Tesla has implemented a wage increase for all employees at its Gigafactory Berlin, effective from November. This move comes as the company pushes forward with its expansion plans, facing local opposition due to environmental concerns. Despite the protests, Tesla has received approval for the first phase of its expansion, aiming to reach a million units per year production capacity.
After months of protests and negotiations, employees at the Omni New Haven Hotel have secured a new contract that includes a significant wage increase, union-backed healthcare, and pension benefits. This victory is part of a nationwide movement advocating for better working conditions in the hospitality industry.
Boeing has reached a tentative agreement with its unions, averting a potential strike by 33,000 employees. The agreement includes a record-breaking 25% wage increase and addresses critical issues like job security and quality of life for employees. The contract awaits a union vote, which could solidify a major milestone in Boeing’s relationship with its workforce.
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have reached a labor agreement, averting a potential strike. The agreement includes a 25% wage increase over four years, enhanced healthcare benefits, and retirement improvements. The agreement is subject to worker approval in a vote scheduled for September 12.
Negotiators for the City of Calgary have improved their offer to 10.5% over three years in response to an overwhelming strike vote by the union representing 5,600 city workers. However, the union says the city has failed to address other critical issues, such as work from home. Discussions are ongoing, and a meeting with a provincial mediator is scheduled for June 5.
The City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, has finalized a four-year collective agreement with its unionized workers represented by the Association of Local Government Employees Union (ALGEU). The contract provides for significant wage increases of 16.5% over the duration of the agreement, impacting 195 employees.
Molson Coors employees in Texas have been on strike for over two months, protesting an insufficient wage increase of 99 cents per hour. Despite the company’s profitability, they have refused to negotiate a fair contract, leading to a nationwide boycott of their products. The workers are united and determined to fight for better wages, healthcare, and respect.
