Posts tagged Strike
Wayne County public defenders launch strike over healthcare, wage fight
July 24, 2026 // The union, which represents not just lawyers but also investigators, social workers and paralegals, has been fighting to maintain cost-free health insurance in addition to a 3% annual raise, instead of the 1% raises they’ve been offered.
Arrests, injuries reported at C&H Sugar refinery strike line in Crockett
July 23, 2026 // In a statement, a C&H spokesperson said, "Union members outside our gates are engaged in reckless and unsafe actions, endangering the health and safety of drivers, independent contractors and their fellow employees as well as unlawfully blocking commerce in and out of our refinery." The statement continued: "We call on the ILWU to stop the reckless, dangerous and illegal activity, and come to the table to finalize an agreement." As deputies continued ordering people to leave the area Tuesday, union leaders said the two injured workers were members of Local 10. One worker was transported to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center for treatment.
JTRAN workers, company to meet with mediator as strike continues
July 21, 2026 // JTRAN workers on strike say they are expected to meet with a mediator later this month in hopes of reaching an agreement and ending the labor dispute. Union members told 16 WAPT they are scheduled to meet with a mediator on July 31.
SIFF keeps theaters open amid walkout, unionized workers to continue walkout Saturday
July 20, 2026 // Unionized workers at the Seattle International Film Festival's (SIFF) cinemas plan to continue a walkout Saturday as contract negotiations with SIFF leadership remained ongoing.
No good news on MLB labor front: ‘Hope has all but evaporated’
July 18, 2026 // Some sort of labor stoppage appears all but certain as negotiations between MLB and the MLB Players Association have been anything but productive, according to numerous reports. ESPN insider Jeff Passan was the latest bearer of bad news Friday when he reported the sides were “far apart” in their positions despite initial hope in finding common ground.
Brooklyn Defender Services may strike if deal fails
July 16, 2026 // Nearly 500 employees could walk off the job, including 280 attorneys, 80 social workers, and 160 other staff members, such as paralegals and investigators.
Striking Seattle hotel workers apply for unemployment benefits
July 15, 2026 // Washington's law, which took effect Jan. 1, allows workers to collect up to six weeks of unemployment benefits while on strike during a contract dispute. The latest: Hotel workers at the Hilton-owned Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square have applied for the benefits and expect to start receiving them next week, their union, Unite Here Local 8, tells Axios.
Watchdog critic of TARP bailouts plays role in Shawn Fain graft controversy
July 15, 2026 // The DOJ is probing claims that Fain pressured a union official to provide financial benefits to his fiancee and a workers’ compensation claim for her sister, according to Bloomberg. Fain then allegedly punished UAW Vice President Rich Boyer for not approving the benefits by taking away Boyer’s position as lead negotiator with automaker Stellantis. Last month, Barofsky, the court-appointed monitor for the union, released a report about the accusations against Fain. “The Monitor’s investigation substantiated the claim that President Fain acted improperly to obtain financial benefits for his fiancée, and that Vice President Boyer’s failure to approve the bonus may have contributed to Fain’s retaliatory action against him,” Barofsky wrote.
JTRAN bus operators strike as contract talks break down
July 13, 2026 // JTRAN bus operators in Jackson, Mississippi, went on strike after contract negotiations with MV Transportation failed. The union accuses the company of unfair labor practices, while the city is working to minimize service disruptions for riders. MV Transportation has brought in out-of-state drivers to continue operating as many bus routes as possible. This is the second strike by JTRAN workers in less than two years, following a 14-day walkout in 2024.
Mass General Brigham sends cease-and-desist to Nurses Association over ‘significant noise’ related to strike
July 13, 2026 // Mass General Brigham sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Massachusetts Nurses Association Friday over “significant noise” related to the nurses and technician’s strike that began Wednesday, the healthcare company announced. In a statement, Mass General Brigham wrote, “We have heard concerns from patients, families, visitors, staff, and nearby residents about the significant noise and activity outside the hospital, particularly overnight. Because this disruption is affecting residents and the hospital’s healing environment and creating challenges for patients and care teams, this afternoon we sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Massachusetts Nurses Association regarding excessive noise and other disruptive activities associated with the picketing, and we will be sharing a letter of apology with our neighbors.