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CEO Who Got $940 Million Richer in Pandemic Is Behind Starbucks Union-Busting
Howard Schultz's pandemic wealth gains alone could pay for a $3,847 bonus for every Starbucks worker.
“Give Millions of People a Raise”: Progressives Ask Biden to Expand Overtime Law
Currently, only full time salaried workers making less than $35,568 are guaranteed overtime pay by law.
Republicans Are Deleting Anti-Abortion Views From Their Campaign Sites
Republicans who promoted themselves as staunch anti-abortionists are taking a softer tone to widen their appeal.
Tesla Violated Workers’ Rights By Banning Pro-Union Shirts, Labor Board Rules
In 2017, Tesla banned workers from wearing pro-union shirts as workers waged a union drive at its California warehouse.
Trump Loyalists Plan to Impeach Biden If GOP Wins Control of House in Midterms
The GOP will likely cite Biden’s handling of Afghanistan, immigration and COVID-19 in their impeachment efforts.
Public Approval of Unions Hits 57-Year High, Polling Finds
Public approval of unions has risen a remarkable 23 percent just over the past 13 years.
Trump Demands to Be Reinstated as President, Citing Hunter Biden, Mar-a-Lago
There is no provision in the Constitution that would legally allow a former president to be reinstated mid-term.
Medicaid Program Expands Funding for Home Care, But Its Future Is Uncertain
The program has allowed over 90,000 seniors and people with disabilities to move out of nursing homes.
Secret Service Agent Who Tried to Torpedo Hutchinson Testimony Retires Abruptly
Tony Ornato retired just two days before he was scheduled to be interviewed by January 6 investigators.
California Passes Historic Fast Food Worker Bill. Will Newsom Sign It?
The bill is aimed at giving fast food workers a say in their working conditions, wages and hours.