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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education February 1, 2024 - 4:35 pm

KU faculty members push for chancellor’s office to set union election date

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

Members of the United Academics of the University of Kansas rallied Thursday to push for KU administrators to work with them to set a date for an election — the next step to certify the faculty union and move toward contract negotiations.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business December 1, 2023 - 2:51 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter employees vote unanimously to unionize

by Mackenzie Clark

Employees of the Lawrence Community Shelter affirmed through a vote Thursday that they will unionize with CWA Local 6400.

Business November 30, 2023 - 5:23 pm

Labor board finds merit in union-busting charges against Lawrence Chipotle; settlement reached

by Cuyler Dunn

Chipotle must reaffirm labor rights and walk back punishments after a Lawrence employee alleged that management had engaged in union busting.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business October 9, 2023 - 8:52 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter staff members are unionizing, they announce

by Lawrence Times

Staff members of the Lawrence Community Shelter are unionizing with CWA Local 6400 and have asked management to voluntarily recognize the union.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education September 20, 2023 - 2:34 pm

KU faculty members file for union election

by Lawrence Times

A majority of KU faculty have signed cards to file for a union, the United Academics of the University of Kansas announced Wednesday, moving the group closer to a union election.

Business June 13, 2023 - 3:18 pm

Kansas Holistic Defenders staff unionizes with Teamsters Local 696

by Lawrence Times

​​Kansas Holistic Defenders has recognized Teamsters Local 696 as the bargaining agent for their team of public defenders, social workers and advocates. 

Hannah Allison-Natale/Contributed
Business June 7, 2023 - 2:58 pm

River Rat Print and Skate employees form union, finalize first contract

by Lawrence Times

Employees of River Rat Print and Skate finalized their first union contract Wednesday morning. The union was voluntarily recognized by the store management.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business January 25, 2023 - 2:53 pm

Union-busting efforts continue at downtown Lawrence Chipotle, workers allege

by Cuyler Dunn

Months after a union petition went missing at a Lawrence Chipotle, some current and former employees say that the restaurant has been attempting to push out workers who had signed by disproportionately enforcing policies and accelerating termination.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education November 14, 2022 - 1:56 pm

KU faculty, academic staff announce unionization effort

by Conner Mitchell

Faculty and staff members at the University of Kansas have formed a union that will represent more than 1,500 of their colleagues at both the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, organizing group American Federation of Teachers announced in a press release Monday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business October 21, 2022 - 7:29 pm

Employee of Lawrence Chipotle says management has attempted to thwart plans to unionize

by Cuyler Dunn

A Lawrence Chipotle employee plans to file an unfair labor practice claim against the restaurant chain after managers allegedly engaged in union-busting activities at the downtown location. 

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