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A nonprofit just launched free tools that reveal what employers pay to fight workplace organizing—and it could level the playing field for millions of workers. For the first time, employees can see exactly which consultants their company might hire and what it could cost to resist their union.
The European Union is working to speed up membership for six Western Balkan countries after years of delays. Leaders meet Friday to make the process faster while maintaining high standards.
Montenegro could join the European Union by 2028 after leaders unveiled a bold plan to speed up membership for six Balkan countries. The historic shift turns years of waiting into real momentum for nations ready to embrace European values.
Ukraine just took a major step toward joining the European Union after reaching a historic agreement with Hungary on minority rights. The deal ends a years-long blockade and moves Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage of EU membership negotiations.
While many companies fight unionization, Otis Worldwide's CEO credits her union workers with creating predictability and stronger safety standards. At a time when public approval of unions hits 68%, she's proving labor partnerships can be a competitive advantage.
Workers at Rockstar Games have formed the company's first labor union, representing employees across all five UK offices. The Rockstar Game Workers Union is fighting for better working conditions and defending 31 members who were fired last year.
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union of Ghana just won national recognition for championing labor rights and workplace harmony. With 95,000 members strong, this union is proving that fighting for fair treatment leads to real progress.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Oregon students, including high schoolers, vocational learners, and adults returning to finish their degrees. The program reflects a teacher-founded credit union's 90-year commitment to education.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.
Teamsters Local 25 just handed out its largest scholarship class ever, giving $74,000 to 37 children and grandchildren of union members. Among the winners is Rachel Albernaz, a Bristol-Plymouth tech school graduate heading to college this fall.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
Newfoundland and Labrador's Labour Relations Board just changed the game for thousands of casual workers who were previously shut out of union protection. The ruling confirms that irregular schedules don't make someone less of an employee.
Nearly 100 Kansas City families have joined together to demand safe housing conditions, tripling the size of a tenant union that won historic protections three years ago. The North Lawn Tenant Union is showing how organized communities can challenge powerful interests.
When union members saw 13-year-old cancer survivor Carter Boyle riding an old bicycle at a charity fundraiser, they took up a collection to surprise him with a brand new Trek road bike. The heartwarming gesture came just days after his birthday, bringing together family, union workers, and foundation staff to celebrate his strength.
Forty-two workers at Double Fine Productions, the beloved studio behind Psychonauts, just unionized with full support from parent company Microsoft. It's the latest win in a growing movement bringing better protections to game developers across the industry.
Nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts just certified the first union for ride-hailing workers in American history. The victory could reshape how gig workers organize across the country.
Housekeepers at two London hotels just became the first hotel workers in England to win union recognition in decades, opening doors for thousands more hospitality workers. Led by Nepali migrant women, they organized one conversation at a time and proved that outsourced workers can build lasting power.
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts just made history by forming the first officially recognized union for gig workers in the United States. The victory gives 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers the power to negotiate for better pay, safety protections, and workplace dignity.
Ukraine and Moldova are officially starting their journey to join the European Union, with negotiations launching Monday in Luxembourg. After years of waiting and political roadblocks, both nations are taking a major step toward closer ties with Europe.
Nearly 200 union members, retirees, and staff came together in Trenton to strengthen their community and fight for better futures. The celebration brought workers together for real conversations about their pensions, healthcare, and political power.
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