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CEO Says Union Workforce Gives Her Company an Edge
Acts of KindnessApr 27

CEO Says Union Workforce Gives Her Company an Edge

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.

Fast Company2 min read
Rockstar Game Workers Launch UK's First Studio Union
VideosMay 29

Rockstar Game Workers Launch UK's First Studio Union

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.

Engadget2 min read
Ghana's Largest Union Honored for Worker Rights Win
SolutionsMar 25

Ghana's Largest Union Honored for Worker Rights Win

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Volkswagen Workers Win First Union Contract in South
SolutionsFeb 21

Volkswagen Workers Win First Union Contract in South

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.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Oregon Unions Launch Climate Jobs Coalition for Workers
SolutionsJan 26

Oregon Unions Launch Climate Jobs Coalition for Workers

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Kansas City Tenants Triple Union Size in Housing Fight
Acts of KindnessMay 22

Kansas City Tenants Triple Union Size in Housing Fight

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Oregon Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Student Scholarships
SolutionsJan 30

Oregon Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Student Scholarships

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.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Union Awards Record $74K in Scholarships to 37 Students
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Union Awards Record $74K in Scholarships to 37 Students

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.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Double Fine Studio Workers Form Union With Microsoft Support
Community HeroesMay 9

Double Fine Studio Workers Form Union With Microsoft Support

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.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Massachusetts Drivers Form Nation's First Ride-Hailing Union
SolutionsMay 26

Massachusetts Drivers Form Nation's First Ride-Hailing Union

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.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
70,000 Massachusetts Drivers Win First US Rideshare Union
Acts of KindnessMay 28

70,000 Massachusetts Drivers Win First US Rideshare Union

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.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Credit Union Awards $6K to Pennsylvania Students
Acts of KindnessApr 21

Credit Union Awards $6K to Pennsylvania Students

A Pennsylvania credit union is putting $6,000 toward the future of local students pursuing higher education. Two scholarships are now open for high schoolers planning any post-secondary path this fall.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
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Global NewsMar 12

Ghana Union Wins Award for Workers' Rights Advocacy

Ghana's Industrial and Commercial Workers Union just earned top honors for decades of fighting for fair treatment on the job. The recognition celebrates their role in building both worker protections and economic stability across the nation.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Manitoba College Rewrites Union Contract for Reconciliation
SolutionsJan 26

Manitoba College Rewrites Union Contract for Reconciliation

A Canadian college and its union just did something no other institution has tried: they rewrote their entire employee contract through an Indigenous lens. The result? Twenty-one changes that honor Indigenous kinship, ceremony, and diverse families.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read
Game Studio Workers Form Union After Weathering Layoffs
Community HeroesMar 9

Game Studio Workers Form Union After Weathering Layoffs

After two rounds of layoffs, all 13 workers at Heart Machine united to form a union that their employer voluntarily recognized. The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter joins a growing wave of game developers protecting their careers in an industry facing massive job cuts.

Engadget2 min read
Magic: The Gathering Devs Form Gaming Industry Union
Community HeroesApr 29

Magic: The Gathering Devs Form Gaming Industry Union

Developers behind Magic: The Gathering Arena are joining forces to create a union with the Communications Workers of America, adding over 100 voices to a growing movement transforming workplace rights in gaming. Their push for fair wages, job security, and creative protections marks the latest win in an industry-wide shift toward worker empowerment.

Engadget2 min read
Michigan Unions Launch Coalition for Clean Energy Jobs
SolutionsFeb 11

Michigan Unions Launch Coalition for Clean Energy Jobs

Labor unions in Michigan just created a powerful new coalition focused on building good-paying clean energy careers across the state. The worker-led initiative aims to fight climate change while ensuring these future jobs offer family-sustaining wages and benefits.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Ohio Credit Union Awards $30K in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Ohio Credit Union Awards $30K in Student Scholarships

Superior Credit Union is opening applications for thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring, marking eight years of investing in student success. Since 2019, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 to help members pursue higher education.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Union Field Hockey: 11 Athletes Excel in Classroom
SportsFeb 14

Union Field Hockey: 11 Athletes Excel in Classroom

Union College field hockey players are proving excellence extends beyond the field, with 11 student-athletes earning national academic honors this year. Three players achieved near-perfect GPAs while helping their team make history.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Accra Transport Unions Launch Task Force to End Overcharging
SolutionsJan 19

Accra Transport Unions Launch Task Force to End Overcharging

Ghana's private transport unions are joining forces to stop drivers from overcharging passengers and restore order to Accra's chaotic commute. The new task force aims to end the practice of some drivers charging double the approved fares during rush hours.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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