Unions

The one-day strike involved thousands of baristas around the country at hundreds of union stores, according to Starbucks Workers United.

SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since July, when they joined screenwriters on their strike. Now, if the performers approve their new deal, Hollywood may soon come to life again.

That's down a few percentage points from last year, but continues a trend that stands in contrast to the last 60 years. A third of respondents said they believe unions mostly hurt the U.S. economy.

Board President Jason Moran added that the board stood by its values and hoped upcoming bargaining sessions will be productive.

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Quinn Craig, the lead Starbucks union organizer in the region, was separated from the company on the one-year anniversary of their store’s union certification.

Robert Hernandez was fired on April 12 for time and attendance issues, but he said managers only began handing out discipline after the unionization effort started at his store.

Workers at the Starbucks on 410 and Vance Jackson accused their manager of violating labor law and said staffing reductions had become unsustainable and even dangerous.

Workers at Powerhouse Animation are organizing for better retirement and health care benefits, more job security, and more negotiating power over client contracts.

The contract will go into effect in July and will last through the San Antonio Philharmonic’s next season.