Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing factories near Seattle and other locations went on strike after a significant vote by union members. Boeing is one of several businesses dealing with union workers regarding matters such as wages and benefits.
Recent negotiations with unions at different companies showcase various outcomes:
United Auto Workers successfully ratified new contracts with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors, leading to pay increases and other concessions beneficial to assembly plant workers.
UPS workers represented by the Teamsters union reached a tentative contract agreement with UPS, securing pay raises and addressing various labor issues.
Video game performers, represented by SAG-AFTRA, reached agreements with significant game companies after a strike that lasted over a month, securing wage improvements and AI protections.
Thousands of hospitality union workers on the Las Vegas Strip reached a tentative deal with the Venetian and Palazzo resorts, securing pay raises and improved job security.
Healthcare worker unions struck a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente involving wage increases and staffing level improvements after a strike that involved 75,000 workers.
Hollywood actors, represented by SAG-AFTRA, ratified a deal with studios ending a nearly four-month strike, resulting in pay increases and the establishment of a fund for future residuals from streaming services.
These negotiations and agreements highlight the importance of unions in advocating for workers’ rights and fair compensation across various industries.
