Oregon Nurses Win Historic 46-Day Strike with Major Contract Victories
After a resolute 46-day strike, 5,000 Oregon Nurses Association members secured vital improvements in staffing, wages, and work conditions across eight Providence hospitals. The successful campaign demonstrated unprecedented union solidarity and led to additional organizing victories, despite some concessions.
Costco Announces Major Wage Hike: Store Workers to Earn Over $30 Per Hour
Retail giant Costco plans to boost wages for US store employees to over $30 per hour within three years, following pressure from the Teamsters union. The phased increase includes immediate raises for both top-tier and entry-level workers, potentially influencing compensation trends across the retail sector.
Costco Workers Authorize Nationwide Strike as Contract Deadline Looms
Teamsters union members at Costco voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike, with 85% supporting potential walkout ahead of January 31 contract expiration. The union, representing 18,000 workers, demands better compensation amid Costco's soaring profits of $7.4 billion.
The Rise of 'Salt' Organizers: How Undercover Union Activists Are Transforming American Labor
A new wave of young activists are revitalizing the labor movement by taking jobs specifically to organize unions from within. This resurgent 'salting' strategy has helped fuel a dramatic surge in union petitions, with notable successes like the widespread Starbucks unionization campaign.
JPMorgan's Return-to-Office Mandate Sparks Employee Union Push
JPMorgan Chase's full-time return-to-office mandate has ignited discussions about unionization among its 300,000 employees, following similar movements at Wells Fargo. The controversial policy, championed by CEO Jamie Dimon, faces internal resistance as the banking sector grapples with post-pandemic work arrangements.
Gaming Industry's Labor Revolution: Unprecedented Wave of Unionization Sweeps Major Studios
The video game industry is witnessing a historic labor transformation as thousands of workers join unions across major studios, with CODE-CWA now representing over 6,000 tech and game workers. Quality Assurance testers are leading this movement, fighting for better working conditions and recognition while achieving significant victories at companies like Microsoft, Sega, and Blizzard.