Unions nationwide must take advantage of their leverage and use the strike weapon more often.LUIS FELIZ LEON — The Nation In his book The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor, Les Leopold tells a story of practice pickets in which the late Tony Mazzocchi, then-president of Local 149 of the United Gas, Coke, and […]
Category: Campaigns
We The People — Ashland Police Chief
On We the People for July 26, Jason Houk talks with Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202307260900
We The People — Kelly Burns, Ashland Emergency Manager
On We the People for July 19, Jason Houk talks with Kelly Burns, Ashlands Emergency Manager. We discuss emergency communications and details of the Almeda Fire. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202307190900
NPR: UPS union calls off strike threat after securing pay raises for workers
The Teamsters union said it has secured pay raises for United Parcel Service workers, averting what would have been one of the largest strikes in U.S. history. “UPS has put $30 billion in new money on the table as a direct result of these negotiations,” Teamsters general president Sean O’Brien said in a statement. “This […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The clock is ticking. As the deadline to reach a new contract nears, a potential UPS strike feels closer than ever.
Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country. The Teamsters, which represent more than half of the company’s workforce, will resume talks with UPS on Tuesday. That leaves less than a week to come to an agreement before the current contract expires at the […]
UPS strike would trigger pandemic-era supply chain issues, expert says
As talks between UPS and the union that represents more than 300,000 delivery drivers break down, a strike this summer is looking more likely. That could impact 25 to 30 percent of parcels and packages shipped in the U.S. The Teamsters represent 340,000 UPS workers. If a strike does happen, it would be the first since a […]
UPS, Teamsters negotiations to resume next week
We are pleased to be back at the negotiating table next week to resolve the few remaining open issues. We are prepared to increase our industry-leading pay and benefits, but need to work quickly to finalize a fair deal that provides certainty for our customers, our employees and businesses across the country. https://about.ups.com/us/en/newsroom/press-releases/people-led/ups–teamsters-negotiations-to-resume-next-week.html
Erik Passoja: Why SAG/Aftra is striking
Actor Erik Passoja posted this on his Facebook account. Just to give you an idea of what’s at stake with SAG/AFTRA: back in 2014, I worked on “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare”. I played a Belgian geneticist in several scenes, doing mocap work with Kevin Spacey (I know, don’t.).I was compensated for the face scanning […]
Cooling shelter set to open in Medford Saturday
MEDFORD, Ore. – High temperatures in the forecast prompted the City of Medford to open a cooling shelter. On Saturday, July 15, the City of Medford will partner with ACCESS to operate a cooling shelter at the Kelly Shelter from noon to 8:00 p.m. The shelter, located at 324 West 6th Street, will have water, restrooms, […]
Medford Alert: Triple-Digit Heat Prompts Opening of Cooling Centers
Here is a list of current cooling shelters available in the Rogue Valley: Downtown Medford: Due to high temperatures forecasted, Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun has issued a severe weather event declaration effective Saturday, July 15. The City of Medford is partnering with ACCESS to open and operate a cooling shelter. The cooling shelter will […]