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UC officials charge that academic workers’ strike over pro-Palestinian protests is illegal
7 months, 1 week ago

UC officials charge that academic workers’ strike over pro-Palestinian protests is illegal

LA Times  

As the 48,000-member UC academic workers union announced a Monday strike at UC Santa Cruz over alleged free speech violations during pro-Palestinian protests, the University of California on Friday filed a labor complaint to stop what they say is an illegal action, heightening tensions roiling the university system. The targeting of UC Santa Cruz came after 79% of voting members …

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US university ties to weapons contractors under scrutiny amid war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

US university ties to weapons contractors under scrutiny amid war in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Activists are calling attention to historical ties between universities and defence contractors linked to Israel’s war. On US college campuses, though, the pushback is especially fierce, as students question their universities’ relationships with weapons manufacturers and other companies with ties to Israel’s military. “We are following the courageous students before us who dared to challenge their school’s investments in war.” …

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UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
1 year, 3 months ago

UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions

LA Times  

President Biden speaks about the auto workers strike from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Friday. Electric vehicles may be inevitable, she said, but changes need to be made “so everybody can feel secure about their jobs, their homes and everything else.” Biden on Friday acknowledged the tension in remarks from the White House, saying the transition to …

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UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
1 year, 3 months ago

UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two of President Joe Biden ‘s top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country’s biggest car companies. Electric vehicles may be inevitable, she said, but changes need to be made “so …

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Tensions rise in United Auto Workers contract talks with Stellantis as strike threat looms
1 year, 4 months ago

Tensions rise in United Auto Workers contract talks with Stellantis as strike threat looms

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tensions rose in contract talks between the United Auto Workers union and Stellantis on Tuesday with the union president accusing the company of seeking concessions in contract talks when the union wants gains, as a September strike threat looms. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that Stellantis has broken a pledge not to seek givebacks in …

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