Articles about Labor
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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...
N.y.c. Nurses Reach Deal to End Strike at Two Hospital Systems
The strike, which began on December 11, 2022, was one of the largest and longest in New York City's history, with over 7,000 nurses from two major hospital systems participating. The nurses were demanding better staffing ratios, higher wages, and improved working conditions. Despite multiple failed ...
The Video Games Industry Is Killing Itself and No One Seems to Care
The video games industry has been a driving force in modern entertainment, providing countless hours of enjoyment for millions worldwide. However, behind the scenes, a growing concern has emerged – one that threatens to undermine the very foundation of the industry. A recent reader feature on Metro....
Nurses Describe Fear on the Job as Bitter Strike Enters Fifth Day
The dispute between nurses and hospital administrators has been brewing for months, but it came to a head on Monday when thousands of nurses walked off the job in a bitter labor strike. The strike, which has left thousands of patients without care, has been marked by tense negotiations between the t...