Teamsters are in the news as NYC doormen gear up for their first strike in over 30 years, highlighting ongoing labor tensions. Founded in 1903, they represent diverse U.S. and Canadian workers.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to expand remote work for state employees, backed by a union and aimed at increasing transparency on cost savings. The bill challenges Governor Newsom's return-to-office mandate, highlighting ongoing debates over remote work, fiscal savings, and political influence in the state.
Unionized residential building workers in New York City have been preparing for a strike set to begin April 20 after negotiations over wages, benefits, and healthcare have failed. The contract expiration is imminent, and the union is demanding better pay, pensions, and healthcare protections. The strike could impact 1.5 million residents across the city.