Articles about Labor
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Striking Beef Plant Workers to Resume Work
Thousands of workers at a major beef processing plant in the US have ended their six-week strike, agreeing to return to work after weeks of tense negotiations. The strike, which began in late March, had severely impacted the supply chain and meat prices nationwide. The workers, who are members of th...
In a Town Close to the Farmworker Movement, Some Struggle to Process Chavez Allegations
The town of Delano, California, has been at the epicenter of the farmworker movement for decades. It was here that César Chavez, the iconic labor leader, launched the United Farm Workers (UFW) in the 1960s. Today, the town remains a stronghold of the UFW, with thousands of farmworkers and their fami...
Ogden Officials Call for Removal of Cesar Chavez Street Signage Amid New Allegations
The city of Ogden, Utah, is embroiled in a controversy surrounding the legacy of Cesar Chavez, the labor leader behind the United Farm Workers. City officials have called for the removal of Cesar Chavez Street signage, citing new allegations that have raised concerns about Chavez's ties to communism...
Presidents Who Honored Cesar Chavez Face Backlash Over Abuse Allegations
U.S. presidents have long celebrated the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, the labor leader and civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) in 1962. However, a recent surge in allegations of workplace abuse has sparked a heated debate about the intersection of labor rights and soci...
United Farm Workers Union Cancels Cesar Chavez Events Over Abuse Allegations
The United Farm Workers (UFW), a prominent labor union founded by Cesar Chavez, has canceled its planned events to commemorate the late labor leader's life and legacy. The decision comes after a recent investigation revealed numerous allegations of abuse and misconduct by the union's leadership. The...
Silicosis, Lung Disease Once Linked to Mining, Hits Workers in Countertops Industry
The countertops industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by a surge in demand for quartz and granite countertops. However, this growth has come at a cost, with an increasing number of workers being diagnosed with silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. In...
City Launches Investigation into Businesses with Low Sick Leave Claims
The city's move to investigate businesses with low sick leave claims has sparked both support and criticism from various quarters, with some hailing it as a much-needed crackdown on exploitative employers and others decrying it as an overreach of government authority. Under Mamdani's leadership, the...
In Mlbpa’s Pivotal Moment, Bruce Meyer Must Expand His Capacity to Lead
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has reached a critical juncture, with Executive Director Bruce Meyer facing mounting pressure to resolve ongoing disputes with the MLB. The union has been engaged in a heated negotiation with the league over key issues such as salary caps, player...
S.f. Teachers Strike Day 2: Late-night Talks Narrow Gaps, but Deal Elusive
San Francisco teachers and the school district have agreed to a tentative deal after a second day of strike, paving the way for an end to the labor dispute that has disrupted classes for thousands of students. The agreement comes after a late-night session between the two sides that narrowed the gap...