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March 29, 2020

Jon Levitan

Jon Levitan is a student at Harvard Law School and a member of the Labor and Employment Lab.

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Daily News & Commentary

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November 12

Harvard graduate students go on strike; New York city mayor prepares to negotiate with the city's largest public union; the Trump administration proposes stringent rules for workers seeking benefits.

November 11

MIT grad union avoids strike, Colombian union clashes with Nestlé, and DOL proposes stricter UI requirements.

November 10

The White House nominates new EEOC and FTC commissioners; casino workers at Encore Boston Harbor ratify a new contract ending a two-month strike.

November 9

Democratic gains in Congress likely spell the end of the Protect College Sports Act; IBEW endorses the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.

November 8

Democratic midterm victories at the federal and state level create legislative opportunities for workers and unions.

November 6

Transport Workers Union denounces Amtrak’s new policy permitting passengers to carry guns onboard; Texas Democrat wins offer hope for labor in the state.

OnLabor In The News

Wired

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights: Prof. Sachs on challenges to union organizing under the second Trump Administration.

Los Angeles Times

Column: How anti-union southern governors may be violating federal law: Ben Sachs quoted in a column about the anti-union governors' letter and the fragmentation of labor law; John Fry's post referenced on the question of whether state level card-check bans are preempted by the NLRA.

Fast Company

Amazon’s Labor Union is divided but closing in on electing leadership: Prof. Sachs on Amazon's use of legal roadblocks to delay negotiations.

Semafor

Unions’ picket power now extends to U.S. boardrooms: Prof. Block on the influence of labor unions on other playing fields.

Bloomberg Law

Boeing Talks Will Test Unions’ Sway as Labor Market Softens: Prof. Block on Boeing's labor negotiations with the International Association of Machinists.

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