SEIU representatives said a recent decertification-election outcome leaves members focused on bargaining, back pay and contract improvements; CTA reported canvassing for Measure ES and encouraged members to vote. SEIU urged fair raises and resolution of grievances while recognizing district budget constraints.

The City of Portland Professional Workers Union told the City Council it voted 93% to authorize a strike after contract negotiations stalled; union leaders disputed the city's cost estimates and asked council to press the mayor's office to return to bargaining.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 (Bernama) — The setting of the RM2,000 minimum wage rate was based on a comprehensive study of the country’s economic conditions, taking into account the interests of both workers and employers, National Wages Consultative Council (NWCC) chairman Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman said. Speaking to reporters here today, he said studies and engagement sessions with all stakeholders, including academics, had been conducted to ensure that the minimum wage rate set was appropriate. The study, which began early this year, was aimed at collecting the latest data to serve as a basis for analysis and projections on wage […]

After hours of public comment and internal debate about the mayor's duties under the city‑manager charter, the council passed a local law increasing the mayoral salary; the measure passed 7–3 following amendments and discussion about whether a separate governance review should set role expectations.

Dozens of San Jose city employees and union members told the City Council during public comment that wages have not kept pace with the cost of living and urged a fair contract to avoid service disruptions; several said they had voted to authorize a strike.

It will effectively allow the labour minister to decide if workers can strike.

The union’s endorsements of insurgent candidates led to big wins this summer. It’s all part of a strategy to remake American politics for the working class.

A new book follows a rising generation of labor organizers as they attempt to unionize their workplaces.

Settlement is largest of its kind in any US city and is set to affect 260,000 delivery drivers.

Jo Kang — School TrusteeJo Kang’s questionnaire emphasizes strong public education, adequate needs-based funding, and protecting publicly delivered services. He supports Living Wage principles, ethical procurement, purchasing local unionized goods and services where possible, and Fair Wage requirements for publicly funded construction. He also stresses working with employees and unions before service changes, and describes public-sector workers as an important part of strong schools and communities. Randy Sunderman — City CouncilRandy Sunderman identifies maintaining services in-house as an important way to preserve service quality, accountability and continuity. He says he does not support contracting out core City services or using... The post KDLC Endorsed Candidates for The 2026 Municipal Election appeared first on Kamloops & District Labour Council.

The council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 workers striking at Encore Boston Harbor, citing demands for competitive pay, job security, and health-care benefits; sponsors invited workers present to the dais for a photo.

Multiple Aramark food-service workers at ASU told the council they have worked without a contract for a year, lost hours, suffered injuries, and need better pay and protections; speakers requested the city consider accountability where contractors operate on campus property in Tempe.