Thousands of Amazon workers began strikes on December 19, 2024, at facilities across the U.S., including New York, Illinois, and California, during the busy holiday season. Organized by the Teamsters union, the strike demands better wages, safer working conditions, and labor contracts after Amazon failed to meet a December 15 negotiation deadline. Amazon has not …
Boeing workers have rejected a second pay rise offer of 35% over four years, with 64% voting against the deal. Over 30,000 employees, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have been on strike since September 13. The strike adds to Boeing’s financial woes, with recent reports showing $4 billion in …
Boeing has withdrawn its offer of a 30% pay increase for over 30,000 striking workers after negotiations with union representatives stalled. The union, which had demanded a 40% wage hike and the return of pension benefits, rejected Boeing’s proposal. The company described the offer as its final, but since talks have not progressed, it has …
More than 1,500 workers at Samsung’s home appliance factory in Chennai, India, have gone on strike, demanding a 50% wage increase over the next three years and better working conditions. The workers are calling for official recognition of their newly formed union, the Samsung India Labour Welfare Union (SILWU), which they believe is necessary for …