The New York City Ballet's fall gala was a dazzling display of fashion and drama. Stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Mick Jagger strutted their stuff on the red carpet, while the dancers chose to stay backstage. The event was a mix of glamour and tension, with the dancers boycotting the pre-show festivities due to contract negotiations. The dancers, represented by ...
Workers at Boeing's St. Louis plant have made their voices heard. They've said no to the latest contract offer. The vote was clear. Over 80% of the union members rejected the deal. The offer promised a 20% pay raise over four years. But the workers wanted more. They feel their hard work isn't being valued enough. The union, IAM, spoke up after the vote. They said th...
Disney's animation studio workers have finally secured their first union contract. This happened after a long wait of 17 months. The vote, organized by IATSE’s Animation Guild, saw an overwhelming 93% in favor of the contract, with a whopping 96% of eligible voters participating. The new contract brings some big wins for the workers. It ensures that production worke...
School bus drivers in Central are demanding better conditions. Their buses have become playgrounds for raccoons overnight. They are fed up with having to deal with messes left behind by these animals. These drivers are tired of being asked to clean up bodily fluids, like blood and vomit, with nothing more than cat litter and wipes. Drivers are forced to clean u...
After eight days on strike, the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association has seen some progress in negotiations with Vail Resorts. Union President Kate Lips said that recent meetings with the company and federal mediators have led to significant steps towards an agreement. The pace of talks has picked up since the strike began on December 27. In the past few day...
The credit ratings company S&P has issued a warning to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). They said how the district manages its upcoming contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will impact its financial health for years to come. CPS needs to either find more money or cut costs. If they don't, their credit rating could drop. A lower rating means CPS would have to p...
More than 30, 000 Boeing workers are voting again on whether to end their seven-week strike. This vote isn't just about their paychecks; it's about the future of the company and the economy. The new deal on the table isn't much different from the one they rejected a week ago. It offers a 13% pay raise now, followed by smaller raises over four years. But it doesn't br...
Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year contract. They've had the help of a federal mediator since April and met...
Early this morning, Boeing and its union announced a tentative agreement to end a five-week strike that's rocked the company. The International Association of Machinists, which represents 33, 000 striking workers, will vote on the deal on Wednesday. The offer includes a 35% wage increase over four years, enhanced 401(k) contributions, and a $7, 000 signing bonus. The...