Labor Unions - Page 29

German train drivers' union calls for another strike amid bitter compensation dispute

March 11, 2024

German train drivers' union calls for another strike amid bitter compensation dispute

Germany's GDL union, which represents many of the Western European country's train drivers, has called for another strike amid a dispute with Deutsche Bahn.

New York has the highest number of government union workers, report finds

March 11, 2024

New York has the highest number of government union workers, report finds

A new report found that New York has the highest amount of government union workers in the country. Unions have spent big sums backing Democrat causes in recent years.

Union boss calls for National Guard rollout on Chicago's transit system

March 8, 2024

Union boss calls for National Guard rollout on Chicago's transit system

The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.

Dartmouth players unionizing could result in 'domino effect' for college sports, expert says

March 8, 2024

Dartmouth players unionizing could result in 'domino effect' for college sports, expert says

Members of the Dartmouth basketball team made history by unionizing to be considered employees of their university, a move that could have a "domino effect."

Teachers unions have 'quietly' spent millions on GOP primaries in 32 states: report

March 6, 2024

Teachers unions have 'quietly' spent millions on GOP primaries in 32 states: report

Teacher unions political action committees have been pouring donations into Republican political campaigns and primary elections, according to a report from the Daily Signal.

Unionized art museum employees strike in Massachusetts

March 6, 2024

Unionized art museum employees strike in Massachusetts

Unionized employees at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art went on strike Wednesday after failing to agree with the museum on a compensation dispute.

Ongoing strikes thwart flights, train rides out of Germany

March 4, 2024

Ongoing strikes thwart flights, train rides out of Germany

Thousands of Germany-based flights and trains are set for cancellation this week, with two major transportation workers' unions calling for continued strikes.

Greek transit system thwarted by strikes, protests on deadly train wreck's anniversary

February 28, 2024

Greek transit system thwarted by strikes, protests on deadly train wreck's anniversary

Labor strikes in Greece brought much of the Balkan nation's transit infrastructure to a halt Wednesday, a year after a train crash killed a record 57 people.

Prominent NYC mafioso gets 4 years for extorting labor union

February 28, 2024

Prominent NYC mafioso gets 4 years for extorting labor union

Vincent "Vinny Unions" Ricciardo of the Colombo crime family has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for a prolonged scheme to extort money from a labor union.

MLB union rips decision to shorten pitch clock time, says players expressed concerns

February 24, 2024

MLB union rips decision to shorten pitch clock time, says players expressed concerns

MLB's decision to take a couple seconds off the pitch clock for the upcoming season was premature, at least according to the executive director of the players' association.