RTO Mandates Spark Trust Crisis and Union Pushback
Tech workers face growing anger over RTO mandates as data shows remote work persists and unions clash with employers over enforcement.
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Tech Layoffs 2026: Over 205,000 Jobs Cut So Far This Year
Tech layoffs have topped 205,000 in 2026 as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and others cut jobs amid AI-driven restructuring.
Starbucks Workers Union Calls Boycott Amid Contract Standoff
Starbucks baristas' union calls for a boycott as contract talks stall, part of a wider wave of labor disputes nationwide.
Seattle Teachers Vote on Deal to Avert Pre-School Strike
Seattle teachers vote on a contract deal that could avert a strike one week before the school year begins.
Chicago Schools Reverse Cuts as Layoffs Hit Tech, Retail
Chicago Public Schools rehires laid-off teachers even as layoffs continue at Amazon, Starbucks, Wells Fargo and Bay Area tech firms.
Fairview Park Teacher Contract Talks Stall, No Deal Yet
Fairview Park teachers union and school board failed to reach a contract deal after hours of Monday negotiations.
Union Contract Talks Diverge: Raises, Strikes and Deadlocks
Union contract talks nationwide show mixed results, from Methuen's no-raise warning to BIW's 17% pay boost and stalled steel talks.
NJ Job Losses Mount as US Layoffs Spread Nationwide
Federal data shows NJ lost 25,000-plus jobs in July as national layoffs at Wells Fargo, Starbucks and Amazon continue to mount.
Boeing Workers Vote to Authorize Strike Over Contract Dispute
Boeing engineers rejected a contract offer and authorized a strike for October amid stalled union negotiations.
BIW Union Ratifies Five-Year Deal With 17% Raises
Bath Iron Works union ratifies a five-year contract with 17% pay raises, contrasting with tense talks in Dallas, UPS, Rutgers, and Boeing.
Union Contract Fights Erupt Across Rail, Police, Boeing, Steel
Unions at NJ Transit, Dallas, Boeing, steelmakers and Ohio University clash with employers over pay and contract terms.
Dallas Police, Fire Unions Split Over City's Pay Offer
Dallas police and fire union leaders disagree on whether to let members vote on the city's contract offer as talks intensify.