The hottest Unions Substack posts right now

Workers in many fields, including tech, are facing pay cuts and longer workdays due to changes like returning to the office. This shift can feel like a 20% decrease in salary when you consider added costs and time.
Many employers believe they don't need the human workforce because of advancements in AI and automation. But this belief ignores the reality that people are essential for gathering data and driving the economy.
There is a growing movement among workers, including office employees, to demand better wages and working conditions. As more people realize they are part of the labor force, we might see significant changes in workers' rights in the near future.

Building a union starts with courage; it's about workers coming together to discuss their working conditions. It's important to voice the need for change and solidarity among coworkers.
A union is not just about having one clear goal; it's a collection of shared concerns and values. The process of creating and maintaining a union is continuous and involves the collective effort of its members.
Convenience often gets in the way of organization; the work of building a union can be inconvenient but is necessary for creating meaningful change in the workplace.

Staff at Northampton Museum face redundancies due to a restructure by West Northamptonshire Council.
Specialist curators will be replaced with general curators at the museum.
Budget pressures and financial constraints are leading to job cuts across council services.

Major rezoning law in California will open up most strip malls to housing
Two laws, AB 2011 and SB 6, offer different labor and housing requirements but both streamline approvals
AB 2011 allows for quicker housing development without parking requirements and immunity from lawsuits

Many major US cities are facing financial difficulties, with a large portion struggling to pay their bills due to high debt and low assets.
As cities begin to fail, people, especially the wealthy, are leaving, causing revenue holes and an imbalance in city finances.
The issue is exacerbated by unsustainable pension and retirement health plans that rely on questionable accounting practices and unrealistic assumptions.

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Bureaucracy could be a significant obstacle for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence.
Historically, bureaucracies have been essential but are now facing potential disruption from AI.
The unionization of bureaucrats and the rise of AI could lead to conflicts and shifts in job protections.