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US Meatpacking Plants Illegally Employed Over 100 Children, DOL Finds
The probe found that Packers Sanitation Services had kids as young as 13 working with dangerous equipment and chemicals.
Federal Order Bars Starbucks From Firing Workers for Union Activity
The NLRB has issued 75 complaints against Starbucks for unfair labor practices, including firing pro-union workers.
Sanders and Warren Grill US’s Largest Grocer on Reports of Rampant Wage Theft
Workers have filed four lawsuits against Kroger for alleged wage theft in recent months.
These Workers Were Fired After Union Activity. Here’s How They Got Un-Fired.
The NYC City Council is considering extending just-cause protection to all New Yorkers through the Secure Jobs Act.
Warren Demands Answers on Soaring Egg Prices as Top Producers’ Profits Skyrocket
Egg prices have climbed 150 percent over the last year while the top egg producer has raked in record profits.
Disney: The Place Where Dreams of Mass Layoffs Come True for Investors
Disney recently announced it is laying off 7,000 workers, caving to pressure from its profit-seeking shareholders.
Tesla Fired Over 30 Workers in Buffalo the Day After Union Announced Campaign
The union has filed a complaint saying that the firings were retaliation for unionizing.
Sanders Slams Starbucks CEO for Refusing to Testify at Hearing on Union Busting
The senator suggested that he may subpoena CEO Howard Schultz to force him to testify.
California Democrats Propose $25 Minimum Wage for Health Sector Workers
If passed, 1.5 million California workers could get a wage hike come January 2024, according to one estimate.
As Train Derailments Pile Up, Some Railroad Workers Finally Win Paid Sick Leave
Rail unions unanimously approved a resolution to fight together for paid sick leave for all rail workers.