…The talks, the first since May, came after management at the Albert Lea hospital locked out about 80 workers, from certified nursing assistants tohousekeepers, for a week in response to…
…sand, which can cause silicosis, an incurable lung disease. “We are proud to see these standards remain the law of the land,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Read more: http://www.ehstoday.com/osha/us-court-appeals-rejects-all-industrys-challenges-silica-rule…
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…strong unions, and is determined to drive down their wages,” responded Anders Lindall, spokesperson for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, which filed the suit contesting…
…pro-union people here did not support any of your candidacies. The right-to-work people did.” Arlett said he hopes to have a vote as soon as Jan. 9. Read more: http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/02/union-demonstrations-greet-sussex-council-advance-right-work-hearing/995295001/…
…It also argues that the layoffs combined with hiring contract workers are part of a plan to weaken the union. Another 561 layoffs are planned for mid-February. Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/local/firings-union-sues-company-behalf-laid-off-austin-bastrop-employees/ZUnWgX3Le7EmcAdj3dCqoL/…
…of Project Veritas” and “supports our position that we have a right of action the moment Project Veritas publishes anything illegally obtained by its operative Marisa Jorge.” Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/12/27/judge-lifts-restraining-order-against-project-veritas-in-case-involving-teachers-union/?utm_term=.3f2731668e71…
…and United Food and Commercial Workers—are eyeing the organizing prospects in an industry expected to have more than 100,000 workers. “If you’re a cannabis worker, the UFW wants to talk…
…2017: “The deadly fire in the Bronx was a horrific tragedy. Firefighters feel bad any time a life is lost during an emergency, especially during the holiday season. Responders were…
…deserve to be made whole after a disaster and at times, workers’ compensation cannot cover all of the expenses after a life-altering event. Data collected during the investigation of an…
