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games5 days ago•13 min saved

Wizards of the Coast Urges Arena Team to Reconsider Union Drive

Wizards of the Coast reportedly sent letters to Magic: The Gathering Arena developers urging them to think twice about forming a union, using language that argues for a direct relationship with leadership and warns of worse benefits if unionized. The union says it has about 75% support and seeks protections on layoffs, remote work, and AI governance; WotC has issued a press statement and reportedly hired employer-advocacy lawyers to oppose the union, while union organizers say they haven’t been contacted directly by the company.

via Kotaku|

#games #hasbro #labor-relations

business5 days ago•5 min saved

Samsung averts strike with last-minute profit-sharing pay deal

Samsung Electronics’ 70,000-strong union and management struck a late pay deal, averting a strike that could have disrupted Korea’s economy and the global AI hardware boom; after ministerial mediation, the agreement was reached around 10:30 pm - just 90 minutes before the deadline. The package grants semiconductor workers 10.5% of operating profits (up from 10%), adds a new bonus pool split by division and unit performance, and delivers an average wage rise of 6.2%, with bonuses tied to annual operating profits of 200 trillion won (2026–2028) and 100 trillion thereafter. Shares rose about 8%, and a union vote by May 27 will confirm the deal; some workers felt the agreement could have been stronger. The deal underscores Samsung’s central role in Korea’s exports and the global AI supply chain.

via Financial Times|

#business #labor-relations #samsung-electronics

sports14 days ago•17 min saved

Opening Salvo in 2026 MLB CBA Talks: Basics Only

MLB and the MLB Players Association opened the 2026 collective bargaining talks in New York with a preliminary session that outlined each side’s positions; formal proposals will come later. With the current CBA expiring December 1, 2026, negotiations could become contentious given past lockouts and ongoing debates over a league salary cap and floor, revenue sharing, and how to balance big- and small-market clubs, even as the sport enjoys rising popularity and looming broadcast deals.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#cba-negotiations #labor-relations #mlb

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple shuts down its first unionized store as part of retail downsizing

Apple will close three stores in June, including Towson, Maryland—the first U.S. store to unionize with IAM CORE; the union contract runs through 2027. Apple frames the closures as a response to declining mall traffic and a shift away from mall locations, while IAM contends the move is an attempt to bust the union. Employees at the two other closing stores (Escondido, CA and Trumbull, CT) will be reassigned to nearby locations, and the broader unionization effort has faced pushback in some markets.

via Mashable|

#apple #business #iam

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

WNBA Players Forge a Revenue-Share CBA, Seizing League Control

After 100+ hours of talks over eight days, the WNBA and WNBPA reached a seven-year CBA with players receiving a 20% gross-revenue share, a starting team salary cap of $7 million (rising with revenue), a $1.4 million supermax, and a $300,000 minimum salary. The deal reduces the need for players to seek overseas income, increases league financial transparency, and marks a major power shift toward players while boosting potential average salaries and overall professional standards in the league.

via The Ringer|

#cba #labor-relations #player-empowerment

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Olympics could spark MLB-vs-minor leaguers exhibitions in 2028

MLB and the players' union are optimistic that MLB players will compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which could lead to midseason exhibitions against minor leaguers during an extended break; the idea is still under discussion, not guaranteed, and would depend on logistics and separate bargaining from the new CBA, with Olympic baseball slated mid-July and three of six spots already allocated.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #labor-relations #minor-league-baseball

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Starbucks union pushes for new contract with wage hikes, protections

Starbucks Workers United submitted a comprehensive contract proposal seeking a $17 starting wage, 4% annual raises, and staffing-and-protections measures for baristas, as negotiations resume with in-person bargaining planned for March 30 after stalled talks and holiday strikes; the union represents about 6% of company-owned U.S. locations and the outcome could influence Starbucks's turnaround and shareholder concerns ahead of the March 25 annual meeting.

via CNBC|

#business #contract-negotiations #labor-relations

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Bruce Meyer named MLBPA leader as union braces for next CBA

Bruce Meyer was unanimously elected the MLB Players Association's seventh executive director, succeeding Tony Clark who resigned amid an inappropriate relationship with a union employee and a federal probe into the union’s finances. Meyer will lead on an interim basis through next year’s bargaining with MLB, with talks likely to begin in April before the December expiration of the current CBA and a possible owners lockout. Matt Nussbaum was named interim deputy executive director. The move is intended to bolster transparency and a tougher bargaining stance, though Meyer’s ties to top agents and past criticisms persist. Meyer's 2026 salary is set at about $1.6 million, well below Clark's.

via The New York Times|

#bruce-meyer #cba-negotiations #labor-relations

sports3 months ago•7 min saved

Scandal Casts Shadow Over Black Baseball Leadership

A veteran columnist argues that Tony Clark’s resignation as MLBPA executive director—amid allegations of a personal relationship overlapping with his role and a federal probe into OneTeam Partners—damages Black leadership in baseball at a pivotal labor moment, potentially affecting player negotiations and morale ahead of a looming 2026 season, while suggesting the upheaval could also create space for renewed Black leadership and accountability.

via Andscape|

#african-americans-in-baseball #labor-relations #mlbpa

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

WNBA blasts union over 'unrealistic' CBA counterproposal as season start looms

With the May 8 start looming, the WNBA blasted the union’s latest CBA counterproposal as 'unrealistic,' warning it would cost teams hundreds of millions. The WNBPA’s offer calls for about 27.5% of gross revenue over the deal (down from 31%), including housing concessions, while the league’s proposal ties revenue sharing to net revenue and promises higher salaries and stricter facilities requirements; the parties still must hammer out two drafts and free agency before training camp.

via New York Post|

#cba #housing #labor-relations

space8 months ago

Pre-emptive Union Busting at JPL Sparks Controversy

The article discusses the strategic timing of pre-emptive union busting efforts at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), with insights from Keith Cowing, a space industry journalist and former NASA employee.

via NASA Watch|

#jpl #keith-cowing #labor-relations

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Backs Dockworkers in Automation Dispute

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for the dockworkers union in its contract dispute with the United States Maritime Alliance, which previously led to a major strike at East Coast and Gulf ports. Trump criticized the impact of automation on American workers and suggested that foreign companies should invest in hiring American dockworkers rather than relying on machinery. This stance indicates a potentially more labor-friendly approach in his upcoming administration, aligning with his Labor Secretary pick, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who also appears to support pro-union policies.

via Axios|

#automation #labor-relations #politics

labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

UAW Demands New Vote, Cites Intimidation at Mercedes-Benz Alabama Plants

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has filed an objection with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing Mercedes of intimidating and coercing workers to vote against unionizing at two Alabama factories. The UAW claims Mercedes engaged in unlawful practices, including firing pro-union employees and holding anti-union meetings. Mercedes denies the allegations, stating that the majority of workers voted against union representation. The NLRB will review the objections and may order a new election if misconduct is confirmed.

via The Associated Press|

#labor-relations #mercedes #nlrb

labor-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

UAW Seeks New Union Vote at Mercedes' Alabama Plant

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has petitioned the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a new unionization vote at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, alleging that Mercedes engaged in unfair labor practices that influenced the previous vote, which the UAW lost.

via Yahoo Finance|

#alabama #labor-relations #mercedes-benz

labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

UAW Seeks New Election After Mercedes-Benz Union Vote Defeat in Alabama

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is challenging the results of a recent union vote at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, where workers voted against union representation. The UAW alleges that Mercedes-Benz engaged in unfair labor practices, including firing pro-union workers and forcing anti-union meetings, and is asking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to order a new election. The NLRB will review the objections and may hold a hearing to determine if a new election is warranted.

via CNBC|

#alabama #labor-relations #mercedes-benz