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Workers Are Facing a More Hostile Work Environment Due to Trump’s Policies
Labor experts and economists are feeling pessimistic about what the future holds for American workers.
Teachers Win Pay Raises Despite Budget Underfunding — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Baltimore County teachers have secured a new raise agreement but say it is still less than they’d bargained for.
Trump Executive Order Ahead of Labor Day Targets Unions at More Federal Agencies
It “is another clear example of retaliation against federal employee union members,” AFGE’s national president said.
NewsGuild Sees Organizing Surge as Media Workers Fuel Grassroots Militancy
Thousands of rank-and-file workers have joined the union to fight the billionaire media moguls taking over the industry.
Court Rules With SpaceX in Case Seeking to Gut NLRB, in Blow to Workers’ Rights
“This disastrous decision cannot stand,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Italian Amazon Workers Strike and Win. Will Unions Elsewhere Follow Suit?
Unions in the US and elsewhere must make huge resource investments to build up the working-class strike muscle.
NYC Subway Cleaners Reportedly “Cheated” by Andrew Cuomo Win Back Stolen Wages
During the mayoral primary, City Comptroller Brad Lander said fellow candidate Andrew Cuomo had cheated the workers.
Robert Reich: Firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief Is Another Example of Trump’s Dislike of Facts
The former labor secretary calls Bureau of Labor Statistics “crown jewel” of government efforts to explain the economy.
Yosemite Employees Worked for Weeks Without Pay After Chaos of Trump Budget Cuts
Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would cut nearly $4 billion from national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and more.
Facing Rising Caseloads and Stagnant Pay, Hundreds of NYC Legal Workers Strike
The workers say their pay and workloads keep them from providing the best possible representation for their clients.