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Workers Resist Amazon’s Attempts to Divide Them by Race Ahead of NC Union Vote
Four thousand workers are voting this week for what would be the second unionized Amazon warehouse in the US.
As Trump Attacks Federal Labor Protections, How Can States Protect Workers?
From limits on heat exposure to overtime rules, states can fill in some gaps as Trump dismantles federal protections.
Major Unions Sue DOGE to Block Musk Labor Department “Power Grab”
DOGE’s sweep of the federal government has “already been catastrophic,” the suit says.
Unions Sue to Halt Musk Team’s Access to Critical Treasury Payment System
“The scale of the intrusion into individuals' privacy is massive and unprecedented,” the complaint states.
Trump Ousts 2 Key Leaders at the National Labor Relations Board
Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox called her removal “unprecedented and illegal” and vowed to challenge the decision.
CUNY Union Votes to Divest From Israel, Sets Example for Broader Labor Movement
It was a difficult move following the passage of a resolution to reduce the union’s ability to take political stands.
UAW President Is “Ready to Work With Trump” Weeks After Calling Him a Scab
Rather than promoting working class unity, Shawn Fain is normalizing and giving labor cover to Trump’s divisive agenda.
Ahead of Incoming Trump Administration, the SEIU Joins the AFL-CIO
The SEIU’s international president said union members “are ready to unleash a new era of worker power.”
10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024
2024 saw inspiring wins for workers, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
Over 300 Starbucks Stores Go on Strike for a Just Contract
Starbucks Workers United urged customers and allies to boycott the company for the duration of the actions.