February 4, 2024 News & Commentary Ridehail drivers and union leaders sue to block Massachusetts ballot initiative that would define ridehail drivers as independent contractors; the Washington Post analyzes 2023 data on child labor; and the NLRB accuses the Washington Post of violating labor law by refusing to bargain with its employees’ union over return to office.
January 31, 2024 News & Commentary Donald Trump plans to meet with the Teamsters, UPS announces layoffs, and the UAW continues its campaign to organize non-union autoworkers.
January 30, 2024 News & Commentary Utah considers weakening public-sector unions; Amazon accused of union-busting in Kentucky; Philadelphia unions help members buy homes
January 28, 2024 News & Commentary Trader Joe’s argues NLRB is unconstitutional; NY pension system pressures Starbucks
January 26, 2024 News & Commentary Fifth Circuit skeptical of Board ruling that Musk anti-union tweet was threat; UC regents postpone action on hiring undocumented student workers; Walmart hit with ULP.
January 24, 2024 News & Commentary Union membership record low despite public support; Southwest Airlines attendants authorized potential strike; Cheesecake Factory settled wage investigation.
January 22, 2024 News & Commentary Faculty members across the California State University system begin a five-day strike; German train drivers announced a six-day strike; A film about the forming of the Amazon Labor Union had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday.
January 21, 2024 News & Commentary News media companies continue to cut jobs; OSHA finds that poultry-processing company is “directly to blame” for a 16-year-old’s death; and a new study finds that workplace wellness programs have no measurable benefit for the employees who participate
January 19, 2024 News & Commentary L.A. Times Guild plans a walkout; dissent in Teamsters after union president meets with Trump; and a drop in average weekly work hours.