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NYC union members say they're ditching Biden for Trump: 'Cost of living going through the roof'

April 27, 2024

NYC union members say they're ditching Biden for Trump: 'Cost of living going through the roof'

New York City union workers are ditching the Democrats this November and voting for Trump, citing surging inflation and job layoffs under Biden's leadership.

French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

April 25, 2024

French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

NYC union leader says members support Trump over Biden 3-to-1: 'I see a wave coming'

April 25, 2024

NYC union leader says members support Trump over Biden 3-to-1: 'I see a wave coming'

New York union leader Bob Bartels explained why as a lifelong Democrat he plans to vote for Trump in November and why the blue-collar vote could shift in favor of the former president.

Biden's Title IX rules are a victory for powerful teachers unions fueling Dem campaigns

April 19, 2024

Biden's Title IX rules are a victory for powerful teachers unions fueling Dem campaigns

The Department of Education finalized a sweeping reversal of Trump-era Title IX reforms on Friday, a win for teachers unions that had advocated for such an action.

School’s out forever as education bosses use any excuse to skip class

April 8, 2024

School’s out forever as education bosses use any excuse to skip class

It wasn't just COVID-19. Randi Weingarten and the rest of the education bureaucrats have done what they can to keep kids out of class and keep schools closed across the country.

Biden White House quietly intervening in international labor dispute over legal objections

March 28, 2024

Biden White House quietly intervening in international labor dispute over legal objections

The White House is intervening in a labor dispute in Mexico, which could lead to a thousand workers losing their jobs over objections by the Mexican government.

There is no U in team. Unions are bad for student athletes

March 26, 2024

There is no U in team. Unions are bad for student athletes

Look for the union label on your local college sports team? Labor unions are starting to unionize college athletes, but that's bad for the students and their teams.

Deutsche Bahn, top train drivers' union reach agreement after months of strikes

March 25, 2024

Deutsche Bahn, top train drivers' union reach agreement after months of strikes

Deutsche Bahn, Germany's primary, state-run rail operator, has reached a deal with the GDL union in a dispute over compensation and working hours.

On this day in history, March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory kills 146

March 25, 2024

On this day in history, March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory kills 146

A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 people on this day in history, March 25, 1911 — leading to a host of worker safety reforms.

Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

March 20, 2024

Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

The Georgia House voted Wednesday in favor of a new bill, backed by Gov. Brian Kemp, which may make it harder for employees at companies receiving state economic incentives to unionize