Log in Subscribe
Labor Links

Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight — 'bring it on'

Vice President Kamala Harris told Republicans to "bring it on" in what she described as a "fight for our most fundamental freedoms" as she spoke to the American Federation of Teachers. It was her …

New union leader for S.I. Amazon warehouse workers

Workers at Amazon's JFK8 Fulfillment Center on Staten Island, the only one of the e-commerce giant’s U.S. warehouses that is unionized, elected new union leaders, according to a vote count …

New Jersey Transit and the union representing its rail engineers will have more time to try work out a labor dispute under an executive order signed by President Joe Biden. The White House said in a …

Employers take steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat

At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than …

A swath of Americans watching President Joe Biden is seeing something beyond debate-stage stumbles and prime-time miscues: Themselves. Before he decided to stand down earlier this week, debate about …

AI gains in the workplace, but also in state curriculums

With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines …

Seeking to reassure worried Dems, Biden met with top union leaders

Facing pressure from within his own party to abandon his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden is relying on labor unions to help make the case that his record in office matters more than his age. …

California law allow workers to sue employers over labor violations

A series of bills amending a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations and requiring employers found liable to pay a fine to the state has been signed into law by …

Teamsters president will speak at the Republican National Convention

The president of the Teamsters Union is set to speak at next month's Republican National Convention, as Donald Trump angles to chip away at President Joe Biden's support among the blue-collar workers …

Child care worker Marci Then, 32, looked over at two 4-year-olds in her care who were tussling over a toy plate in a model kitchen set. “Are we sharing?” she gently asked them. They both let go. …

A new airport could spark the economy in rural Florida

One of Florida's poorest counties is preparing for the new "Airglades" airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its economy. Local leaders see the project as a generational opportunity, …

More companies offer on-site child care

They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter — and the sound of tumbling …

World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers

A global group of trade unions is accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers, just as FIFA prepares to confirm the oil-rich kingdom as host of the 2034 World Cup. A complaint filed last week …

After decisive loss in Alabama, UAW vows to return and win

A decisive vote against the United Auto Workers union at two Mercedes factories in Alabama last week sidetracked the UAW's grand plan to sign up workers at nonunion plants mainly in the South. But …

Major agricultural firm sues California over farmworker unionization law

One of California's most influential agricultural companies filed a lawsuit Monday against the state to stop a contentious law to help farmworkers unionize that Governor Gavin Newsom reluctantly …

UAW faces key test in the South

After 20 years at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama, Brett Garrard said he is "not falling for the lies anymore" and will vote for a union. The company has repeatedly promised to improve pay and …

Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom

When teachers at A.D. Henderson School, one of the top-performing schools in Florida, are asked how they succeed, one answer is universal: They have autonomy. Nationally, most teachers report feeling …

Amazon CEO’s comments about unions violated law, NLRB judge rules

A federal administrative law judge ruled that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy violated labor law by making certain anti-union comments during media interviews two years ago. The ruling, issued May 1, follows a …

Temp farmworkers get more protections under new rule

Temporary farmworkers will have more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment practices and other abuses under a Labor Department rule announced …

A group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been "purloining millions" of copyrighted news articles without permission or …

As November nears, training election workers on how to deal with threats

The group gathered inside the conference room, mostly women, fell silent as the audio recording began to play. The male voice, clearly agitated, railed against what he thought had been fraud that …

America's child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees

Adriane Burnett takes home about $2,800 a month as a customer service representative for a manufacturing company. Burnett, a single mother living in Birmingham, Alabama, spends more than a third of …

Pregnancy accommodations for workers include divisive accommodations for abortion

Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for abortions — along with pregnancy-related medical conditions like miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation — under the Pregnant …

On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagen's Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and five other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a union will put jobs in jeopardy. …

Workers contest law exempting Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban

Frustrated at having unsuccessfully agitated for over three years to get lawmakers to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, workers are trying a new tactic. They filed a lawsuit to try to overturn a …

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.