LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Top Stories: Boilermakers' president steps down; Yellow's Teamster contract in bankruptcy; ULP charges filed against eBay; Harvard on why Amazon workers unionize & more...
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‘Quite ugly stuff.’ Boilermakers president Newton B. Jones steps down amid union turmoil
Newton B. Jones, the embattled international president of the Kansas City, Kansas-based Boilermakers union accused by his top executives of misappropriating money for personal use, has stepped down. Read more…
Flashback: Turmoil Engulfs Boilermakers' Brass After Union Boss' Ouster For Using Funds For Personal Use
Yellow’s Bankruptcy Will Test Obligation to Teamsters Contract
The anticipated bankruptcy of trucking giant Yellow Corp. stands to have a major impact on collective bargaining agreements that cover roughly 22,000 workers, offering a chance to test when union contracts can survive insolvency proceedings. Read more…
eBay charged with multiple unfair labor complaints in struggle with its first union
Bay is the latest company to be hit with unfair labor complaints as this year’s hot labor summer continues amid strikes, threats of strikes, and workers all over the country organizing for better working conditions. Read more…
Harvard: Why Better Pay Didn’t Stop Amazon Employees from Trying to Unionize
When unionization rumors begin, most companies react by throwing money at the problem. But that won’t halt the drive if workers feel mistreated or ignored, as Amazon found out. Read more…