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...
DOL filing shows anti-union actions at Lexington Webasto facility
WEKU | By Shepherd Snyder A filing sent to the U.S. Department of Labor shows alleged action at the Lexington-based Webasto sunroof plant to discourage workers from potentially forming a union. Nonprofit...
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,...
New Silica Dust Rule Aims to Protect Miners from Black Lung
by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service The federal government is strengthening rules aimed at protecting miners from silica dust exposure, the toxic dust driving the resurgence of black lung disease. The...
Despite pandemic pay boost, low-wage workers still can’t afford basic needs
by Tim Henderson, Kentucky Lantern Employers grappling with a nationwide labor shortage gave the largest pay increases to low-wage workers between 2019 and last year. But even so, many...