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Deliverista Hub Opens at City Hall Park, Marking a NYC Labor Milestone
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer helped inaugurate City Hall Park’s Deliverista Hub—the first rest and charging station for NYC delivery workers—giving 24/7 access to e-bike batteries, phones, bike repair space, and safety guidance, funded by federal infrastructure money after years of delays and pushed forward by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and labor advocates. The hub is run by the Workers Justice Project in partnership with Los Deliveristas Unidos, with plans for additional hubs across the city amid ongoing safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries.
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Union momentum defies political pressure to reach 16-year peak in 2025
U.S. union membership rose to 14.7 million in 2025 and 16.5 million workers were covered by union contracts—the highest since 2009—despite the Trump administration’s push to roll back bargaining for about 1 million federal workers; density climbed to 11.2%, and public approval for unions remains high (67–71%), signaling renewed organizing over years.
WGA West Staff Strike Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations
WGA West staff walked off the job and picketed outside the Hollywood guild as the Writers Guild Staff Union pushes for its first contract, accusing management of bad-faith bargaining and surveilling union activity and filing an unfair labor practices charge with the NLRB. The guild says it will bargain in good faith as talks with the AMPTP loom, HQ is closed and events canceled ahead of a March start to MBA negotiations and the May 1 contract expiry.
Minneapolis Labor Federation Backs Jan. 23 General Strike Amid ICE Crackdown
The Minneapolis AFL-CIO endorsed a January 23 general strike in protest of ICE operations, calling for solidarity with affected workers and pressuring leaders to address immigration enforcement. The action, tied to a broader “Day of Truth and Freedom,” has sparked solidarity actions in other cities and is being coordinated by regional labor federations and unions nationwide, with further discussion planned to help spread the movement.
Minnesota Unions Rally Against ICE Raids with Statewide Economic Blackout
America’s largest labor federation (AFL-CIO) denounces ICE raids in Minnesota as dangerous to innocent workers, while local unions back a January 23 statewide economic blackout and a rally in Minneapolis to pressure ICE to leave Minnesota; the Metro Surge operation has arrested thousands and caused broad disruption amid ongoing tensions after a fatal ICE shooting.
US Labor Movement Faces Challenges Amid Political Turmoil
The US labor movement faces significant challenges under Trump, including a crippled NLRB, legal delays, and hostile policies, which hinder workers' rights to organize and protect their interests, despite some recent victories like the Whole Foods unionization.
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Iowa Pork Plant Fined for Illegal Child Labor in Hazardous Conditions
An investigation has revealed that children were employed in hazardous conditions at a slaughterhouse in Iowa, working dangerous shifts in violation of labor laws. The inquiry highlights significant breaches in child labor regulations, raising concerns about the enforcement of these laws and the safety of young workers in the industry.
Portland's New Seasons Workers Plan Pre-Thanksgiving Strike
Workers at 11 unionized New Seasons Market locations in Portland plan a one-day strike before Thanksgiving, citing unfair labor practices and stalled contract negotiations over wages and benefits. The New Seasons Labor Union, representing over 1,100 grocery workers, accuses the company of bad faith bargaining. New Seasons aims to keep stores open during the strike, offering double-pay to staff willing to work. The strike follows a previous warning strike and ongoing efforts to secure a first contract since unionization began in 2022.
Culinary Union Strike Shakes Las Vegas Hospitality Sector
The Culinary Workers Union has initiated an open-ended strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, marking the first such action in 22 years, as hundreds of hospitality workers demand a new contract with better wages and benefits. Despite financial hardships, union members are committed to the strike, which follows a previous 48-hour walkout earlier this year. The union, representing 60,000 members, has reached agreements with other major hotel-casinos, but negotiations with Virgin Hotels have stalled over pay disputes.
Casino Hotel Workers Strike Near Las Vegas Strip
Hundreds of hotel workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have gone on strike after failing to secure a new contract, marking the first open-ended strike in 22 years for the Culinary Workers Union. The union, representing about 60,000 members, is demanding fair wage increases and better benefits, criticizing the company's proposal as inadequate. The strike includes 24/7 picket lines and calls for customers to avoid crossing the strike line. This action follows a previous 48-hour walkout and comes after successful negotiations with other major Las Vegas hotels last year.
Striking NYT Workers Urge Wordle Boycott Amidst Newspaper Turmoil
Striking New York Times tech workers, part of the New York Times Tech Guild, are urging people not to play games like Wordle or use the NYT cooking app as part of their protest against what they claim are unfair labor practices. The guild, which includes over 600 tech workers, began their strike just before the US presidential election, a critical time for the newspaper's data visualizations. They have launched a "strike-friendly" website offering alternative games and recipes. The New York Times expressed disappointment over the strike but is committed to negotiating a fair contract.