Unions

Apr. 1, 2026

LA County Labor Federation Backs Potential LAUSD Teacher Strike

Union leaders set April 14 as potential walkout date amid contract dispute with school district

Apr. 1, 2026

Sheridan School District Closes as Teachers Strike Over Contract Negotiations

Police called to school board meeting as teachers demand better working conditions and higher pay

Apr. 1, 2026

Visitors Mark Chávez Birthday at Monument Amid Abuse Allegations

Future of César Chávez National Monument uncertain as sexual abuse claims surface

Mar. 31, 2026

Chavez's Legacy Complicated by Abuse Allegations

Supporters wrestle with reconciling the labor leader's achievements with claims of sexual misconduct.

Mar. 31, 2026

Farmworkers Day Marks Turning Point in Labor History

Allegations against Chávez legacy prompt shift in annual observance

Mar. 31, 2026

California Celebrates Farmworkers Day, Dropping Cesar Chavez Name

Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass lead renaming of holiday to honor agricultural workers

Mar. 31, 2026

Chavez Legacy Reconsidered After Abuse Allegations

California moves to rename 'Cesar Chavez Day' as 'Farmworkers Day' in wake of revelations.

Mar. 31, 2026

California Shifts Focus to Farmworkers on Newly Renamed Holiday

Allegations against Cesar Chavez spur rebrand from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day

Mar. 31, 2026

Idaho Senate Revives Bill to Restrict Teachers' Union Rights

New legislation would limit public schools' ability to accommodate teachers' unions.

Mar. 30, 2026

Disturbing Allegations Emerge About Cesar Chavez's Remote Compound

New York Times investigation uncovers claims of cult-like leadership and sexual abuse at UFW headquarters

Mar. 30, 2026

TSA Agents to Receive Back Pay After Shutdown

Executive order signed to begin issuing back pay to essential federal employees

Mar. 30, 2026

Union Workers, Council Members Urge Mayor to Fund Labor Watchdog

Proposed budget cuts to NYC's consumer protection agency spark protests

Mar. 29, 2026

Watchdog Accuses Rail Union Leaders of Betraying MAGA Members

Report alleges BLET leadership prioritized Democratic causes over rank-and-file priorities

Mar. 28, 2026

Nationwide General Strike Planned for May 1 by No Kings Organizer

Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin announces nationwide general strike to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers.

Mar. 28, 2026

Hope Fades for TSA Officers Seeking Paychecks

Congress remains deadlocked on funding the Department of Homeland Security, leaving hundreds of Baltimore airport TSA workers without pay.

Mar. 27, 2026

Scandal Taints Legacy of Farmworker Movement Founders Chávez and Huerta

Revelations of sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez are forcing a reassessment of the United Farm Workers union he co-founded with Dolores Huerta.

Mar. 27, 2026

Army Civilian Employees at Rock Island Arsenal Face Reassignments, Job Losses: Union

More than 100 employees informed they are now considered 'surplus' as Army implements new Command Matching Process

Mar. 27, 2026

Phoenix Union Votes to Change Cesar Chavez High School Name

School will temporarily be renamed Champion Circle High School amid sexual abuse allegations against labor leader.

Mar. 27, 2026

PCC Faculty Union Calls on Gov. Kotek to Intervene as Strike Enters Third Week

Union leaders say the strike highlights a "failure of leadership" and call for the governor to demand a fair agreement for faculty.