May 25, 2004
SBC, Union Reach Deal after 4-Day Strike
The tentative agreement could save jobs and nearly $2 billion.
May 25, 2004
UAW Plans Challenge to Union Vote At Gaston County Plant
Union seeks to hinder certification of Stabilus win.
May 24, 2004
Authorization for Strike OK'd
Only a handful of workers voted against the proposal.
May 23, 2004
USF Corporation to Close Red Star Operating Company; Teamster Actions ''Devastating''
Company would never be able to recover from the losses caused by unexpected strike.
May 23, 2004
SBC Strike Causes Outages
Some could be without service until Tuesday.
May 23, 2004
Court Rejects Appeal From Miami Teachers Union Head
Former leader will serve 27-months in hospital prison for mail fraud and tax evasion.
May 22, 2004
Ex-UAW Official Sentenced To Home Detention
Former treasurer, who pleaded guilty to theft, also must make restitution.
May 22, 2004
UAW, Visteon Make A Deal
In April, the UAW agreed to lower wages and benefits for future hourly workers.
May 21, 2004
Visteon Faces Midnight Deadline for Strike at Ypsilanti Plant
Ford parts supplier looking to trim the work force by 30 percent.
May 21, 2004
US Airways Asks Unions to Tighten Belt
Cost cutting is necessary for the airline’s survival.
May 20, 2004
Vought Workers Reject Union
Workers at closing plant address relocation and severance with the company.
May 20, 2004
UAW Ends Effort to Organize At Toyota
Toyota spokesman not surprised the campaign had failed.
May 20, 2004
Teamsters Push Fight with Parr into High Profile
The company proposes to end a requirement that all workers join the union.
May 19, 2004
Magna in Messy Talks with UAW
Negotiations may stall acquisition proceedings.
May 19, 2004
CalPERS Drops 36 Hospitals
Eleven Sutter Health facilities are included in move to cut costs.
May 19, 2004
Union to Hold Four-Day Strike against SBC Starting Friday
The two sides have been negotiating three months and working with a mediator.
May 19, 2004
Tentative Contract for Lear and UAW
400 employees may be out of work with the proposed contract.
May 19, 2004
UAW fails again in contented South
Union opposition at Kentucky plant leaves effort all but dead.
May 18, 2004
Vegas Coke Workers Could Strike Tonight
Workers are set to strike following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
May 18, 2004
Workers concerned about jobs
Company headed to new location, says union dragged feet.
May 18, 2004
Lavielle Supply May Drop Union
Workers will vote June 2 on a petition to de-certify their union.
May 17, 2004
New Overtime Changes Spark Confusion
Labor Department says changes needed to reduce lawsuits against employers.
May 17, 2004
Unionism As Business - Are The Labour Bosses Becoming Bosses?
Unions are running large private organizations.
May 16, 2004
Neutrality Pacts Hit Nerve for Workers
Deals seen as a means to force union on plant workers and ensure dues.
May 16, 2004
TMA Worries State Will Set Nurse Ratios
CalPERS Sutter Decision Widely Awaited
May 15, 2004
TMA Worries State Will Set Nurse Ratios
Mandates allow some nurses to be overwhelmed while others have little to do.
May 15, 2004
UAW Postpones Visteon Strike
The union cites improvements in contract talks for its decision.
May 14, 2004
Columbia University Grad Student Strike
Teaching assistant strike for more say in HR policies.
May 13, 2004
Strike possible at Visteon Michigan plant
A strike at the facility could interrupt production at Ford.
May 13, 2004
U.S. House Backs Small Business Health Plans
Proposed bill would make health insurance more affordable for small businesses.
May 13, 2004
Union Disgrace
6,000 members vote to deny benefits to gay spouses of union members.
May 13, 2004
Closing Plant's Workers Eye Union
NLRB says workers have the right to organize even though the plant will close.
May 12, 2004
Teamsters Bid To Self-Police Union Collapses
$15-million effort collapsed as hired investigators clashed with the union's leaders.
May 12, 2004
Norwood Seeks To Outlaw Union 'Card Checks'
The likelihood of coercion increases with the card-check process.
May 12, 2004
Gap Inc. Provides Comprehensive Look at Its Efforts to Improve Garment Factories
Gap leadership takes responsibility for improving labor conditions at factories.
May 12, 2004
Casino Windsor and Unionized Workers Reach Tentative Agreement
Deal still must be ratified by workers.
May 11, 2004
Workers Reject Last Of Tyson Strike Union Leadership
NLRB ruled that Tyson Foods doesn’t have to rehire workers who were on strike.
May 11, 2004
Panel Charges a Top Teamster in New York Abused Power
The charges could lead to Anthony Rumore’s expulsion of the official.
May 6, 2004
Wal-Mart Vote Stymied Again In Council
Wal-Mart not prepared to promise that Chicago stores will never sell groceries.
May 6, 2004
UFCW Supports Nurse Staffing for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2004
Act addresses dangerous patient care conditions in healthcare facilities.
May 6, 2004
Trucker Strike Ties Up Port
Truck drivers have stopped hauling goods to and from the Oakland harbor.
May 6, 2004
Federal Mediator Urges SBC, Union to Avoid Strike
Disagreements over job security and health care have slowed negotiations.
May 5, 2004
39 Workers Consent to Wage Freeze
The contract calls for office visit co-pays increase and 90-day probation.
May 5, 2004
Olympics: Union Threatens Dirty Sheets for Olympic Guests
Workers in hotels, restaurants, taverns and cafes want a pay rise and an Olympic bonus.
May 5, 2004
SBC prepares for labor strike in Wisconsin
The union is asking for commitments to job security and access to new jobs.
May 4, 2004
Who Says Wal-Mart Is Bad For Cities?
Underserved neighborhoods welcome its jobs, low prices, and tax revenue.
May 4, 2004
Hargrove Dismisses Union Link To Giant Deaths
Union negligence results in charges of partial responsibility in nine mine deaths.
May 3, 2004
CNH Racine Workers Urged To Reject Final Contract Offer
CNH offer will keep the company competitive in the global market.
May 2, 2004
Court Asked To Rule on Hospital Pickets
B.C. employers association asks judge for contempt ruling.
May 2, 2004
Mob Stigma Again Haunts Teamsters
Organized crime prober's resignation casts pall over union that was gaining respect.
May 2, 2004
Morality and Economic Law: Toward a Reconciliation
Coercive labor unionism makes some workers worse off
May 1, 2004
B.C. Premier Pleads With Health Workers
Tens of thousands of health support workers stayed off the job despite legislation.
May 1, 2004
Teamsters Corruption Team Calls It Quits
Team leader doubts Hoffa’s commitment to eliminate corruption.
May 1, 2004
Union Row Delays Apartment Project
Teamsters and building trades workers at odds over delivery of appliances.
May 1, 2004
BC Hospital Strike Inspires Mass Walkouts
Up to 110,000 workers could be off the job.
