According to US News, immigration activists and labor groups are holding a rally in Boston to protest President Trump’s increase of deportations of undocumented immigrants. Organizers also note they are opposed to President Trump’s travel ban. Finally, U.S. Congressman Ed Markey is expected to attend and speak.
As Texas’ Legislature heads back for a Special Session, Governor Greg Abbot has prioritized passing Senate Bill 13, which would end automatic payroll deductions for union dues. Teachers are concerned because they believe this bill will lead to lower membership. Moreover, teachers also find this bill unfair because it exempts certain police and fire unions.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid rose from 244,000 to 248,000 this week as compared to last week. Nevertheless, this is the 122nd week in a row with applications below 300,000 which is the longest such stretch since 1970 when the U.S. population was significantly less than today.
Finally, according to the Houston Chronicle, U.S. business added 158,000 jobs in June, as per an ADP survey. The survey found the strongest job growth in services and job loss in construction and mining particularly oil and gas drillers which shed 6,000 jobs last month.
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December 8
Private payrolls fall; NYC Council overrides mayoral veto on pay data; workers sue Starbucks.
December 7
Philadelphia transit workers indicate that a strike is imminent; a federal judge temporarily blocks State Department layoffs; and Virginia lawmakers consider legislation to repeal the state’s “right to work” law.
December 5
Netflix set to acquire Warner Bros., Gen Z men are the most pro-union generation in history, and lawmakers introduce the “No Robot Bosses Act.”
December 4
Unionized journalists win arbitration concerning AI, Starbucks challenges two NLRB rulings in the Fifth Circuit, and Philadelphia transit workers resume contract negotiations.
December 3
The Trump administration seeks to appeal a federal judge’s order that protects the CBAs of employees within the federal workforce; the U.S. Department of Labor launches an initiative to investigate violations of the H-1B visa program; and a union files a petition to form a bargaining unit for employees at the Met.
December 2
Fourth Circuit rejects broad reading of NLRA’s managerial exception; OPM cancels reduced tuition program for federal employees; Starbucks will pay $39 million for violating New York City’s Fair Workweek law; Mamdani and Sanders join striking baristas outside a Brooklyn Starbucks.