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Parents take on top teachers' unions, their outsized influence on public education, Democratic Party
Teachers unions are facing opposition from parental rights groups who are out to strip them of their influence.
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Amazon, Starbucks workers end strikes and return to work amid holidays
The Amazon delivery strike began on Dec. 19 and ended on Christmas Eve, while the Starbucks strike began Dec. 20, and ended on Christmas.
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Hotel workers continue with strike on Labor Day, demanding higher wages
The strike began on September 1 when about 10,000 employees from 25 hotels in eight cities, represented by the UNITE HERE union, walked off the job.
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Democrat-led House passes pro-labor bill challenging right-to-work laws in 27 states
President Biden has pledged to be "the most pro-union president you’ve ever seen" and supports the bill.
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Shrinking influence? Teacher association in North Carolina 63% smaller than decade ago, audit says
North Carolina does not have a teachers union, defined as collective bargaining unit.
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Jobless claims drop unexpectedly, Labor Department says
Avergae also declines slightly.
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Seattle protest against Trump, Musk led by Jayapal, Inslee draws 25k: 'We intend to fight back’
The protests targeted ongoing federal policies, including immigration crackdowns, agency budget cuts, and Musk’s inclusion in efforts to downsize the federal government.
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Bidens' State of the Union guest list reflects president's election goal to woo union, women voters
Biden appears to be making an effort to gain the votes of blue-collar workers and women.