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The firing of a unionized Starbucks worker in Ann Arbor is having an impact nationwide. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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Unionized workers are closing down three Ann Arbor Starbucks locations today as part of a work stoppage by more than 100 stores nationwide. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.
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Hannah Whitbeck, who was the lead union organizer for her store, said the termination was “suspicious." WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.
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The Starbucks corporation wants to begin negotiating labor contracts with Ann Arbor area stores that have voted to unionize. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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The union representing some 6,200 nurses at Michigan Medicine are taking U-M to court, trying to force them to bargain on a particular issue. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explains.
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Workers at a Starbucks in Ann Arbor forced the closure of their store for a day as they protested what they called unfair labor practices by the company. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explains.
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After months of bargaining, a new union of librarians, archivists, and curators has guaranteed wage increases and other benefits. WEMU's Michael Keegan reports.
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Women in leadership positions in unions and the labor movement are still the exception rather than the rule. On WEMU's final Women's History Month edition of "Washtenaw United," David Fair will introduce you to a local woman who is among the exceptions. Gloria Llamas worked her way up to become President of the Communication Workers of America union before her retirement. Today, she remains active in egalitarian efforts to achieve equity among women and workers here in Washtenaw County.
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More University of Michigan employees could be unionizing soon.The U of M Lecturers’ Employee Organization, also known as LEO, is considering a proposal…
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The contract covering registered nurses working at the University of Michigan health system has expired, but they remain on the job. Contract talks are…