Labor News

Profiteering Foreign Shipping Companies Versus U.S. Workers

By Frank Ponce De Leon, ILWU Coast Committeeman The multi-billion-dollar foreign container shipping industry has profited mightily during the pandemic…

4 years ago

Striking Local Bakery Workers Win Community, Labor Support

Santa Fe Springs ― Since Nov. 3, more than 100 workers, primarily Latinas have been on strike against the Rich…

4 years ago

Take It From a Trucker: There’s No Trucker Shortage, It’s a Pay Shortage

I worked 12-14 hour shifts throughout the pandemic. I caught COVID-19 from a coworker, since we share the same truck.…

4 years ago

Labor Notes: John Deere Workers Win Wage Increases and Bonuses

Some 10,000 union workers who produce farm equipment for the John Deere company have voted to ratify a new six-year…

4 years ago

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh Visits Port of Los Angeles

SAN PEDRO — U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh spent Nov. 30 at the Port of Los Angeles meeting with…

4 years ago

Sparrow Hospital Union Members Vote Almost Unanimously to Authorize a Strike

The vote does not mean there will necessarily be a strike, although one can be called “at any time,” officials…

4 years ago

Republic Services Sanitation Workers in OC Authorize Strike, Creating Potential Holiday Labor Dispute

If a contract is not ratified soon, Orange County could see a disruption in waste hauling during the holiday season,…

4 years ago

Hahn Wants Law Enforcement Agencies Contracting with Metro to Have and Enforce Employee Vaccination Mandate

If the full Metro Board of Directors approves the item Dec. 2, law enforcement agencies will need to enforce a…

4 years ago

Union Kaiser Permanente Members To Vote on Tentative Agreement With Healthcare Giant

When ratified, the agreement will ensure Kaiser Permanente patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care and service; maintain Alliance union…

4 years ago

PORTS Briefs: Addressing Supply Chain Solutions and October Numbers Fall Behind 2020

The Secretary and Seroka discussed the $17 billion “Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways,” which includes funding for navigation…

4 years ago