August 4, 2023 News & Commentary More journalists and labor veterans weigh in on the current state of the labor movement; Google and Accenture accused of illegally terminating contract employees in the process of unionizing; Amazon warehouse workers rally for better wages in the wake of Teamsters’ agreement with UPS; ProPublica reports how Wisconsin makes it difficult for workers critical to the state's dairy industry to live and work
August 3, 2023 News & Commentary A National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns a Trump-era employer-friendly standard for assessing workplace rules and employer handbook policies; The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the union representing a majority of Boston transit workers reached a new labor agreement; Three former tour dancers have filed lawsuits against pop star Lizzo accusing her of creating a hostile work environment; Massachusetts voters may have the chance to decide whether ride-share drivers are independent contractors or employees with the right to unionize
August 2, 2023 News & Commentary eBay faces unfair labor practice charges, the Department of Labor issued a rule requiring federal contractors to disclose use of anti-union consultants or law firms, and the Writers Guild of America will restart talks later this week after a three-month standoff.
August 1, 2023 News & Commentary Teamsters locals endorse the union's tentative agreement with UPS; Trader Joe's sues its workers' union for trademark infringement; a GOP probe into teachers unions flounders; and the DOL struggles to hire enough investigators.
July 31, 2023 News & Commentary The Yellow trucking company has shut down, laying off 22,000 Teamsters, and Senator Fetterman has introduced legislation to extend SNAP benefits to striking workers.
July 28, 2023 News & Commentary President Biden acts to protect workers from extreme heat; Outten & Golden associates unionize
July 27, 2023 News & Commentary New contract for UPS workers, pro-union legislation in Michigan, and Workers United expands to pizzerias.
July 27, 2023 News & Commentary In today’s Tech@Work, tech-related issues at play in Hollywood strikes bubble up; and footage from Amazon’s in-van surveillance cameras is leaking online.
July 25, 2023 News & Commentary SAG-AFTRA plans the biggest rally yet for Times Square, OSHA proposes a new protective equipment standard for the construction industry, and HuffPost begins a new series on union busting professionals.
