Edward Nasser is a student at Harvard Law School.
James Damore, the Google employee fired over writing a memo questioning the role of women in tech firms, has filed a complaint with the NLRB against the company. Though the complaint is not yet available online, the NLRB site notes the general classification for the type of allegation involved: “Coercive Statements (Threats, Promises of Benefits, etc.). Damore’s full memo can be read here.
Following the election of Pres. Trump, American companies dramatically reduced requests to interview foreign workers according to ner data from Hired. In a different survey of 300 tech workers, Hired found that 40 percent considered moving to a different country or region since the election.
The American Prospect offers some interesting insight and analysis on the recent Nissan union loss. Among the central challenges faced by the labor movement are sophisticated corporate avoidance campaigns designed to skirt labor laws.
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July 17
Canadian wildfires endanger rail workers; 26 Meta employees allege targeted layoffs for those on paid leave; FIFPRO pushes for more rigorous heat protections for players.
July 16
Trump's NLRB nominee set for Senate vote, federal district court grants partial win on WARN Act claims, Brigham and Women's nurses return to work.
July 15
U.S. labor productivity climbs at its fastest pace in decades; a federal judge grants a preliminary injunction to anti-abortion groups challenging Michigan’s civil rights law; and Jackson, Mississippi’s bus workers walk off the job.
July 14
DOJ opens investigation of UAW president; LIUNA protests Pfizer building collapse; national park workers unionize
July 13
New York Times files retaliation suit against the EEOC; US government pushes back TPS designation termination for Haiti; federal judge grants preliminary injunction to federal workers seeking reasonable telework accommodations.
July 12
Postal workers demand investigation into Atlanta distribution center conditions following deaths; University of Chicago Press Workers vote to unionize.