Coolidge Corner Theater Voluntarily Recognizes UAW Local 1596

Employees at the historic Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Massachusetts, recently announced their plans to unionize, and this week management agreed to voluntarily recognize their union with UAW Local 1596.

Floor staff members are citing inadequate wages, no health care benefits, inconsistent scheduling, and a lack of clear communication by leadership. Read more about what these workers are fighting for at WBUR, and congrats to Local 1596’s newest members!