Factbox-From UPS to Detroit Three automakers, US labor unions flex muscle
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Teamster member Sergio Martinez yells out during a rally outside a UPS facility in downtown in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Nearly 309,700 workers have been involved in work stoppages and strikes through August this year, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, putting 2023 on track to becoming the busiest year for strikes since 2019.The Hollywood's writers' union struck a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers last week after five months of failed negotiations.
ratified a new five-year contract in August, a deal that raises pay, eliminates a two-tier wage system for drivers, provides another paid holiday and ends forced overtime.) pilots have been involved in a standoff with the parcel delivery firm over wages and legacy pensions. Pilots rejected a tentative deal in July and negotiations are expected to restart.) negotiated a new contract to end a strike that led to a week-long work stoppage at its plant in Wichita, Kansas.
The Detroit Casino Council , which represents the workers, could call for strikes as soon as mid-October, when contracts expire.) stores in the U.S. held strikes in June, following claims the company had banned Pride Month decorations at some of its cafes.
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