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- 1Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden cuts health coverage for striking workers▼Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden cancels health coverage for striking employees
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico County, Virginia, has canceled health insurance coverage for employees who are on strike. Local outlets including the Henrico Citizen and WTVR reported the decision, which has drawn criticism from supporters of the workers amid an ongoing labor dispute at the popular Richmond-area attraction.
- 2Czech ICT unionist recommends Harlan County USA documentary▼How did I become a unionist? Here's a personal film recommendation from the member running this account, link below: Har
A member of the Czech ICT union account shared a personal film recommendation, pointing followers to the 1976 documentary Harlan County, USA, which chronicles a bitter Kentucky miners' strike. The account frames the film as an answer to the question of how someone becomes a unionist, and as encouragement for those weighing whether to join a union or stay engaged in one.
- 3Solvang City Workers Strike Continues as Talks Stall▼Solvang City Workers Strike Continues as Contract Negotiations Stall
City workers in Solvang, California are continuing their strike as contract negotiations with the city remain deadlocked. The labor action is ongoing, with no reported agreement between the workers and city management. Residents in the Santa Barbara County community may be affected by disruptions to municipal services while the dispute continues.
- 4Ventura County court workers authorize strike▼Ventura County court workers authorize strike, criticize leadership
Court employees in Ventura County, California have voted to authorize a strike, citing dissatisfaction with court leadership. The vote gives union negotiators the power to call a work stoppage, which could disrupt court services in the county if no agreement is reached with management.
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King County Metro is running apprenticeship programs that give workers in the Seattle area a path to learn new trades and move into better-paying transit careers. The Seattle Times highlighted the initiative, which combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, as an example of how public agencies can open doors for people looking to change careers without taking on heavy debt.
- 6Harlan County, USA: Barbara Kopple's 1976 Labor Documentary Revisited●Harlan County, USA: Labor on Film Barbara Kopple’s 1976 documentary Harlan County, USA embeds viewers in the Brookside c
Barbara Kopple's 1976 documentary Harlan County, USA is being discussed anew. The film follows the Brookside coal miners' strike in Kentucky, which began in 1973, as workers and their families sought a union contract amid poverty, intimidation and armed confrontations. Commentators are highlighting the film's immersive depiction of American labor struggle and its enduring relevance to debates over workers' rights.
- 7Perry County career expo connects workers with new solar project▼Perry County career expo introduces workers to new solar project
A career expo in Perry County, Kentucky introduced local workers to job opportunities tied to a new solar energy project in the area. Organizers used the event to show residents how skills from traditional industries, including coal, can transfer into solar construction and maintenance roles as the region's economy diversifies.
- 8Henrico judge curbs picketing by striking Lewis Ginter workers▼Henrico judge orders striking Lewis Ginter workers to rein in picketing activity
A Henrico County judge has ordered workers on strike at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to limit their picketing activity. The ruling comes as the labor dispute continues at the Richmond-area attraction. Details of the underlying dispute and the judge's specific restrictions were not immediately available.