Nov 17 (Reuters) – A tight U.S. labor market, the expiry of union contracts and high living costs have led to tough negotiations for pay hikes and benefits, triggering strikes and protests across industries. Nearly 444,900 workers have been involved in work stoppages and strikes through October this year, according to preliminary data from the […]
Who Won the Strikes? Who Lost? A Merciless Assessment
As the town flocked to picket lines during a historic 148-day writers strike and 118-day actors strike, moguls took a hit (looking at you, Bob Iger), stars made blunders (why, Drew Barrymore?) and others saw their stock rise (Lindsay Dougherty holds court next with the studios) . . . . https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/who-won-the-strikes-1235652424/
IATSE Members Launch Reform Caucus as Hollywood Strikes Wrap
After supporting screenwriters and actors through a months-long double strike, film and television crew workers are finally stepping into the spotlight themselves. Dissatisfied with their union’s leadership and direction, a group of members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is launching a reform caucus called CREW, or the Caucus of Rank-and-File Entertainment […]
Asante Rogue Regional nurses reach tentative agreement on labor contract
Nurses at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford have reached a tentative agreement with the hospital on a new labor contract. It would include wage hikes and a limit on travel nurses. The Oregon Nurses Association represents the more than 900 nurses at Rogue Regional. The tentative agreement was approved at the end of […]
Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Meal
Our beautiful community has been working together to find a place for the Thanksgiving Community Peace Meal and we are grateful for all of you. Our friends at the First Presbyterian church are sharing their hall. How kind is that? We have sign up sheets ready. We need more help, and there’s several good ways […]
‘A historic moment’: Oregon teachers launch first-ever strike
Roughly 45,000 students have been out of class in the Portland public school district since Wednesday, when the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) kicked off its first-ever strike, enlivening dozens of locations in the city with picket lines. It’s the latest union action in a growing movement of US workers who are striking as a bargaining tool […]
Portland teachers strike continues Monday, gives new meaning to ‘No School November’
Portland teachers and administrators appear to be getting closer to a deal, as negotiations continue toward an elusive contract settlement.Portland parents have long complained about “No School November.” With the combination of teacher planning days, Veterans Day and the week off over Thanksgiving, parents have often felt that students seem to miss more school than […]
US healthcare workers walk off the job: 22 strikes in 2023
Healthcare workers have participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. Twenty-two strikes reported by Becker’s Hospital Review this year: Note: This article was updated on Oct. 27 and will continue to be updated. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/us-healthcare-workers-walk-off-the-job-7-strikes-in-2023.html#:~:text=The%20strike%20involved%20members%20of,and%20Hospice%2C%20all%20in%20Oregon.
UAW chief set to appear on Capitol Hill after strike victory
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is expected to make an appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss the role of unions in fighting back against “corporate greed,” following the UAW’s record deal last month to end the longest auto strike in 25 years. Fain will be among several speakers at a hearing […]
Honda to increase pay for US autoworkers following UAW strike
Honda plans to increase wages for workers at U.S. factories by 11 percent in January, after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union struck a deal for substantial pay raises and other benefits with three major automakers late last month. The Japanese automaker will also decrease the time it takes workers to reach the top wage […]