Tag: workers rights
Biden administration passes final rule to keep federal workforce independent
The rule was put in place as a “step toward combating corruption and partisan interference.”
Historic bill proposes guaranteed paid leave for 27 million American workers,...
A groundbreaking legislative effort led by Congressional Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders seeks to revolutionize the American workplace by ensuring paid time off for all workers, aligning the U.S. with global standards.
A new era for American workers: Sanders proposes 32-hour workweek
Bernie Sanders introduces a groundbreaking bill aiming to redefine the American workweek, promising a better balance between work and life without sacrificing pay.
‘Massive step forward’: Starbucks’ historic shift towards union collaboration
Will the collaborative spirit lead to a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved, setting a new standard for labor relations in the corporate world?
Starbucks workers across 14 states launch historic unionization bid in a...
"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines."
Minimum wage rises across 22 states ushering in new era for...
The impact of these wage hikes will be closely watched as the nation grapples with economic challenges and seeks to balance the needs of workers and businesses.
Behind bars and beyond burgers: Exposing Alabama’s prison labor exploitation
This lawsuit seeks not only to compensate those who have been exploited, but also to dismantle a system that generates an estimated $450 million annually from this coerced labor.
How a first union contract provides workers a seat at the...
Right now, companies regularly obstruct organizing and bargaining because it’s so easy for them to get away with it.
How Washington state can protect workers at oil refineries
“Companies will come and go. Operating philosophies and safety philosophies will change. The only thing we have to hold onto are the regulations. That they’re strong and give us a voice are crucial.”
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DHS warehouse jail plan signals historic expansion of immigration detention
Documents and reporting reveal a sweeping plan to convert warehouses and deploy military contracting to rapidly expand immigration jails across the United States.
Trump purge of National Science Board sparks warnings of political takeover of US science
The firing of every member of the National Science Board, alongside sweeping proposed cuts to federal research agencies, is raising alarms that the administration is dismantling independent scientific governance while jeopardizing America’s research leadership.
Is the DNC giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028?
Scant attention has focused on how hiding the autopsy provides an assist to Kamala Harris, who currently leads in polling of Democrats for the party’s 2028 nomination.
Trump’s quiet election push sparks alarms over federal power and the machinery of voting
A Reuters investigation has revealed a widening federal push into state election systems, with demands for voter records, scrutiny of voting equipment, and revived fraud probes fueling warnings about intimidation, disenfranchisement, and executive overreach.
Sanders and Khanna introduce 5% wealth tax aimed at raising $4.4 trillion from 938...
Legislation would target households worth over $1 billion and direct revenue toward healthcare, housing, childcare, and teacher pay.