Today in 1977 Philadelphia’s longest transit strike ends after 44 days. A key issue in the fight was the hiring and use of part-timers.
• Teamsters, Stop & Shop reach a tentative agreement • Costco Teamsters ratify new agreement • Teamsters in Illinois win $4.5 million grievance settlement • Historic milestone: Las Vegas Strip hits 100% unionization • US ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers • Metro D.C. Labor Council sets up fund to help fired federal workers • After months on picket line, Chicago Teamsters ratify strong contract • Baltimore Sun’s new owner faces loses in readership, staff • Watch: Better Bad Ideas: Interview with Marianne Williamson, 2024 presidential candidate. Conversation gets lively at 57:09
