Kansas Holistic Defenders staff unionizes with Teamsters Local 696
Kansas Holistic Defenders has recognized Teamsters Local 696 as the bargaining agent for their team of public defenders, social workers and advocates.
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River Rat Print and Skate employees form union, finalize first contract
Employees of River Rat Print and Skate finalized their first union contract Wednesday morning. The union was voluntarily recognized by the store management.
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Union-busting efforts continue at downtown Lawrence Chipotle, workers allege
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.
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KU faculty, academic staff announce unionization effort
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.
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Employee of Lawrence Chipotle says management has attempted to thwart plans to unionize
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.
Learn about organized labor in Douglas County at event Saturday
A panel discussion Saturday morning will bring together leaders of several Lawrence and Douglas County-area labor unions.
Food service workers at Lawrence retirement community file petition to unionize
Food service workers at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence have filed for an election to join Teamsters Local 696, according to a news release from the union.
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Lawrence Starbucks workers vote overwhelmingly to unionize
Workers of the Starbucks at 23rd and Ousdahl in Lawrence have voted 19-3 to unionize their store.
Union members across trades rally with Lawrence school district’s hourly workers
Supporters of higher wages and better working conditions for the Lawrence school district’s classified staff members demonstrated in solidarity Monday afternoon.
National labor board files complaints against 2 Kansas City area Starbucks for union busting
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint last week against two area Starbucks for allegedly preventing employees from exercising their legal right to organize.
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