π¨ Labor Tensions Are Heating Up Again! π¨
Remember the "Hot Labor Summer" of 2023? Well, it's back in full force this summer of 2024! From coast to coast, we're seeing strikes, protests, and a resurgence in worker activism thatβs impossible to ignore. π‘οΈ
π·ββοΈ 17,000 AT&T Southeast workers are on strike, standing up against unfair labor practices. π’
Cornell University employees are making their voices heard as they strike at the start of the academic year. π
The UAW is preparing to strike at Stellantis, pushing back against broken promises. π
The AFL-CIO is ramping up organizing efforts in the Deep South, bringing the fight to traditionally anti-union states like Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina.
As we head into the dog days of 2024, itβs clear: this summer is shaping up to be just as impactful as last year, with workers nationwide taking action against their employers. πβ
π Watch our latest Labor Relatedly episode for the full rundown on these critical labor movements.