Strike Coverage

Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditions

TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant’s retail operations.

Drew Carey explains why he helped striking writers pay for their meals

(CNN) -- Drew Carey picked up a really big tab last year and doesn't regret it.

By Marianne Garvey, CNN

DPS sickouts that shut down schools could lead to law change

Recent sickouts by bus drivers and other public school system employees in Durham are the latest front in an increasing number of efforts by state and local government employees to push for better pay. And the effort is drawing the attention of state lawmakers, inviting discussion of whether to ban the protest tactic in the future.

'A de facto strike': Could Durham sickouts lead to more curbs on protests by public workers?

It's illegal for government employees to go on strike in North Carolina. And there's debate over whether calling out sick en masse constitutes a strike under state law. Now some Republican leaders are wondering if they need to be explicitly banned.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers striking for fair pay

People planning on going out for Valentine's Day or ordering take out could run into some issues. Drivers for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash will be on strike.

Ride share and food delivery drivers plan to strike Wednesday

Drivers with Uber, Lyft and other ride-share companies plan on striking on Wednesday.

Uber, Lyft and Deliveroo workers in US and UK plan Valentine's Day strike

Thousands of drivers for ride hailing services and food delivery riders in the United States and United Kingdom are planning to strike on Valentine's Day in disputes over pay and working conditions.

By Anna Cooban, CNN

Durham rallies: Workers march to protest pay issues, 12 schools closed Wednesday

Hundreds of Durham Public Schools employees called out of work Wednesday, gathering to protest pay issues at two rallies.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham Public Schools announces steps to correct overpayment issue

Durham Public Schools on Monday announced their efforts to restore trust after a payment issue impacting classified employees like bus staff and cafeteria workers.

Durham Public Schools leaders to hold closed session Monday about overpayment issue

The Durham Public School board will hold a closed special session on Monday morning about an employee overpayment issue. Many parents of students within DPS say they oppose the salary cuts, saying it will hurt the education of their children.

Bill Ford calls on striking union to 'stop this now'

(CNN) -- Bill Ford, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company, made his first public comments since negotiations began with the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers. He called on the UAW to "stop this now," and bring an end to talks.

By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN

Walgreens walkout: 5 things you need to know

Pharmacy staff at some Walgreens stores across the country are locking their gates and walking out Monday, citing harsh working conditions that make it difficult to safely fill prescriptions.

Nicole Goodkind, CNN

Durham City Manager to propose three plans for bonuses for city workers

Workers were not satisfied with Page's initial proposal, and city leaders delayed a decision on bonuses at a meeting last month.

WRAL staff

Health care is in crisis. The looming strike by 75,000 health workers is just another sign of that

New York (CNN) -- Savonnda Blaylock, a pharmacy technician in northern California, has worked for health care giant Kaiser Permanente for 22 years and she's never been on strike. That could change on Wednesday when she becomes one of 75,000 workers who participate in the nation's largest health care strike in history.

By Chris Isidore, CNN

SAG-AFTRA strike: All eyes on actors union following tentative deal between studios and writers

(CNN) -- Now that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade association representing major Hollywood studios, all eyes have turned toward SAG-AFTRA, the union representing about 160,000 actors.

By Eva Rothenberg, CNN

On Day 146, screenwriters reach deal with studios to end their strike

Hollywood's bitter, monthslong labor dispute has taken a big first step toward a resolution.

Brooks Barnes and John Koblin, New York Times

Writers Guild and studios reach tentative deal, potentially ending strike

The deal was struck around 10:20 p.m. and still needs to be voted upon by the rest of the writers guild.

WGA continues bargaining talks with Hollywood studios

(CNN) -- The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) will continue talks Saturday for the fourth straight day, the WGA negotiation committee said in a message to union members.

Michelle Watson, CNN

UAW president announces new strike locations to target GM, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers strike against the Big 3 automakers is expanding dramatically Friday. The UAW president provided announced Friday morning that union members at 38 locations in 20 states in all nine regions of the UAW are being called on to stand up and walk out Friday at noon.

Writers strike may soon come to an end

The months long writers strike that's ground Hollywood to a halt may soon be over. Both sides are meeting again Thursday, one day after major studio heads came to the table for the first time Wednesday -- signaling a significant shift in the talks.

Writers strike: WGA to resume negotiations this week

the Writers Guild of America is expected to resume talks with Hollywood studios Wednesday, more than four months after writers went on strike due to failed contract negotiations.

City workers protest for higher wages during Durham City Council meeting

Durham's sanitation workers said a proposal for bonuses for city employees fell short of their demands and spoke at city hall ahead of the meeting.

Bill Maher isn't bringing back his HBO talk show during the writers' strike

New York (CNN) -- Bill Maher has changed his mind and isn't bringing back his HBO talk show amid the ongoing writer's strike.

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

UAW strike continues as stakes get higher on fourth day

The United Autoworkers' strike against the nation's big three car makers entered its fourth-straight day on Monday. Both sides are failing to agree on new contracts and the consequences are starting to grow.

Sanitation workers push for higher pay despite City Manager proposing bonuses for all city employees

Durham's sanitation workers moved their push for higher pay forward Monday night at City Hall by rallying ahead of the city council meeting. Over 40 sanitation workers were inside the meeting.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter