The following is the Labor Union Report news recap from March 30, 2020. Unions included are the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, AFT, Communications Workers of America, Machinists, SAG-AFTRA, SEIU, Teamsters, and United Auto Workers, as well as, the National Labor Relations Board…
Amalgamated Transit Union
- QLine service halted indefinitely due to coronavirus
- As transit systems shut down workers battle virus
- Union calls on transit agencies to up efforts to keep employees safe
AFL-CIO
- Hollywood Unions Applaud Virus Relief Package
- Federation of local unions calling for overhaul of unemployment process
- Governor Wolf Signs Legislation Helping PA, AFL-CIO Calls For Next Steps
AFSCME
- Coronavirus outbreak reported at MD psychiatric hospital
- Stories from the front lines in the battle vs. COVID
- Workers say Instacart isn’t investing in safety
American Federation of Teachers
- 3rd graders were supposed to be held back if they couldn’t read
- Unions urge Chamber of Commerce to stop lobbying against Defense Production Act
Communications Workers of America
- AT&T, union deal includes raises for 4 years
- Frontier CEO sets restructuring goal: sunset copper for fiber
International Association of Machinists
- BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid pandemic
- Spirit employees told to return to work just two days after comp
National Labor Relations Board
- Unionization at HCA’s Mission Health pushed to April 6
- ‘Mission critical’ federal workers are still reporting to the office
- Laying Off or Shutting Down? Here’s What You Should Know From the NLRB General Counsel
SAG-AFTRA
- SAG-AFTRA Offers Dues Relief During Pandemic
- Lionsgate Layoffs Hit Distribution & Marketing Departments
Service Employees International Union
- California’s health workforce gains added priority and new partnerships
- Newark manufacturer produces up to 10,000 face shields per day
- Oregon unemployment-claims staff says agency not protecting them
Teamsters
- Pact with Teamsters brings US Food workers to Safeway
- Teamsters allege UPS hasn’t taken steps to protect employees
- Gig workers forced to strike over lack of coronavirus protection
United Auto Workers
- UAW confirms 2 Ford workers die from COVID-19
- UAW moves to oust Region Director over harassment allegations
