/tags/unions unions en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:18:16 GMT /news/2024-10-03/port-strikes-end-with-deal-on-wages-averting-economic-disaster The two sides have agreed to a 62% wage increase over 6 years in a deal between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The union had been seeking a 77% increase. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:18:16 GMT /news/2024-10-03/port-strikes-end-with-deal-on-wages-averting-economic-disaster Andrea Hsu /arts-culture/2024-09-24/next-steps-the-dallas-black-dance-theatre-labor-disputes-present-and-potential-future From investigations into the dance company to the timeline of events, here’s what you need to know about the fallout between dancers and management. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-24/next-steps-the-dallas-black-dance-theatre-labor-disputes-present-and-potential-future Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access /arts-culture/2024-09-20/how-dallas-black-dance-theatre-fired-dancers-in-the-clash-of-old-and-new-school Dancers say the company has lost sight of its founding principle to be a safe space for Black dancers. Management says it’s trying to uphold its standard of excellence. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-20/how-dallas-black-dance-theatre-fired-dancers-in-the-clash-of-old-and-new-school Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access /news/2024-09-06/17-000-at-t-workers-have-been-on-strike-for-three-weeks-heres-why AT&T workers are on strike across the south. Their union says the Dallas-based company refuses to bargain on a new contract with higher wages and health care benefits. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:26:15 GMT /news/2024-09-06/17-000-at-t-workers-have-been-on-strike-for-three-weeks-heres-why Marlon Hyde /education/2024-09-04/texas-teachers-demand-better-pay-and-working-conditions-in-educators-bill-of-rights The Texas affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers released its Educator's Bill of Rights, calling for more school funding, better training and the right to religious and academic freedom in the classroom. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-09-04/texas-teachers-demand-better-pay-and-working-conditions-in-educators-bill-of-rights Bill Zeeble /texas-news/2024-08-21/north-texas-ups-workers-union-leaders-heat-safety UPS workers and union leaders held a rally outside a UPS facility in McKinney on Wednesday calling for changes to heat safety protocol. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:24:04 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-21/north-texas-ups-workers-union-leaders-heat-safety Penelope Rivera /texas-news/2024-08-19/north-texas-ups-driver-crashes-heat-union A Longview UPS driver crashed into a tree Friday after passing out from heat exhaustion, according to union officials. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:46:37 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-19/north-texas-ups-driver-crashes-heat-union Penelope Rivera /arts-culture/2024-08-17/such-an-injustice-protesters-decry-firing-of-dallas-black-dance-theatre-dancers Community members, local and state officials, SAG-AFTRA and Dallas AFL-CIO union members attended the rally Saturday. Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:40:19 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-17/such-an-injustice-protesters-decry-firing-of-dallas-black-dance-theatre-dancers Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access /arts-culture/2024-08-12/dallas-black-dance-theatre-says-dancers-were-fired-over-video-not-union-efforts DBDT says dancers were terminated due to an Instagram video, but the union says it’s a response to dancers unionizing. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:05:52 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-12/dallas-black-dance-theatre-says-dancers-were-fired-over-video-not-union-efforts Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access /arts-culture/2024-08-10/dallas-black-dance-theatre-has-fired-its-entire-company-of-dancers-according-to-union The news comes months after dancers organized to negotiate with the company’s management. Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:43:32 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-10/dallas-black-dance-theatre-has-fired-its-entire-company-of-dancers-according-to-union Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access