Labor Unions - Page 2

May 27, 2026

MLBPA opens CBA negotiations with plan to punish low-spending teams and raise luxury-tax threshold to $300M

With the CBA deadline approaching, MLB players are pushing a plan that pressures cheap clubs while protecting aggressive payroll spenders at the top.

May 27, 2026

New York Times accused of deploying AI surveillance on tech staff without notifying their union

Unionized tech workers accuse the New York Times of deploying AI surveillance tools that allegedly violate their contract and misrepresent their work.

May 26, 2026

Unionized nursing homes in deep-blue state trail the pack as analysis reveals ratings gap

California nursing homes with union staff allegedly receive lower federal quality ratings than non-unionized facilities, according to a new CUF report.

May 21, 2026

New York Times staffers rally outside headquarters demanding fair contract and AI protections

New York Times Guild members held a rally demanding a fair contract, citing concerns over AI threats, hybrid work and rising cost of living.

May 20, 2026

Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show

LIRR strike union leaders spent over $3 million on luxury lodging and dining in 2025 while arguing workers couldn't make ends meet, records show.

May 18, 2026

Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt

Long Island Rail Road employees with median pay over $131,000 are on strike, disrupting travel for nearly 300,000 daily riders across the region.

May 17, 2026

NY governor blamed for 'lack of leadership' as railroad strike disrupts more than 300,000 commuters

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman blames Gov. Kathy Hochul for the LIRR strike crisis, accusing her of driving New York commuters into chaos.

May 16, 2026

Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line

The Long Island Rail Road strike leaves 330,000 daily commuters without service as unions and the MTA clash over a proposed fourth-year wage increase.

May 14, 2026

Federal employees accuse USDA secretary of 'Christian proselytizing' in holiday emails to staff

Federal employees sue USDA and Secretary Brooke Rollins, accusing her of sending Christian proselytizing emails on holidays like Easter and Christmas.

May 12, 2026

MLB owners and players begin CBA negotiations in New York as salary cap fight looms over 2026 season

MLB labor negotiations are officially underway as the league and MLBPA meet to discuss the next CBA, with a potential lockout on the horizon.