The Chicago Teachers Union has rejected a “final offer” from Chicago Public Schools on a reopening plan— intensifying a monthslong standoff over school lockdowns. CPS said today it issued a “last, best, and final offer” to the union, according to a joint statement from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and school system CEO Janice Jackson.

Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers at an Alabama facility will be able to cast their votes on whether to unionize by mail-in ballots beginning next week after the National Labor Relations Board rejected the company’s latest attempt to stall the vote by pushing for it to be held in-person, despite the pandemic.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession….

Movement to unionize workers in Alabama faces tough opposition as the retail giant launches aggressive anti-union drive

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down from his role as chief executive later this year and transition to the role of executive chair, the company said Tuesday. He will be replaced by Andy Jassy.

United Airlines announced that there may be large layoffs looming. The reason for the potential downsizing is because the “second round of federal aid expires this spring.” If the situation does not improve, the airline will be left with little other choices than to cut costs and let go of workers.