Union Employees At Kentucky American Water Call Off Strike – For Now

by Brennan, Brandon Capley | Feb 18, 2022 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP News – Employees of Kentucky American Water called off an impending strike and agreed to meet with their employer to negotiate new terms. Kentucky American Water employees who had planned to go on strike Friday night will stay on the job for now while they...

Kellogg Receives Blowback After Firing Its Striking Workers

by Brennan, Ryan Jayne | Dec 16, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS –  Kellogg’s has been in an embattled state between its management and its union employees. Tensions reached a peak recently after union workers rejected a new contract offer from Kellogg. Kellogg, in response, proceeded in firing its striking...

10,000 John Deere Union Workers Make Historic Gains, Ending Five-Week Strike

by Brennan | Nov 22, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Over the last five weeks, more than ten thousand John Deere employees have been on strike demanding higher wages. These requests were recently met as John Deere has agreed to a proposal providing a 20% increase in wages over the next six years and an...

Wages are rising, but can they keep up with inflation?

by Brennan | Nov 19, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – The Federal Reserve is in a tough position. On one hand, the country continues to experience nationwide strike efforts as employees demand higher wages and better benefits. On the other side, the country is suffering severe supply chain problems and...

Northeast Ohio Labor Strikes Continue; Akron Metro RTA Employees Threaten To Walk Off

by Brennan | Nov 12, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – A degree of labor unrest has spread across the country, as unions demand higher wages amidst historically high inflation rates. Akron Metro RTA employees are threatening to walk off the job Thursday. In Ashtabula County, the Geneva teachers union...