LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Thursday, May 9, 2024
Top Stories: Apple workers to vote on striking; Non-profit strike hits 3rd month; Culinary to strike Virgin in Vegas; Chicago demands $1.1B from state; UAW sets up 'Union Village' & 57 more articles..
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Apple’s Unionized Maryland Store to Vote on Possible Strike
Apple Inc.’s unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, will hold a vote Saturday on whether to authorize a strike in the lead-up to a new round of negotiations with the iPhone maker.
Nonprofit Legal Service Workers’ Strike in New York City in its Third Month
Will the nonprofit workers providing critical legal support for New Yorkers who face the threat of eviction earn enough to afford their own housing? That question is at the center of a strike now in its third month.
Culinary Union stages first strike at Virgin Las Vegas, affects 700+ workers
For the first time in over 22 years, the Culinary Union called for a 48-hour strike at Virgin Las Vegas beginning Friday, May 10th at 5:00 am - Sunday, May 12th at 4:59 am.
Mayor Johnson says Chicago deserves $1.1 billion from the state of Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield, meeting with state leaders on a number of topics. Among them was Chicago Public Schools funding from the state.
UAW workers establish ‘Union Village’ as hundreds rally for Rafah on Sproul
In the midst of an emergency “All Out For Rafah” rally at Sproul Plaza Tuesday afternoon, student workers established a “Union Village” at the “Free Palestine Encampment” — a first for the UC system.
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