On April 15, two bills that had been endorsed by the Teamsters were passed by the California Assembly Transportation Committee. They would regulate autonomous vehicles (AV) in the state. The
The City Council has passed two new bills that mandate that the FDNY provide body armor and training in self-defense as well as de-escalation for all EMS workers in their
National Library Workers Day was April 9, a day to recognize them, and to become aware of the fact that more and more of them are raising their voices to
Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance, Ala., filed a petition with federal labor officials for a union election on April 11. This is a first for workers at that plant. Meanwhile, Volkswagen
Marianne Pitzzitola, a former EMT, is fighting strong as an advocate for city retirees in the contentious and ongoing battle over their desire to keep traditional Medicare, as opposed to
UAW President Shawn Fain, is, as he has previously promised, setting his sights on unionizing auto workers in the South. It is a region of the country where auto companies
Two years ago, the unthinkable happened: at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, NY, the fight for a union was victorious. It was the first, and remains the only, one
Many employees are contacted outside of working hours with requests or orders relating to their job duties. This can easily lead to burnout and unfair, unregulated demands. Now, California State
Home health care aides in New York City have ended their hunger strike, but vow to fight on. The workers are mostly women of color, as well as immigrant women.
Thousands of those who labor outside in the extreme heat in Phoenix, AZ will now be protected by a new ordinance passed by the Phoenix City Council. The rule requires
