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LIRR shutdown tests New York commutes as unions demand bigger raises
business10 days ago

LIRR shutdown tests New York commutes as unions demand bigger raises

Unions representing roughly half of Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike at 12:01 a.m., halting service and forcing roughly 300,000 daily riders to seek alternatives as contract talks with the MTA stalled. The dispute centers on wages—unions seek 16% over four years while the MTA has offered about 9.5% over three years plus a future rise—amid fare-concern warnings, with Gov. Hochul urging telework and the MTA operating limited free shuttle service for essential travelers.

LAUSD pushes SEIU talks to avert April 14 strike after deals with UTLA and administrators
local1 month ago

LAUSD pushes SEIU talks to avert April 14 strike after deals with UTLA and administrators

LAUSD continues bargaining with SEIU after tentative deals with UTLA and the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles; SEIU represents about 30,000 aides, bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers, and negotiators are seeking higher pay and more hours for part-time staff to qualify for health benefits. With a potential SEIU strike on April 14 that could close schools, the district is racing to reach an agreement as UTLA has pledged solidarity if no deal is reached.

LAUSD: UTLA tentative deal reached, but walkouts loom amid broader union talks
education1 month ago

LAUSD: UTLA tentative deal reached, but walkouts loom amid broader union talks

LAUSD and UTLA reached a tentative two-year contract with roughly an 11.65% pay hike, a starting salary near $77,000, four weeks of district-paid parental leave, expanded student mental-health supports, and smaller class-size targets for some grades; the district says the deal costs about $650 million and includes inclusive-practices staffing. While UTLA members are urged to ratify, negotiations with SEIU Local 99 (bus drivers and aides) and the administrators’ union continue, with a potential sympathy strike if no deal by April 14. A district walkout could disrupt attendance for about 400,000 students, but the district has prepared food, tech support, and child-care resources if schools close.

Ohtani, Judge, and the Robot Umpires Define the 2026 MLB Season
sports2 months ago

Ohtani, Judge, and the Robot Umpires Define the 2026 MLB Season

A season preview that centers MLB’s 2026 storylines on Shohei Ohtani’s return as a true two-way star, Aaron Judge’s pursuit of a third straight MVP, and Tarik Skubal anchoring a Tigers rotation, while a new wave of prospects, front-office moves, and two major off-field developments—a looming labor battle and a robot-umpire challenge system—shape how the season will be played and policed.

politics2 months ago

Mamdani’s budget squeeze tightens as NYC faces costly labor talks

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters a challenging round of labor negotiations with around 100 city unions, facing a tight, $127 billion budget secured by depleted reserves and proposed tax measures. With pattern bargaining likely pushing pay hikes higher than the city’s modest reserves, the mayor must balance workers’ demands for raises with fiscal constraints and political pushback, all while navigating a council that has resisted certain tax increases.

MLB’s 2027 Season in the Balance: A Labor-Deal FAQ
sports2 months ago

MLB’s 2027 Season in the Balance: A Labor-Deal FAQ

With MLB’s current CBA expiring December 1, 2026, a lockout is expected and could threaten the 2027 season. The piece outlines the main negotiating fronts—higher minimum salaries and quicker paths to free agency for players, vs. a salary cap, revised revenue sharing, international draft, and expansion for owners—while noting MLBPA interim leader Bruce Meyer will bargain against MLB’s Dan Halem. Despite tense talks, a full-season cancellation is unlikely, as baseball remains financially healthy, attendance and TV ratings are up, and big TV deals loom after 2028, making a negotiated settlement in everyone’s interest.

WGA Lays Out Demands as AMPTP Talks Loom
business2 months ago

WGA Lays Out Demands as AMPTP Talks Loom

The Writers Guild of America released a Pattern of Demands for its upcoming MBA negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, urging higher health/pension contributions, higher minimum compensation and residuals, expanded AI protections, and strengthened professional standards across areas like post‑production, comedy/variety, and development deals. Negotiations start March 16 with the current contract expiring May 1, following broad member approval of the MBA and a staff union vote authorizing potential strike actions.

MLBPA Leader Tony Clark to Step Down Amid Licensing Probe
sports3 months ago

MLBPA Leader Tony Clark to Step Down Amid Licensing Probe

Tony Clark will resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association amid a U.S. Attorney probe into One Team Partners, the union’s licensing venture. The move comes as talks to replace the expiring collective bargaining agreement begin in April, with management reportedly proposing a salary cap that could spark a work stoppage. Clark, 53, led the union since 2013 and oversaw 2016 and 2022 agreements; Bruce Meyer is expected to lead negotiations moving forward.

SFUSD strike exposes planning gaps and a healthcare win for teachers
education3 months ago

SFUSD strike exposes planning gaps and a healthcare win for teachers

The San Francisco Unified School District’s four‑day teachers strike ended with a negotiated win for educators—fully funded family healthcare and a roughly 5% pay increase—after months of deadlock. The district’s late bargaining, unresolved non‑monetary issues (sanctuary campuses, AI policy) and thin contingency plans left administrators on the back foot when sympathy strikes by principals and other staff shut schools. Public support from families helped sustain the strike, but the district faces ongoing fiscal pressures and tougher bargaining ahead as money and staffing concerns linger.

WNBA Owners Return with Small Concessions in New CBA Counteroffer
sports3 months ago

WNBA Owners Return with Small Concessions in New CBA Counteroffer

WNBA owners sent a counter-proposal to the players’ union, keeping revenue sharing below 15% of league revenue and reintroducing a limited housing plan tied to a developmental roster (two spots per team with per-game pay and housing benefits, including studio apartments for lower-salary players and one-bedroom units for early-career players in the initial years). The league also offered non-economic concessions (pregnant-player trade consent, no marijuana testing, higher performance bonuses) while salaries remain well below union expectations. Talks continue ahead of a May 8 season start, with concerns a deal by early February is needed to avoid delays.