Labor Unions - Page 3

American Federation of Teachers launches boycott against Target, claims retailer 'remained silent' on ICE

August 23, 2026

American Federation of Teachers launches boycott against Target, claims retailer 'remained silent' on ICE

Randi Weingarten launched an AFT back-to-school boycott of Target over ICE silence, but critics say pension fund leverage warrants a federal probe.

Teacher who battled union fears she’s being targeted after shirt complaint: 'I'm afraid'

August 22, 2026

Teacher who battled union fears she’s being targeted after shirt complaint: 'I'm afraid'

Stacy Adair says she was reprimanded for wearing an "XX ≠ XY" chromosome shirt to a training event raising fears about her job security.

Debate over delivery driver regulation in New York City

August 15, 2026

Debate over delivery driver regulation in New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani targets Amazon's subcontracting model in Teamsters-backed bill.

Cuban ties put powerful US union under microscope over alleged communist influence push

August 14, 2026

Cuban ties put powerful US union under microscope over alleged communist influence push

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chair Bill Cassidy demands answers from IAM over alleged Cuban regime influence scheme.

Alex Rodriguez defends Dodgers' spending spree as likely lockout gets closer: 'I think it's great'

August 12, 2026

Alex Rodriguez defends Dodgers' spending spree as likely lockout gets closer: 'I think it's great'

Alex Rodriguez says the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't ruining baseball, comparing their spending to the New York Yankees' payroll dominance in the 2000s.

Union auto worker raises concerns over Medicare for All proposal

August 12, 2026

Union auto worker raises concerns over Medicare for All proposal

Unionized Michigan auto worker Brendan Fluker joins 'America's Newsroom' to express his concerns about Medicare for All proposals, highlighting wait times and the impact on union benefits.

America's AI boom is a jobs opportunity, not an excuse for universal basic income

August 12, 2026

America's AI boom is a jobs opportunity, not an excuse for universal basic income

The $500 billion Stargate project and dozens more data centers are putting union electricians, pipefitters and HVAC techs to work earning six figures.

Disneyland, actors' union clash over parental leave, benefits as union negotiates first contract

August 6, 2026

Disneyland, actors' union clash over parental leave, benefits as union negotiates first contract

A newly formed union for Disneyland's performers is in tense negotiations with Disney as employees struggle to get by in one of America's most expensive states.

House GOP launches probe into 5 major labor unions over Dem spending despite MAGA membership base

August 6, 2026

House GOP launches probe into 5 major labor unions over Dem spending despite MAGA membership base

GOP lawmakers demand financial records from UAW, United Steelworkers, SMART-TD, BLET and BMWED over alleged political spending and lavish perks.

Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election

August 1, 2026

Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election

Stacy Davis Gates says she'll personally collect petition signatures for Brandon Johnson's re-election bid, praising his billion-dollar school funding.