JOINING TOGETHER
Union Negotiating Strategy Pays Off in SoCal Hotel Deals
Capital & Main
By Mark Kreidler
Jan. 4, 2024
The recent spate of tentative contract agreements between Southern California hotels and their unionized workers appeared to materialize out of the ether. After months with little progress reported, several deals were struck in succession, including the announcement of agreements with 10 hotels in a single day and another four soon thereafter, which brought the total to 24 in all. With workers at nearly 40 other hotels still seeking deals they can agree to, the larger picture is not complete. But what is becoming apparent is that the union’s negotiating strategy, willingness to call out hotels and their parent companies by name, and tactic of selective strikes have begun to click.
Detroit bus drivers to get immediate raise, bigger bonus under new agreement
WXYZ Detroit
By Staff
Jan. 4, 2024
The City of Detroit announced on Thursday that Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus drivers will see an immediate $3 per hour raise. The raise comes after a memorandum of understanding between the city and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26.
KXAN
By Julianna Russ
Jan. 4, 2024
On Thursday, National Nurses United (NNU) said registered nurses in the resident and fellow programs at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin (ASMCA) voted to join the National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC). NNU said that 96% of the nurses voted in favor of joining. The secret-ballot election was conducted Wednesday, according to NNU.
Fairfax Connector workers authorize strike as contract negotiations continue
Tysons Reporter
By Staff
Jan. 4, 2024
Hundreds of Fairfax Connector workers could strike if contract talks between their union and employer break down. Nearly a month after the end of their existing contract with Transdev, which operates Fairfax County’s public bus system, union drivers, mechanics and other employees voted on Dec. 29 to authorize a strike, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689 announced yesterday.
IN THE STATES
From housing to green jobs, Innamorato says county will work for all under her leadership
Pittsburgh Union Progress
By Steve Mellon
Jan. 3, 2024
“She wants to be able to look up at all of you, never look down. That is strength, that is leadership. That is recognizing that a pyramid is built from the bottom up, never from the top down. That is how we survive.” — Darrin Kelly, president, Allegheny-Fayette County Central Labor Council
LABOR LEADERS
WPSD Local 6
By Marilyn Halstead
Jan. 3, 2024
Laborer's Local 773 officials have confirmed that Edward M. Smith, the retired CEO and president, has died. Smith had a long, distinguished career with the Laborers' International Union of North America. After joining LiUNA at age 13, he was elected business manager of Laborer's Local 773 at age 21. Smith later became International Union Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager.