{"id":3235,"date":"2023-05-18T10:15:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T14:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:26:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T15:26:02","slug":"unions-in-the-news-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-41-no-4\/unions-in-the-news-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Unions in the News\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3253 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/WGAW.jpg\" alt=\"WGAW Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"63\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writers Guild of America on Strike<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for about three weeks. As the strike continues there is an expectation that TV and movie production will slow or even halt entirely. Though most shows have a backlog of episodes to air, all the late-night talk shows have gone completely dark. The costs to production executives could exceed the amount of money the WGA is demanding in pay raises and other benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEveryone including myself hope both sides reach a deal. But I also think that the writers\u2019 demands are not unreasonable,\u201d Stephen Colbert said on the May 1 episode of \u201cThe Late Show.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m a member of the guild. I support collective bargaining. This nation owes so much to unions. Unions are the reason we have weekends, and by extension why we have TGI Fridays.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more about what to expect from the strike <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/article\/wga-writers-strike-hollywood.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and about the \u201ccost of settling\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2023\/05\/wga-strike-negotiators-cost-of-settling-1235368892\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3236 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/InvestAsso.jpg\" alt=\"NY State Police Investigators Association\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/InvestAsso.jpg 225w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/InvestAsso-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/InvestAsso-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Union: Investigators \u2018overwhelmed\u2019 by growing firearm seizures<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The surging number of cases involving \u201cextreme risk protection orders\u201d requiring State Police investigators to seek court orders to seize firearms has increased enough that investigators are overwhelmed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The New York State Police Investigators Association said its members are \u201casking for help\u201d while they await the increased funding to the agency in the recently approved budget, which is not expected to make much of an impact on the streets over the next six months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/state\/article\/state-police-union-says-investigators-18093968.php?IPID=Times-Union-HP-spotlight\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3237 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/USW.jpg\" alt=\"United Steel Workers\" width=\"157\" height=\"79\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employees at Blue Bird Corporation Vote in Favor of United Steelworkers Representation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employees at Blue Bird Corporation, one of the nation\u2019s largest school bus manufacturers, voted to unionize with the United Steelworkers on May 11 and 12.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blue Bird workers are seeking higher pay, better vacation and sick time benefits, and more from the company.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.13wmaz.com\/article\/news\/local\/president-joe-biden-releases-statement-on-blue-birds-vote-to-unionize\/93-44fcd33f-2035-4b09-b9f9-b0eae3a91a59\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3239 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/OEA-2.jpg\" alt=\"Oakland Education Association Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"59\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oakland teacher\u2019s union ends strike, reaching tentative agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teachers in Oakland, Calif., called off their week-long strike on May 15 at 2 a.m. after reaching a tentative agreement with the Oakland Unified School District, ending a strike that started May 4.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many of the demands made by teachers were coined \u201ccommon goods\u201d by the union. These common goods included pay raises, but also stipulated that the union and school district will work together to support students who are unhoused and provide free bus passes for students in need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktvu.com\/news\/strike-ends-as-oakland-teachers-union-announces-tentative-deal\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3240 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/united.jpg\" alt=\"United Airlines \" width=\"300\" height=\"53\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United Airlines Pilots Press for Pay Increase<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After four years of working without a raise during contract negotiations, United Airlines pilots are pushing for progress on the heels of a recent agreement between Delta Airlines and its pilots for a 34% pay increase over four years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United pilots are looking to match or go further than Delta\u2019s deal in their new contract and plan pickets to highlight their continuing struggle with airline management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/economy\/united-pilots-to-picket-as-airline-unions-press-for-pay-raise\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3241 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/maine.jpg\" alt=\"the university of maine\" width=\"268\" height=\"83\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UMaine considering recognition of grad students\u2019 union<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University of Maine graduate students are urging the college to recognize their proposed union, which would allow them to forego the election process for forming the union.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is unclear how many student-workers have gathered in favor of unionizing with United Auto Workers (UAW), but if UMaine voluntarily recognizes the union they could move directly to bargaining with administration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainebeacon.com\/umaine-officials-considering-voluntary-recognition-of-grad-students-union\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writers Guild of America on Strike\u00a0 The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for about three weeks. 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