LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Friday, April 11, 2025
Top Stories: La Brea Tar Pit workers unionize; Worker bargaining power has fallen; UAW's Fain on Trump tariffs; Submarine workers rally; Dr. Pepper workers strike & 48 more news articles...
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Staffers at L.A.'s Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits Form Union
A union representing around 300 workers - from performers to engineers to educators - has been voluntarily recognized by management of the institutions, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announced on Wednesday.
Worker bargaining power has fallen since Q4 2024, ZipRecruiter says
Based on data from new hires, the elevated worker optimism and leverage reported at the end of 2024 has faded so far in 2025, according to a survey by ZipRecruiter.
UAW Chief Praises Some Trump Tariffs, Though Not ‘Reckless’ Ones
The United Auto Workers’ president praised the Trump Administration for imposing tariffs no predecessor would, even as he accused the White House of threatening workers’ fundamental rights.
Workers rally for new contract at submarine maker Electric Boat's headquarters in Groton
Several hundred workers rallied Thursday afternoon outside submarine manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard and offices in Groton, as their union’s leaders highlighted their frustrations over negotiations for a new contract.
Keurig Dr Pepper workers in Ottumwa go on strike
Workers went on strike at Ottumwa's Keurig Dr Pepper facility on Wednesday, rejecting the company's latest contract offer and demanding better working conditions. Around 120 protestors marched in front of all three of the facility’s gates.
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