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Democrats Unveil Bills to Restrain Union Busting, Give Union Members Tax Benefit
The effort is aimed at chipping away the advantage that employers hold in union campaigns.
Another Norfolk Southern Train Derailed as Its CEO Testified Before the Senate
CEO Alan Shaw faced tough questions about the company’s response to the derailment and chemical disaster in Ohio.
Staffers for Ed Markey Have Formed the US Senate’s First-Ever Union
“I am proud of my staff for embodying the commitment not to agonize, but to organize,” Markey said.
Critics Deride Norfolk Southern’s Newly Released 6-Point “Safety Plan”
Critics say we need robust federal action, not corporate “safety plans” aimed at further reducing the workforce.
Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Making It Easier to Violate Child Labor Laws
The bill comes as child labor violations are on the rise across the U.S.
Norfolk Southern Conductor Killed in Crash as Train Safety Bill Faces Pushback
Unions are backing the Railroad Safety Act while pushing for improvements, but some Republicans are skeptical.
Starbucks CEO Caves, Agrees to Testify in Senate After Sanders Subpoena Threat
Schultz was slated to be subpoenaed by a Senate committee led by Sanders this week.
Immigrant Women Workers Are Fighting to Close Disney’s Gender Pay Gap
Unionized workers say traditionally “feminized” jobs such as costume-making pay significantly less.
Garment Workers Take on Wall Street and Wage Theft
A new campaign targets brands that are spending on stock buybacks instead of compensating workers for lost wages.
Norfolk Southern Used Sick Leave as Bargaining Chip to Erode Safety, Union Says
The company wanted to withhold sick leave unless the union agreed to support an industry-favored inspection system.