July 15, 2026 Workers could get a 14.5% raise if union membership tripled BY Pavithra Mohan In 2025, the number of American workers represented by a union climbed to 16.5 million, the highest share of unionized workers in 16 years. During an era of declining union membership, this is no small feat. The number of workers … Continue reading If union membership were to triple, workers could get a 14.5% raise
June 05, 2026 SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI BY Associated Press Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services, a month after their union leaders negotiated a deal they say provides protections against synthetic actors created by artificial … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI
Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax Suswati Basu Malta’s opposition Nationalist Party says it would block any attempt to introduce a European Union-wide online gambling tax, arguing the measure would hurt Malta’s economy and weaken regulated operators across Europe. Speaking during a European Parliament plenary debate on future … Continue reading Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax
Samsung union suspends strike after reaching tentative deal on bonuses The strike would have impacted Samsung’s memory chip production. By Mariella Moon May 21, 2026 Chung Sung-jun/Getty Images Samsung’s largest labor union in South Korea has suspended the strike that was set to begin on May 21 after reaching a tentative deal with the company. … Continue reading Samsung union suspends strike after reaching tentative deal on bonuses
April 27, 2026 One CEO explains why she values her union workforce BY Stephanie Mehta Thank you for reading Modern CEO. Before we dive into this week’s topic, please check out our first livestreamed event exclusively for Modern CEO subscribers: On Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. ET, I’m hosting The CEO’s Guide to AI. Matt Fitzpatrick, CEO of?Invisible Technologies, will … Continue reading One CEO explains why she values her union workforce
September 25, 2025 EU reveals tariff deal with Trump will save its automakers up to $700 million a month The deal establishing a 15% tariff on most EU goods eases a major burden on European carmakers.
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 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
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
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
