The following is the Labor Union Report news recap from October 29-31, 2021. Unions included are the AFSCME, AFT, Communications Workers, FOP, Teamsters, Unite-Here, United Steelworkers, and Vaccine Mandates, as well as, the National Labor Relations Board…
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Protecting the Right to Organize Act
- Unions push for PRO Act provisions in reconciliation bill
- Democrats Whittle Down Pro-Labor Provisions Of Social Spending Bill, Civil Penalties Remain
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- State employees call on legislators to step up following pay increase to staff instead of employees
- Board authorizes one-time payment for active employees – Charles County Public Schools
American Federation of Teachers
- Left Thinks It Should Be in Charge of Education, Not Parents
- Governor starts process of signing special session bills into law
Communications Workers Of America
- Politico Employees Seek Union Vote, Claiming 80% Support
- CWA complaint against Activision Blizzard temporarily withdrawn
Fraternal Order of Police
- Chicago City Hall FOP File Vaccine Proceedings in Fierce Standoffsy
- Public safety sales tax on Tuesday’s ballot called vital for Jefferson City’s future
National Labor Relations Board
- Starbucks Barista hourly wage to be average $17 an hour by summer
- NLRB’s Top Attorney Says College Athletes Are Employees: Here’s What That Means
Teamsters
- Allegiant Announces Vote to Ratify Maintenace Technicians Contract With IBT
- Hoffa Urges Quick Passage Of Infrastructure, Build Back Better Bills
- Disneyland Cast Member Union Negotiations Break Down Over Proposed Wage Increase
UNITE-HERE
- Jacksonville hotel business travel revenue to be down 50%>
- Few working poor get to vote on unions. Can California change that?
United Steelworkers
- Steelworkers Ratify Four-Year Contract with TimkenSteel
- Auto parts workers talk next steps as unions announce ratification of contract at Dana
- Dana Inc. paying temps $25 per hour and requiring they sign non-disclosure agreements
Vaccinate Mandates
- 18 fire companies out of service following NYC vaccinate mandate
- Judge lifts Dec. 31 vaccine deadline for Chicago workers
- Tensions Rise Between City Leaders, Unions Over Vaccine Mandates
