Last Week in Labor: November 14-21 2025.
Welcome back to the weekly labor digest.
Thanks for nothing, guys
It was never about the numbers
On trying to work in the dying American news industry
We gave them flowers; they sent in the horses.
Reflections on No Kings Day 2 in Los Angeles.
Disney Studios seeks to fire union lot nurses in favor of subcontractors, shredding an 85-year tradition
Disney Studio lot nurses, represented by IATSE Local 80, expressed shock and concern at the news; the union plans a response.
Kaiser Nurses head back to work after 5 day strike
Thousands of healthcare workers are back to work after a groundbreaking 5-day strike last week. Negotiations set to resume next week.
5 days left in the subscriber drive; can you help me reach my goal?
We're nearing the end of the month of September, which means we're nearing the end of this month's subscriber drive. We're very close to my goal--will you help me get over the finish line?
Last Week in Labor: September 12-19, 2025.
Backlash to Kimmel's firing reaches a fever pitch, Teamsters endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio, and other headlines you might have missed.
Loyola Marymount University claims religious exemption with the NLRB, claws back recognition of NTT faculty union
The sudden decision of the LMU Board of Trustees has left many NTT faculty in shock; the union plans a response.
September Subscriber Drive Update: We're Nearly There!
As I mentioned in my email last week, I'm in the midst of a subscriber drive this month and wanted to give everyone an update on the progress so far.
An $85 Billion Railroad Merger is in the works. No one's happy about it.
In late July, Union Pacific announced their plans to merge with Norfolk Southern in a megadeal that would create nation’s first transcontinental railroad. No one's happy about it.
Four Touchstone Climbing gyms win unions in Northern California
NorCal Touchstone Climbing workers joined the ranks of 5 unionized climbing gyms in Los Angeles this week--but the work is only just beginning.