions are increasingly willing to risk fines in order to obtain contracts that address their concerns. The Newton union has $486,229 in cash on hand and $756,836 in total assets, according to court documents. Read more…
Employers Must Be Aware that ‘Protected Concerted Activity’ Applies in Nonunion Workplaces
With the new year upon us and amid an uptick in activity by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board), the time is ripe for employers to refresh themselves on a basic labor principle that sometimes goes overlooked: The right of employees to engage in protected concerted activity applies in nonunion workplaces. Read more…