Labor unions are pushing hard for double-digit raises and better hours. Many are winning
Publishing timestamp: 2023-08-27 11:00:01
Summary
Workers across industries are taking a hard stance against companies for better compensation and working conditions, with more than 320,000 workers participating in at least 230 strikes so far this year. Companies like UPS, Boeing, and Hollywood writers and actors are facing pressure from workers for higher pay and better quality of life, with some workers winning record labor deals following threats of striking. The pandemic, skyrocketing company profits, inflation, and growing disparity between worker pay and executive compensation have fueled the increase in worker activism.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/27/labor-unions-winning-better-pay-hours.html