Unions

Some unions are pressing for gains in a tight U.S. labor market, pushing employers for higher wages and calling strikes as companies face already snarled supply chains.

Film studios and production crews reached a last-minute deal to avoid a strike by some 60,000 workers that would have frozen production on movies and television shows.

However, a vast majority of the union members, about 90%, rejected a tentative agreement reached by the union and John Deere earlier this week even though it would have delivered 5% raises to some workers and 6% raises to others.

A union representing film and television crews said it would strike on Monday unless a deal for a new contract is reached with producers.

The dispute between the Kellogg Company and the union involves an assortment of pay and benefit issues such as the loss premium health care, holiday and vacation pay and reduced retirement benefits.

Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) allege that the prominent union is punishing unvaccinated staffers and are publicly touting their rights on the issue, according to a new report.

The nation’s largest teachers union is urging TikTok, Facebook Inc., Instagram and Twitter Inc. to take steps to halt the dissemination and spread of dangerous viral challenges and misinformation that it says pose a threat to educators and students.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh will convene a second meeting on Thursday of the White House labor task force, a group of cabinet secretaries and top aides that aims to boost union membership in the country, two officials with knowledge of the matter said.

An Australian supermarket chain, Coles, will no longer offer in-store butcher services for customers, moving entirely to pre-packaged meat.

Between 1,400 and 1,500 hourly employees employed at plants in Omaha, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee, went on strike, ultimately threatening production of its iconic breakfast products.

In addition to the resolution, the Allied Pilots Association plans to launch a series of informational picketing events, which are slated for Oct. 19 at Miami International Airport, Oct. 26 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD, Nov. 4 at Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport and Dec. 9 at Los Angles International Airport.

According to the complaint, Activision has allegedly “threatened employees that they cannot talk about or communicate about wages, hours and working conditions” or any ongoing company investigations related to the matters. In addition, the video game giant is accused of threatening or disciplining employees who have engaged in "protected concerted activity" as well as engaging in surveillance and interrogation of those employees.

AT&T Inc. has settled a lawsuit with its largest union that protects at least 29,000 landline technician jobs until the end of 2023, according to Bloomberg.

The labor union representing American Airlines pilots said it will begin informational picketing in coming weeks at the carrier's major hubs to protest their work schedule, fatigue, and lack of adequate accommodation over the summer.

Oracle Park concession workers voted to authorize a strike Saturday – which could happen at any time – as the San Francisco Giants make a run toward a potential division title and the playoffs.

Larry Kudlow slammed teachers unions during his Wednesday monologue, calling out their progressive agenda.

A Starbucks spokesperson said the company creates the "space and forums for open and honest conversation as it relates to establishing and maintaining a great work environment."

Disney, the Service Trades Council Union and the Actors Equity Association have reached an agreement on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for over 30,000 of the entertainment giant's union employees at its Florida theme parks.