The following is the Labor Union Report weekend news recap from February 28 through March 1, 2020. Unions included are the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFGE, AFL-CIO, Communications Workers, Embezzlement, Teamsters, Unite-Here, UFCW, and United Steelworkers, as well as, the National Labor Relations Board…
Amalgamated Transit Union
- Wyoming House passes two-person train crew bill
- VIA driver beaten unconscious by unruly passenger
- Summit Stage could see more service cuts due to ongoing bus driver shortage
American Federation of Government Employees
- Beleaguered TSA officers get a shot at raises
- AFGE’s leader resigns amid sexual harassment investigation
- Hiring freeze raises concerns about airport security lines
AFL-CIO
- Cox resigns as AFGE president amid controversy
- NY board to consider lower overtime threshold for farm workers
- Louisiana officials want to crack down on employers who misclassify their workers
Communications Workers of America
- New organization seeks to replace city union
- Sprint, T Mobile Merger Forces Layoffs; 30k Cuts Expected
- T-Mobile Starts Laying Off Workers Ahead of Closing Sprint Deal
Embezzlement
- Union leader embezzled funds
- Former union secretary sentenced for embezzlement
- Southern California Independent Union Boss Sentenced for $800K Embezzlement
National Labor Relations Board
- Union Organizing Among Tech Workers
- Housing Works workers continue union fight despite intimidation from non-profit
- NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule Signals a Welcome Return to Sensible Workplace Regulation
Teamsters
- Hoffa Statement On Molson Coors Shooting In Milwaukee
- Unions push FTC to investigate Amazon for ‘anti-competitive practices’
- Retirees’ worst nightmare: Federal backing of pension funds at risk
Unite-Here
- Students protest for workers’ compensation rights
- CLT head dispute labor union’s sharp criticism of AA hub in Charlotte
UFCW
- Union Coalition Wants Investigation of Amazon Influence on Wages
- Kroger employee files federal claim against union over Janus dues violation
United Steelworkers
- United Steelworkers continue striking at ASARCO
- Steelworkers rally ahead of contract’s end with Allegheny Technologies
