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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.
AOC Says Reversing Trump Tax Cuts Could Fund Cancelation of All Student Debt
The lawmaker reminded followers that it’s thanks to activists that the White House canceled student debt at all.
Newsom Threatens to Veto Farmworker Union Bill as He Buys $14.5M Vineyard
The bill protects farmworkers from employer retaliation and makes it easier to cast union election ballots by mail.
Critics Deride Postmaster DeJoy’s Consolidation Plan as a True Danger to USPS
Last month, the scandal-embroiled DeJoy laid out his plan to cut 50,000 USPS jobs in the coming years.
UPS Workers Say Union Activists Are Being Targeted Amid Contract Negotiations
Two UPS drivers and alternate shop stewards in New York say they were fired last week in an act of blatant retaliation.
Throwing People Out of Work Is No Way to “Fix” the Economy
We can have a strong job market and lower inflation — and we don't need more painful interest rate hikes to do it.
Teachers Are Striking Across the US as the School Year Restarts
Widespread staffing shortages, burnout and large classroom sizes have spurred strikes at schools and campuses.