Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T20:44:09.434-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:labor-unions Moira Herbst mherbst922 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14248408522865195719-f349fa51240424d97fec3b42b53a7b07 2009-10-29T19:33:59.763-04:00

"This looks very much like a company that's tired of dealing with this union [in Everett, WA], and they've found a way out."

"This looks very much like a company that's tired of dealing with this union [in Everett, WA], and they've found a way out." http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gwWYiW-ynzCwugZ-2-zSQoGKSI0QD9BL267G0 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 24 23 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12548793255455505187-5b6f65698210e627112182ca1deb71f8 2009-01-28T14:04:28.209-05:00

Union membership jumped to 12.4 percent of the nation's work force last year, despite widespread job losses in a troubled economy. The ranks of organized labor rose by 428,000 workers in 2008, the biggest annual gain since the government began...

Union membership jumped to 12.4 percent of the nation's work force last year, despite widespread job losses in a troubled economy. The ranks of organized labor rose by 428,000 workers in 2008, the biggest annual gain since the government began... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D96093KG2.htm Moira Herbst mherbst922 128 127 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8997229023261663739-ff76321efe5a1c5d10ce027b1349c429 2009-09-16T19:24:10.564-04:00

The AFL-CIO is expected to elect Rich Trumka as the new leader of the federation today, succeeding longtime President John Sweeney. Trumka would be heading a much larger organization if Andy Stern, head of the Service Employees International Union,...

The AFL-CIO is expected to elect Rich Trumka as the new leader of the federation today, succeeding longtime President John Sweeney. Trumka would be heading a much larger organization if Andy Stern, head of the Service Employees International Union,... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_39/b4148000246591.htm John A. Byrne jbyrne076 17 16 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13198457353347543245-8097f435aedfdf782b1a9aa51f9d93fe 2009-09-13T21:32:54.823-04:00

China has lost up to 41 million jobs since the global capitalist crisis began last year, according to a report from a top government think-tank. This accounts for approximately 40 percent of redundancies around the world. Despite the government's big stimulus package and unprecedented bank credit loosening, 23 million - over half those made redundant - are still without work.

China has lost up to 41 million jobs since the global capitalist crisis began last year, according to a report from a top government think-tank. This accounts for approximately 40 percent of redundancies around the world. Despite the government's big stimulus package and unprecedented bank credit loosening, 23 million - over half those made redundant - are still without work. http://twurl.nl/f6yqxe Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1701397728673910602-51f82679e27fb9a03a95aa03211e9b36 2009-09-27T17:10:49.014-04:00

More than 50 years ago, noted economist Joseph Schumpeter wrote, "The resistance which comes from interests threatened by an innovation in the productive process is not likely to die out as long as the capitalist order persists." He might have been...

More than 50 years ago, noted economist Joseph Schumpeter wrote, "The resistance which comes from interests threatened by an innovation in the productive process is not likely to die out as long as the capitalist order persists." He might have been... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/sep2009/id20090923_521177.htm Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7169272139234422712-227b99f6791e7c0d6f1fce519a5d2309 2008-12-02T09:48:27.610-05:00

Local United Auto Workers leaders from across the country will hold an emergency meeting in Detroit on Wednesday to discuss concessions the union could make to help auto companies get government loans. UAW leaders called the meeting Monday night...

Local United Auto Workers leaders from across the country will hold an emergency meeting in Detroit on Wednesday to discuss concessions the union could make to help auto companies get government loans. UAW leaders called the meeting Monday night... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D94QJ0GO0.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 46 45 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14034272453087165070-a315d503a97dd3ea4fc4b3c69a8200c9 2009-09-26T13:24:32.112-04:00

Three paper companies and the United Steelworkers filed an antidumping case Wednesday against China and Indonesia, making good on the union's threat to protect other U.S. industries after winning a recent trade decision against China.

Three paper companies and the United Steelworkers filed an antidumping case Wednesday against China and Indonesia, making good on the union's threat to protect other U.S. industries after winning a recent trade decision against China. http://twurl.nl/w7godp Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4721590823500507317-e6fdd9020379a81f918ad2ca56f6bbb4 2009-03-19T15:18:07.279-04:00

Two of the nation’s fastest-growing labor unions — the Service Employees International Union and the California Nurses Association — ended a bitter yearlong dispute on Wednesday by agreeing to work together to unionize...

Two of the nation’s fastest-growing labor unions — the Service Employees International Union and the California Nurses Association — ended a bitter yearlong dispute on Wednesday by agreeing to work together to unionize... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/health/19union.html?_r=1&ref=us Moira Herbst mherbst922 24 23 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:272009360369161731-f833a83384445d6e985d09a68ebacf8e 2009-01-29T19:57:56.583-05:00

President Barack Obama intends to overturn four Bush-era executive orders that unions opposed, a labor official said Thursday. Obama planned to reverse one order Friday that allowed unionized companies to post signs informing workers that they were...

President Barack Obama intends to overturn four Bush-era executive orders that unions opposed, a labor official said Thursday. Obama planned to reverse one order Friday that allowed unionized companies to post signs informing workers that they were... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D96134UG0.htm Moira Herbst mherbst922 28 28 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5392791797519984589-ad6b95f90924dbccccf60daeb951a50f 2009-03-26T20:00:21.998-04:00

General Motors said today that more than 7,500 members of the United Automobile Workers union who work in its factories accepted the offers by this week’s deadline. Most of the workers will leave by April 1.

General Motors said today that more than 7,500 members of the United Automobile Workers union who work in its factories accepted the offers by this week’s deadline. Most of the workers will leave by April 1. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/business/27auto.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 19 19 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2770646572391786229-d6ff55742a6cf984e3a26ae2e1d54782 2009-09-17T12:06:47.081-04:00

When Jiang Dabao lost a hand to a molding machine three years ago, his boss said he wasn't eligible for workers' compensation. Unemployable, Jiang whiled away his days in the Internet bars that thrive in China's...

When Jiang Dabao lost a hand to a molding machine three years ago, his boss said he wasn't eligible for workers' compensation. Unemployable, Jiang whiled away his days in the Internet bars that thrive in China's... http://twurl.nl/ves7se Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11556314318729530082-f9b3252f0dffb746d22c71e946878d1b 2009-04-13T23:53:32.627-04:00

The nation’s two major labor federations have agreed for the first time to join forces to support an overhaul of the immigration system, leaders of both organizations said on Monday. The accord could give President Obama significant support among unions as he revisits the stormy issue in the midst of the recession.

The nation’s two major labor federations have agreed for the first time to join forces to support an overhaul of the immigration system, leaders of both organizations said on Monday. The accord could give President Obama significant support among unions as he revisits the stormy issue in the midst of the recession. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/us/14immig.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11879048578417516752-b2244db0243ca79e138700103f192c78 2009-03-13T09:33:18.582-04:00

As you may know, or may have guessed based on our content here and on our website, as a nonprofit Winning Workplaces does not take political positions on workplace issues. That said, the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), which was introduced in...

As you may know, or may have guessed based on our content here and on our website, as a nonprofit Winning Workplaces does not take political positions on workplace issues. That said, the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), which was introduced in... http://blog.winningworkplaces.org/blog/team-building/0/0/talk-me-down-employee-free-choice-act Mark Harbeke mharbeke724 19 19 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14469340981995379316-45aed4741c47948a9a6177a6416f6519 2009-02-18T07:34:03.896-05:00

Labor unions and business groups have teamed up in a multimillion-dollar national lobbying campaign to pressure President Barack Obama and Congress for big changes in the nation's health care system. But as they get down to the specifics, their strange-bedfellows alliance is quietly at odds.

Labor unions and business groups have teamed up in a multimillion-dollar national lobbying campaign to pressure President Barack Obama and Congress for big changes in the nation's health care system. But as they get down to the specifics, their strange-bedfellows alliance is quietly at odds. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-health-care-strange-bedfellows,0,6877237.story Cathy Arnst carnst812 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11935509957177399697-5e725f047d7629b4b9be728241565d00 2009-03-31T10:03:12.401-04:00

(AP) — Angry French workers facing layoffs at a Caterpillar factory detained four of their bosses Tuesday at the Peoria-based manufacturer's plant in the Alps and refused to let them leave the premises, union representatives said. It is the third time in several weeks that French workers have seized their bosses to protest job losses as a result of the global economic crisis.

(AP) — Angry French workers facing layoffs at a Caterpillar factory detained four of their bosses Tuesday at the Peoria-based manufacturer's plant in the Alps and refused to let them leave the premises, union representatives said. It is the third time in several weeks that French workers have seized their bosses to protest job losses as a result of the global economic crisis. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=33505&ba=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 15 14 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16083195777953693466-a9b41a7bd96d12ce5c6a84a98f8b2153 2009-03-16T08:20:00.000-04:00

There was always going to be debate between unions and employers over the proposed Employee Free Choice Act, which would make -More- ...

There was always going to be debate between unions and employers over the proposed Employee Free Choice Act, which would make -More- ... http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE2791D37-3150-468F-9233-F8F87C0DE797%26copyid%3D6A52C465-08EB-470F-B023-4C8220B5549E%26brief%3Dcfa%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=E2791D37-3150-468F-9233-F8F87C0DE797 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2522724476853594106-46a2fc843bcf9259a7b287852d658a0e 2009-01-08T18:17:03.765-05:00

The presidents of 12 of the nation’s largest labor unions called Wednesday for reuniting the American labor movement, which split apart three and a half years ago when seven unions left the A.F.L.-C.I.O. and formed a rival...

The presidents of 12 of the nation’s largest labor unions called Wednesday for reuniting the American labor movement, which split apart three and a half years ago when seven unions left the A.F.L.-C.I.O. and formed a rival... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/us/08labor.html?_r=3 Moira Herbst mherbst922 23 22 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12061845330524736719-b77b60987586f121f57d562e90d5e565 2009-01-06T11:59:19.932-05:00

Starbucks facing third anti-union case in Michigan Starbucks is to begin proceedings Wednesday in a third case in which it allegedly fired a barista because of his union activities. By Melissa Allison Seattle Times business reporter Related Archive...

Starbucks facing third anti-union case in Michigan Starbucks is to begin proceedings Wednesday in a third case in which it allegedly fired a barista because of his union activities. By Melissa Allison Seattle Times business reporter Related Archive... http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008593639_starbucks06.html Moira Herbst mherbst922 24 23 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5661092067785302121-6f362d03319f4f5505d2b9850975af2c 2008-11-11T16:15:18.571-05:00

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, such litigation has tripled in the past decade, and that trend shows no signs of abating, an attorney says.

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, such litigation has tripled in the past decade, and that trend shows no signs of abating, an attorney says. http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/25/94/23.php Lauren Young lyoung404 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5062486508050825759-722c85e1be67af33356a4c9e466a1669 2008-10-02T08:52:33.206-04:00

As unionizing law, would EFCA help workers or hurt U.S. competitiveness? Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus and lawmaker George Miller offer different views

As unionizing law, would EFCA help workers or hurt U.S. competitiveness? Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus and lawmaker George Miller offer different views http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/sep2008/db20080919_897469.htm John A. Byrne jbyrne076 39 38 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15007562598694488311-9779603d17c4d20422e59457e3ce9b46 2008-12-19T09:10:00.792-05:00

Union activists distributed fliers at nearly 100 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide Thursday encouraging workers and customers to support federal legislation designed to make it easier for workers to unionize.

Union activists distributed fliers at nearly 100 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide Thursday encouraging workers and customers to support federal legislation designed to make it easier for workers to unionize. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=32336&seenIt=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10498458094864458150-ef7010ee73f320fd680ba7b92988b5bb 2008-12-10T11:13:57.166-05:00

That figure — repeated on television and in newspapers as the average pay of a Big Three autoworker — has become a big symbol in the fight over what should happen to Detroit. To critics, it is a neat encapsulation of everything that’s wrong with...

That figure — repeated on television and in newspapers as the average pay of a Big Three autoworker — has become a big symbol in the fight over what should happen to Detroit. To critics, it is a neat encapsulation of everything that’s wrong with... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/business/economy/10leonhardt.html?hp Moira Herbst mherbst922 24 23 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17593568784559842987-38dc8b845907099012af73591c578807 2009-01-07T11:56:36.167-05:00

Unions likely won't see action soon on legislation that would make it easier to organize workers, but Democrats are moving to back a pair of less-controversial bills that would facilitate filing discrimination suits against employers.

Unions likely won't see action soon on legislation that would make it easier to organize workers, but Democrats are moving to back a pair of less-controversial bills that would facilitate filing discrimination suits against employers. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123129025089959439.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Moira Herbst mherbst922 20 19 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9762964005986251872-7b82a5eb810be66b0c968829af7339c1 2009-04-21T20:20:58.173-04:00

BEIJING -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s plans to restructure its large Chinese work force hit a stumbling block amid objections from China's state-backed All-China Federation of Trade Unions. Wal-Mart last week said it would trim...

BEIJING -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s plans to restructure its large Chinese work force hit a stumbling block amid objections from China's state-backed All-China Federation of Trade Unions. Wal-Mart last week said it would trim... http://twurl.nl/awsmdv Ray Kwong rkwong113 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9228987781317885748-d028c221ac8983bab32a0c9372915df3 2009-02-24T06:51:00.000-05:00

Marikana mine in the North West province and 1,500 in the Limpopo province had been agreed with unions. Last week its rival, Anglo American, said it would cut 19,000 jobs this year after a 29% fall in profits. It blamed the fall in earnings on sliding

Marikana mine in the North West province and 1,500 in the Limpopo province had been agreed with unions. Last week its rival, Anglo American, said it would cut 19,000 jobs this year after a 29% fall in profits. It blamed the fall in earnings on sliding http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1836408945&f=9791 18 18 0 0