Nearly 50,000 US dockworkers strike and flex collective power over the economy
Port workers organized by the International Longshoremen’s Association hit picket lines across the East Coast
Indefinite strike at Samsung enters second week
Over 6,000 workers at Samsung Electronics are participating in the first ever strike of company’s history in support of their demands of pay hike, paid leave and compensation
Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh declare victory after 42-day strike
Terming the strike as a “grand victory,” the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers said in a statement that it “proved the strength of the working people”
Hollywood writers secure tentative deal after 146 days of strike
The bargaining team of the Writers’ Guild of America have announced an in-principle agreement on all major issues raised by the striking writers. The strike is set to continue until after the final draft of the tentative agreement is authorized for a ratification vote
In two days, 144,000 US autoworkers workers are set to strike
The master contract for 144,000 unionized workers expires on September 14. Workers are ready to strike the three largest automakers in the nation
Teamsters win historic tentative agreement with UPS
UPS Teamsters mobilized a 340,000-strong workforce to elevate the living standards of the entire United States working class
Workers shut down Hollywood
The entertainment industry in the US has come to standstill as both actors and writers strike against CEO greed
Hollywood actors are on the cusp of a strike
With less than 12 hours left before their contract expires, SAG-AFTRA workers appear poised to strike unless an agreement is reached before the end of the day
“Strike imminent” Teamsters leaders say as they walk out of negotiations with UPS
In response to UPS’ lowball economic proposals, Teamsters challenged the company to provide a proposal that meets worker’s demands by June 30
If UPS does not concede to their demands, 350,000 workers are all set to strike come August
After several days of voting, Teamsters at the logistics company authorized a strike by an overwhelming 97% majority
UPS workers launch strike authorization vote
If push comes to shove, the Teamsters will not shying away from using their ultimate leverage: a work stoppage which would be one of the largest strikes in US history
The greed of entertainment executives could reap a double strike
97.91% of Hollywood actors authorized a potential strike weeks after the Writer’s Guild of America entered their own strike following failed negotiations with studio giants
