Council to discuss pay disparity and workplace culture
by Jillian Riseman and Adrian Paul Bryant, CivicLex Weekly LEXINGTON, Ky.–On Tuesday, the General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee will hear the results of a pay comparison study. The...
Report: Lexington Police HQ faces serious air quality concerns, including mold and asbestos
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — A recent investigation into the indoor air quality at the Lexington Police Headquarters has raised alarming concerns, particularly on its...
The UAW strikes are working, and now Kentuckians are joining in
by Jason Bailey, Kentucky Lantern The United Auto Workers’ (UAW) Stand Up strikes came to Louisville last night when the 8,700 workers at the massive Ford Kentucky Truck Plant...
FCPS union-busting controversy continues over “special privileges” and “company union”
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times This article has been updated to clarify the nature of the Superintendent’s acknowledgement of AFT120. LEXINGTON, Ky. — A tumultuous saga involving Fayette...
Kentucky ban on collecting some union dues by payroll deduction struck down
Teachers union wins a round as judge rules new law created ‘favoritism’ toward some unions exempted by legislature from its provisions by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky judge...
Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Unveils Pro-Worker Bills Ahead of Labor Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a move to commemorate the Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus announced a comprehensive package of bills on Thursday aimed at uplifting working...
Committee receives overview of AI positives, negatives
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Advocates for the commonwealth’s use of artificial intelligence offered legislators an overview of new technology – some of...
Legislators discuss minimum wage, other workforce and labor market policy recommendations
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Jobs are plentiful in Kentucky, but the state’s low workforce participation rate leaves many positions open. Charles Aull...
Teamsters-UPS reach ‘game-changing’ labor deal to avert strike
by Casey Quinlan, Kentucky Lantern UPS and its workers, represented by the Teamsters, reached a tentative deal on Tuesday to prevent an Aug. 1 strike of 340,000 union members...
At UPS Worldport, union members rally — and worry — ahead of threatened strike
Teamsters leader says he expects company to return to negotiations next week by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — It’s been more than 25 years since Gilbert Pendleton, 62,...