Town Square
The Hollywood Labor Strikes; Plus, the Latest on Current Labor Disputes in America
Posted on · The issues behind these disputes and what impact they will have for future generations.
Tag: labor unions
Houston Matters
Balancing worker safety and productivity on a construction site
Posted on · A local builder and union rep discuss the challenges that come with completing projects on deadline, outside, in the Houston heat.
Town Square
The 2023 Writers Strike; Plus, Concerns Over the Future of AI
Posted on · Media experts share insight on this strike and its impact on entertainment; plus, we look at how AI factors into this labor dispute.
Houston Matters
Another Houston Starbucks unionizes: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Business
Starbucks in Texas Medical Center becomes third in Houston area to unionize
Posted on · As part of a nationwide labor movement, the Seattle-based coffeehouse chain has seen more than 275 of its stores unionize since late 2021, according to Starbucks Workers United.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2304: Carnegie and Young Watt
Posted on · Episode: 2304 Andrew Carnegie reads an important lesson in the life of young James Watt. Today, Carnegie speaks through Watt.
Transportation
United Airlines Workers Urge Houston Officials To Help Save Hundreds Of Jobs
Posted on · United Airlines announced that they will be making contracting changes, which could result in layoffs at IAH. Now, workers are asking the city to pass a worker retention ordinance.
News
Houston Airline Workers Rally For Congress To Extend Relief, Prevent Layoffs
Posted on · Without Congressional action, the Aviation Payroll Support Program is set to expire on September 30.
Business
Houston Unions Demand Paid Leave, Job Protections As Coronavirus Impacts Workers
Posted on · The majority of sectors are seeing layoffs and furloughs.
News
First Texas Meeting Highlights AFL-CIO’s Increased Focus On South
Posted on · Houston is hosting the first AFL-CIO executive council meeting in Texas this week. The labor union association aims to expand its reach to more workers in southern states like Texas.