According to the Los Angeles Times, cuts in federal funding could force Los Angeles to close seven day labor centers this summer. In addition to connecting undocumented workers with temporary jobs, the centers “provide job training, English classes, and information on health, labor, and immigration laws.” While opponents of public subsidies for such centers argue that they “encourage illegal immigration and legitimize a black-market economy,” supporters praise them for effecting “immigration reform at the neighborhood level.” A spokesman for the mayor’s office indicated that the city hopes to find money to keep the centers open.
Detroit retirees face a difficult choice during “a crucial stage in the city’s bankruptcy case,” reports the New York Times. The retirees must decide whether to support a proposed reduction in pension benefits, or to reject the plan, leaving any reductions in the hands of a federal bankruptcy judge. According to the Times, “a yes vote would amount to a 4.5 percent cut for most retiree pensions and the elimination of cost-of-living increases.” On the other hand, “[a] no vote could lead to pension losses of up to 27 percent.”
The Washington Post describes an ongoing dispute between the United Farm Workers and one of the nation’s largest fruit farms. Six months ago, workers at the farm voted on whether to decertify the UFW as their bargaining representative. The ballots have yet to be counted, however, as the union has alleged that signatures on the petition calling for the vote were the product of illegal coercion.
The Associated Press reports that Reiner Hoffmann, the newly elected head of the German Trade Union Confederation, plans to push for the speedy adoption of a national minimum wage of 8.50 euros per hour. Hoffman, whose organization “represents German unions in dealing with government authorities, political parties, employers’ organizations and others,” also hopes to promote union membership among young people.
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July 4
The DOL scraps a Biden-era proposed rule to end subminimum wages for disabled workers; millions will lose access to Medicaid and SNAP due to new proof of work requirements; and states step up in the noncompete policy space.
July 3
California compromises with unions on housing; 11th Circuit rules against transgender teacher; Harvard removes hundreds from grad student union.
July 2
Block, Nanda, and Nayak argue that the NLRA is under attack, harming democracy; the EEOC files a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels; and SEIU Local 1000 strikes an agreement with the State of California to delay the state's return-to-office executive order for state workers.
July 1
In today’s news and commentary, the Department of Labor proposes to roll back minimum wage and overtime protections for home care workers, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by public defenders over a union’s Gaza statements, and Philadelphia’s largest municipal union is on strike for first time in nearly 40 years. On Monday, the U.S. […]
June 30
Antidiscrimination scholars question McDonnell Douglas, George Washington University Hospital bargained in bad faith, and NY regulators defend LPA dispensary law.
June 29
In today’s news and commentary, Trump v. CASA restricts nationwide injunctions, a preliminary injunction continues to stop DOL from shutting down Job Corps, and the minimum wage is set to rise in multiple cities and states. On Friday, the Supreme Court held in Trump v. CASA that universal injunctions “likely exceed the equitable authority that […]