Shedd Aquarium workers’ union claims penguin trainer fired for activism

Shedd Aquarium workers’ union claims penguin trainer fired for activism

The labor union representing Shedd Aquarium workers claimed management fired a penguin trainer in retaliation for her union activism, according to a charge filed on Wednesday.Shedd Workers United/AFSCME said aquarium management violated federal labor law by firing penguin and sea otter expert Michelle Nastasowski for joining coworkers to organize a union last year.The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees filed the charge wi…

The PRO Act returns: A defining battle for workers’ rights amid corporate resistance

The bill represents the most significant labor reform in nearly 80 years, designed to strengthen collective bargaining rights and curb the rampant corporate suppression of unions.

With strong union support, lawmakers reintroduce PRO Act

WASHINGTON—With strong union support, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., accompanied by other Democrats and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., reintroduced the Protect The Right To Organize (PRO) Act, labor’s top legislative priority.

IATSE Applauds PRO Act Reintroduction, Supports Growing Bipartisan Interest in Labor Law Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) applauds the reintroduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, landmark legislation that would strengthen working people’s rights to come together and negotiate collectively as a union. Workers in the fast-paced, often freelance environment of the entertainment industry know firsthand that America’s labor laws are designed to favor employers, maki…

Cd. Victoria, March 5, 2025. – Leaders of unions, organizations and associations, representing the labor force of Victoria, recognized the work of municipal president Eduardo Gattás Báez in actions, works and institutional relationship with the State and Federation to transform the city. In the rapprochement, coordinated by the secretary of the City Council Hugo Reséndez Silva, the participation of 30 general secretaries, with whom Gatás Báez di…