Today on TAP: Some progress in the University of California strike, but nowhere near enough. And by the way, where’s Gavin?
strikes
Posted inEconomic Policy
Will Congress Shut Down Rail Worker Collective Bargaining?
Thanks to the Railway Labor Act, a Congressional resolution could force workers back to the railroads under the terms of a contract many of them just rejected.
Posted inWorking in America
How Did Those UC Grad Students Become Auto Workers?
The UAW’s campus organizing record is far better than its auto factory record—and it can back up its UC members with a sizable strike fund.
Posted inWorking in America
‘Red Cup Rebellion’: Striking Chicago Starbucks Workers Brave Cold to Send Message to CEO Howard Schultz
Workers accuse the company of refusing to bargain in good faith for a union contract.
Posted inWorking in America
Claiming Victory, Boston Starbucks Workers Call Off 64-Day Strike
The first open-ended strike in Starbucks Workers United history led to the replacement of the store’s manager.
Posted inTAP
Amtrak Joe Averts a Lockout (and a Huge Political Headache)
Today on TAP: Now, railroad employees won’t be docked when they see a doctor—though they won’t be paid, either.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Liz Truss Gets Her History Wrong
Britain’s new prime minister is no Margaret Thatcher. But can Labour do better?
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Union Strikes California Hospital Giant Over Violations of Mental Health Laws
The National Union of Healthcare Workers says that Kaiser Permanente is not giving timely patient care. They want Gov. Gavin Newsom to enforce the law.
Posted inWorking in America
Why Most Kroger Workers Are Food Insecure
And what the company can do about it
Posted inWorking in America
New Kellogg Contract Opens the Floodgates for Exploitation
BCTGM and Kellogg ratified a new five-year contract earlier this week after workers went on strike in October. Despite the short-term gains, many workers are skeptical.
