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On Labor Day, Let’s Celebrate 2022 as a Pivotal Year for Independent Unions
The self-organization of workers marks a sea change from the way the labor movement has traditionally operated.
Railroad Workers Appear Ready to Strike After Rejecting Contract Recommendations
A national rail shutdown, which has not occurred since the early 1990s, would have a major economic impact.
Economy Adds 315,000 Jobs in August, But Unemployment Ticks Upward
There are concerns that the Federal Reserve Board will choose to raise rates more aggressively in response to job gains.
Amazon Loses Bid to Overturn Union’s Historic Win in New York
The decision is a win for Amazon Labor Union, which won a vote in April to form the company’s first-ever union.
“Tell the Oligarchs They Cannot Have It All” Sanders Tells UK’s Striking Workers
“There is no success, no justice, without struggle. They are never going to give it to you,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal Government Wants to Help Companies Keep Workplace Demographics Secret
Reveal has been fighting for the release of diversity reports for five years, which the government has resisted.