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Unionized support and technical staff at UVM Medical Center have authorized a strike after 82% of voters approved the action. The unions, representing 3,300 workers, seek better staffing protections and faster wage increases, while the hospital cites financial losses and proposes a three-year contract. No strike has been called yet, as both sides attempt to reach a final agreement.
Broadway actors will receive a 3% annual pay increase over three years under a new contract, which also includes improved health benefits, paid personal days, and limits on consecutive workdays, following negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League. The contract is subject to member approval by October 30, with potential retroactive pay increases and other industry improvements.
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.
Broadway faces a potential strike this fall as unions representing actors, stage managers, and musicians are in contentious contract negotiations with producers, driven by disputes over pay, health care, and working conditions, with the possibility of some shows continuing during a strike.
Broadway actors, represented by Actors' Equity, are preparing to strike over unresolved contract negotiations with the Broadway League, primarily concerning healthcare contributions, which could halt 32 productions during peak season, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the entertainment industry.
Canada Post is ending door-to-door delivery and cutting services amid financial struggles, leading to a strike by postal workers protesting job cuts and service reductions, as the government seeks to modernize and reduce costs in response to declining mail volumes and financial losses.
The Long Island Rail Road has avoided a strike until at least May after unions requested federal intervention, which delays any potential strike for eight months, ensuring continued service for its 300,000 daily riders amid ongoing contract negotiations.
A potential strike by Long Island Rail Road workers has been averted for several months after unions requested President Trump to intervene and form a panel to delay the strike and facilitate contract negotiations, preventing a work stoppage that could have affected over 270,000 daily passengers.
Long Island Rail Road workers threaten to strike, risking major disruption for 300,000 daily riders, with potential impacts including stranded commuters and business losses, amid unresolved contract disputes and political tensions.
The Philadelphia sanitation workers' strike ended after an agreement was reached, with Mayor Cherelle Parker gaining a political win despite union dissatisfaction over the terms, amid legal pressures and broader political challenges affecting city labor negotiations.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is trying to persuade city workers to accept her broader achievements, including housing programs and a recent raise, amidst a strike over contract disputes, but her efforts have so far been unsuccessful.
Thousands of Philadelphia municipal workers, represented by DC 33, have gone on an indefinite strike after failed contract negotiations, impacting city services like trash collection and public pools, with the city seeking a court injunction to require some water department employees to return to work.
Philadelphia teachers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if negotiations with the school district do not reach an agreement by August, amid ongoing disputes over working conditions, salaries, and school funding. The union emphasizes the need for better pay, smaller class sizes, and improved resources, while the district faces significant budget shortfalls and funding challenges. Negotiations are ongoing, but the strike authorization marks a significant show of union strength after over two decades.
Union workers at Safeway and Albertsons in Colorado have voted overwhelmingly to strike after failed negotiations over wages, benefits, and staffing, with a potential strike imminent if a favorable contract isn't offered soon. The workers, represented by UFCW Local 7, are protesting against concessions, understaffing, and the company's refusal to honor previous agreements, amid broader contract negotiations affecting over 150,000 workers in multiple states.
The New York Times Tech Guild, representing over 600 tech employees, ended their weeklong strike and will return to work, having initially walked out before the US election, raising concerns about the NYT's election tech performance. The strike affected the NYT's election coverage, with some features like state-level needles not displayed and slower app performance. Despite the strike, the NYT reported smooth site performance, attributing it to the Tech Guild's prior preparations. Negotiations for a fair contract will continue, with the NYT acknowledging the tech workers' significant contributions.