Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO, penned an op-ed in the New York Times explaining his decision to quit President Trump’s Business Council. Trumka explained that it became clear President Trump “had no intention of following through on his commitments to working people.” Trumka explained that President Trump failed to deliver on his promises regarding an infrastructure bill, renegotiating NAFTA, and “draining the swamp.” Finally, Trumka said that President Trump’s remarks regarding the violence in Charlottesville was the “last straw.”
According to the New York Times, the NAFTA renegotiation began with the United States lecturing Mexico and Canada on the failures of the trade deal. Particularly, the United States representatives are focused on the $55.6 billion trade deficit with Mexico. Mexico and Canada, however, believe the focus on the trade deficit is misplaced. While there may be some symbolic changes, there seem to be real differences regarding substantive issues.
The largest state employees union in Maine has agreed with the Governor on a new contract that increases wages but eliminates mandatory union dues. In other words, workers who chose not to join the union will not be required to pay union dues.
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August 8
DHS asks Supreme Court to lift racial-profiling ban; University of California's policy against hiring undocumented students found to violate state law; and UC Berkeley launches database about collective bargaining and workplace technology.
August 7
VA terminates most union contracts; attempts to invalidate Michigan’s laws granting home care workers union rights; a district judge dismisses grocery chain’s lawsuit against UFCW
August 5
In today’s news and commentary, a pension fund wins at the Eleventh Circuit, casino unionization in Las Vegas, and DOL’s work-from-home policy changes. A pension fund for unionized retail and grocery workers won an Eleventh Circuit appeal against Perfection Bakeries, which claimed it was overcharged nearly $2 million in federal withdrawal liability. The bakery argued the […]
August 4
Trump fires head of BLS; Boeing workers authorize strike.
August 3
In today’s news and commentary, a federal court lifts an injunction on the Trump Administration’s plan to eliminate bargaining rights for federal workers, and trash collectors strike against Republic Services in Massachusetts.
August 1
The Michigan Supreme Court grants heightened judicial scrutiny over employment contracts that shorten the limitations period for filing civil rights claims; the California Labor Commission gains new enforcement power over tip theft; and a new Florida law further empowers employers issuing noncompete agreements.