Labor news covering unions, strikes, worker rights, collective bargaining, and labor movement developments.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern that labor negotiations could lead to a long work stoppage similar to the 1994-95 strike. MLB formally proposed a hard salary cap of $245.3 million and a hard salary floor of $171.2 million, the first such proposal since 1994. The current CBA expires Dec. 1, and owners are expected to lock out players if no deal is reached.
London faces a second day of Tube strike disruption on Thursday as the RMT union proceeds with a 24-hour stoppage over a four-day working week dispute. No service is expected on the Circle, Piccadilly, and central sections of the Metropolitan and Central lines, with reduced service on other lines. TfL reported that 60% of drivers worked during Tuesday's strike, suggesting many RMT members did not participate.
Ontario's four major teaching unions served bargaining notice to the Ford government, initiating contract talks for over 255,000 educators. The Ministry of Education must begin bargaining within 15 days. Unions cited issues including student needs, violence, special education supports, class sizes, and staffing.
A nationwide strike in Portugal caused hospital walkouts, school closures, and flight cancellations. The CGTP-IN union claims strong participation against the government's proposed 'Trabalho XXI' labour reform, while Labour Minister Maria Rosário da Palma Ramalho downplayed the impact, saying most workers are on the job.
This commentary profiles Chris Smalls and his new book, arguing that his early experiences as a rapper equipped him with skills for labor organizing. It contends that his fight against Amazon reflects a broader ambition to establish a national Labor Party, framing his story as a testament to worker power.
The Canadian Teachers' Federation called on governments to negotiate in good faith and stop invoking the notwithstanding clause to restrict labor rights. The group launched a petition after Alberta used the clause to ban teacher strikes in October 2025.
At least six nurses were fired from St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago after starting unionization efforts with National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. The nurses allege retaliation for raising concerns about unsafe conditions since Prime Healthcare acquired the hospital in March 2025. They plan a one-day strike on June 11 and are petitioning to get their jobs back.
U.S. Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia called on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses allegedly fired for unionizing and to stop retaliating against nearly 3,000 nurses unionizing with Teamsters Local 743 over pay cuts and unsafe conditions. Three NLRB charges have been filed against Endeavor since March.
The International Labour Organization starts final negotiations on June 1 to establish the first binding employment standards for gig workers. Key disputes include whether protections like minimum wage and sick leave should apply to all platform workers or depend on classification, and how to regulate algorithmic management.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will release ballot results today on a tentative five-year contract for 55,000 members. The deal includes 6.5% wage increase in year one and 3% in year two. Members are also voting on a strike mandate if the deal is rejected.