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Labor
Women Have Finally Recovered Jobs Lost Since 2020, But Not Equally
Black women are still experiencing an unemployment rate that is about twice that of white women.
It’s Nearly Labor Day, and Congress Has a Chance to Abolish Prison Slavery
Formerly incarcerated workers are leading a push for basic labor rights in prisons that could change everything.
Autoworkers Union Files Unfair Labor Charges Against Big 3 Automakers
“Our goal is not to strike. Our goal is to bargain a fair contract,” said UAW President Shawn Fain.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Authorize Strike With 99.5 Percent Support
The union says flight attendants haven’t gotten a raise throughout the pandemic.
Nearly 90 Percent of Young People Support Unions, Poll Finds
The AFL-CIO, which commissioned the poll, said the union had never seen support levels that high.
Our Movements Need Infrastructure for Care, Recovery and Belonging
“The model of social movements has been to just throw young people at these crises,” says Aaron Goggans.
Biden Administration Proposes Extending Overtime Protections to 3.6M More Workers
Salaried workers making under $55,000 a year would be guaranteed overtime pay under the proposed rule.
Trader Joe’s Union Files to Force Company to Recognize Union Under New NLRB Rule
The union is likely the first to seek a bargaining order under the groundbreaking new rule.
New Orleans Workers Organize First E-Bike Ride Sharing Union in US
Led by trans mechanics, Blue Krewe United received union recognition this month.
Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Strike Authorization Vote
The union representing 40% of the company's health care workers cited unfair labor practices and unsafe staffing levels.