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Sanders Blames “Rigged Economy” for CEO Pay Hikes Amid Worker Pay Cuts in 2020
At the 51 S&P 500 companies with the lowest median wage, the CEO-to-worker pay ratio was a whopping 830 to 1.
Despite Weeks of Union-Busting, Workers at Imperfect Foods Vote to Unionize
Companies like Imperfect Foods hold great sustainability potential, but that must not come at the expense of workers.
Amazon’s Anti-Union Bullying Shows Why We Need the PRO Act
The PRO Act would limit the ability of corporate bullies like Amazon to intimidate, mislead and bamboozle employees.
Postal Workers Union Slams DeJoy Plan to Close Mail Processing Facilities
The postal workers union called DeJoy’s plan a “slap in the face of postal workers” that “will further delay mail.”
Minnesota Workers Took on the National Guard to Defend Black Lives
During protests against Daunte Wright’s murder, union members evicted the Minnesota National Guard from their building.
Unions and Pro-Worker Groups Pressure Manchin to Back Infrastructure Bill
Pro-worker organizations are engaged in a public pressure campaign to get Sen. Joe Manchin on board with the bill.
Coal Miners Union Says It Would Accept Transition to Renewables With Green Jobs
The United Mine Workers of America is calling for green jobs provisions and income support for unemployed miners.
Manchin Signs On as Co-Sponsor for Union-Strengthening PRO Act
Some Democratic senators, however, have not yet signaled if they will vote for the bill or not.
Passing Climate Bills Without Labor Standards Won’t Transition the Economy
Incorporating labor standards into climate legislation will empower workers and provide a check on corporate power.
Union Calls Foul Play as Amazon Unionization Vote Fails
Emails show that Amazon pressured USPS to install a mailbox on warehouse grounds for dropping off ballots.