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Trader Joe’s wins appeal to sue an employee union over trademarks

September 08, 2025 Trader Joe’s wins appeal to sue an employee union over trademarks BY Reuters A federal appeals court on Monday revived a Trader Joe’s lawsuit accusing a fledgling employee union of trademark infringement for selling T-shirts, buttons, mugs, and reusable tote bags that feature the grocery chain’s distinctive red typeface and logo. In a … Continue reading Trader Joe’s wins appeal to sue an employee union over trademarks

ZeniMax and Microsoft ratify union agreement

ZeniMax and Microsoft ratify union agreement The ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union represents more than 300 employees working in quality assurance. anna washenko Updated Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Bethesda Softworks Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have ratified the contract agreement with parent company Microsoft. This agreement with the union representing the video game studio’s … Continue reading ZeniMax and Microsoft ratify union agreement

Teachers union sues Trump administration over anti-DEI ultimatum

February 26, 2025 Teachers union sues Trump administration over anti-DEI ultimatum The American Federation of Teachers lawsuit says the Education Department’s anti-DEI memo violates the First and Fifth Amendments. BY Associated Press A new federal lawsuit in Maryland is challenging a Trump administration memo giving the nation’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate “race-based” practices … Continue reading Teachers union sues Trump administration over anti-DEI ultimatum

Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks

January 10, 2025 Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks The success of the International Longshoremen’s Association in winning Trump’s support for its anti-automation battle could be instructive for unions facing contract renewals during his term. BY Reuters A tentative labor deal forestalled potentially damaging trade disruptions at three … Continue reading Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks

Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks

Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the U.S., said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table. BY Reuters The workers’ union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said they have authorized a potential strike, ahead of this year’s final round … Continue reading Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks

Why U.S. union steelworkers are optimistic about clean energy jobs

October 30, 2024 Why U.S. union steelworkers are optimistic about clean energy jobs  17,000 new union jobs could be available thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. BY Reuters The United Steelworkers union is counting on clean energy projects to spur membership growth, offsetting losses at oil refining and petrochemical plants, a union official said, even if … Continue reading Why U.S. union steelworkers are optimistic about clean energy jobs

Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January

October 04, 2024 Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January The temporary end to the strike came after the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages. BY Associated Press The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a … Continue reading Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January

Teamsters union workers end strike at BorgWarner after approving new contract

September 24, 2024 Teamsters union workers end strike at BorgWarner after approving new contract Teamsters Union workers at BorgWarner were on strike over the past two weeks. BY Reuters The Teamsters Union, which represents more than 700 workers at BorgWarner, said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement for a new four-year contract with the auto … Continue reading Teamsters union workers end strike at BorgWarner after approving new contract

Canadian rail union files lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders

August 30, 2024 Canadian rail union files lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders The union doesn’t want to let the precedent stand that the government can block a strike and take away a union’s leverage in negotiations. BY Associated Press The union that represents workers at both of Canada’s largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it promised … Continue reading Canadian rail union files lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders