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.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
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.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Starbucks employees to unionize
The workers at Starbucks at 23rd and Ousdahl in Lawrence announced Monday their intent to form a union.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s municipal services workers petition for election to unionize
Municipal Services and Operations workers are the latest City of Lawrence group to seek unionization with Teamsters Local 696.
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