

Noam Scheiber
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Amazon Workers at Seven Distribution Centers Walk Out
The retail giant said it expected its operations to be largely unaffected by the strike by some Teamsters union members.

Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims
A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.

Trump Is Expected to Upend Biden Labor Policies Favoring Unions
After gains by organized labor under President Biden, a second Trump administration is likely to change course on regulation and enforcement.

Hollywood Movie Producers Find a Harder Time Making a Living
Corporate consolidation and technology have upended many jobs in recent decades. But few arcs are more surprising than that of the Hollywood producer.

Gaza Debate Reopens Divisions Between Left-Wing Workers and Union Leaders
Last week’s Democratic National Convention surfaced differences over the war in Gaza that could widen fissures between labor activists and union officials.

Can the G.O.P. Really Become the Party of Workers?
A new generation of Republicans is learning to love labor. It’s not clear if labor will love them back.

Apple Workers Approve Contract at First Union Store in U.S.
The agreement raises wages roughly 10 percent over three years and guarantees benefits and severance pay.

Amazon Union Dissident Wins Election as President
The Amazon Labor Union has been divided over strategy and governance issues after winning a representation vote at a Staten Island warehouse in 2022.

Movie Editors and Animators Fear A.I. Will Kill Jobs
Actors and writers won strict limits on artificial intelligence in last year’s contract negotiations, but other workers face a growing challenge.

The U.A.W. Is Holding Off on Endorsing Harris
Unlike other prominent unions, the auto workers are taking their time to ensure that the vice president is aligned with them on key policy questions.