Labor Unions

The National Labor Relations Board dismissed 34.7% of unfair labor practice charges filed by unions and 67.4% filed by workers from January 2025 to April 2026, a significant increase compared to 2024. The report attributes this rise to staffing shortages, procedural changes, and a lack of board quorum.

The Los Angeles Unified School Board is set to vote on a $21 billion spending plan for the next school year, which includes raises, class size reductions, and mental health support. However, the district faces a $2 billion budget deficit this year and a projected $3.6 billion deficit by 2028-29, with a fiscal stabilization plan likely leading to job eliminations.

A controversial California proposal to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents worth over $1 billion has qualified for the November ballot. The tax faces opposition from tech moguls and Governor Gavin Newsom but is supported by labor unions.

Dina Titus won the Democratic primary in Nevada's 1st Congressional District against Gabriel Cornejo, Joy Hoover, and Luis Paniagua. She secured her party's nomination for an eighth term, leveraging support from labor unions and fundraising advantages. The district is projected to remain Democratic in the general election.

San Francisco’s 'Overpaid CEO' tax measure, Prop. D, failed despite support from labor unions. The measure was opposed by Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Chamber of Commerce.

Prop. D, the 'Overpaid CEO Tax,' is losing but labor unions remain hopeful for its passage. Rival Prop. C has been decisively defeated.

Over $79.6 million in outside money has been donated to independent committees influencing the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and special interests are major contributors.

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees aiming to influence the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. This marks a record-setting amount of outside money in the race.

A report reveals that US employers spend over $1.5 billion annually to combat labor unions and unionization efforts. The spending reflects corporate strategies to resist worker organizing campaigns and union activities across various industries.

Labor unions are opposing a Senate cryptocurrency bill ahead of a Thursday committee markup. The bill is related to the regulation of cryptocurrencies. Labor unions' opposition may impact the bill's progress.

Labor unions have expressed opposition to a pending Senate crypto bill, warning that it could jeopardize worker retirement plans. The bill is set to be marked up by a committee on Thursday. Labor unions are concerned about the potential impact on workers' financial security.

Major labor groups are opposing a crypto bill due to concerns that it could harm retirement accounts. The opposition is being voiced through a letter sent to senators, which was first obtained by CNBC. This development represents another hurdle for crypto legislation.

Thousands are participating in 'May Day Strong' protests across the U.S., demanding economic justice through 'no school, no work, no shopping' actions. The coalition includes labor unions, immigrant rights groups, and organizations like the Democratic Socialists of America, opposing ICE, war, and advocating for taxing the wealthy.

US activists are organizing a May Day economic blackout, inspired by the Minnesota ICE crackdown, with over 3,000 planned actions across the country. The 'no school, no work, no shopping' protests aim to challenge government policies perceived to prioritize billionaires over workers.

Powerful California institutions, including labor unions, elected officials, and special interest groups, supported Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign despite rumors of his past inappropriate behavior. The article examines why these groups endorsed him amid ongoing scrutiny.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and labor leaders warned about AI's potential to displace both blue-collar and white-collar workers. Sanders is advocating for a moratorium on data center construction to address these risks.