Boeing Locks Out Its Firefighters In Labor Dispute
Boeing locked out 125 unionized firefighters and emergency responders from their jobs in Washington state this weekend as the two sides battle over a new four-year contract.
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A 65-Year-Old Professor Describes Being Manhandled By Cops At Campus Protest
Dartmouth College history professor Annelise Orleck went viral Thursday following her arrest the previous night for taking part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus. Video from New Hampshire television station WMUR showed police in riot gear pulling the 65-year-old Orleck away from the protest before one officer appears to push her to the ground.
Uber Spends Millions On Nevada Ballot Initiative That May Slow Sexual Assault Suits
Uber has poured millions of dollars into a Nevada ballot initiative that would impose a stringent cap on attorneys’ share of civil lawsuit payouts — potentially limiting the ride-hailing giant’s exposure to sexual assault claims and other litigation from customers and drivers.
Judge Rebukes Trader Joe’s For ‘Meritless’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Workers' Union
A federal judge has rebuked Trader Joe’s for filing a “meritless” trademark claim against its workers’ union and ordered the grocer to cover the union’s legal fees as a deterrent against similar litigation.
We Might Be 4 Years Away From A Historic May Day
When the United Auto Workers successfully concluded their strike against the “Big Three” auto manufacturers last fall, the union’s president, Shawn Fain, invited other unions to lay the groundwork for an even more powerful strike on May 1, 2028. Now local labor activists are answering Fain’s call.
The FTC Is Banning Noncompetes. The Business Lobby Isn't Happy.
Business groups that represent employers are not pleased with the Federal Trade Commission’s new ban on noncompete agreements and have already gone to court seeking to block it.
4 Million More Workers Could Be Eligible For Overtime Pay Under New Biden Rule
A new federal rule to expand overtime protections to millions of workers now excluded under current law has been finalized, the Biden administration said Tuesday.
Federal Trade Commission Approves Ban Of Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a historic and far-reaching ban on noncompete agreements, potentially giving more leverage in the job market to millions of U.S. workers.