Tag:US unions

Amazon

How a small group of Amazon workers took on big business and challenged traditional unions | Kenan Malik

‘The union wants to protect workers. The employer wants to protect workers. How do I choose between them?” So asks one young worker in...

Trustnews - November 17, 2024

US news

US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike

The US ports strike that shut down shipping on the east and Gulf coasts for three days came to an end on Thursday after...

Trustnews - October 3, 2024

Air transport

Union voices anger as Boeing makes ‘final’ offer in attempt to end strike

A union representing 33,000 striking Boeing workers has reacted with anger at what the aircraft-maker called its “best and final” pay offer of a...

Trustnews - September 24, 2024

Amazon

Amazon, Tesla and Meta among world’s top companies undermining democracy – report

Some of the world’s largest companies have been accused of undermining democracy across the world by financially backing far-right political movements, funding and exacerbating...

Trustnews - September 23, 2024

Airline industry

Boeing reaches tentative labor deal with 25% pay hike and commitment to replace 737 planes

Boeing and its biggest union have reached a tentative deal covering more than 32,000 workers and averting a possible strike that was set for...

Trustnews - September 9, 2024

Business

Nashville Uber and Lyft drivers warn of ‘ruined vacations’ as they vote to strike

Hundreds of ride-share drivers for Uber and Lyft in Nashville, Tennessee, have voted to begin a strike on Friday 30 August at Nashville international...

Trustnews - August 30, 2024