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Volkswagen Tries to Stop Union Election
The next step in the ongoing battle behind the United Autoworkers and VW is here as lawyers for the company are trying to stop a union election. Find out more from the Times Free Press.
What the heck is going on in France?!
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said you would have “to be deaf or blind” to not hear or see the protest movement that boiled over in Paris and across France during the past three...
Labor Activist Arrested for Investigating Ivanka Trump Freed
Good news from China as the three labor activists who were arrested in 2017 for investigating Ivanka Trump's clothing line have been released from jail.
Teamsters Call on Trump to Stop Canadian Tariffs
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters stand in solidarity with our Canadian brothers and sisters in calling for an end to the personal attacks on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a permanent...
General Strike Begins in France
France is dealing with a nationwide transit strike, the first pushbacks unions have given to stop French President Emanuel Macron's pro-business changes.
USW Condemns S. Korean Government's Union Busting
The United Steelworkers released the following statement today as the United States and South Korea prepare to meet to discuss the renegotiation of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS...
Keeping Workers Safe Around the World
Thanks to the work of unions in the United States and Europe, workers around the world are safer. Find out more from the Guardian.
Quarter of a Million Strike in France
Nearly 250,000 public employees struck yesterday in opposition to French President Emanuel Macron’s plan to fire 120,000 public sector employees over the next 5 years.
Steelworkers ask South Korea for Help
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has sent a letter from USW International President Leo W. Gerard to South Korean President Moon Jae-in raising concerns about Korean-based tire maker Kumho's...