The following is the Labor Union Report news recap from April 5, 2021. Unions included are the AFGE, AFT, Communications Workers, FOP, SEIU, Teamsters, United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers, as well as, the PRO Act and the National Labor Relations Board…
Protecting the Right to Organize Act
American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of Teachers
- Teachers Want Free Child Care Before Returning To In-Person Learning
- Teachers Union President Killed in Easter Sunday Crash
- West Virginia education union officials reflect on 2021 legislative session
Communications Workers of America
- Seven candidates file to run for governor in June primary election
- Cuomo’s uncertain future adds fuel to a generational upheaval in NY
Fraternal Order of Police
- Sheriff’s deputies face pay freeze this year under contract approved by City Council
- Lakeland police rally for contract with higher wages, better benefits
National Labor Relations Board
- Tesla May Be on a Collision Course With Germany’s Biggest Union
- After BAmazon, Alabama mine workers go out on strike
- ATI to bring in scabs against strike of 1,300 steelworkers
Service Employees International Union
- Newly unveiled American Jobs Plan could lead to union organizing uptick
- L.A. Unified to give employees $500 a month per child 5 and under to help pay for day care
Teamsters
- Lawrence firm Shred-it faces unfair labor practice charge as workers hold union vote
- Lamp Makers Get Union Vote 9 Years After Election Filing
United Auto Workers
- Prysmian workers’ strike enters second week but neighbors fed up with noise
- Tesla’s Elon Musk joins lengthening list of labor law-breaking moguls
- Biden’s New Infrastructure Plan Poses Risk to Auto Jobs
United Steelworkers
- Citing Unfair Labor Practices, 1,300 Steelworkers Strike in Five States
- Growth in class struggle in the US pits workers against the pro-capitalist trade unions
- Steelworkers Begin Second Week of Strike over Unfair Labor Practices at Allegheny Tech
