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Report: The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws
September 10, 2026 // Union executives are prioritizing recruitment. The fastest-growing category of public sector labor legislation expands collective bargaining into new workplaces. On the strength of these new laws, union executives are slowly replacing their membership losses since 2018. From 2018 to 2025, the country’s four largest government unions report a net decline in membership of 87,919, or 1.3 percent. However, they also report a collective gain of 232,502 members, or 3.5 percent since 2024. This report awards full letter-grade increases to Idaho (now A) and Louisiana (now B) due to their adoption of pro-worker labor reforms this past legislative session. However, the drops in grades—Nebraska (D), Nevada (D), and Rhode Island (F)—are the result of these states prioritizing union executives over workers and enacting laws helping unions recruit, politick, organize, and strike. Thirteen states now have an “A” or “A+” grade—up from twelve in the previous edition of this report—while six states earned an “F”—up from five over the same time period. Overall, the research finds 25 states fall below a “C.”
SEIU Local 1000 members to vote on possible strike against state
September 10, 2026 // An unfair practice strike is a work stoppage a union may call when it says an employer has broken rules during labor negotiations. SEIU Local 1000 alleges the state did not bargain fairly over workers’ pay, benefits and working conditions. Members can vote through October 7, according to the union. If members approve the measure, union leaders would have permission to call a strike at a later date.
Thousands of Chicago hotel workers threaten to strike
September 9, 2026 // The union represents 15,000 workers at more than 40 Chicago hotels, meaning a widespread strike could disrupt hotel operations during a key time for tourism and conventions. Catch up quick: By Aug. 31, contracts covering about 7,000 workers at Chicago hotels had officially expired, according to Unite Here Local 1.
Encore employees announce strike deadline after failing to agree on new deal with Wynn Resorts
September 2, 2026 // mployees at Encore Boston Harbor have announced they will officially go on strike Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 a.m., after failing to reach a deal with Wynn Resorts. The employees, who are members of the UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 unions, authorized a strike in a vote on Aug. 20.
Hofstra University professors reach agreement to avoid strike ahead of first day of classes
September 1, 2026 // News 12 has learned that Hofstra University professors will not walk off the job on the first day of classes. The Hofstra Chapter of the American Association of University Professors says “The Hofstra AAUP and Hofstra University Administration made significant progress in contract negotiations over the weekend and reached agreement late Sunday night on several major terms.”
State dismisses unfair labor practices claims in Lorain County JFS strike dispute
August 30, 2026 // More than six months into a Lorain County Job and Family Services strike, the state dismissed claims of unfair labor practices against both sides. The workers’ union is rallying support, and county leaders have declared that contract negotiations are effectively over, as the strike shows no sign of resolution. According to State Employment Relations Board (SERB) documents, neither party violated state statutes, noting conflicting versions of events from both sides.
Teamsters, Chisago County reach tentative deal that could end nearly 120-day strike
August 29, 2026 // The union said key issues in the new agreement include health insurance and a 20.5% wage increase over three years. Chisago County Administrator Chase Burnham said that 20.5% wage increase includes general raises of 3% in the first two years of the contract and a 4% raise in the third year. Eligible employees will also receive step increases of 3.5% each year of the contract. Burnham said the deal is “similar to what [the county] offered in June” but adds a third year to the contract.
WATCH: Seattle teachers could strike despite being among highest paid in US
August 27, 2026 // But district officials have publicly said that Seattle Schools are grappling with a looming $87 million budget deficit for the 2026–27 school year and a depleted $30 million rainy-day reserve, down from a recommended $135 million. Vicki Murray, senior education policy director at the free market nonprofit Washington Policy Center, said investing in great education means investing in teachers, but noted that Seattle teachers' salaries are among the highest paid in the country.
2,200 Prime Healthcare nurses, workers to strike across 3 states
August 25, 2026 // Nurses at the 361-bed Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital also held a one-day strike June 11, before the union election. Prime acquired the hospital and seven others from St. Louis-based Ascension in a deal completed in March 2025. Most of the workers involved in the September strikes have struck previously, the union said.
Dallas teachers union takes strike authorization vote
August 25, 2026 // A Dallas Education Association labor representative said a strike was not imminent, with the union having “no intention of setting a strike date at this time."