Strike wave + union bargaining + new worker protections + federal worker fights
Key Questions
Which sectors are seeing ongoing strikes?
Strikes continue across multiple sectors including Nexteer, LIRR, JBS, Cargill, and Harvard graduate workers.
What recent labor law wins have occurred?
Major wins include the Faster Labor Contracts Act, MA rideshare sectoral bargaining, NY Anti-Waiver Act, a SCOTUS win for delivery drivers, and Chicago Fair Workweek.
What actions has CWA taken against Microsoft?
CWA has filed unfair labor practice charges against Microsoft following mass layoffs and studio changes at Xbox.
How does union density impact wages according to EPI?
An EPI report shows union density boosts wages by 14.5% and adds $1.2T to the bottom 80% of earners.
What did the federal judge rule in the BNSF rail dispute?
A federal judge scolded BNSF and unions for using courts as leverage in rail labor disputes and agreed to dismiss the case.
What did the DOL recover for deli workers?
The US Department of Labor recovered more than $500K in back wages for six San Diego deli workers who averaged 55 hours per week.
What labor standards are advancing for data centers?
IBEW is advancing data center labor standards with prevailing wage and apprenticeship provisions while opposing moratoriums.
What does the Indiana sick leave guide highlight?
Indiana's 2026 sick leave guide highlights gaps in state requirements and points to federal protections for workers.
Strike wave continues across sectors (Nexteer, LIRR, JBS, Cargill, Harvard grad workers). Major wins: Faster Labor Contracts Act, MA rideshare sectoral bargaining, NY Anti-Waiver Act, SCOTUS win for delivery drivers, Chicago Fair Workweek. CWA files ULP charges against Microsoft. AFL-CIO doubles organizing goal, rejects Trump's election agenda. Data center labor standards gain traction (IBEW) with prevailing wage and apprenticeship provisions. EPI report shows union density boosts wages 14.5% and adds $1.2T to bottom 80%. New: Federal judge scolds BNSF and unions for using courts as leverage in rail labor dispute. Recent: DOL recovers $500K for deli workers; Indiana sick leave guide highlights gaps.