#union

Unionized ProPublica staff began a 24-hour strike. They are protesting issues including AI use, layoff protections, and wages. The ProPublica Guild unionized in 2023 and is negotiating its first contract. Management's unilateral AI policy prompted an unfair labor practice charge. This marks the first work stoppage for the nonprofit newsroom's employees.

https://www.theverge.com/news/908401/propublica-union-strike-negotiations-ai-layoffs

How was your raise? Did you get a full share of the bonus? College kids coming in and making more than tenured workers who have earned their stripes. A useless Tell Dell coming Monday. Franklin is the leading revenue generating plant in the company and they are using you up and spitting you out. Make some real noise and unionize.

How many plants and distributors centers have had Capstone take over their facility? Kicking out union and union wages

Milwaukee Public Schools announced job cuts affecting 201 employees. These layoffs are part of a plan to close a $46 million budget gap. The teachers union and parent groups are demanding the district reverse these cuts. They also call for pausing the budgeting process for increased community input. District officials maintain the budget timeline is legally required and does not include classroom teachers.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2026/04/08/criticism-mounts-against-milwaukee-public-schools-plan-to-cut-staff/89500469007/

Middleboro will begin union negotiations this week. These sessions address potential layoffs due to a budget shortfall. Interim Town Manager Joseph Perkins announced the impact bargaining. The town faces a potential $3.3 million budget deficit. State labor laws dictate the negotiation process.

https://nemasket.theweektoday.com/article/union-negotiations-begin-potential-layoffs-loom/156891

I know a lot of us are worried about our jobs. I keep hearing something is coming around the end of Q2. Just thought I'd offer some tips to protect your backside (and open up the chance for other people to chip in) if something happens to you. Some of these will obviously depend on your country* etc but:

1) Download/get a copy of your employment contract (and any other associated paperwork). You should be able to download this in Fusion - personal information - document records. Do not just save it to your work laptop. Make sure to keep a copy on your own computer or wherever you can reach it in case you lose access to your work area/laptop. - This is to ensure you know the exact terms you were working to and your entitlements.

2) If you're part of any Pearson schemes or pensions, make sure to get records of that, what you've paid in, etc., any terms of schemes in reference to redundancy, and information you may need to access them if you lose access internally. It may be a pain to get the info externally.

3) Any work (that's not sensitive) you may want to use as examples for jobs in the future, make sure to save that not on your work laptop but somewhere like a secure file area or USB you can access externally.

Optional

You may want to consider joining a relevant union*, which usually offers guidance and support, especially if you think something's been done unlawfully/unfairly.

If you end up being moved to another role that's not suitable (perhaps in the hopes of them making you leave rather than paying out for redundancy), this is where having your contract will come in handy, if there isn't a clear violation (perhaps due to vagueness in your contract). You need to keep a record of everything in writing and make it clear that you have not agreed to the changes and are working 'under protest' while it gets addressed (this is where a union may come in handy).

Please feel free to add any other tips here, trying to be helpful. Hate to see people get shafted by big companies and want us to be prepared if something should happen.

I can see there will be the usual suspects Eisp offered to union field soon .But all the rumors of some huge enhanced one and a blanket everyone can leave one do not seem to be materialized.It seems it’s same usual yearly Eisp offered to limited numbers.I am very shocked I really though Dan wanted to get as many people off the pay roll as possible.I am starting to think he is more concerned about the management .I am going to assume it’s because they make a much higher salary then associates.Or I just honestly have no idea what plan is ,But going to be a lot of disappointment for field techs tht were hoping to go

I am sorry. I can only speak for the Tech people at FIS, but I am tired of watching my co-workers get laid off or moved to third party consultants to get laid off without severance. I am tired of wondering if I will have a job next quarter. I am tired of upper management lying to our faces. Those off-shore consultant firms pay their employees not even a quarter of what we make. If they are going to lay me off, it is not going to be to hire someone over seas making a quarter of my salary. What does everyone think?

IFPTE

Auburn City Council discussed budget troubles and potential layoffs at a recent meeting. Residents and union leaders expressed strong concerns about proposed workforce reductions. Public speakers also questioned city transparency regarding records requests and spending. Concerns were raised about the use of Flock license plate surveillance technology. The council approved routine measures and began the new fiscal year budget review process.

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/04/04/layoffs-surveillance-fears-and-transparency-concerns-dominate-auburn-council-meeting/

Auburn Police Local 195 is actively opposing potential officer layoffs. The city faces a nearly $5 million budget deficit for 2026-27. City officials are considering various options, including job cuts, to address this shortfall. The police union launched a petition, gathering over 1,000 signatures from supporters. They argue that layoffs would jeopardize recent crime reduction efforts and public safety.

Auburn, NY

https://www.officer.com/command-hq/news/55367630/auburn-police-union-opposes-potential-layoffs-in-2026-budget

There is nothing that can be done now. The one thing that bothers me to no end at all these extensions recently. We, as the people who will be represented by the contract, never see what the union(s) even asked for to start negotiations. Was there any give and take? Or, did they just be-doverand take what the company gave? This should be information supplied to all members, all locals.

A New Jersey steel company closed its business. It also conducted employee layoffs. The company largely ignored its employees' union. The National Labor Relations Board investigated this action. NLRB ruled the company violated federal labor law.

New Jersey

https://www.law360.com/employment-authority/articles/2458918/nj-steel-co-dodged-union-on-closure-layoffs-nlrb-says

Sad look at the ibew number some areas barely half of the eligible voters voted .If the not voting was supposed to send a message how d-mb .If they wanted to send a message it should have been a vote no.The only votes that were cast were the cronies of the union leaders the no votes were members who care the rest didn’t vote so they can’t say anything in my book but one things for sure after 2 separate strikes where we had them where we wanted them and the union unexpectedly sent us back to work right before both times there were major natural disasters we would have had them over a hole but instead we were forced 16 hour days while they sent us back to work in good faith while giving away our contract this is it for me I think it’s time I stop paying my dues their pretty much useless ibew and cwa they now cemented that we will all need to work till Medicare age thanks might as well just ask for a bigger raise and forget saying we have retirees medical its unaffordable sad for the ones already in retirement

Alden Global Capital initiated staff cuts at Daily News. The Daily News union issued a strong response. These layoffs will reduce the union's membership by 28%. The union called Alden Global Capital a "predatory newspaper owner." They stated the cuts reflect corporate greed, not investment in journalism.

New York City, New York

https://nycclc.org/news/daily-news-union-newsguild-new-york-respond-alden-global

It took 8 years for the union to get ba--s after the terrible 2008 contract. 2016 we went on strike and made modest gains.

We lost those ba--s.

8 years from now, Dan or whoever, will invoke the spirit of Lowell and come after us again. We should have stood our ground now so we won’t need to do it in 8 years. We could have made REAL gains today but now we will make only modest gains going forward.

SkyTrain janitorial workers are raising concerns about their new employer. SEIU Local 2 alleges Dexterra Group laid off workers and increased workloads. Workers report insufficient cleaning supplies and alleged harassment. At least 17 janitorial workers have been laid off since February 1, 2026. TransLink denies these claims, stating no evidence of improper procedures.

Vancouver, British Columbia

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/skytrain-dexterra-janitors-cleaners-translink-seiu-union-complaints

So let’s all just admit the extension is nothing great . our union leadership took what ever was offered after the company 2 times prior shut them down .So let me say I voted yes ,but I really am tired of the leadership in all locals patting themselves on the back .In the end they continued the scrw ing extension on the retirees and now the possibility of us retiring .The whole deal was Dan needed to settle to move to the next stage !!There will be major management layoffs and reorganizations .Then by end of year there will be basic Eisp offered to union associates probably across board .Anyone who wants out or can afford it will be allowed to leave .The final stage is yet to be determined but may include the separation break up of lines of business.After that if that happens the sky is the limit to be used sold off or spun off .One things for sure the contract extension is not the end but the beginning of the end for union and management in wha I would call the end days .So advise anyone with under 26 years or under 55 start looking for somewhere else to begin your career

Need to some reach on mass scale various groups and educate them on how corporation is failing their mission, customer base, and employee wellbeing:

1) Medicare Membership — Educate on Failure to Pay Catastrophic Claims or Expensive RX
2) Employees — Layoffs on US Citizens and replacing by means of AI and Outsourcing and H1B Visas. Is it time for an Employee Union?
3) Shareholders — are executives being legal and honest and forthright in their dealings and state of the company? Is there any insider trading going on by executives? Are there stock buybacks to mislead shareholders as to the state of the company’s health?
4) Government Officials — Seeing as how Medicare is funded with tax payer dollars, reach out to Mayor, Governor, State and Federal Senators and House of Representatives.
5) Church Pastors and Church Membership — Educate them on how Humana is failing their flocks in time of need from a healthcare standpoint.
6) Local and National News Lead Reporters — as to delay and denying of claims, disgraceful large executive salaries, and major layoffs of good employees, including military veterans.
7) Better Business Bureau, AARP, etc.
8) Unions such as Teamsters — as to how start a union for nurses and other employees.
9) SEC — as to any known insider trading you may be aware of.
10) Lawyers — File lawsuits when Humana has legally wronged you by unlawful termination that you have documented.
11) ICE — report expired H1B Visas or those continuing to work well past the legal amount of time of six years in US.
12) Social Media — get the word out and shame Humana from a PR standpoint about unethical behavior of the company on twitter, facebook, reddit, facebook, tiktok, LinkedIn, etc.

The message has been clear for month now in the entirety of underwriting. Move to claims or gtfo. All this worry about going in office more next year. brother, you’ll be gone by October lmao. Get on the same page about creating a union or just accept whats coming like the good little sheep you are. Out the Farm and out to pasture.

Iowa reported 481 total layoffs in February. Whirlpool Corp. accounted for most of these job losses. The company announced 341 layoffs at its Middle Amana plant. These job cuts are effective March 9. A union claims jobs are moving to Mexico.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/03/03/iowa-warn-layoffs-february/88950940007/

Layoffs are scheduled to begin soon. They will take place between May 29 and June 12. Senior employees have specific transfer rights. These employees hold union membership. They can transfer to other stores nearby.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/03/26/raleys-layoffs-50-nob-hill-foods-mountain-view.html

Union presidents denounced the sudden disclosure of potential job cuts. Around 200 district positions may be eliminated due to budget problems. The administration did not publicly discuss job reductions previously. This information was revealed on March 25. The Board of Education then voted on its preliminary $852 million budget.

Paterson, NJ

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/paterson-press/2026/03/27/paterson-nj-teachers-union-head-possible-layoffs/89337375007/

Looks like it got popped and fell to the ground with an empty basket. Let the ones who fought for your good wages and100% paid healthcare( The Union ) keep your basket full and quit counting on those who care nothing for you. All deals must go thru The Union first.

Last day yo vote on the union ratification. Hopefully all goes well.

United Parcel Service withdrew its $150,000 driver buyout program. The offer was withdrawn in 13 states. The Teamsters union strongly opposed the voluntary separation. Local unions filed grievances over alleged contract violations. UPS downsizes its network due to reduced parcel volume.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-retracts-driver-buyout-option-in-13-states-under-union-pressure

Fresno Unified employees voiced concerns about proposed layoffs. They claim the district has hundreds of millions in funds to prevent job cuts. The Fresno Teachers Association cited $315 million, with $175 million unrestricted. District officials stated funds are actively being spent and it's not simple. District officials will offer new roles to all affected employees.

https://abc30.com/post/employees-push-back-fresno-unified-weighs-layoffs-amid-budget-dispute/18773634/

If there was a union in Palm Bay, Maybe there wouldn’t be such massive layoffs.
Tomorrow is Thursday. We will see what happens. Texas is already getting RIFed big time.
Yes, there are union dues and other negative aspects, but if the union keeps your job, then it’s well worth it.

We all su-k and need to form a union. We went thru 4 years of college, have experience, done well and now the greed of 10 people is ruining our lives and our kids lives. We have to wake up now

Well guys, should we consider unionizing now or wait until they either outsource all of our jobs to India or replace us with AI

A few years ago, HPE was a decent place to work. It was not perfect, but it was acceptable and transparent. Well, after Elliot management moved in, the culture is toxic, destructive, soul su-king and dysfunctional. I used to actually like my job, but now all I am trying to do is survive until I secure another position. This POS of a company will eventually fail, be broken up and sold off in pieces. Of course, the dirtbags known as management will walk away with golden parachutes while the reat of us starve.

It is time to unionize in order to secure our slice of the pie.

With due respect, we need to have separate space on layoffs for union members. Most of us can’t relate because we can get laid off any second.. no protection like union employees

It appears things are going well. No strike after all.

Union Pacific recently eliminated 17 carmen positions at its Green River station. This action is part of broader workforce reductions across the railroad industry. Former legislator Stan Blake warns that fewer human inspectors and more automation could increase train accidents. Railroad companies seek waivers to reduce human track inspections, citing technology benefits. However, labor groups argue automated systems cannot fully replace human detection of critical defects.

Green River, Wyoming

BNSF completing RJ Corman take over of Galveston yard, with RJ Corman having bids in for Casey, Silsbee, and the potential for Houston and Sweetwater in the next year. Misconception being applied that RJ Corman can not operate on main line or take over yard protected by Beltway agreement, but BNSF is negotiating for yards with a mainline going through yard to receive FRA waiver to operate short line within switching limits and not terminal limits, which extend into mainline while still qualifying as switching limits, TY&E employees be aware, your union officers are in fact present and taking part in these negotiations above the local level, with no intention to stop or protect agreement rights as many are on the cusp of retirement, and looking to ease out the door with no effect to them.

This is my first time being in a union. How long until we know if the contract was voted through or not?

I don't understand how they are receiving a 83% match per dollar from the company along with their pension.

I heard directly from our delegate that the company turned down talks about increasing the match for new hires. We instead get this cps 4k which really amounts to not much more then our stock together payout which has now come to an end.

The company is just moving money around, giving the illusion that the new hires are getting something new. What I find funny is how the pension band increase each year by 1% which is more then the cps payout.

The National Correctional Employees Union filed a complaint against Knox County. The union alleges the county failed to negotiate over jail layoffs. The county reduced the jail workforce from 22 to eight full-time workers. It also outsourced inmate housing and replaced kitchen staff with a private company. The union seeks an order for the county to bargain in good faith and stop anti-union acts.

Rockland, Maine

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/21/midcoast/midcoast-police-courts/union-files-grievance-knox-county-jail-layoffs/

Union - 27% (24,270 = CWA + IBEW)
India + EMEA - 11% (9,890)
Non-union - 62% (55,290 incl engineers, customer reps, sales and juicy Management fat @ BR)
Verizon Total - 89,900

Union - ~69% (8,700 = CWA + IBEW)
Non-union - ~30% (3,780)
Frontier Total - 12,600

Assuming the unions cannot be touched, is it reasonable to expect future cuts to be amongst the (55,290 + 3,780 = 59,070)?

**Based on all the chatter, assuming a 15% hair cut that equates to ~8,860