The 1968 action led to greater economic mobility for Black workers. Today, union activists are trying to capture some of that spirit.
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U.A.W. Members at General Motors Ratify Contract
The deal was backed by 55 percent of the United Automobile Workers members voting. Tentative accords at Ford and Stellantis seem headed for approval.
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Starbucks Workers Plan Walkout During Red Cup Giveaway Day
Unionized employees say promotional events like Thursday’s exacerbate staffing and scheduling problems at the chain’s stores.
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G.M.’s Contract Deal With U.A.W. Faces Surprisingly Stiff Opposition
Many longstanding General Motors workers have been voting against the tentative accord, which they feel insufficiently improves retirement benefits.
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Actors to Start Voting on Contract on Tuesday
The SAG-AFTRA board voted on Friday to send the tentative deal with studios to its members for a ratification process that will end in early December.