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Staffers for Ed Markey Have Formed the US Senate’s First-Ever Union
“I am proud of my staff for embodying the commitment not to agonize, but to organize,” Markey said.
Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Making It Easier to Violate Child Labor Laws
The bill comes as child labor violations are on the rise across the U.S.
Starbucks CEO Caves, Agrees to Testify in Senate After Sanders Subpoena Threat
Schultz was slated to be subpoenaed by a Senate committee led by Sanders this week.
One of US’s Largest Public Universities Could See First Strike in Its 257 Years
Unionized academic workers at Rutgers University have organized across hierarchies and are preparing to go on strike.
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.
Religious Groups Are Challenging SCOTUS Ruling Against LGBTQ Discrimination
The plaintiffs are seeking religious exemption from hiring LGBTQ employees.
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.