In today’s news and commentary, Teamsters locals endorse the union’s tentative agreement with UPS; Trader Joe’s sues its workers’ union for trademark infringement; a GOP probe into teachers unions flounders; and the DOL struggles to hire enough investigators.
The Teamsters locals representing UPS workers voted 161-1 to endorse the union’s tentative agreement with the company on Monday. The agreement, which Michelle covered on Thursday, includes an estimated $30 billion of new commitments from UPS and ends a controversial “two-tier” wage system. Rank-and-file workers will vote on the agreement from August 3rd to 22nd.
Bloomberg Law reports that Trader Joe’s has sued Trader Joe’s United, which represents workers in three states, for alleged infringement of the company’s trademark. The union sells merchandise online featuring its logo, which is a playful twist on the company’s own logo. The case may hinge on whether an average consumer on the union’s website would understand that the company was not responsible for the merchandise. The outcome of the suit could have ramifications for unions at Starbucks, Apple, and Amazon, all of which also include the company’s name in the union’s name.
A House investigation into the alleged influence of teachers unions on the CDC appears to be floundering, according to a Democratic staff memo obtained by Politico. The Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has interviewed leaders of the American Federation of...
Images of the Whitegate fuel protests earlier this month were altered to make it appear gardaí were violent towards protesters. The AI-doctored images were shared widely online, including by inter...