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February 9, 2022

Jason Vazquez

Jason Vazquez is a staff attorney at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 2023. His writing on this blog reflects his personal views and should not be attributed to the Teamsters.

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Daily News & Commentary

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November 9

Democratic gains in Congress likely spell the end of the Protect College Sports Act; IBEW endorses the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.

November 8

Democratic midterm victories at the federal and state level create legislative opportunities for workers and unions.

November 6

Transport Workers Union denounces Amtrak’s new policy permitting passengers to carry guns onboard; Texas Democrat wins offer hope for labor in the state.

November 5

ALJ finds cannabis workers fired for union activity; NY warehouse workers’ overtime claims advance; MLB and MLBPA continue clash over proposed salary cap.

November 4

Ninth Circuit revives cannabis retailer’s labor-law challenge and blocks California captive-audience law; NLRB names new solicitor.

November 3

Trump administration prepares to roll back PWFA regulations; AI whistleblower wins in federal court; voter enthusiasm among union members soars

OnLabor In The News

Wired

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights: Prof. Sachs on challenges to union organizing under the second Trump Administration.

Los Angeles Times

Column: How anti-union southern governors may be violating federal law: Ben Sachs quoted in a column about the anti-union governors' letter and the fragmentation of labor law; John Fry's post referenced on the question of whether state level card-check bans are preempted by the NLRA.

Fast Company

Amazon’s Labor Union is divided but closing in on electing leadership: Prof. Sachs on Amazon's use of legal roadblocks to delay negotiations.

Semafor

Unions’ picket power now extends to U.S. boardrooms: Prof. Block on the influence of labor unions on other playing fields.

Bloomberg Law

Boeing Talks Will Test Unions’ Sway as Labor Market Softens: Prof. Block on Boeing's labor negotiations with the International Association of Machinists.

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