Government Union Reports Sharp Decline in Political Spending

Oregon SEIU chapter slashes spending after dues fell by $2 million

Collin Anderson
January 22, 2020 5:00 AM

One of the country's top liberal labor unions is spending dramatically less on political activities and lobbying in union stronghold Oregon, according to its annual report. The state's Service Employees International Union (SEIU) chapter reported just $1.6 million in political activities and lobbying in its 2019 report, down over $500,000 from 2018.

2020 Dems to Attend Forum Hosted by Scandal-Plagued Union

Hoffa: Candidates will 'tell Teamsters directly' their plans to back labor unions

Collin Anderson
December 6, 2019 5:00 AM

Top Democratic presidential hopefuls will attend a Teamsters candidate forum hosted by union head James Hoffa Jr., despite longstanding allegations of corruption under his leadership.

Government Worker Behind Landmark Anti-Union Case Wants His Money Back

Workers demanding labor orgs return $120 million in seized dues and fees

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 25, 2019 5:00 AM

The Illinois man who won a landmark Supreme Court case that struck a blow against government unions is back in court fighting to recover the money seized from his paychecks, one of many lawsuits that could cost labor groups more than $100 million.

Establishment-Backed DNC Candidate Discriminated Against Employees Based on Age, Race

Ada Briceño called non-Hispanic employees 'gringos,' 'f—ing old ladies'

Collin Anderson
November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

An establishment-backed labor leader running for a Democratic National Committee seat called non-Hispanic employees "gringos" and terminated employees based on age, according to a lawsuit.

Ohio Union Returns Improperly Seized Dues to Bus Driver

Union backs down after Supreme Court Janus decision

Collin Anderson
November 14, 2019 11:55 AM

An Ohio public school employee won a settlement against her former union, securing a refund of dues union bosses seized improperly.

Education Unions Report Sharp Declines in Membership, Revenue

Two Oregon chapters lost nearly $2 million in dues and fees

Collin Anderson
November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Teachers' unions are experiencing sharp declines in membership and revenue in former union strongholds Oregon and Washington, according to new annual reports.

Union Decries ‘Rotten’ McDonald’s Culture, Ignores Own History of Misconduct

SEIU leaders accused of 'abusive and aggressive behavior,' sexual assault

Collin Anderson
November 7, 2019 5:00 AM

One of the country's top liberal labor unions is decrying McDonald's "rotten" culture but is still grappling with its own history of misconduct complaints, including allegations of sexual assault and "abusive and aggressive behavior" throughout its ranks.

Washington Post Reporters Uncover Racial, Gender Pay Gap at Own Paper

Alex Griswold
November 7, 2019 5:00 AM

A study conducted by Washington Post reporters uncovered evidence of a gender and racial pay gap at their own newspaper.

Warren Took Thousands From Teachers’ Unions Before Charter School Flip-Flop

Warren in 2004: Education vouchers would 'relieve parents'

Collin Anderson
October 26, 2019 5:00 AM

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren raked in tens of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions before reversing her past support for student vouchers and education reform.

Pennsylvania Unions End Membership Mandates

Government unions abandon automatic enrollment after suits

Yuichiro Kakutani
October 14, 2019 5:00 AM

Some of Pennsylvania's most powerful labor unions have removed a key hurdle for workers who wish to resign their membership following a series of class action lawsuits.