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Warren Urges Regulators to Stop Railroad Merger in Wake of East Palestine Crash
The proposed $27 billion merger between two Class I railroads could contribute to unsafe railroading, she says.
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.
Lawmakers Quietly Gave Weapons Firms a Bailout for So-Called Inflation Relief
Lawmakers fundamentally transformed the law in the defense bill to enable price increases for Pentagon contracts.
Cori Bush Establishes Congressional Caucus to End Homelessness in the US
The establishment of the caucus comes as evictions and housing shortages are on the rise.
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.
Judge Finds Starbucks Violated Labor Laws Hundreds of Times in Buffalo Alone
The judge has ordered Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to read a notice of the numerous violations to employees.
A 4-Day Work Week Bill Is Being Reintroduced in the House as Idea Gains Speed
Rep. Mark Takano is reintroducing a bill that would hack eight hours off of the standard work week.
Sanders Moves to Subpoena Starbucks CEO Over Rampant Union Busting
“Unfortunately, Mr. Schultz has given us no choice but to subpoena him,” Sanders said.
30 Million Across the US Have Their Family’s Food Assistance Slashed
“Poverty and hunger are policy choices. It’s time we step up and do more,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.