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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.
Bernie Sanders Reintroduces PRO Act as Labor Activity Is on the Rise
The PRO Act is a sweeping piece of labor legislation that would massively increase workers’ ability to unionize.
Migrant Kids in the US Are Forced Into Dangerous Jobs for Major Brands
The Biden administration on Monday announced it would crack down on the use of migrant child labor in the U.S.
Rail Workers Demand “Immediate Action” From Lawmakers to Rein In Rail Industry
Workers say preventing future crashes like the one in East Palestine could be simple, if lawmakers choose to act.
Bernie Sanders Says It’s Time for a 4-Day Workweek, With No Pay Cuts
Workers should get to reap the benefits of technological advances, not just executives, Sanders said.
Sanders and Warren Grill US’s Largest Grocer on Reports of Rampant Wage Theft
Workers have filed four lawsuits against Kroger for alleged wage theft in recent months.