TRENTON, N.J.—The New Jersey Supreme Court on Aug. 8 voided changes former Gov. Chris Christie’s administration had attempted to make to the way state employees are promoted, upholding the state Legislature’s
O’NEILL, Neb.—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided 13 businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota Aug. 8, arresting 14 owners and managers on charges of exploiting immigrants—and 133 “illegal workers” for immigration
SACRAMENTO, CA.—Several leading gig-economy companies, including Uber and Lyft, are lobbying California’s top Democrats to take action that would blunt a court ruling that makes it much harder for them
HAVERHILL, Mass.—The lockout of more than 1,100 National Grid gas workers in Massachusetts is now well into its second month with no sign of an end, union members say. “Every
“A report released by the Puerto Rican government estimates that more than 1,400 people may have died in the aftermath of the storm. The shocking death toll underscores the scale
SAN DIEGO, CA.—The California Supreme Court ruled that San Diego’s 2012 initiative eliminating pensions for future city workers was not legally placed on the ballot. The court held that the
TEXARKANA, TX – Red River Army Depot announced it would lay off about 300 more employees this year. With over 600 let go a few months ago, the total of lay offs
DETROIT, MI – AT&T workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) kicked off a multi-state “Broken Promises Tour,” calling attention to the impact of ongoing job losses and
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—The California Supreme Court ruled Aug. 2 that San Diego’s 2012 initiative eliminating pensions for future city workers was not legally placed on the ballot. The court held
WASHINGTON—The Washington D.C. Metro has dropped the idea of running separate trains for demonstrators coming to a “Unite the Right” white-nationalist rally scheduled for Aug. 12, after the city’s largest
