GOP gubernatorial candidate Blakeman appeals to New York labor and criticizes Hochul for vetoing pro-union legislation.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s Veto of MTA Bill Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has voiced strong criticism against Governor Kathy Hochul for vetoing a bill aimed at mandating two drivers on each MTA train. Hochul has been working to garner union support as she faces challengers in her party. Blakeman, who currently holds the position of […]
Hochul admin caves on rollout of pro-union NY home care overhaul as whistleblower describes chaos: ‘S–t show’
The Hochul administration has eased the deadline for the state's $9 billion home care system unity overhaul. Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to release the plan in just a few days, until the April 1 deadline for more than 280,000 home care recipients to move to select companies to process payments. Gov. Kathy Hochul will […]
Trump’s Teamsters-backed labor pick pivots on pro-union position
Former Republican MP Lori Chavez Deremar, a former Republican senator from Oregon, was pressed for her supporters at a confirmation hearing Wednesday. While at home, Chavez Deremar gained a reputation as a Union Republican, primarily through the support of professional acts. In doing so, Chavez Deremar received a pushback from Republican Sen. Rand Paul of […]
Surprise closure of NYC Starbucks sparks pro-union protests as 7 activists end up cuffed and in a latte trouble
They are in a latte trouble. The union was assembled in October and a “sitting” demonstration at the park slope Starbucks Store, which is scheduled to be closed by the end of this month, was caught on Tuesday. NYPD's Spokesman confirmed that seven protests had been arrested, but did not use information on their accusations […]
Hochul’s pro-union home care program overhaul promises $500M in savings but it’s off to a rocky start
Gov. Kathy Hochul has pledged to save a whopping $500 million with an overhaul of the controversial home care program, but is dragging its feet with a slow and erratic rollout. Hochul and her top advisers moved to consolidate about 700 companies into one hand-picked company to care for elderly relatives in a budget deal […]
Kamala Harris Vowed to Be ‘Most Pro-Union’ VP Ever, but Union Membership Has Fallen to Record Lows
Two years ago, Vice President Kamala Harris promised to “lead the most pro-union administration in American history.” Since then, union membership among employed Americans has fallen to record lows, a sign of unions' declining bargaining power. “President Joe Biden and I are committed to leading the most pro-union administration in American history,” Harris said. said […]
Harris VP candidate changes tune on pro-union bill after progressive angst
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has changed his tune on pro-union legislation as he remains a leading contender to become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. Kelly would vote in favor of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, according to the Huff Post, a decision that walks back concerns he voiced previously. The PRO Act […]
Self-Described ‘Most Pro-Union President’ Joe Biden Facing Skepticism From Labor Leaders Following Debate Debacle
Following President Joe Biden’s poor performance in the June debates, some union leaders have questioned his chances of winning the election, according to multiple reports. Leaders United Auto Workers (UAW) and National Education Association (NEA) According to multiple media reports, Biden has publicly expressed concern about whether he can beat former President Donald Trump in […]
Supreme Court backs Starbucks over fired pro-union workers
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of coffee chain Starbucks Co. in a challenge to a judicial order ordering the company to rehire seven Memphis employees who were fired for trying to unionize, a decision that could make it harder for courts to quickly halt labor practices that are challenged as unfair […]
Supreme Court to hear dispute over Starbucks firing pro-union workers
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled against Starbucks in a judicial ruling that required the coffee chain to rehire seven employees who federal authorities determined were fired for helping organize a union at one of its cafes in Memphis, Tennessee. Agreed to hear the appeal. The justices heard Starbucks' appeal of a lower court […]