iStockThere is discord among CorePower teachers throughout the country as they mobilize around shared grievances. The first unionization effort dates back to 2019, when CorePower Yoga instructor Effie Morgenstern attempted to start a CorePower teachers’ union in Illinois, an initial effort that saw little traction and resulted in a labor lawsuit instead.
A group of 2,180 CPY instructors had claimed they were not fairly compensated for all hours worked—a violation of Illinois state and federal law, of which a $1,492,500 settlement was paid by the company.
See also Does CorePower Yoga Have a Corporate Problem?The unionization movement saw a recent resurgence following the murder of George Floyd, when CorePower Master Trainer Joel Klauser.
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