Biden labor proposal shakes up gig economy that relies on contractors
The Department of Labor proposed a rule that would make it tougher for businesses to treat workers as independent contractors. The rule would take at least several months to finalize.
Rail labor unions can hold America 'hostage' with their negotiations: Former Texas Railroad commissioner
Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton warns of the potential impact of a rail strike on electricity and the struggling U.S. economy on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Amazon suspends at least 50 Staten Island union workers after protest over warehouse fire
At least 50 Amazon warehouse employees in New York City were suspended with pay after they refused to work at a Staten Island facility in the wake of a trash compactor fire.
U.S. senators ask Starbucks for information about union dealings
Progressive U.S. Senators are the latest to add to the labor movement's pressure campaign to get Seattle-based Starbucks to fold to unionization efforts for employees.
San Francisco International Airport food service workers striking
About 1,000 food service workers at the San Francisco International Airport started striking Monday over wages, said a press release from their union.
Mining expert Rich Nolan warns rail strike would 'greatly damage' US economy: 'There's a lot at stake'
National Mining Association president Rich Nolan discusses the impact of a rail strike on the mining industry and U.S. economy ahead of the holiday season.
Home Depot workers push first storewide union
Workers at a Home Depot in Philadelphia filed a petition Monday to unionize, according to records on the National Labor Relations Board website.
Railroad strike deal shows ‘sign’ that labor movement has ‘enormous amount of power’: FreightWaves CEO
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller argues the railroad labor agreement will empower other essential utility industries to demand wage increases and "take down" operations.
National strike threats loom as labor unions become more emboldened
Threats of nationwide labor strikes are increasing as unions become more emboldened by the tight labor market and support from the Biden administration.
Auto, energy and agriculture among industries that will suffer most from a rail strike
Multiple U.S. industries could get hit hard by a rail strike that could start as soon as Friday if the railroads and unions do not reach an agreement.
Possible rail freight strike to affect Amtrak customers: What to know
Amtrak plans to suspend even more routes on Thursday as a potential strike by its unions looms. All of Amtrak's long-distance routes will be suspended.
Union, GE reach agreement to speed up raises at Massachusetts plant
General Electric Co. and the largest union representing their workers have reached an agreement to speed up raises for workers at a Massachusetts aviation plant.
Randi Weingarten damaged a generation of kids by keeping schools closed: Karol Markowicz
New York Post columnist calls out teachers union head Randi Weingarten for falling test scores resulting from school lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Gov. Newsom signs landmark fast-food workers bill, despite concerns it will drive up costs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law giving fast food workers more power to set working conditions, despite opposition groups arguing it would drive up costs.
NYC officials sue Starbucks for allegedly firing union-organizing barista without 'just cause'
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is suing Starbucks for allegedly firing a Queens barista without 'just cause' after employees at the store voted to unionize.
How forced unionism hurt states during COVID
With the worst of COVID-19 behind us, states that embrace coercive unionism fared far worse than those that didn’t.
Tesla cannot stop workers from wearing union clothing, labor board says
Tesla cannot restrict workers from wearing union clothing and must stop enforcing its overly broad uniform policy, according to the National Labor Relations Board.
Federal judge orders Starbucks to give fired union activists their jobs back
Starbucks must rehire seven baristas who were fired earlier this year after speaking with the media about their unionization push, a judge ruled on Thursday.
Boeing averts strike at St. Louis-area facilities that produce military aircraft after union approves contract
About 2,500 members of a machinists union approved a contract with Boeing on Wednesday, averting a strike at three St. Louis-area manufacturing facilities.
Amazon hit with more warehouse probes from OSHA over alleged workplace hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected Amazon warehouses in multiple states this week as part of a probe into workplace conditions.