Unions

UCLA Unions File Suit Against Trump Administration Over $1.2 Billion Fine Amid Ongoing Funding Dispute

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Los Angeles, California – In a significant legal challenge, twenty-one unions and faculty organizations affiliated with the University of California have initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its recent $1.2 billion fine imposed on UCLA. The complaint was filed by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) amid escalating tensions surrounding campus climate and federal funding for higher education institutions. The legal action comes after the federal government suspended $584 million in research funding for UCLA earlier this year. This suspension was predicated on claims that pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which took place on campus … Read more

U.S. Judge Grants Unions Green Light to Challenge Trump-Era Mass Firings in Court

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In a significant reversal, a U.S. judge has determined that labor unions possess the legal standing to challenge mass terminations executed during former President Donald Trump’s administration. This decision potentially opens the door for further legal actions concerning workplace rights and federal employment. The ruling came as a response to a complaint wherein several unions claimed that mass firings under Trump’s watch violated their members’ rights. The judge’s verdict contradicts an earlier stance that suggested the unions were not directly affected by these terminations and hence lacked the grounds to sue. Highlighting the case, the … Read more

Global Unions and German Government to Launch New Centre for Corporate Accountability in Human Rights

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Berlin, Germany — A significant new initiative is on the horizon as global trade unions and the German government have scheduled a formal announcement on March 20, 2025, to launch the Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre. This international effort, set to commence operations later in the year, aims to fortify workers’ rights by enforcing national and European legislation that mandates corporate responsibility across global supply chains. The collaborative effort includes key organizations such as UNI Global Union, IndustriALL Global Union, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, and the German union confederation, DGB. The Initiative for Global … Read more

Federal Judge Greenlights Administration’s Plan for Workforce Reduction, Denies Union’s Attempt to Halt Firings

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration’s plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce could proceed, denying an injunction request by labor unions. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the size and scope of government under Trump’s leadership. The ruling was issued by a judge in the Washington District Court, who directed that unions should first present their grievances to the Federal Labor Relations Authority before approaching the federal courts. This step is seen as a procedural gatekeeping effort, which could slow the unions’ … Read more