Vivian Dong is a student at Harvard Law School.
In response to E.U. threats of retaliation against his proposed steel and aluminum tariffs, President Trump threatened that he would levy a new tax on cars imported from the European Union. Presently, the United States levies a 2.5 percent tariff duty on cars made in Europe. In addition to the European Union, China, Canada, and other major U.S. trading partners have threatened retaliatory measures if the president follows through on his decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel imports and a 10% tariff on all aluminum imports.
The West Virginia teachers’ strike will go on at least through Monday. After the teachers’ unions struck a deal for a 5% raise with Republican Governor Jim Justice earlier in the week, the state senate refused the 5% deal and offered 4% instead. Dale Lee, the president of the West Virginia Education Association, consequently announced that all public school remain closed until the state senate honors the 5% deal.
Hot on the heels of West Virginia, Oklahoma teachers are planning to go on strike sometime in the coming weeks. A group of teachers met on Friday to discuss strike plans. After less than a week in existence, the Facebook group “Oklahoma Teacher Walkout – The Time is Now!” boasts nearly 30,000 members. Standardized state testing in Oklahoma occurs during the first week of April; some teachers have proposed strike action during that time.
A study by the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research finds that Uber and Lyft drivers make a median wage of $3.37, after driver expenses like gas and depreciation are taken into account. The study also finds that 74% of drivers earn less than their state minimum wage, and 30% of drivers are actually losing money from driving. Uber’s in-house economist has responded to the claims, describing the study design as “flawed.”
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July 31
EEOC sued over trans rights enforcement; railroad union opposes railroad merger; suits against NLRB slow down.
July 30
In today’s news and commentary, the First Circuit will hear oral arguments on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) revocation of parole grants for thousands of migrants; United Airlines’ flight attendants vote against a new labor contract; and the AFL-CIO files a complaint against a Trump Administrative Executive Order that strips the collective bargaining rights of the vast majority of federal workers.
July 29
The Trump administration released new guidelines for federal employers regarding religious expression in the workplace; the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is suing former union president for repayment of mismanagement of union funds; Uber has criticized a new proposal requiring delivery workers to carry company-issued identification numbers.
July 28
Lower courts work out meaning of Muldrow; NLRB releases memos on recording and union salts.
July 27
In today’s news and commentary, Trump issues an EO on college sports, a second district court judge blocks the Department of Labor from winding down Job Corps, and Safeway workers in California reach a tentative agreement. On Thursday, President Trump announced an executive order titled “Saving College Sports,” which declared it common sense that “college […]
July 25
Philadelphia municipal workers ratify new contract; Chocolate companies escape liability in trafficking suit; Missouri Republicans kill paid sick leave