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Workers at Novel — the beloved independent bookstore in Laurelwood, East Memphis — voted YES today to form a union with CWA Local 3866. Novel becomes the first unionized bookstore in Memphis. The win adds Memphis to a growing wave of unionized indie bookstores across the South, joining McKays Books in Knoxville (CWA Local 3805, 2022) and Shelf Life Books in Richmond, VA (UFCW Local 400, 2024).
Teamsters at First Student ratified a 5-year national contract impacting 22,000+ school bus workers across 96 locals. New protections include first-ever pension contributions for 10,000+ workers, expanded leave, improved healthcare access, and new safeguards on bus camera/audio data. Deal was reached hours before the March 31 expiration after credible nationwide strike threat.
3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers walked out after the MTA CEO rejected federal mediation. Coalition: BLET · TCU · IAM · IBEW · BRS.
3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers walked out after the MTA CEO rejected federal mediation. Coalition: BLET · TCU · IAM · IBEW · BRS.
Featured Strike Videos
LIRR Strike Continues as MTA, Unions Remain at Odds on Day 2
CBS News New York | May 2026
Day 2 coverage of the 3,500-worker LIRR walkout. Gov. Kathy Hochul appeals to both sides as bargaining stalls. BLET, TCU, IAM, IBEW & BRS coalition holds the line.
Watch VideoLIRR Strike Leaving Riders with Marathon Travel to NYC
CBS News New York | May 2026
Day 1 commuter impact — how the strike turned Long Island Rail Road riders' daily commute into hours-long detours, and why workers say it had to come to this.
Watch VideoKaiser Workers Authorize Strike as Contracts Set to Expire
NBC Bay Area | 2026
Thousands of Kaiser nurses and health-care union workers vote to authorize a strike over chronic staffing shortages and pay — one of the largest healthcare actions of the year.
Watch VideoLabor Expert: American Workers Are Fed Up — Strikes Surging Across Industries
CBS News | 2026
CBS News conversation on the broader strike wave hitting retail, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment.
Watch Video"It's a Win for Us" — Kellogg's Workers Strike Victory (Historic)
Democracy Now! | December 23, 2021
Kevin Bradshaw, President of BCTGM Local 252G, discusses the 2021 strike victory on Democracy Now! — 1,400 workers won a 5-year deal eliminating the two-tier wage system.
Watch VideoStriking Kellogg's Workers Vow to Hold Out Despite Threats (Historic)
Democracy Now! | December 14, 2021
Kevin Bradshaw speaks about the ongoing 2021 strike demands for equal pay and benefits as Kellogg's threatens to hire permanent replacements. He urged consumers to boycott Kellogg's products without the BCTGM union logo.
Watch VideoKaiser Permanente Nurses Strike
31,000 nurses and health professionals in open-ended strike since January 26 over staffing levels and wages. Impacted approximately 20 hospitals and 200 clinics.
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital Nurses
Nurses on indefinite strike over staffing and contract terms. Hospital implemented contract with up to 13% raises, but negotiations are ongoing.
Starbucks Workers United (Ongoing)
Open-ended unfair labor practice strike that began November 2025 at 65+ stores in 45+ cities. Intermittent actions continue into 2026.
Boeing Machinists Strike
3,200 machinists struck for five months over wages. Secured a significant 24% wage increase.
Kroger Grocery Workers Strike
10,000 Kroger grocery workers struck in January 2025 for better wages and working conditions.
Hilton Housekeepers Strike
First hotel strike in Texas history. Housekeepers struck for 40 days and won a $20 minimum wage.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Strike
One of the longest newspaper strikes in modern history — three years. Workers won their contract in November 2025.
University of California Workers
60,000 UC workers struck on May Day 2025 over overwork, turnover, and working conditions across all UC campuses.
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