Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

The writer’s strike comes to an end

The writer’s strike comes to an end

Bria Collins, Contributor October 10, 2023

In May, all production in the Hollywood film industry came to an abrupt halt. TV and movie premieres were delayed indefinitely as writers turned to big entertainment businesses, asking for better pay,...

Empowered workers: a returning American staple

Empowered workers: a returning American staple

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor September 4, 2023

For the past three decades, the United States has seen a sharp decline in union membership by its workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total union membership has fallen to just 10.3% in...

Worked to death: Rail union threatens strike

Worked to death: Rail union threatens strike

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer September 27, 2022

Without regulation, corporations have shown time and time again that they will take advantage of their workers by any means. Recently, the Railroad Workers United (RWU) has called for action after Aaron...

Worker unionization at UTSA

Worker unionization at UTSA

Anonymous April 25, 2022

A specter is haunting the administration of UTSA: the specter of a Student Workers Union. With each passing day, the necessity for unionization is becoming more clear and present in the minds of students...

Starbucks employees fight for their rights

Starbucks employees fight for their rights

Malaki Lingg, Contributing Writer April 5, 2022

Nationally, the fight for workers' rights is on the rise. As we recover post-COVID-19 and go through what many call the “Great Resignation,” tensions between employees and corporations are rising,...

San Antonio Starbucks joins the movement

San Antonio Starbucks joins the movement

Editorial Board February 15, 2022

On Feb. 7, a San Antonio Starbucks used social media to announce their plans to unionize, meaning they will be standing together as a united front to build worker power and advocate for better wages, benefits...

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