The Pulse

Labor news feed

Press releases and feeds from across the movement, tagged by topic — including AI & automation.

OrganizingHigher Education Labor United · 2026-09-22

From Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO 3550) at UMich

The Graduate Employees’ Organization at the University of Michigan is facing an overly broad subpoena for union records amidst ongoing political and legal battles.

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BargainingLaw360 · 2026-09-17

NLRB Orders Nexstar To Bargain In Union Certification Row

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Nexstar Media Corp. violated federal labor law by refusing to bargain with its employees' union.

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PoliticsAFL-CIO · 2026-09-15

College Athletes Voice Opposition to Protect College Sports Bill

The AFL-CIO released a press statement regarding college athletes voicing their opposition to the Protect College Sports Bill.

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SafetyAFL-CIO · 2026-09-11

AFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors

The AFL-CIO commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks while calling for continued health care coverage for responders and survivors.

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OrganizingCommunications Workers of America · 2026-09-01

Second Unit at unWired Broadband Wins Union Recognition Following Battle With Company

A second unit of workers at unWired Broadband successfully won union recognition following a dispute with the company.

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AI & AutomationAFL-CIO · 2026-08-27

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler Named to TIME’s Fourth Annual List of the TIME100 AI

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler was recognized on TIME's annual list for her work regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor force.

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OrganizingCommunications Workers of America · 2026-08-19

Video Game Workers and Allies Rally Across North America Against XBOX Layoffs

Hundreds of CWA-represented video game workers held coordinated rallies to protest layoffs and demand fair first contracts at Microsoft gaming studios.

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SafetyU.S. Department of Labor · 2026-07-30

US Department of Labor finds child labor and wage violations at 3 San Antonio bakery and café locations

The U.S. Department of Labor identified child labor and wage violations at three San Antonio bakery and café locations.

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OrganizingTexas AFL-CIO · 2026-02-18

Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

The Texas AFL-CIO reported that union membership in the state has reached its highest level in 25 years.

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BargainingUAW Local 4121 · 2026-01-01

2026 RESEARCH STAFF BARGAINING PORTAL

Research staff at the University of Washington are currently in negotiations with administration for a new contract covering compensation and workplace rights.

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