#union

It's time the staff came together and unionised. Ubisoft are doing a global strike and TU employees should do the same.
Upcoming Pay rises except for India are a joke and below inflation.
Constantly increasing demand on staff, reducing headcount and expecting us to deliver more under constant threat of losing jobs.
Let's stand together, step outside and demand fair treatment and resignations of the terrible leadership we are under.

A union has issued a warning regarding impending layoffs across municipal services. These layoffs are specifically expected to impact janitorial staff. The affected entities include Chicago police and fire stations, as well as other city buildings. This move indicates potential job losses for essential support workers within the city's infrastructure. The union's alert signals a significant concern for public service employees in the area.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/10/janitor-layoffs-to-hit-city-buildings/

Whoever posted this on Reddit is right. This is why Unions in the United States are of the most absolute importance. If you did this in like let's say Japan? People would see this as a leadership failure and start to distrust the company entirely... In Sweden,? They'd be paying out these employees so long that the short term gains they might want to see before ramping up again in hiring would not warrant going through this. It is truly only in America that this sort of thing is seen as feasible.

The answer to ensuring our pay rises at the rate we want (above inflation, to keep the structure the same over time) is simple: we need to unionize. Asking in town halls anonymously why it makes sense for hourly pay to pass staff isn’t going to get a pay raise. Wondering when we’re going to get ours because the union gets theirs won’t do it. The company won’t raise pay out of kindness; only to retain the required talent to operate. Gathering together to negotiate pay terms together is the path to set us free. I see you. We need to unionize and move as one, not as individuals.

The Farmington School Board will meet to discuss potential layoffs. This follows a state order to address a $330,000 budget deficit. The deficit partly stems from a state SchoolCare program shortfall. The Farmington Teachers Association argues these layoffs are avoidable. The union plans to challenge the board's proposed actions.

https://www.wmur.com/article/farmington-nh-school-board-layoffs-budget-deficit/70291617

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) announced recent layoffs. Dozens of union members were affected by these job cuts. The IEBW Local 410 union criticized BGE's decision. The union stated BGE kept contractors while firing members. This action was cited as a contract violation.

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/video/union-slams-bge-for-firing-members-while-keeping-contractors-citing-contract-violation/

does anyone know whats going on.The local hasn't said anything,.Any real updates?

With poor middle management from the branch levels and issues not making it to the top people are fed up. Union talks in play. Drivers not able to take time off, routes sitting, customers not getting deliveries and no help. Warehouse runs way too short and people in place who aren’t fit for the job. Sales is getting fed up!

Quick ask please so I can discuss

Reading the Fair Work Act 2009 and if my understanding is correct Dell cannot stop you from unionizing. Furthermore, it is illegal for an employer to take "adverse action" against you for being a union member or participating in union activities. This includes but is not limited to fire or demotion, refusal of hire because of your union history, discrimination (cutting hours or denying promotions), coerce or pressure you to quit the union.

“If your employer is intimidating you or treating you unfairly because of your interest in a union, you can contact the Fair Work Ombudsman or the Fair Work Commission.”

With the above said what is stopping us from joining union and pushing back on this unethical and utterly unfair commission plan?

Are we all going to fold our tails and cop it?

The union rejected a first quarter EISP and said they want a contract before they lose any more members.

Please look into joining either CWU or Prospect and seek legal clarity on this issue — it has real legal significance.

In the UK, if compensation terms are contractual and are materially changed without employee agreement, there may be legal implications beyond unionisation, including potential claims such as constructive dismissal or unlawful deduction of wages.

Before taking anything public, you should:
• Speak to a union organiser for guidance.
• Review the compensation plan wording carefully to determine whether it gives management discretion to make changes.
• Preserve all written evidence of previous compensation structures and related communications.

This should be approached carefully and with proper advice.

Please join a UK Trade Union and seek legal advise from the Trade Union immediately.

We are currently in the early stages of seeking formal union recognition. In the meantime, we strongly encourage you to protect your employee rights by joining a trade union.

Please do not discuss Union membership on Dell systems. Dell management does not have the right to ask you about your Trade union status.

Please be patient as we get organised. UK law is on our side.

Been almost 5 months since you guys went with IBEW.

Any negotiations currently taking place with management?

Is MasTec involved and cooperating?

How exactly would they construct the CBA?

1 bargaining unit ---> 1 contract

or

2 separate units ---> 2 separate contracts (OSP-Altice) / (FS-MasTec)

Verizon retiree healthcare costs 2-4 times what is available on open market. The 25% retiree wireless discount is far more expensive than T-MO’s 55 plans — or any other carrier. Unless you have pension from wayyyy back or part of the union, there is no reason to stay until retirement. And they’ll rif you long before you hit mid-60s anyway. Get out now before Dan the Hatchet Man and Slam Hammock take what’s left of your dignity.

Dell workers in the UK are currently in active discussions with the CWU and UTAW and senior Labour MPs to secure trade union recognition.

For too long, inaccurate information has circulated within Dell UK claiming that Dell does not recognise trade unions. This is false. UK law is clear and gives workers the right to organise and to be represented by a trade union.

The legal process is as follows:

1.  A trade union must formally request voluntary recognition from the employer. This request will be made within the next two weeks.
2.  If Dell refuses voluntary recognition, the union has the legal right to apply to the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for statutory recognition.

To win statutory recognition, we must show that a majority of UK employees support union recognition, and that at least 10% of the workforce are union members. If an application is rejected, the law prevents us from applying again for three years. This makes it critical that we stand together and get this right the first time.

All UK workers are asking for is the same protections, voice, and representation already enjoyed by colleagues covered by workers’ councils.

In the coming weeks, leaflets and posters will be shared across UK sites with more information on how to get involved. Under UK law, workers have the right to trade union representation. The decision on whether Dell UK has a recognised trade union belongs to workers, not executive leadership.

Now is the time to organise.
Now is the time to stand together.
Now is the time to claim our legal right to a trade union.

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Rumors flying around Dallas about VTP happening soon in Leg T union contract after ratification.. Voluntary Termination Pay up to 104 weeks pay will be happening.

Anyone know the answer?? When you call HR they are useless. Apparently its a formula but no one knows anything. I’ve seriously had it with this Company. I will fight right be side my union brothers and sisters if theres no contract but I really need to leave this toxic environment. Im only 51 not eligible for medicare so I would like to know what the out of pocket expense is. I literally had one HR rep tell me 27-34k per year theres no way thats true. And my union reps are useless too.

I was hoping to hear some info today on the negotiations about a possible extension. Does anyone know any info. Maybe a package for the union side?

I understand the TA is nearly identical to what wireline west, sw, and se got, but havnt seen the details of the sbc/ameritech tentative agreement they reached over a week ago. Can anyone share? I’ve read a 5% raise up front (4/11/26) pension band increases 1% year over year, 4 year agreement, kept article 26, mlk day off, and am i understanding no layoffs for the duration as well?

You know, MD says it best: "Vote with your dollars."

We should have organized and gotten representation years ago, but most people were brainwashed into thinking the company actually cared. They thought, "They'll never sc--w us; it’s illegal!" Hahaha.

When times were good, nobody cared, nobody prepared, and nobody read between the lines. Now that they’re messing with your pay, you're mad? Why now? It's too late for "now." We've already trained the machine to operate without us.

The only question that matters today is this: Are you prepared for an exit? Mentally? Financially? If not, you’d better start thinking about it. Fast.

I mean I can see some blackout but come on maybe just give us a little idea of the issues being discussed.Maybe how far apart the sides are.I mean is there other issues like complications over the company wanting to offer an Eisp package or something like that

This has been mentioned a few times before but not sure anyone has taken action. Has anyone actively looked into creating a union? It would give us employees more of a voice over our flexibility, wages, workers rights, etc. It would require a petition for 30% of the company (roughly 15,500 PNC employee signatures) that would need to be on board. Optimistically hopeful.

Employees at BIG's London office are protesting today. This action responds to proposed mass layoffs at the firm. A major project, employing half the London staff, was recently terminated. Up to 72 of 160 workers face redundancy as a result. The Unite trade union supports the employees and criticizes BIG's conduct.

https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/03/big-staff-protest-london/

London, England

United Steelworkers members rejected a contract extension offer. These workers are at BP’s Whiting, Indiana refinery. The union represents about 800 employees there. Differences exist over seniority, layoffs, and wages. The current collective bargaining agreement expires.

https://boereport.com/2026/01/31/bps-whiting-refinery-union-workers-reject-contract-extension/

Building Materials Manufacturing LLC plans to close its Minneapolis facility. This action will result in approximately 120 employee layoffs. The facility manufactures roofing materials for its parent company, GAF. The permanent shutdown is scheduled to occur by April 4. Hourly union employees have bumping rights at GAF's Maple Grove warehouse.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/minneapolis-roofing-facility-to-close-120-layoffs-expected

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I hope salary folks are watching the offer Marathon is proposing to hourly people.

USW/NOBP CONTRACT UPDATE 2/1/26
Well folks, the situation is definitely not great. Here is the latest:
4yr contract
4%, 3.5%, 3.5%, 4%
$2500 signing bonus
No COLA (Cost of Living Allowance)
No shift differential increase
80/20 medical (same as current)
No retrogression.
No vacation increases.
No retirement medical assistance.
No Al protection.

This should be an eye opener of what salaried employees can expect to lose also. When you “volunteer” to go work strike duty, you can thank yourself for low pay increases and adding 10-15 years to your career when they take your retirement insurance away.

https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/the-law/employees/social-media-0

From the NLRB about "Social media"

"Whether or not you are represented by a union, federal law gives you the right to join together with coworkers to improve your lives at work - including joining together in cyberspace, such as on Facebook….

Using social media can be a form of protected concerted activity. You have the right to address work-related issues and share information about pay, benefits, and working conditions with coworkers on Facebook, YouTube, and other social media. But just individually griping about some aspect of work is not "concerted activity": what you say must have some relation to group action, or seek to initiate, induce, or prepare for group action, or bring a group complaint to the attention of management. Such activity is not protected if you say things about your employer that are egregiously offensive or knowingly and deliberately false, or if you publicly disparage your employer's products or services without relating your complaints to any labor controversy."

Why would anyone vote no to ratify the Leg T CWA TA? It looks really good for all of us in it.

Many nurses and therapists working in Home and Community care have seen their roles change significantly over the past several years, especially since the buy out of naviHealth within care coordination roles - consisting of OTs/PTs/SLPs/RNs. Productivity goals have increased to a point that is unattainable due to increased demands/goals/administrative tasks within paid working hours.

At the same time, raises have failed to keep pace with inflation, effectively reducing real wages despite growing workloads and responsibilities. Raises have fallen well behind inflation, effectively resulting in pay cuts for experienced clinicians who are carrying heavier caseloads and greater responsibility than ever before. For a workforce that is highly trained, licensed, and essential to patient outcomes, this trend is deeply concerning. These challenges are not isolated—they are systemic. Raises are consistently 1-2%, with 2% being a rarity.

These issues are not isolated to individual teams or regions. When issues are systemic, individual advocacy has limits.

This raises an important question: Is it time for nurses and therapists in the Home and Community line of business to unionize? And if so, has anyone considered leading this effort?

SX Transportation is laying off 21 employees in Waterville. These layoffs affect workers at its mechanical repair facility. Impacted staff include machinists, electricians, and carmen. CSX stated the move aims to better utilize resources and personnel. Union leaders criticized the decision as unexpected and driven by greed.

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/27/central-maine/central-maine-business/waterville-maine-csx-railroad-layoffs/

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston announced 33 employee layoffs this week. This reduction affects approximately 6.3% of its total workforce. The museum cited an unsustainable deficit and restructuring as reasons for the cuts. Sixteen of the positions eliminated are held by unionized workers. These layoffs mark the second round for the MFA in six years.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/30/museum-fine-arts-boston-layoffs-financial-hardships

How do I get a medical retirement from this place

A bad deal is coming.

AT&T just got a 4 year deal with wages and fixes.

Verizon is offering garbage. Vote No

Preparations are underway getting Supervisors and contractors ready to step in if Unifor Local 975 Strikes as contract ended Dec 31 2025.

Crazy if they do as will give company more reasons to downsize Union Workers.

Basically 15% pay raise and extending the same contract with minor changes have for 4 more years. A Win Win Leg T employees.

Ex-schwabbie here wondering if employees are planning to group together and participate in the general strike tomorrow. As you should know Schwab is deep in bed with Trump and is so cosigning the atrocities happening at home and across the world. I'm just curious but not necessarily encouraging a strike... Just something to think about...

General Motors confirmed the end of its third shift at the Oshawa assembly plant. This decision results in the layoff of approximately 700 unionized workers. The plant, located in Oshawa, Ontario, produces the Chevrolet Silverado. The automaker had previously postponed this shift cut due to strong demand. U.S. tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles are cited as a contributing factor.

https://www.auto123.com/en/news/gm-shift-cut-oshawa-700-layoffs/73621/

Are V Teamers joining nationwide shutdown?

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