Category: Collective Bargaining

Met Opera Ordered to Pay Anna Netrebko $200,000 for Canceled Performances

The New York Times – Music:
The company cut ties with the star Russian soprano for her refusal to denounce Vladimir Putin after the invasion of Ukraine. An arbitrator said it must pay her under the terms of her contract.
Can the United Farm Workers of California Rise Again?

The New York Times – Business:
Decades after Cesar Chavez made the union a power, it has lost much of its clout. Membership dropped precipitously, from 60,000 to 5,500. It hopes a new law will turn the tide.
Hamlin’s Injury Highlights Precarious Position of Many Young N.F.L. Players

The New York Times – Sports:
The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
Hamlin’s Injury Highlights Precarious Position of Many Young N.F.L. Players

The New York Times – Sports:
The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
Apple Reaches Deal With Investors to Audit Its Labor Practices

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant will assess its compliance with its official human rights policy, according to a federal filing.
The End of Griner’s Detention Begins a New Wave of W.N.B.A. Activism

The New York Times – Sports:
With their campaign to free Brittney Griner from prison in Russia over, W.N.B.A. players say they will help free others and focus on women’s health and pay equity.
With Senate Vote, Congress Moves to Avert Rail Strike

The New York Times – Business:
Bipartisan coalitions in the House and Senate pushed through a bill that would impose an agreement between rail companies and their workers.
Why Brittney Griner and Other W.N.B.A. Stars Play Overseas

Competing for international teams during the W.N.B.A.’s off-season is common for players. The chance to earn extra money is just one of the draws.