PLYMOUTH, N.H.—A federal mediator joined talks between the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1837 May 11, seeking to resolve the strike that began May
New York, NY – On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we welcome Michael DeVito, progressive candidate for Congress in the 11th District, as well as an outspoken supporter
RICHMOND, Calif.—In a settlement of several National Labor Relations Board complaints, Walmart has agreed that it will change its dress code to let workers wear union insignia and stop threatening
WASHINGTON—In a decision labor unions are calling a “major blow,” the Supreme Court ruled May 21 that employers can legally force workers to settle all disputes by individual arbitration and
WASHINGTON—The 11 editorial staffers at the Talking Points Memo Website have voted unanimously to join the Writers Guild of America East, they announced May 10. Editor and publisher Josh Marshall
LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered state election officials to certify a measure to repeal the state’s prevailing-wage law for the November ballot. A three-judge panel unanimously held
WASHINGTON, DC – In a landmark decision, Walmart has been ordered to stop threatening workers who support strikes or participate in union organizing activities. Walmart has settled a long-running battle with
DOVER, Del.—A state-subsidized “pre-apprenticeship” program had participants work for free while giving them inadequate credentials to get building-trades jobs, Delaware state legislators said May 7. The Interfaith Community Housing of
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – School bus drivers and monitors who work at Durham School Services voted to join Teamsters Local 327. The 269 workers will join thousands of other Durham employees nationwide
DETROIT, Mich.—A federal judge on May 8 once again rejected a request by the American Federation of Teachers to stop Project Veritas from releasing information it obtained by sending a
