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A San Diego Starbucks shift supervisor has petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to dissolve his store's union, citing exclusion from decision-making and the financial impact of a recent open-ended strike. He claims 64% of staff support the move, though the union has not responded to inquiries.
IATSE President Matt Loeb is hopeful that a deal will be reached soon with studios on new agreements for 23 local unions, covering about 70,000 crew workers nationwide. The union has been negotiating for three months on the Basic Agreement and the Area Standards Agreement, with talks set to resume on Monday. Key issues include wage increases, pension and health plan funding, rest periods, meal penalties, and AI-related job retraining and compensation. All contracts are set to expire on July 31.
The United Automotive Workers (UAW) has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a new election at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama, after 56% of workers voted against joining the union. The UAW alleges that Mercedes engaged in union-busting tactics, including firing pro-union employees and holding anti-union meetings. Mercedes denies these claims, stating they adhered to NLRB guidelines. This move follows a successful UAW election at a Volkswagen factory in Tennessee and ongoing union campaigns at other major automakers.