Illegal Migrant Child Labor Rampant in NYC Subways as Authorities Shrug
Child labor is now commonplace in New York City’s subways. But because child laborers are sacred illegal immigrants, once proudly progressive city and state officials now look the other way and declare, “It’s not my problem.” of new york times came out with report Wednesday brought about what every New Yorker already knows: the subways […]
Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll | Queensland politics
Queensland’s Labor government has been hit hard by two by-elections and is likely to lose the once-safe seat of West Ipswich, as well as Inara, previously held by former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. is undergoing major changes. Queensland’s ruling party also shed left-wing votes in Saturday’s local government elections, with the Greens posting their best result […]
How to ease the labor shortage by fixing the social safety net
The United States is in the unenviable position of a labor shortage, with too few workers chasing too many jobs. Economists are full of speculation about solutions to this labor shortage. But one factor that could be helpful and is too often ignored is the way our country’s current safety net system prevents people from […]
Workers Seek $1 Million in Back Pay, Allege Labor Violations
A group of more than 100 Disney hotel employees has reportedly filed a class action lawsuit against the entertainment giant, seeking at least $1 million in back pay for labor law violations. Disney hotel maintenance workers are citing “deliberate” failure to provide proof of correct pay in a class action lawsuit, according to a report. […]
‘Intolerable tragedy’: GOP senator warns of ‘upward trend in exploitative child labor’ — 88% increase since 2019
U.S. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana warned of “an increasing trend in exploitative child labor,” according to two separate letters sent to the Biden administration’s Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday. new york post report. of letterThe document, obtained by the newspaper, asks ministries for answers on plans […]
U.S. appeals court dismissed child labor case against major tech companies, including Apple and Google
A federal appeals court has dismissed a child labor lawsuit against major technology companies including Apple and Google. The judgment is Released on Tuesdayruled in favor of technology companies Google’s parent company Alphabet, Apple, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and Tesla, dismissing the appeals of former child miners. Former child miners have claimed that major companies knowingly […]
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
The Department of Labor has set aside $200 million to expand apprenticeship programs at the federal and state levels. (iStock) US Department of Labor just announced A $200 million grant will go toward apprenticeship programs. The funds will be split between two opportunities. The second round is $95 million. Apprentice Development Grant Program $100 million […]
Labor unions end proxy fight at Starbucks after uproar over anti-Israel tweet
Social media posts by union leaders expressing “solidarity with Palestine” prompt calls for a boycott of coffee chains after Hamas terrorists massacred more than 1,200 Israelis on October 7. Months later, a coalition of labor unions has ended a proxy fight at Starbucks. The Center for Strategic Organizations, which represents Starbucks and the Service Employees […]
Anheuser-Busch, Teamsters reach labor agreement that avoids US strike
Budweiser beer maker Anheuser-Busch has reached a contract agreement with the Teamsters union that averts a strike at its U.S. factories. Unions had threatened to go on strike at the company’s 12 U.S. factories if a new five-year contract was not reached by 11:59 p.m. Thursday. The Teamsters union represents 5,000 Anheuser-Busch employees who brew […]
Corporate giants aim to hobble National Labor Relations Board
Major companies have taken aim at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), seeking to thwart the agency charged with protecting labor unions and their members. Amazon, Starbucks, SpaceX, and Trader Joe’s all face charges from the NLRB for allegedly harassing, intimidating, and wrongful termination of unionized employees. The companies are fighting back by challenging the […]