Bernie Sanders Proposes 32-Hour Workweek As New U.S. Standard
Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressive lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would make a 32-hour workweek the new U.S. standard.
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The Medieval Times Union Campaign Is Over
The union for Medieval Times workers informed the dinner-theater company Wednesday that it no longer intends to represent employees at two castles that organized, bringing an end to a colorful labor campaign that excited union supporters and inspired endless jokes about serfs and lords.
A Strange Thing Happened When Patagonia Workers Said They Wanted A Union
When workers at its outlet store in Reno, Nevada, recently petitioned for a union election, the outdoor apparel and equipment brand Patagonia didn’t react like other big-name American companies often do.
Trader Joe’s Threatened Workers Ahead Of Union Vote, Feds Allege
Prosecutors at the National Labor Relations Board say Trader Joe’s illegally interrogated workers and threatened to take away their pay raises when they were trying to form a union last year.
Trump Judge Shoots Down Major Pro-Worker Reform
A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump delivered a big win for business lobbies on Friday by shooting down a new federal rule that could make it easier for fast-food and other workers to organize.
Florida Republicans Try To Block Basic Heat Protections For Outdoor Workers
Kim Smith knows how oppressive Florida’s heat can be for workers. The telecommunications technician has spent almost 20 years climbing utility poles in the Tampa sun and crawling through unventilated attics to install cable. She can’t imagine how hot the work will be in another decade or two.
Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team Votes To Form First Union In College Sports
Members of the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team voted to form the very first union in a college sports program on Tuesday, delivering a boost to organized labor and another potential blow to the collegiate amateurism model.
Democrats' 'Shrinkflation' Bill Would Crack Down On Practice At Grocery Stores
Have you recently noticed fewer potato chips in your bag, or a little less toilet paper on your roll? Democrats in Congress have noticed, too.