Canada to Reduce Number of ‘Temporary Foreign Workers’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will reduce the number of “temporary foreign workers” in the country. in post In X, Trudeau wrote that Canadian companies should invest in jobs for “Canadian workers and young people.” Trudeau's comments came as Conservative Leader Pierre Poirierbre vowed to cut immigration under his leadership, suggesting […]
‘Working here is hell’: latest death of farm worker in 40C heat shocks Italy | Workers’ rights
IItaly has been shocked by reports of “brutal” treatment of migrant workers on farms across the country, as well as the death of a flower picker in temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). Since mid-June, Italy has been hit by successive heat waves, which have prompted tens of thousands of migrants to take […]
Gay man says Shake Shack workers beat him up after he kissed his boyfriend in fast-food restaurant — and attack is on video
A gay man said he was beaten by a Shake Shack employee at a Washington, DC, fast-food restaurant over the weekend after kissing his boyfriend, and the beating was recorded on cell phone video. Christian Dingus, 28 years old, He told NBC News He, a partner and a friend were at the Dupont Circle store […]
Billions In US Trade At Risk After Thousands Of Workers Locked Out In Union Dispute
A Canadian railroad company failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, locking out more than 9,000 employees in a move that could have billions of dollars’ worth of impacts on U.S. trade, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Kansas City branches of Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway locked out employees […]
Canadian railway stoppages begin as companies lock out workers | Canada
Canada has entered into an unprecedented lockout at its major railway companies, a move that could bring various sectors of the economy to a halt amid a wave of worker complaints about poor working conditions. Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway Kansas City (CPKC) initiated a lockout of about 9,000 workers on Thursday […]
Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll — with city workers exempt — but will wait until after election: sources
Gov. Kathy Hawkle is considering proposing to reduce Manhattan’s congestion fee but would not impose the fee on city employees such as police officers or teachers, The Washington Post has learned. It’s unclear how far the governor plans to push for a Midtown road tax after abruptly shelving a controversial $15 toll plan in June, […]
Powerful United Auto Workers union pledges $1.5M to help Kamala Harris, taking aim at Donald Trump
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The leadership of the United Auto Workers union is actively supporting Democratic presidential candidates, and the union Digital and Field Campaigns He promised to run against President Donald Trump in November and “do everything in our power to elect Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States.” The UAW […]
Reps call on postmaster general to implement new heat rule for workers
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) led a group of more than 70 lawmakers. In a joint letter As the heatwaves continue, he called on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to protect U.S. Postal Service workers. The letter, released Wednesday, called for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to finalize proposed rules to protect people who […]
Washington, DC 911 workers get $800 bonuses for showing up
Staff at a Washington, DC, 911 call center are being paid an $800-a-month bonus in exchange for showing up to all scheduled shifts, officials announced. The generous incentives were announced in an email on Tuesday morning. NBC4 reported. “Effective immediately, all 911 employees who report to work all scheduled shifts will be paid an $800 […]
Little-Known Project 2025 Policy Would Tax Benefits for More Than 15 Million Workers – Common Dreams
Project 2025, the right-wing policy blueprint led by the Heritage Foundation and co-authored by more than 100 former Trump administration staffers, has been criticized on several counts. Tax proposalsThat includes big cuts to corporate tax rates and capital gains taxes that would benefit wealthy Americans, but a research group warned Wednesday that one economic policy […]