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Parent Groups ‘Fed Up’ with Striking Los Angeles Unions ‘Using Kids as Pawns’

March 22, 2023March 21, 2023 Susan Berry, PhD

Parent groups in California and those specifically in Los Angeles are enraged that tens of thousands of staff and teachers of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) went out on strike Tuesday, demanding higher pay and increased staffing in district schools.

“Parents are fed up with LAUSD unions using kids as pawns in contract negotiations,” tweeted Parent Union (CPC), a coalition of parents, parent groups, education reform advocates and community leaders dedicated to advancing meaningful education policies, accountability and choice in California’s K-12 education system.”

Two More Railroad Unions Approve Labor Pact as Possible Strike Still Looms After Midterms

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022 The Center Square

Two more unions have ratified a national collective bargaining agreement with the nation’s railroads.

The SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department and the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers voted in favor of the deal.

Rail Workers Reject New Contracts, Reviving Strike Fears After Biden Took Credit for Ending Dispute

October 13, 2022October 12, 2022 Just the News

A major rail-worker union having rejected a Biden administration-backed labor contract has reignited concerns about a strike that could worsen the county’s ongoing supply chain issues and fuel inflation that has already reached record highs, in part over a scarcity of goods.

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the Teamsters on Monday rejected the tentative contract in large part over a lack of paid sick days, union President Tony Cardell said.

Columbus Teachers Start School Year on Picket Lines

August 22, 2022 Minnesota Sun Staff

Students in Ohio’s largest school district will begin classes Wednesday remotely after teachers rejected a final contract offer and voted to strike late Sunday night.

Columbus Education Association teachers were on the picket line at several school buildings Monday morning, the first day teachers were scheduled to report, after 94% of its members voted to strike for the first time since 1975.

Union Pushes Members to Accept Deal to End Minneapolis Teacher Strike

March 28, 2022March 27, 2022 Cooper Moran

Strike Band drummer and Transition Plus worker Jake Anderson

Union officials and leaders from Minneapolis Public Schools announced that they have reached a tentative agreement to end the teachers’ union ongoing strike.

The agreement must be voted on and approved by members of the union in order for the strike to officially end.

Classes Canceled as Minneapolis Teachers Go on Strike

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022 Admin

Minneapolis teachers are officially on strike, resulting in canceled classes for more than 28,000 students.

The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers announced the strike Monday evening after failing to reach a contract agreement with district leaders. The union voted to authorize the strike in late February, which was followed by a 10-day cooling-off period.

Kellogg’s Employees Agree to New Contract Ending over Two Month Long Strike

December 22, 2021December 21, 2021 Minnesota Sun Staff

The roughly 1,400 striking Kellogg’s workers ended a 10-week strike and voted in favor of a new labor contract with the cereal giant, multiple sources reported.

“Our striking members at Kellogg’s ready-to-eat cereal production facilities courageously stood their ground and sacrificed so much in order to achieve a fair contract,” Anthony Shelton, the president of the workers’ union, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, said in a statement, The New York Times reported. “This agreement makes gains and does not include any concessions.”

Police Union Boss Urges Chicago Police Officers to Defy Mayor’s Vaccine Mandate

October 18, 2021October 17, 2021 Minnesota Sun Staff

A Chicago police union boss has instructed officers to defy the city’s upcoming COVID-19 vaccination reporting mandate, and predicted that at least half of the police force could be taken off the streets, this weekend.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced in August a directive ordering city workers to report their vaccination status by Friday, October 15.

Commentary: How Unions Could Save America

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021 Minnesota Sun Staff

The general perception within Conservatism, Inc. and libertarian circles is that collective bargaining is a violation of the right of the individual to seek work without being compelled to join a union. That sounds good in principle, but there’s much more to the story.

A few years ago, the workers at a local grocery store chain in California went on strike. The reason they voted to strike was that management had implemented a new policy whereby most of the employees, including full-time career workers, had their hours reduced to fewer than 25 hours per week. At the same time, these employees had their health coverage taken away.

Truckers Plan ‘Stop the Wheels’ Shutdown in Protest of Joe Biden’s Plans for Fracking Ban, Green New Deal

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

If you notice store shelves that are empty of toilet paper and canned food again, it may be because of a truckers’ shutdown and not the Chinese coronavirus.

Truckers have been taking to social media to try to organize a “Stop The Wheels 2020” shutdown in protest of Joe Biden’s plans for the Green New Deal and a fracking ban in the event he assumes the presidency.

Whole Foods Workers Call in Sick During National Crisis

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Whole Foods workers across the country called in sick Tuesday as part of a national day of protest against the work conditions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Duluth Snow Plow Operators with Teamsters Union Plan to Strike

January 2, 2020January 12, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A local Teamsters union in Duluth largely comprised of snow plow operators plans to strike if officials with the St. Louis County government fail to agree to the union’s terms for a new labor contract.

United Auto Workers Calls National Strike Against General Motors

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

The United Auto Workers announced Sunday that local union leaders from across the country voted to go on strike after its collective bargaining agreement with General Motors expired Saturday night.

Denver Teachers Strike Over Pay

February 12, 2019February 11, 2019 Minnesota Sun Staff

Denver teachers went on strike Monday after failing to reach a deal with administrators on pay. The school district said schools will remain open during the strike and will be staffed by administrators and substitute teachers. However, the district has canceled classes for 5,000 preschool children because it doesn’t have…

Slate Magazine Green Lights a Strike by its Own Employees

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018 Minnesota Sun Staff

by Tim Pearce The editorial workers and writers at the online publication Slate Magazine voted overwhelmingly to allow Slate employees to strike Tuesday. The final vote was 52 to one. Representatives from the Writers Guild of America – East, Slate employees’ union, and company officials are in talks discussing employees’ demands…