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Media December 9, 2023

Washington Post strikers criticize owner Jeff Bezos during historic walk-out: 'Needs to take accountability'

Washington Post employees and news workers' union members criticized paper owner Jeff Bezos for contributing to the financial problems that workers are striking over.

Pennsylvania December 7, 2023

Former Philadelphia union boss, codefendant convicted of embezzling over $650K in funds

John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, a former Philadelphia labor leader, has been convicted alongside a codefendant of embezzling over $650,000 in union funds for personal use.

Labor Unions December 7, 2023

Progressive Chicago Teachers Union boss owes thousands in unpaid utility bills despite eye-popping salary

An Illinois non profit has found that Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates owes thousands in unpaid utility bills despite making an eye-popping salary.

South Carolina December 7, 2023

Labor union calls for federal intervention in South Carolina workplace safety program

The Service Employees International Union is petitioning the federal government to intervene in South Carolina's workplace safety oversight system.

POLITICS December 7, 2023

Unions pumped $700M into Democratic Party causes nationwide, nonprofit report finds

A new report from the Commonwealth Foundation found the four largest government unions spent vast sums on political activity that primarily benefited Democrats' causes.

Media December 5, 2023

Portland Public Schools to factor in gender identity, race into school discipline: 'Completely backwards'

The hosts of 'Outnumbered' react to Portland Public Schools requiring officials to consider a disruptive student's race, gender identity and sexual orientation before punishing them.

Jeff Bezos December 5, 2023

Union workers at Jeff Bezo's WaPo plan walkout as insiders question billionaire owner's role in newsroom drama

Insiders at The Washington Post weigh in whether the paper's billionaire owner Jeff Bezos should intervene in union workers' dispute with management ahead of a planned walkout.

OPINION November 30, 2023

The potential Supreme Court case that could be the next Janus for labor unions

Millions of public workers have a constitutional right not to pay dues to government labor unions.

EDUCATION November 29, 2023

Portland Public Schools board unanimously approves deal with teachers union to end strike

The Portland Public Schools board voted in favor of ratifying a contract with its teachers union, ending the teachers strike that began on Nov. 1.

EDUCATION November 27, 2023

Portland Public Schools reach tentative deal with teachers union, classes resume Monday with 2-hour delay

Portland Public Schools said it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union after more than three weeks out of school, and classes will resume on Monday.

Media November 21, 2023

Outraged staff, parents slam Minnesota teachers union's 'antisemitic, hostile' stance on Israel-Hamas war

Outraged Minnesota Public Schools’ staff, parents, and other residents penned a letter to the district's superintendent to condemn a teachers union’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war.