In immigration news, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would provide legal representation to some unaccompanied minors in deportation cases, according to the New York Times. This is the first time HHS has directly funded attorneys for unaccompanied minors. The program will cost $9 million over two years.
The Washington Post reports on the aftermath on U.S. Airways and American Airlines customer service representatives voting to unionize. In an interview, an organizer thanked American Airlines for remaining “neutral” and “hands-off” during the organizing campaign.
The Los Angeles Times reports that a union has accused Bravo Media of unfair labor practices. Some crew members on “Shahs of Sunset,” a TV show, have been striking since September 10th in an effort to win recognition for the union. Bravo allegedly threatened to fire editors on the show in retaliation, according to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
The Los Angeles Times also reports that California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would change the composition of boards that hear labor-management disputes. The bill would have given public employee unions an opportunity to approve the nominees to the city’s Employee Relations Commission. The Commission helps resolve disputes over “public employee salary agreements, work rules and retirement benefits.”
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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.