WASHINGTON, DC — Proposed changes to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) would overrule local and state regulations providing worker protections particularly for truck drivers crossing state lines.
New York, NY – This week, the men and women of New York City’s Building Trades gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to honor the lives of 162 construction workers killed
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Rhode Island’s largest state employee union said Apr. 18 that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Gov. Gina Raimondo’s administration that would raise workers’ pay by 7.5%
New Orleans – The first thing you notice in New Orleans is the pace – everyone and everything moves slowly, perhaps due to the heat and humidity that prevails for
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health said Apr. 18 that it had opened an investigation of safety conditions at the Tesla auto plant in Fremont. The announcement came
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re talking about food service workers at the World’s Most Famous Arena and their fight to earn a living wage; Early Childhood
WASHINGTON, DC – Three multiemployer pension funds have applied for permission to reduce benefits to remain solvent. Local 94 fund from Harrison Pennsylvania is projected to be insolvent in 2026. Also a
The philosophical “Idea of Progress” holds that progress is inevitable. Critics of the theory maintain that advances in technology and historical changes in forms of government have not always resulted
Westmont, Ill. – Students have become the newest members of Teamsters Local 777. “These workers have spoken loud and clear,” said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777. “They want the same
BOSTON, Mass. – Harvard University teaching assistants have voted to join United Auto Workers. This will now allow these Harvard professionals a ‘voice at work’ and the the ability to negotiate
