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Support for labor unions just hit a 60-year high as workers look for protection in an uncertain economy. Nearly half of Americans now want unions to have more influence, signaling a major shift in workplace attitudes.
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.
More than 200 workers at the Wikimedia Foundation just voted overwhelmingly to unionize, creating a seat at the table as the nonprofit faces new challenges from AI. The historic vote passed 158-14, marking a new chapter for the organization behind the world's free encyclopedia.
After nearly three months on the picket line, 56 workers at Breakthru Beverage refused to back down and won everything they fought for. The victory proves that standing together still works in America.
Over 100 indie games are now available in a bundle where every dollar goes directly to game developers who lost their jobs. The gaming community is turning heartbreak into hope, one download at a time.
After four years of organizing, Prince William County workers just voted yes to form their union with SEIU Virginia 512. The historic victory marks a new chapter as thousands of workers prepare to negotiate their first contract together.
Two union stewards in South Carolina documented contract violations daily for a year, turning frustrated coworkers into allies and forcing UPS to create 21 permanent driver positions. Their grassroots strategy shows how organized workers can protect good jobs even when companies try to cut back.
With no federal heat protections in place, New York City workers and unions are creating their own life-saving system to survive dangerous summer temperatures. Their grassroots effort is keeping outdoor workers safe when government action stalled.
Samsung's largest union just accepted a compensation package that hands chip workers an average bonus of $340,000, preventing a strike that could have disrupted the global tech supply chain. The last-minute agreement protects production of memory chips that power everything from smartphones to AI systems.
Samsung narrowly avoided a massive strike by agreeing to give chip division workers bonuses up to $400,000, three times their annual salary. The historic deal shows how companies can reward the teams driving their biggest successes.
The world's top court just affirmed that workers have a protected right to strike under international law. The landmark ruling could strengthen labor rights for tens of millions of people in 158 countries.
The International Labour Organization just confirmed that the right to strike is a fundamental worker protection, strengthening the voices of 33 million educators worldwide. This landmark ruling comes as teachers face increasing pressure from underfunding and attacks on union rights.