Articles tagged as: unions
March 28, 2022
Lawmakers tweak teacher union law in an attempt to skirt likely free speech violation
Indiana lawmakers are continuing an effort to change how teachers pay union dues through paycheck deductions with a new law. It tweaks previous legislation that a federal judge said likely violated the constitution.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2022
Indiana University rejects graduate student worker request to hold union election
Indiana University formally denied a request from roughly 1,600 graduate workers to hold a union election, contending they're primarily students, not staff.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2022
Indiana union membership grew in 2021, despite a national decline
The number of Hoosiers who are members of labor unions rose significantly in 2021, reversing a four-year-long decline in membership. That’s even while union membership declined nationally.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2021
Graduate workers could soon form the largest labor union at Indiana University
More than 1,500 graduate student workers at Indiana University's main campus are formally requesting the school allow an election to form a labor union. If successful, they could become the largest labor union on the campus.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2021
Several Indiana city councils declare support for pro-union legislation in Congress
Several local governments in Indiana have passed resolutions to formally show support for the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2021
Indiana AFL-CIO's top leaders reelected at labor goup
Brett Voorhies was unopposed for a third term as president during the recent statewide AFL-CIO convention.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021
Indy Library Board Names Interim CEO, But Union Wants More Change
The Indianapolis Public Library board of trustees named chief public information officer Jack Helling as interim CEO during a regular board meeting Monday. The board will conduct a national search for a CEO.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2021
Bus Drivers, Custodians Continue Union Push In Kokomo Despite School Leaders' Rejection
After being praised as essential during the pandemic, Kokomo Schools service employees are pushing for improved working conditions and higher pay.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2021
Pepsi Driver Union Strike Drags On More Than Two Weeks
More than 100 drivers at a Pepsi bottling facility in northwest Indiana have been on strike for over two weeks now, fighting against a proposed increase in health care costs.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2021
National Labor Board Sides With Elkhart Union Organizers – And Their Giant Rat
The decision signals government support for a classic labor protest symbol, known by many as Scabby the Rat.
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