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Boulder County plans further employee reductions. Officials will implement budget cuts to close a structural deficit. This deficit stems from rising costs and slower revenue growth. Previous cuts severely affected social service programs. The workers union advocates for alternatives and earlier employee notification.
Boulder, Colorado
https://boulderreportinglab.org/newsletter/%F0%9F%92%B8-more-boulder-county-layoffs-are-coming/
Apple plans to close its Towson, Maryland retail store on June 24, 2026. This location was the first Apple store in the U.S. to unionize. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) filed an unfair labor practice charge. The union alleges Apple denied transfer rights to unionized workers. Apple denies the accusations, citing its collective bargaining agreement.
https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/apple-store-closure-sparks-major-021700588.html
Johnston Public Schools announced staff layoffs. Seventy-nine layoff and displacement letters were sent. Approximately half of these positions will be reassigned. The district will meet with the union to place affected members. Further announcements on school closures are expected.
Johnston, Rhode Island
https://turnto10.com/news/local/johnston-public-schools-to-lay-off-79-staff-members-reassign-half-positions-impacted-available-union-april-28-2026
Looks like the company’s effort to union bust backfired again. Preying on all the new construction guys and new techs might have worked in NC, but failed horribly in FL. Over 80% of votes were to keep the union. JS is now 0-2 in his efforts!
Game developers announced their intent to form a union. They work on Magic: The Gathering Arena at Wizards of the Coast. Wizards of the Coast is a division of Hasbro. The group achieved supermajority support for unionization. They seek voluntary recognition and filed an NLRB election petition.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91532865/a-quiet-filing-could-decide-what-happens-next-inside-one-of-gamings-biggest-studios
https://news.lrionline.com/why-white-collar-workers-organize-tech-banking/
https://news.lrionline.com/why-white-collar-workers-organize-tech-banking/
https://cwa-union.org/
Condé Nast recently laid off 16 employees across several brands. These cuts affected staff at Self, Glamour, and Condé Nast Entertainment. The NewsGuild of New York and Condé United union issued an official statement. They reported 33 total layoffs over the past five months. The union expressed concerns about diversity and editorial quality.
New York, New York
https://ouispeakfashion.com/conde-nast-layoffs-draw-union-response/
GateHouse Media is conducting layoffs across its newspapers. The Providence Newspaper Guild president states GateHouse is not disclosing the total number. The union has confirmed six layoffs at the Providence Journal. Reports indicate approximately 200 employees were laid off nationally. GateHouse's CEO called these cuts "immaterial" to the company.
Providence, Rhode Island
https://www.golocalprov.com/business/head-of-projos-union-says-gatehouse-is-not-disclosing-number-of-layoffs
The Washington Post is rehiring journalists laid off in February. This action aims to stabilize its newsroom. Some staff returned on a temporary basis. Others were rehired for full-time positions. The union is monitoring these rehiring efforts.
https://tomorrowspublisher.today/content-creation/washington-post-reverses-some-layoffs-to-stabilise-newsroom/amp/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Just got word from union rep appears they are offering a 10k buyout shortly to entice employees to quit instead of collecting whatever garbage unemployment is available. Sounds like another big wave of layoffs is in the future until the shareholders are satisfied. I encourage everyone to start looking for other employment while you can
Several reps in my area have inquired about seeking union representation. If anyone has direct contact info please leave it here. Reps inquiring are mainly from Northeast stores , Eastern and Western Massachusetts stores including Central and Northern Connecticut and Rhode Island.
A union would never let this happen
It’s getting quiet .Beside all the Scarborough retirement meetings .No one is talking about any offer of a package .I Think there are a lot of people in all divisions of the field ops tha want to leave .Whats the big secret just spill the beans when is it how big will this package big will I be able to accept this package . I mean really
Unifor is concerned about recent layoffs at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Twenty-seven personal support workers (PSWs) received layoff notices. The hospital plans to hire more registered practical nurses (RPNs). These new hires will not offset the loss of essential PSWs. Unifor believes these cuts will negatively impact patient care and staff.
Tillsonburg, Ontario
https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/unifor-concerned-announced-psw-layoffs-tillsonburg-district-memorial-hospital
When the Washington Post announced mass layoffs, in February, the company offered severance packages to the roughly three hundred and fifty staff members losing their jobs. To receive their severance, these employees would have to sign their packages by April 10; they would then begin receiving the payments after April 30. But after the terms were set, something strange happened. Editors who were overseeing the laid-off employees began contacting several of them, asking them to return—not as full-time staff, but to work under what their union called a “delayed layoff.” These editors had been given little say over who was originally dismissed, but in the weeks since, they have appeared to be driving an effort to bring certain reporters back to the newsroom. According to Kathleen Floyd, a communications lead and internal organizer at the Washington-Baltimore News Guild (WBNG), the bulk of these reach-outs happened in March; a few are still trickling in. Under the updated terms, the employees will resume their duties through July. “Everyone’s just doing the best they can with this really sh---y situation,” a Post reporter said.
https://www.cjr.org/analysis/washington-post-tries-regroup-after-major-cuts-layoffs-delayed-rehire-former-staff.php
The Police Accountability Board (PAB) laid off six employees on April 17. This followed a State Public Employment Relations Board decision favoring the union. AFSCME Council 66 deemed the timing and circumstances very suspicious. City officials stated the layoffs resulted from a court decision limiting PAB's investigative powers. Protests ensued, and the City Council is appealing the court's ruling.
Rochester, N.Y.
https://www.whec.com/top-news/union-says-rochester-pab-employees-lost-jobs-minutes-after-favorable-labor-ruling-calls-layoffs-highly-suspicious/
Auburn City faces a $5 million budget gap. The city proposes laying off dozens of public service employees. This includes seven Auburn police officers. AFSCME and CSEA unions are protesting these proposed job cuts. Union members demonstrated outside City Hall and attended a council meeting.
Auburn, New York
https://www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-mobilizes-in-upstate-new-york-to-stop-layoffs-and-save-public-services
Timberland Regional Library reversed most planned staff layoffs. The union announced this significant change on April 15. Thirty-six involuntary layoff notices were rescinded. Eight probationary employees will still be laid off. The library system faces budget issues and seeks a levy lid lift.
Tumwater, Washington
https://chinookobserver.com/2026/04/20/library-union-says-most-trl-layoffs-have-been-reversed/
Chairman meeting told union reps they're coming soon. Confirmed by General Foreman. Not sure what shops and crafts will be effected.
https://cwa-union.org/
https://www.wikihow.com/Unionize-Your-Workplace
I mean, why not. Many of us will either be laid off soon or will leave anyway. I am not counting on any raise, but why not try it? Why make it easier for them, if they are not doing it easier for us, what is the worst that can happen, we have nothing to lose really.
Everytime I put the news on another union settles a contract with a 15% raise in there pension and don’t have to pay for there medical. How and why do we fold like a cheap suit every time. That union was seiu 32j building workers.plus $9000 pay raise.
Too many people think complaining online means they have done something to fix a problem. It don’t. It will make you feel better for a little while, but not make change. Remember, rich people and shareholders don’t care about you. You’re a tool to be used until you are worn out and then thrown away. If you die, they don’t care. In fact, dying quickly is the wanted ending. So, how to protect yourself and other workers? Start forming a union. Google the communication worker unions. Google how to start a union. Google success and failure stories. Make contact with union reps. No rich person will pay you your value or respect you and the only way to get those things is to act as a large group. Remember, 5 day workweek, vacation, 8 hours a day are unions. And stop electing people who get paid by rich people to sc--w you.
Start discussing salary with other workers. Management hates it, but can’t stop it. You’ll find out how sc--wed you really are. Don’t get mad at people making more, get mad at management.
Do something. I am.
April 16 (Reuters) - "More than 500 CVS Health (CVS.N), opens new tab drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution center have voted to authorize a strike on May 1, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said on Thursday."
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/cvs-distribution-center-workers-plan-go-strike-2026-04-16/
What is the protest about at 2WF today at 4:30p EST. Announcement just says “labor-related”?
A health care union protested layoffs at Extendicare Countryside in Sudbury. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) reported 21 workers received layoff notices. These layoffs reportedly include eight registered practical nurses and other staff. Extendicare stated no primary care roles or nurses have been impacted. The company attributes the changes to staffing realignment to match current needs.
Sudbury, Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7158163?feature=random
DirecTV seeks to overturn an arbitration award. This award relates to layoffs of its union-represented technicians. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers opposes this action. The union urged a Colorado federal court to uphold the award. DirecTV is attempting to relitigate the prior arbitration loss.
Colorado
https://www.law360.com/employment-authority/labor/articles/2463499/union-says-directv-can-t-undo-arbitration-award-over-layoff
Come on, it’ll be funny:
General Steps to Form a Union in the U.S.
Identify Allies: Find coworkers who share concerns about wages, benefits, or working conditions.
Form an Organizing Committee: Create a small group of trusted employees to lead the effort.
Maintain Confidentiality: Be aware that while discussing unionization is generally protected, companies may have strict policies about solicitation during work hours or in work areas.
Reach out to an established national union (e.g., United Steelworkers, Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union) that has experience organizing in the energy sector. They provide resources, legal guidance, and campaign strategies.
Employees sign cards indicating they want the union to represent them.
To petition for an election, typically 30% of the bargaining unit must sign, but unions usually aim for 60-70% to ensure a win.
The union files a petition (RC petition) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The NLRB determines the appropriate "bargaining unit" (which employees are eligible to vote).
A hearing may be held if the employer disputes the scope of the unit.
Once the election date is set (usually 3-6 weeks later), both the union and the employer campaign.
Employers are legally allowed to express their views against the union, provided they do not threaten, coerce, or promise benefits to influence votes.
Unions campaign on the benefits of collective bargaining.
Secret ballot election is held, often supervised by the NLRB.
If 50% + 1 of the voting employees vote "Yes," the union is certified.
Once certified, the employer is legally required to bargain in good faith with the union representatives to reach a contract.
Important Context for Texas and Energy Sector
"Right-to-Work" Laws: Texas is a right-to-work state. This means employees cannot be forced to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment, even if the union wins the election. This can impact union funding and membership density but does not prevent the formation of a union.
At-Will Employment: Texas is an at-will employment state. While the NLRA protects employees from being fired specifically for organizing, proving that a termination was due to union activity (rather than performance or restructuring) can be legally complex and requires strong evidence.
Legal Counsel: Because of the complexities involved in the energy sector and potential legal challenges, consulting with labor attorneys is a standard recommendation for anyone considering this path.
You have the right to join with coworkers to address conditions at work. You have the right to form, join, or assist a labor organization for collective bargaining purposes or work together with coworkers to improve terms and conditions of employment. This protection extends to certain work-related conversations on social media. For example, employees have a right to address work-related issues and share information about pay, benefits, and working conditions with coworkers on social media platforms like Facebook, X, YouTube, and others.
You can’t be fired, disciplined, demoted, or penalized in any way for engaging in these activities.
https://www.worker.gov/social-media-activity/
can any of the people who are in a union at a refinery tell their union rep that Houston engineers want to unionize and have the union get something started ASAP!!!!
United Parcel Service (UPS) plans to close dozens of packaging facilities. This information was disclosed in a recent court filing. The closures include locations with union employees across many states. UPS previously announced 30,000 job cuts and 24 facility closures in January. The company is undergoing a large network reconfiguration for efficiency.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91494908/ups-closing-package-facilities-2026-full-list-doomed-locations-states
Meow Wolf announced layoffs affecting security staff across its locations. These cuts impact installations in New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas. The Meow Wolf Workers Collective union made the announcement. In-exhibit security will now be limited to guest entry points. The union claims this decision is unsafe for both staff and guests.
Santa Fe, NM
https://sfreporter.com/news/more-layoffs-hit-meow-wolf/
A student protest occurred at UC Berkeley's Haviland Hall. They demanded reversal of layoffs, fair pay, and reduced fieldwork. This action followed a tuition strike over practicum consultant cuts. This semester, six students were dismissed due to support issues. UC Berkeley Social Welfare stated it is improving education quality.
Berkeley, CA
https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/master-of-social-welfare-students-protest-student-faculty-layoffs/article_fcb39d69-ee6c-48c4-9f2e-d07005efd01d.html
Go into your online profiles if you work there and update your preferred names, policy is policy.
CWA is actively organizing tech and banking workers across the industry, and they've already delivered results. At California's Beneficial State Bank, CWA members won the first union contract in 40 years in 2021, securing higher wages, increased retirement contributions, and just-cause protections against unfair discipline. Right now, workers at 29 Wells Fargo branches and counting have voted to join Wells Fargo Workers United, a CWA division, proving that major banks can be unionized. CWA brings over 367,000 members strong across telecom, media, tech, airlines, and now banking—giving you a powerful voice backed by an established national infrastructure. Unlike dealing with management alone, CWA has the expertise and resources to fight for your interests at the bargaining table.
CWA directly addresses the working conditions that matter most to you: pay equity and flexibility. The union has made work-life balance and remote work policies key organizing priorities, especially after seeing how forced return-to-office mandates have hurt tech talent and worker wellbeing. The reality at major banks is that workers are falling behind—long-term employees seeing new hires brought in at higher pay rates, software developers without proper desk setups under hybrid arrangements, and wages that aren't keeping up with inflation. CWA fights for transparent, fair pay scales with regular raises and the flexibility to work remotely, protecting you from arbitrary management decisions. With a union contract, you get guaranteed grievance procedures, just-cause protections, and the collective bargaining power to actually negotiate better terms instead than accepting whatever management dictates. The banking industry is heavily unionized everywhere else in the world—it's time the U.S. caught up, and CWA is leading the way.