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Coverage of #OrganizeTheSouth is supported by workers. This initiative was started by Mike, who received a settlement from the NLRB after being wrongfully terminated for his efforts in union organizing at POLITICO. Mike Elk hails from the East End of Pittsburgh and is affiliated with the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild. In addition to his work on this project, he also contributes articles to The Guardian and currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky.

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UAW to Release Exec Board Minutes Following Payday Expose

1 week ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

In July of 2023, four months into UAW President Shawn Fain's first term, the UAW's Public Review Board ruled on an appeal by retired UAW member Frank Goeddeke that the UAW must release all minutes of its International Executive Board (IEB) meetings. Under the UAW's constitution, the union is required to release the meeting minutes after they have been reviewed by the UAW President's office, the legal office, and the Secretary-Treasurer's office.
UAW Prez Won't Release Executive Board Meeting Minutes for Past Two Years

4 weeks ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

In the past week, many in the labor movement have been baffled by the UAW's support for Trump tariffs. Both the Machinists and Steelworkers opposed the tariffs, and Canadian union leaders denounced UAW President Shawn Fain for selling out international solidarity. The Trump Administration has repeatedly cited the UAW's support for the tariffs in justifying them, but UAW members are already beginning to suffer adversely from the tariffs.
"I’m Still Here" U.S. Success Helped Launch Pittsburgh’s 1st Brazilian Film Festival

4 weeks ago | paydayreport.com

PITTSBURGH, PA - When Harris Theater programming director Joe Morrision heard about the film I’m Still Here, he knew he had to get it shown at the Harris, an art house movie theater located in downtown Pittsburgh, which is owned by the non-profit Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “I really wanted
On the Death Of Michael Fuoco & Respecting His Sexual Abuse Survivors

1 month ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

PITTSBURGH, PA - On Friday, my phone started blowing up with texts from local reporters about the death of infamous Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Michael Fuoco, who was found dead in his home last Thursday. It was unclear why he died: toxicology tests are still being performed on Fuoco, who struggled with cocaine and drug addiction for many decades. When a local high school sports reporter dies, there's almost always some sort of obituary in a local media outlet.
O’Connor Camp Working With Anti-Union Firm in Race Against Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey

1 month ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

For decades, Western PA political operative Mike Mikus, who runs the Chartiers Group, has worked for unions including the Steelworkers, the Firefighters, and the local Allegheny-Fayette AFL-CIO. As a result of heavy labor backing, he successfully led election efforts for conservative Democrats in Western PA including former Congressman Jason Altmire, former Congressman Mark Critz, and former Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
"I'm Still Here" Resonates Due to Family's Struggle Against Fascism

2 months ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

The Brazilian film I'm Still Here, directed by Walter Salles, has taken American audiences by storm. It is the highest-grossing Brazilian film in the United States ever. The movie about the disappearance of Brazilian Congressman Rubens Paiva in 1970 during the dictatorship has won rave reviews and currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 97%. The film focuses on the effect that his disappearance had on his wife and children.
Greenland’s Trade Union Leader Runs for Office to Beat Trump - Federal Workers Win 1st Reinstatements - NYU Langone Moves to Strike

2 months ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

Greetings from the Burgh, where we are closely tracking a strike breaking at Rolls Royce. $548 Short of Monthly Goal for Full-Time and Part StaffAt Payday Report, I make about $65,000-a-year covering labor reporting. I also pay out an additional $20,000-$30,000 each year in part time salaries (depending on video budget, etc). This is in addition to what we pay for healthcare, web hosting, travel costs, healthcare and taxes.
Alabama Pharmacist Walkout at 100 Stores - 20,000 UC Workers to Walkout - Fed Workers Launch DOGE Tip Line

2 months ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where we are preparing for our end of month fundraising. $912 Short of Our Monthly BudgetThe end of the month is coming up in just three days and Payday Report is $912 short of our monthly budget. This budget helps pay my full-time salary as well as editing costs, healthcare costs, as well as accounting and web services. Donate to help me meet the monthly goal today. Please, if you can, sign up as one of our recurring donors.
Book Burning Begins at OSHA

2 months ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

The following is a crosspost from Confined Space, a newsletter published by the former deputy assistant secretary for OSHATrump’s purge of documents containing “offensive” words from government websites is the new book-burning. But this book burning doesn’t just harm readers; it kills workers. We know that Trump and his minions feel that any publication referencing DEI is like garlic to vampires.
Bolsonaro Charged with Poisoning Attempt on Lula - Brazil's Largest Democracy Left in America's - 10,000 Colorado Grocery Workers Win Deal

2 months ago | paydayreport.com | Mike Elk

Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where Payday is fundraising in hopes of getting a foundation to donate. Donate to help Payday continue to track “Days Without Immigrants” strikes. Bolsonaro Charged with Planning to Poison Lula In Brazil today, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with plotting to kill Lula and his top aides following his defeat in 2022. The charges were made by Brazil’s Attorney General, Paulo Gonet Branco.