NJ Gov. Murphy criticizes NJ Transit union workers on strike during commuter difficulties
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy reacted strongly against a strike initiated by transit engineers on Friday. He criticized their actions as disrespectful to commuters and expressed concerns about the disruption in services. The strike, involving around 400 railroad engineers, marked the first significant labor action affecting major transit systems in over four decades, drawing criticism […]
Union Leader Explains to Megyn Kelly How Members Perceived Kamala and Her ‘Creepy’ Partner
Teamsters President Critiques Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz During an interview on SiriusXM’s Megyn Kelly, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien expressed doubts about Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Waltz, describing their partnership as “creepy.” O’Brien highlighted that the union has not endorsed a presidential candidate for 2024, indicating that Harris and her team made […]
Air traffic controllers’ union disrupts Sean Duffy’s efforts to increase hiring, sources say.
Challenges for Air Traffic Controllers Amid Retirement Policies In Washington, the leading association of air traffic controllers is complicating the transportation secretary’s initiative to increase workforce numbers by discouraging older employees from working beyond retirement age, according to recent reports. Transportation Secretary Duffy is proposing cash bonuses of up to 20% of the Federal Aviation […]
Firefighters’ Union Letting Down Its Members
Unions were originally established to safeguard the middle class. Yet, as often happens with large organizations, their focus can shift towards self-preservation rather than serving their members’ interests. Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line, striving to protect our communities and save property. It’s disheartening to think that they may also have to […]
NHS nurses may strike for a 25% pay increase, union leader cautions.
Nurses Demand Wage Increase Amid Potential Strikes Nurses are pushing for a substantial 25% wage increase and may consider striking again unless the government significantly improves its current offer of 2.8%, which is deemed “fully unacceptable” by NHS staff leaders. Professor Nicola Ranger, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, stated that nurses […]
Sen. John Fetterman experiences concerning outburst during meeting with union
Last week, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) had a meeting with representatives from the teachers’ union in his hometown, and things took a turn for the worse. At one point, Fetterman seemed to lose control, repeating phrases like “Everyone is mad at me” and questioning why everyone was upset, slamming his hands on the desk in […]
Serious complaint: Lawyers’ union fosters a harmful atmosphere for Jewish members
A new federal lawsuit alleges that union activists have subjected Jewish colleagues to “toxic working conditions” filled with anti-Israel sentiments and pro-terrorism rhetoric, despite having neutral policies regarding the ongoing Gaza conflict. Attorneys representing NY Legal Support Group and members of A Better Nylag Union are accused of promoting slogans that, according to some, suggest […]
Union leader supports Trump’s foreign film tariff, criticizes Hollywood’s outsourcing.
Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien and film director Lindsay Dorgerty expressed their approval of President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on movies made overseas. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “The American film industry is dying very fast.” He cautioned that “other countries offer incentives that lure our filmmakers and studios […]
Laid-off Union Employees Demonstrate Outside NYC Hotel Welcoming A-List Celebrities for Met Gala
Fired union workers staged a protest outside the Surrey Hotel in New York City, where many celebrities were staying before attending the Met Gala on Monday. A significant number of prominent stars encountered a labor dispute involving members of the Hotel Trade Council as they departed their stylish hotel in Manhattan’s Upper East Side for […]
Union 1199 for Health Care Workers removes President George Gresham
Members of New York’s largest healthcare workers’ union have opted to remove their long-standing president amid allegations of mismanagement and extravagant spending. Yvonne Armstrong, a senior executive at Service Employees International Union 1199 East, won decisively against George Gresham, reflecting significant discontent with his leadership. The vote tallied 26,623 in favor of Armstrong versus 11,722 […]