Labor union
Coverage of Labor union in the Nexus archive.
- Greene Co. man pleads guilty to stealing money from labor union
A Greene County man has pleaded guilty to theft and wire fraud charges. Kye Carbone, 69, of Athens, faces three counts each of wire fraud and theft from a labor union.
- California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
California voters will vote in November on a temporary tax increase targeting billionaires. A labor union supporting the measure announced it will proceed despite criticism from opponents.
- California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
California voters will consider a temporary tax increase on billionaires in November. A labor union supporting the measure announced it would proceed despite criticism.
- California’s proposed billionaire tax: what you need to know
California's proposed 5% billionaire tax is heading to the November ballot after sufficient signatures were collected. The measure faces opposition from the state's super rich and Governor Gavin Newsom, despite being championed by progressives.
- California’s proposed billionaire tax: what you need to know
California’s proposed 5% billionaire tax is heading to the November ballot after collecting sufficient signatures. The measure faces opposition from the state’s wealthiest residents and Governor Gavin Newsom, despite support from progressive groups and labor unions.
- Meta's reckoning has arrived
Meta's leadership, including CTO Andrew Bosworth, has acknowledged declining employee morale and criticized the company's recent restructuring. Employees report severe dissatisfaction, with unionization efforts in the UK, petitions against AI-tracking, and public outbursts against executives. Executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Chris Cox have admitted to creating a 'brutal' work environment and making mistakes.
- Starbucks claims union violates coffeemaker’s trademarks
Starbucks filed a lawsuit against the union Starbucks Workers United in Iowa federal court, alleging trademark infringement by using the company's name and logo on promotional materials, social media, and merchandise. The union, which organized 12,000 baristas, claims Starbucks has blocked contract negotiations and filed a separate lawsuit in Pennsylvania to assert its right to use the brand. Starbucks argues the union's use of its trademarks dilutes its brand and falsely implies endorsement of unrelated social and political issues.
- Samsung Electronics shares rally 6% after union suspends strike following tentative wage deal
Samsung Electronics shares surged 6% following a tentative wage agreement that led the union to suspend its strike. The deal was reached through negotiations led by South Korea's labor minister Kim Young-hoon.
- Samsung Reaches Tentative Deal With Union
Samsung Electronics has reached a tentative agreement with its labor union, averting a potential strike at the world's largest memory chipmaker. The deal has boosted South Korean stock markets as investors responded positively to the resolution of labor tensions.