Edward Nasser is a student at Harvard Law School.
Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez will be running for chair of the Democratic National Committee, shaking up a race in which Rep. Keith Ellison was seen as the frontrunner. Mr. Perez would be an unusual choice in that he has limited experience holding elected office, serving just four years on the Montgomery County Council in Maryland, though he has spent much of his career in state and federal government. President Obama may not offer a formal endorsement of Mr. Perez’s campaign, though he is expected to push for his election behind the scenes.
The Huffington Post reports on the labor violations committed by CKE Restaurant Holdings while Andy Puzder, expected to be nominated as the next Secretary of Labor, presided as CEO. The report adds to concerns that Mr. Puzder, who is on record opposing a minimum wage increase and the Obama administration’s overtime rule, will not be an ally for low-wage workers. Politico offers more detail on what levers the incoming Secretary of Labor can pull.
Most Americans believe it is “important” or “very important” for the next administration to consider legislation for paid sick and family leave, the Wall Street Journal reports. A majority supports the creation of a “national paid family and medical leave fund” to offer all workers 12 weeks of time off to care for themselves or family members. American Express became the latest company to get ahead of the federal government: it announced an expansion of its paid parental leave policy to 20 weeks.
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June 4
Federal agencies violate federal court order pausing mass layoffs; Walmart terminates some jobs in Florida following Supreme Court rulings on the legal status of migrants; and LA firefighters receive a $9.5 million settlement for failure to pay firefighters during shift changes.
June 3
Federal judge blocks Trump's attack on TSA collective bargaining rights; NLRB argues that Grindr's Return-to-Office policy was union busting; International Trade Union Confederation report highlights global decline in workers' rights.
June 2
Proposed budgets for DOL and NLRB show cuts on the horizon; Oregon law requiring LPAs in cannabis dispensaries struck down.
June 1
In today’s news and commentary, the Ninth Circuit upholds a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration, a federal judge vacates parts of the EEOC’s pregnancy accommodation rules, and video game workers reach a tentative agreement with Microsoft. In a 2-1 decision issued on Friday, the Ninth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration […]
May 30
Trump's tariffs temporarily reinstated after brief nationwide injunction; Louisiana Bill targets payroll deduction of union dues; Colorado Supreme Court to consider a self-defense exception to at-will employment
May 29
AFGE argues termination of collective bargaining agreement violates the union’s First Amendment rights; agricultural workers challenge card check laws; and the California Court of Appeal reaffirms San Francisco city workers’ right to strike.