Tag: Collective Bargaining
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Cuyahoga County Library Workers’ Wage Dispute Escalates
Negotiations between the Cuyahoga County Public Library and its union staff have hit a standstill, raising the specter of a potential strike if an agreement on wages cannot be reached. The SEIU 1199, representing approximately 485 librarians, clerks, and other staff members, faces off against the library administration over key contract terms, primarily centered on…
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Chicago Teachers Union Faces Criticism Over $50 Billion Demands
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is under scrutiny following the revelation of its extensive list of demands for a new collective bargaining agreement. The leaked proposal, encompassing over 700 requests, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the union’s priorities. Scope of Demands The leaked document outlines a wide array of demands put forth by…
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Virginia Beach City Council Rejects Collective Bargaining Request
Last week, Virginia Beach City Council denied a request for collective bargaining rights for city workers, sparking ongoing discussions on the matter. Mayor Bobby Dyer’s Proposal for Public Input Mayor Bobby Dyer, a dissenting voice in the collective bargaining decision, proposes an advisory referendum in November to gather citizen feedback. He aims to gauge public…
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Virginia Beach City Workers Union Calls for Collective Bargaining Support
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Beach City Workers Union rallied outside Virginia Beach City Hall, urging city leaders to back collective bargaining for public workers. City council is set to vote on the issue on April 30. Poll Shows Majority Support Citing a survey of 576 voters across Virginia Beach’s 10 districts, the union…
