Wall Street Journal Staffers Prepare for Walkout Amid Layoff Rumors
IAPE 1096 union members at Wall Street Journal are planning a walkout in response to rumors of layoffs in the U.S. News department. The union is concerned about the treatment of colleagues during previous layoffs and is urging employees to join a lunchtime walkout on May 30. Remote employees can participate virtually and show solidarity by setting out-of-office messages. Subscribe to Talking Biz News for more industry updates.
Protests and Demonstrations Disrupt College Commencement Season
Graduation season brings tensions to college campuses as protests and demonstrations disrupt ceremonies. Students at Duke University walk out in protest during Jerry Seinfeld’s honorary degree ceremony. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations lead to disruptions at Pomona College and UC Berkeley. Student protesters at Johns Hopkins end encampment, while questions arise about police response at UCLA. Activists turn to alternative sources like Al Jazeera to voice concerns amidst Gaza coverage frustrations.
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Approve Strike Authorization
Southwest Airlines flight attendants have voted to approve a strike against the carrier, marking a significant development in the ongoing labor negotiations within the airline industry. The Transport Workers Union of America Local 556 union announced on Tuesday that over…
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting incident, Los Angeles Times newsroom guild leaders call for walkout
Alec Baldwin has been charged once again with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the ‘Rust’ shooting incident. This development comes as the Los Angeles Times newsroom guild leaders have called for a one-day walkout to protest the planned staff cuts…