LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Thursday, September 14, 2023
Top Stories: UAW strike countdown; Ford CEO fires back at UAW; The future of unions; AI in video game development; Portland sees a surge in organizing; Nurses' strike hits 40th day & more...
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[66 total articles today; nearly 23,800 articles posted since January 2022]
UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike
The union is threatening to strike after contracts with companies that haven't reached an agreement by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday. But the strikes would be targeted to a small number of factories per company. It would be the first time in the union's 80-plus-year history that it struck all three companies at the same time. Read more…
…Key differences on major issues…
Ford CEO fires back at UAW
"We're here, we're ready to negotiate, but it's sure hard to negotiate a contract when there's no one to negotiate with. We have time left, but it's hard to negotiate when you don't get any feedback back." Read more…
WaPo: The Future of Unions Looks Very Different
The labor movement is having a moment….But this is not a revival of unions. In fact, unless they reform, it could be their last gasp. Read more…
Generative AI will account for half of game development in 5 to 10 years
Generative AI will grow from less than 5% of game development now to 50% or more in the next five to 10 years, according to a study by global consulting firm Bain & Company. Read more…
Portland Union Organizers See Surge in Union Solidarity, Diversity
Independent union membership is growing at Portland retail stores, restaurants, and even strip clubs. Longstanding unions are also receiving community support. Read more…
RWJUH nurse work stoppage hits 40th day
More than 1,700 nurses have been on strike in New Jersey since the beginning of August. The parties are expected to return to the bargaining table on Thursday. Read more…