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Sen. Bernie Sanders Probe Reveals ‘Incredibly Dangerous’ Warehouse Conditions During Amazon Prime Day
An interim report released by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions showed that…
ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike ‘Growing More Likely’
The union says it is still hung up on an automation project instilled at the Port of Mobile, as trade groups…
Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling
Louisiana-based Frisard's is arguing in court that a new ruling threatens business operations that are wholly…
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A port strike from union foremen has been averted, while a possible looming rail strike is already having…
Cambodian Worker Rights Group Under Fire for Shining Light on Freedom of Association Violations
The Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights is being targeted by pro-government unions and the…
Majority of Companies Say They’re Not Ready for ESG Regulations
Data from global intelligence consultancy S-RM shows that most firms are woefully underprepared to comply…
Amazon Labor Union Cements Teamsters Alliance
The union will represent around 5,500 Amazon workers in Staten Island and will have jurisdiction across New…
More than 15,000 Amazon Flex Drivers File Claims of Misclassification, Unpaid Wages
The claimants say their classification as independent contractors instead of employees has also cost them…
East Coast Port Union Wants Wage Hikes ‘Commensurate’ With USMX Revenues
The ILA is harping on the profits and revenues that companies like MSC, Maersk and Cosco generated in 2022…
What the Teamsters Team-up Means for the Amazon Labor Union
A Cornell labor expert says national union representation is necessary: "It's much easier to win the election…
Why Adidas S.E.E.D. Is More Than a Socially Responsible Program
The design program for BIPOC women launched in 2020.
East Coast Ports, Union Expect to Resume Master Contract Talks
In a joint statement, the union and its port employers said tentative local contract negotiations are…
Retail Job Growth (Finally) Sees an Uptick
There's finally some good news about the labor front in retail. Here, experts discuss where they see job…
Amazon CEO Violated Labor Laws with Anti-Union Comments, NLRB Rules
An Amazon spokesperson says the company intends to appeal the decision, which "reflects poorly on the state…
The Battle of Workweek Norms: Four-day Versus Six-day Workweek Debate Intensifies
As Sen. Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek, some companies explore six-day schedules for…