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Workers who bore the brunt of the Covid pandemic at billion-dollar companies such as Dollar General, McDonald’s and Wendy’s are leading a surge in action.

Workers started the unfair labor practice strike over claims of bad faith bargaining by Warrior Met Coal over a new union contract. The strike has cost the company an estimated $6.9 million.

Workers went on strike and pushed union drives in record numbers after corporations made giant pandemic profits.

U.S. school bus drivers in nationwide strikes over poor pay and Covid risk Drivers are left ‘begging for better pay’ even as the school bus driver shortage is worsening in the new school year.

Labor shortage concerns have galvanized an effort by some elected officials – mostly Republicans – to scale back some child labor regulations.

Amazon Labor Union bids to create independent group – but workers say the company has openly opposed their effort

Union took issue with company’s threats to outsource jobs from the US to Mexico if workers refuse to accept their proposals.

From healthcare to Hollywood, workers are demanding higher wages, fighting cuts and seeking better safety and conditions.

Advocates want Osha to issue federal heat standards, requiring water, shade and rest breaks

A workforce largely composed of immigrants and women of color is fighting to organize a union after facing low wages, poor conditions and lax safety protections during the pandemic.