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Unions gear up to fight against Trump’s ‘Billionaire First’ agenda

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Unions gear up to fight against Trump’s ‘Billionaire First’ agenda [The Guardian] 25-12-2025


A Construction Workers Union Faces Its Most Divisive Issue: Immigration [HuffPost] 24-12-2025


Labor Unions Have a Jew-Hatred Problem [RealClear Politics] 24-12-2025


Pennsylvania The longest-running strike in the US is over—and the workers won [The Real News Network] 20-12-2025


2025 in Review: Stark Battle Lines, Big Potential [Labour Notes] 19-12-2025



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Starbucks’ history of union busting is catching up with them. As strikes expand and members of Congress weigh in, the company’s stock has begun to slide 2025-12-26 [SEIU]

As Trump pushed mines to increase production, protections for black lung victims stalled 2025-12-26 [Louisville Pub Media]

Massachusetts 'Somebody’s got to be here.' Meet the essential workers in Pittsfield who clock in on Christmas 2025-12-26 [Berkshire Eagle]

Michigan AFGE union workers at Ann Arbor's EPA lab face continuing challenges 2025-12-26 [WEMU]

Louisiana Factory boss gives workers $240 million in bonuses after $1.7B sale of family company 2025-12-26 [Local 12]

November Jobs Report Shows Rising Unemployment and Worsening Outlook for Black Workers 2025-12-26 [Observer]

Federal workers annual charity drive sees 40% drop in donations as layoffs under Trump left thousands out of work 2025-12-26 [Independent]

Supreme Court won’t halt judge’s probe into civil service laws’ virility, for now 2025-12-26 [Gov Exec]

The twists and turns of Trump’s 2025 war on unions 2025-12-26 [Gov Exec]

Protecting older workers in the labor market: Externalities and “deadwood labor” effects 2025-12-26 [SSRN]

India H-1B lottery scrapped: What this means for Indian students and workers 2025-12-26 [India Today]

Oregon Legacy Health, union workers reach tentative agreement as strike continues 2025-12-26 [KOIN]

VIDEO Illinois Urbana Starbucks employees join nationwide strike after unionizing 2025-12-26 [WCIA]

Despite Crackdown on Activism, Tech Employees Are Still Picking Fights 2025-12-26 [The Times]

VIDEO California AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Drivers In San Francisco & The Tech Billionaires Control Of The City For more info 2025-12-26 [LVP]

Trump tax cuts deliver big for mega-rich retail CEOs 2025-12-25 [AlterNet]

A Swedish Answer to Labor’s $8 Trillion Question 2025-12-25 [On Labor]

Maryland MD union files unfair labor practice claims against the state 2025-12-25 [WTOP]

Gig workers call nationwide strike on December 25, 31 over pay, safety and social security 2025-12-25 [Money Control]

Unions gear up to fight against Trump’s ‘Billionaire First’ agenda 2025-12-25 [The Guardian]

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas For more info 2025-12-25 [Reddit r/fednews]

UAW Prez Deleted 123 Messages as Chief of Staff Chris Brooks Forced Out Over Corruption Charges 2025-12-24 [Payday Report]

Pennsylvania Starbucks Union Keeps it Dancing on the Picket Line 2025-12-24 [Payday Report]

Colorado Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday 2025-12-24 [The Sun]

VIDEO  In 2025, UAW members took on corporate greed like never before 2025-12-24 [UAW / FB]

Warren, Schakowsky, Renew Fight to Pass Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act 2025-12-24 [Elizabeth Warren]

Sanders Slams Private Equity Scrooges Ending Paid Holidays for Walgreens Workers 2025-12-24 [Common Dreams]

New York Mamdani Appoints Pro-Labor Lawyer To Run Worker Protection Agency 2025-12-24 [Streets Blog NYC]

Rhode Island Lawsuit challenges U. Rhode Island’s ‘preference’ for hiring union members 2025-12-24 [College Fix]

New Jersey Leaf Workers Vote to Join ‘Cannabis Workers Rising’ Union Movement 2025-12-24 [Cannibis Biz Times]

Labor Unions Have a Jew-Hatred Problem 2025-12-24 [RealClear Politics]

Labor’s year in review: Trump, biggest union-buster in history, dominates workers’ struggles 2025-12-24 [People's World]

The twists and turns of Trump’s 2025 war on unions 2025-12-24 [Gov Exec]

A Construction Workers Union Faces Its Most Divisive Issue: Immigration 2025-12-24 [HuffPost]

California LACMA Workers Have Voted to Unionize 2025-12-22 [Surface]

Who knew so many Republicans would support union rights—in defiance of Trump, no less? 2025-12-22 [TNR]

Oklahoma Community backs striking workers at Oklahoma City Starbucks 2025-12-21 [The Free Press]

New York The 2005 New York City Transit Strike: A Lasting Scar 2025-12-21 [Jacobin]

VIDEO California IBT Amazon DCK6 SF Workers Speak Out Against Bezos Union Busting & Worker Conditions For more info 2025-12-21 [LVP]

Pennsylvania The longest-running strike in the US is over—and the workers won 2025-12-20 [The Real News Network]

Ohio Steelworkers at Mettalus reject contract a second time 2025-12-20 [Crain's Cleveland Business]

SAG-AFTRA National Board Unanimously Ratifies First Intimacy Coordinator Union Contract 2025-12-20 [The Hollywood Reporter]

Watchdog report on UAW retaliation scheme prompts staffing shifts 2025-12-20 [TheMichigan Advance]

For 3 Years, Payday Warned About UAW Prez's Top Staff & Lost Money for Doing It 2025-12-20 [Payday Report]

Illinois ISU student support workers file to unionize 2025-12-20 [WGLT]

Indiana Casino dealers brought back the recognition strike and won 2025-12-19 [Labor Notes Podcast]

AFL-CIO slams Trump admin for anoter illeal union-bustin move on TSA workers before te olidays 2025-12-19 [AFL-CIO]

Oregon Legacy strike is set to grow with as other units prepare to walk out 2025-12-19 [NW Labor Press]

Oregon New Seasons workers ratify their first union contract 2025-12-19 [NW Labor Press]

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