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Labor Unions
Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
House Democrats Urge EPA to Accept Union’s Demands for Rights and Protections
More than 80 Democrats signed a letter supporting proposals by the EPA's largest union, which represents 7,500 workers.
Two Powerful Unions Have Come Together to Fight the Right’s Attack on Higher Ed
The two unions representing teachers and university professors are fighting for academic freedom and shared governance.
Congressional Staffers Are Holding Their First-Ever Union Vote
Staffers for Rep. Andy Levin are the first congressional workers to vote on unionization.
More US Employers Are Trapping Workers in a New Form of Indentured Servitude
Bosses in more industries are preventing workers from quitting by charging them for training costs if they leave.
Starbucks Reportedly Plans to Deny Union Workers New Paid Leave Benefits
An internal memo states specifically that the company will attempt to exclude unionized workers from an improved policy.
Fall of “Roe” Caused Unemployment for Some Clinic Workers, Overwork for Others
Abortion clinic workers say they are facing a multifaceted labor crisis precipitated by the abortion access crisis.
Labor Activists: Senate Candidates Should Support PRO Act or Get Out of Congress
Midterm voters should see “who the real pro-worker members of the U.S. Senate are,” one union president said.
Seattle Teachers Strike for Smaller Classes, Higher Pay and Special Ed Support
Teachers in Columbus, Sacramento and Minneapolis have also walked out this year amid difficult working conditions.
Biden Endorses California Bill That Would Make Unionizing Easier for Farmworkers
While it's been suggested Newsom may veto the bill, Biden's statement increases pressure on the governor.