Unions
Watchdog report alleges IBEW political giving overwhelmingly favored Democrats from 2017 to 2024
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A report circulated by the conservative-leaning American Accountability Foundation says the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers directed the vast majority of its reported political contributions to Democrats between 2017 and 2024, and also flagged union spending it described as excessive. The union’s 2024 endorsements and public statements by its president show the organization has aligned itself with Democratic candidates at the national level, even as many union members nationally have supported Republicans in recent elections.
Nearly 4,700 attendees gathered in Chicago this past weekend for the biennial Labor Notes conference despite disruptions from 17 tornadoes across the Midwest. Organizers and workers from unions including Amazon, meatpacking, nursing, and federal agencies shared strategies amid ongoing challenges from automation, policy shifts, and enforcement actions.
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Inditex has reached a deal with unions CCOO and UGT for a 12.5 percent salary increase covering nearly 30,000 store workers in Spain. The agreement includes 4 percent annual rises from 2026 to 2028 and takes effect retroactively from January 1, 2026.
More than 35,000 people joined a major education march through Valencia on Friday, the fifth day of an indefinite teachers’ strike in the Valencian Community. Demonstrators demanded higher salaries, smaller class sizes and better resources for public schools.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced interruptions and skepticism from union delegates at the DGB congress in Berlin. Speaking before about 400 attendees, he defended his reform agenda while DGB chair Yasmin Fahimi warned against rolling back labor rights.
Unions including FEDUSA and Popcru criticise a 9.5% increase in Government Employees Medical Scheme contributions, which outpaces salary adjustments and worsens the cost-of-living crisis for public servants. Leaders highlight struggles with healthcare affordability amid rising living costs and workplace pressures. The concerns were raised during Workers’ Day events on May 1, 2026.
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On May 1, 2026, workers, unions, and left-wing politicians protested in Paris against the 'dismantling of the social system' ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Around 300,000 people joined nationwide, including 100,000 in Paris. Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized Gabriel Attal's bill on working on this holiday.
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