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Samsung bonus split sparks union bid for injunction as memory unit pockets $400k
business4 days ago

Samsung bonus split sparks union bid for injunction as memory unit pockets $400k

Samsung’s new performance bonus plan would see memory-focused employees earn around 600 million won (~$400k) this year, while mobile division workers may receive about 6 million won (~$4k), a roughly 100x gap that has prompted a union to seek a court injunction. Memory/semiconductor staff also get a 40% share of the total bonus pool plus a profit-linked special bonus; shareholders are threatening a lawsuit as deal ratification votes begin.

via Wccftech|
#bonuses#business#court-injunction
LIRR strike shuts down the nation’s largest commuter rail after stalled talks
business11 days ago

LIRR strike shuts down the nation’s largest commuter rail after stalled talks

Long Island Rail Road workers walked off for the first time since 1994, halting service on the country’s largest commuter rail after negotiations with the MTA collapsed. About 3,500 employees were involved, with the union seeking wage increases and healthcare concessions; reports indicate workers were willing to scale back some wage demands in exchange for healthcare cost relief, highlighting a clash over pay and benefits that could affect riders and trigger contingency plans.

via Newsday|
#business#labor-dispute#long-island-rail-road
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to continue under nonprofit ownership
business1 month ago

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to continue under nonprofit ownership

Block Communications will sell the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a nonprofit that also owns the Baltimore Banner; the deal takes effect May 4 and will keep the paper operating in Western Pennsylvania with Pittsburgh-based leadership while some functions merge with Venetoulis, including preserving Thursday and Sunday print editions. The sale is pitched as a community-focused investment in local journalism, buoyed by Bainum Jr.'s funding, but it leaves unresolved liabilities to former striking workers and uncertainty about how many newsroom jobs will endure.

via 90.5 WESA|
#business#labor-dispute#local-news
NFL Eyes College Officials as Backup Refs in Possible CBA Lockout
sports2 months ago

NFL Eyes College Officials as Backup Refs in Possible CBA Lockout

The NFL has begun identifying potential replacement game officials from college ranks in case negotiations with the NFL Referees Association fail, with plans for background checks, onboarding in April, face-to-face meetings in May, Zoom training over the summer, and on-field work starting in September. The move could create a “scab” dynamic and impact game integrity, especially with gambling stakes higher nationwide. The league didn’t comment, and officials’ targeting beyond college groups is unclear; history points to the 2012 lockout and the infamous Packers-Seahawks game as context.

via NBC Sports|
#labor-dispute#lockout#nfl
Colorado Beef Plant Readies Historic 3,800-Worker Strike
business2 months ago

Colorado Beef Plant Readies Historic 3,800-Worker Strike

About 3,800 workers at Swift Beef Co.’s Greeley, Colorado, plant are set to strike Monday, the first U.S. beef slaughterhouse walkout since 1985, after union officials accused JBS USA of retaliation and other unfair labor practices during contract talks that expired at midnight Sunday; 99% of workers voted to authorize the strike; management says it will operate two shifts and move production to other facilities, and workers who don’t strike can still work and be paid; the strike occurs amid a 75-year low in U.S. cattle inventories and rising beef prices, with broader industry concerns following the January closure of a Nebraska plant.

via NBC News|
#business#greeley#jbs-usa
WGA West Staff Strike Signals Tension Ahead of AMPTP Talks
entertainment3 months ago

WGA West Staff Strike Signals Tension Ahead of AMPTP Talks

The Writers Guild of America West staff voted to strike amid alleged unfair labor practices by management, affecting about 100 of 150 workers and prompting picketing outside WGA West as the guild heads into upcoming AMPTP contract negotiations; the union says negotiations will continue in good faith with executives handling non-striking duties, while the guild denies the allegations of bad faith bargaining.

via Variety|
#amptp#entertainment#labor-dispute
Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Ends, Resort to Reopen This Weekend
world4 months ago

Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Ends, Resort to Reopen This Weekend

The 75-member ski patrol union in Telluride approved a new contract ending a 13-day strike that led to the resort's closure, after community protests and economic losses. The resort will reopen gradually, amid ongoing tensions over wages, community support, and regional economic challenges, highlighting broader issues of inequality and community resilience in mountain towns.

via The Colorado Sun|
#community-impact#labor-dispute#resort-reopening
Telluride Ski Resort to Close Indefinitely Amid Strike
world5 months ago

Telluride Ski Resort to Close Indefinitely Amid Strike

The Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado has been closed indefinitely due to a strike by the ski patrol union over wages, with negotiations having broken down after the resort's management refused to increase wages despite the high cost of living and union demands. The strike has impacted the resort's operations during a busy season, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in ski resorts across the US.

via CBS News|
#colorado#labor-dispute#ski-patrol-strike
Starbucks Union Workers Threaten Major Holiday Strike Over Contract Disputes
business6 months ago

Starbucks Union Workers Threaten Major Holiday Strike Over Contract Disputes

Unionized Starbucks workers are preparing to strike in over 25 US cities on November 13, coinciding with Red Cup Day, as they seek a fair contract after years of unsuccessful negotiations. The union has authorized an open-ended strike, citing unfair bargaining practices and unresolved issues, while Starbucks claims it offers competitive pay and benefits. The strike could impact holiday sales and reflects ongoing tensions between the company and its employees.

via Bloomberg.com|
#business#labor-dispute#red-cup-day
Kaiser Healthcare Workers Launch Major Strike Amid Wage Disputes
healthcare7 months ago

Kaiser Healthcare Workers Launch Major Strike Amid Wage Disputes

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers across multiple states are set to strike for five days starting October 14, due to unresolved contract negotiations focusing on staffing, wages, and benefits. The strike involves union members representing 62,000 employees, with some hospitals remaining open but shifting to virtual care for some services. Kaiser has offered wage increases and improved benefits, but union members feel their concerns are not adequately addressed. The company is preparing for the strike by onboarding additional staff and reassigning volunteers.

via Becker's Hospital Review|
#healthcare#healthcare-workers#kaiser-permanente