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Hundreds of hospital workers at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Michigan have been on strike since September 1, 2025, with workplace violence and chronic understaffing at the center of their demands, according to NPR.
A federal district court ruled on August 10, 2026, that New Jersey cannot force cannabis businesses to sign labor peace agreements with unions as a condition of licensure, striking down a state mandate that had governed the industry since legalization. United States District Judge Michael A.
California's Public Employment Relations Board confirmed last week that the California Gig Workers Union secured support from 30% of the state's active rideshare drivers, clearing the organization for certification after a 30-day waiting period, according to the Los Angeles Times.
New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development finalized regulations this week that adopt California's strict ABC worker classification test, a move that will likely reclassify ride-hail and delivery platform workers as employees rather than independent contractors, according to a Reason
The AFL-CIO passed a resolution at its July 2026 conference endorsing sectoral bargaining for the first time in the federation's history, according to a Time article published Wednesday.
The UK government released analysis Wednesday showing Labour's zero-hours contract reforms could cost businesses between £350 million and £2.
Australia's Fair Work Commission approved minimum pay rates and personal accident insurance requirements for food and grocery delivery workers on August 12, establishing a A$31.30 ($22.
Twenty-two thousand unionized workers at HCA Healthcare hospitals picketed locations across California, Texas, Nevada, and Florida this week as contract negotiations stalled over demands for a $25-per-hour wage pathway and improved staffing ratios, according to the Guardian.
Workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia halted ship-loading operations for 24 hours on August 8 and August 9, marking the first major industrial action at the world's largest iron ore export hub since 2000, according to the Combined BHP Ports Unions.
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Production assistants on NBC's "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago Med" say their daily work hours have been reduced by as much as 43% in weekly take-home pay after ratifying their first union contract in July 2026, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Concession workers at Target Field in Minneapolis plan to walk off the job during an upcoming Noah Kahan concert, according to Minnesota Public Radio, marking the latest labor action at the stadium after workers picketed during a Minnesota Twins game in June.
