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Vindication for Scott Walker on Teachers’ Unions 

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In the recent ruling in the case of Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, the Supreme Court sided with Scott Walker, the former governor of Wisconsin, and dealt a significant blow to teachers’ unions. The decision overturned a previous ruling that allowed unions to collect fees from non-members, and its implications are far-reaching.

Unions are now facing diminished influence and resources, and their ability to collectively bargain and advocate for their members may be compromised. The decision also raises questions about the future of organized labor in the United States and its impact on the broader political landscape.

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New York Times Tech Guild Ends Strike

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The New York Times Tech Guild, representing over 1,000 engineers, product managers, and designers, ended its 11-week strike on December 23, 2022. The strike, which began on November 1, was the first major work stoppage at the New York Times in 40 years. The guild had been negotiating for months with the company over wages, benefits, and job security but had reached an impasse. The strike ended with a tentative agreement that included substantial pay increases, improved health care benefits, and the creation of a new job classification for junior engineers. The agreement also established a joint committee to address issues related to professional development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Here Are the States That Voted for Labor Rights—and, Bizarrely, Trump

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In a peculiar twist, several crucial swing states where Trump emerged victorious in 2016 had recently passed progressive labor measures. These seemingly contradictory political choices have left pundits scratching their heads, seeking to decipher the enigma behind these contrasting electoral outcomes. Labor unions, typically aligned with the Democratic base, find themselves perplexed by the disconnect between the public’s apparent support for worker rights and their ultimate votes for a candidate who often opposed their interests.