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Ahead of Incoming Trump Administration, the SEIU Joins the AFL-CIO
The SEIU’s international president said union members “are ready to unleash a new era of worker power.”
Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Workers in Kentucky File for Election to Join UAW
BlueOval SK, a joint venture of Ford and the Korean firm SK On, has made clear that it will fight the organizing drive.
“Inexcusable”: Khanna Explains How Democrats Failed to Trump-Proof Labor Board
Democrats had the chance to secure a majority on the NLRB for two years into Trump’s term, but failed to do so.
McDonald’s Joins Growing List of Companies Scaling Back DEI Initiatives
McDonald’s follows Walmart and John Deere in reducing DEI commitments.
New Federal Rule Will Erase All Americans’ Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The rule may still face challenges, from credit reporting agencies and debt collectors, as well as from Trump.
Sanders Calls Out Musk for Billionaire Exploitation of Foreign H-1B Workers
The senator weighed in on the right’s infighting, saying the real issue at hand is corporate abuse of workers.
10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024
2024 saw inspiring wins for workers, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
Big Tech Backs Trump to Cut Taxes, Deregulate Crypto and Replace Workers With AI
Tech investor Roger McNamee explains why Silicon Valley is responding differently to Trump's second election.
Federal Trade Commission Launches Investigation Into Microsoft’s Practices
The FTC investigation of Microsoft is far from the company’s first brush with federal regulators over antitrust issues.
Over 300 Starbucks Stores Go on Strike for a Just Contract
Starbucks Workers United urged customers and allies to boycott the company for the duration of the actions.