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Study Finds Link Between DNA And Cannabis Addiction
A study published in Nature Genetics that analyzed the genomes of more than 1 million people found sequences of DNA that could be linked to a disposition to cannabis addiction. What do you think?
Biggest Red Flags On Men’s Tinder Profiles
When it comes to dating apps, women are far more likely to find a narcissist, a deadbeat, or an abuser than Mr. Right. The Onion examines the biggest red flag’s on men’s Tinder profiles.
Pros And Cons Of A 4-Day Workweek
American workers typically work far more than in other countries, leading to increased calls for a four-day workweek, but this proposal has received a variety of criticism. The Onion breaks down the pros and cons of a four-day workweek.
Huge Cousin Top-Ranked Recruit For Thanksgiving Pickup Football Game
VINTON, IA—Noting that the 17-year-old had sprouted at least three inches in the past six months alone, family sources confirmed Thursday that huge cousin Caleb Perez was the top-ranked recruit for their annual Thanksgiving pickup football game. “I know [Uncle] Steve is going to try to lure him over to his team, but I…
Report: Rest Of Family Doing Turkey Trot If You’re Done With Your Little Pity Party
DAYTON, OH—Noting that everyone else in this house was somehow able to act like a functioning member of society, a new report published Thursday found that the rest of the family was ready to do the annual turkey trot if you were done with your little pity party. “Well, you can either spend all day sulking in your…
USA: The UAW Strike May Have Finally Set Us Up for a General Strike
USA: US Labor Is Having a Movement Moment
USA: Artistic workers at Opera Colorado win their union. Next comes collective bargaining
USA: Medieval Times Workers End Their Strike
USA: UAW President Shawn Fain aims to expand membership to nonunion automakers
Ireland: Unions to focus on 'short-term' public sector pay deal
The Rollings Stones Announce 2024 American Tour
The Rolling Stones announced dates for a 2024 tour of their newest album Hackney Diamonds in what will be the first time the band has toured without drummer Charlie Watts since 1963. What do you think?
This Is the Story of How Workers Win
It has been a monumental month for American labor.
UAW ratified powerful new contracts with each of America’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios.
The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (UNITE HERE) reached its best tentative agreements ever with three Las Vegas titans: Caesars, MGM and Wynn.
And just last week, the Detroit Casino Council reached a terrific tentative agreement for thousands of casino workers in Michigan.
This is all incredible news with deals that will provide life-changing gains for America’s workers. And it was made possible by the unwavering strength of union members standing united for a better future, with all of our union family and people across the country standing in solidarity with them.
This moment is even bigger than these huge victories. This is about a labor movement. We’ve seen more than 300 strikes so far this year, involving more than 450,000 workers. Every industry. Every state.
Working people are reclaiming their power, taking on the companies that have given them the short end of the stick for too long:
- Look at WGA, who won an extraordinary deal for Hollywood writers with the major film and television companies.
- Look at OPEIU, IFPTE, and SEIU, who won a groundbreaking deal for health care workers with Kaiser Permanente.
- Look at the Teamsters, who won a historic deal for delivery and warehouse workers with UPS.
- Look at Starbucks stores all over this country. Two years ago, there were zero unions. Today, we have more than 360. And last week, the Red Cup Rebellion was the largest strike in Starbucks history.
And we’re not done. Workers are still holding the line and standing in solidarity as one labor movement so that every worker gets the fair contract they deserve. And we are growing our movement to bring in more working people, to elect more pro-labor leaders and to lead in the future of work on key issues like artificial intelligence (AI) and green energy jobs.
We can’t remember a moment when our movement had this kind of momentum. This is the story of how workers win.
So this Thanksgiving, we couldn’t be more grateful for workers and activists across the country and for every single person like you who has joined the fight. It truly is better in a union. THANK YOU.
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 11/22/2023 - 11:12Auto Workers Call on Unions to Align Contract Expirations
Is it time for a big, united strike by millions of union members against the billionaire class?
We get pitched this idea sometimes at Labor Notes. Usually we dismiss it as coming from starry-eyed dreamers eager to pass over the hard work of organizing and skip ahead to the “general strike.”
Auto Workers Call on Unions to Align Contract Expirations
Is it time for a big, united strike by millions of union members against the billionaire class?
We get pitched this idea sometimes at Labor Notes. Usually we dismiss it as coming from starry-eyed dreamers eager to pass over the hard work of organizing and skip ahead to the “general strike.”
Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Christina Riley
Throughout Native American Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Native Americans have made to the labor movement and toward expanding the rights of working people. Today's profile features Christina Riley of LIUNA.
Graduating from the Northwest Laborers Apprenticeship program and continuing with ongoing training has paved the way for Christina Riley to have a successful career with endless opportunities for growth. She is grateful for the chance to mentor other members and serve as the co-chair of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Tribal Committee, where she collaborates with local tribes. Having been a member of Laborers (LIUNA) Local 252 for 17 years, she has witnessed LIUNA's dedication to the tribes, and she is proud to be a part of it.
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 11/22/2023 - 09:16Service & Solidarity Spotlight: OPM Finalizes AFGE-Backed Locality Pay Bump for 32,900 Federal Workers
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued the final rule implementing a locality pay raise the AFGE sought for nearly 33,000 federal employees. Those working in Fresno, California; Reno, Nevada; Rochester, New York; and Spokane, Washington, are slated to get a locality pay raise on Jan. 1, 2024. New counties will also be added, so those working and living in these counties will get a locality pay bump as well.
This is a direct result of AFGE pushing the Biden administration to adopt the Federal Salary Council’s pro-labor recommendations that would increase pay for tens of thousands of General Schedule employees who in 2022 made 24.09% less than employees outside the federal government doing similar jobs.
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 11/22/2023 - 09:13Tips For Displaying Artwork In Your Home
Whether it’s a child’s drawing or an expensive piece, artwork can really make a difference in how a home looks and feels. The Onion offers tips for displaying works of art in your home.