Some say new California law shielding whistleblowers from firing ripe for abuse
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that prevents employees who report on any labor violations, or health, safety, or pay equity issues from being fired.
Major government unions lose over 200,000 members after Supreme Court's workers' rights ruling
Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that government employees could not be forced to pay a union to keep their job.
California taxpayers could subsidize union dues in future budget years
Line inserted into recent budget legislation suggests tax credit in future for union dues.
Jobless claims drop unexpectedly, Labor Department says
Avergae also declines slightly.
Shortlist for $27 billion ‘Green Fund' handouts rife with former Obama, Biden staff and Dem ties
The Inflation Reduction Act set aside $27 billion to make grants to organizations that allegedly work to reduce greenhouse gases. Three out of five leading contenders for the handouts are heavily staffed with former Clinton, Obama and Biden officials and others with deep connections to pro-Democratic organizations such as the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers.
Biden administration uses taxpayer dollars to help grow public unions, critics push back
Critics say supporting unions with taxpayer funds can have big political benefits for elected officials.
Schumer joins the picket line, marches with striking auto workers in New York
The union has demanded wage hikes up of up to 40%, inflation adjustments, a return of traditional pensions, and a 32-hour work week for no drop in pay.
Houston company workers oust union from their workplace
MDS Boring employees unanimously voted to decertify the International Union of Operating Engineers from their workplace
Nineteen GOP governors oppose Biden's proposed Project Labor Agreement rule
Nineteen Republican governors wrote a letter to President Joe Biden (D) on October 17, 2022, opposing a proposed federal rule to mandate the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for federal construction projects. The letter was signed by governors from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona,