The union’s president, Shawn Fain, said negotiators were nowhere near an agreement and ruled out a contract extension while talks continued.
Archives for September 14, 2023
New office lingo: FOBO hits American workers
Share of people who say they fear their job will become obsolete due to technology
Mike Bloomberg might actually have a point with his absurd claim that remote workers are all playing golf every Friday
When workers aren’t at their desks, they may as well be not working at all.
America’s Battle With Shoplifting Is Getting Dangerous for Workers
Death of CVS store manager highlights worst risks to staff confronting surge in retail thefts
This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial
From colleagues chatting about their weekends or having intense phone conversations, to email alerts and loud tapping on keyboards, the evidence that open-plan offices take a toll on our wellbeing continues to mount.
Sinema Pushes Back on Labor Board’s Planned Joint Employer Rule
NLRB’s regulation on joint labor law liability expected soon
NLRB Complaint Calls a Noncompete Agreement an Unfair Labor Practice
The complaint against an Ohio spa follows General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s memo seeking these kinds of cases.
Impending UAW strike caps off hot labor summer
Already this year, more than 353,000 workers have walked off the job. As soon as tonight, UAW workers could join in, rocking the economy.
Illinois Enacts Freelance Worker Protection Act
Illinois has enacted broad protections for freelance workers. The Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) requires entities contracting with freelance workers to provide written contracts and timely compensation and authorizes administrative and civil actions for violations. The FWPA takes effect on July 1, 2024.
New York Workers’ Compensation Form Filing Update: Section 21-a and Claims Paid Without Liability
A recent update from the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) may impact your exposure when accepting claims without liability under Section 21-a.
Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs
As the United States carries out projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act, the manufacturing industry must prepare to face staffing challenges in meeting future demand. Immigration can help address the demand. Please see
WFH vs. RTO: what really works for your business
Forget the sensational headlines. WFH vs. RTO isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how to make informed decisions that suit your business model, workforce, and objectives. Uncover practical insights that will help you align employee preferences with business needs for a harmonious and productive work environment.
Back to FAST Recovery: Business and Labor Reach Agreement
On September 11, 2023, the coalition of California businesses announced its agreement with labor unions to withdraw their referendum challenging Assembly Bill (AB) 257, which created the FAST Recovery Act, from next year’s ballot.
Last year, Governor Newsom signed AB 257. The Act established a Fast Food Council comprising fast
EEOC and U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Announce Partnership
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced today that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance and maximize the enforcement of federal laws and regulations.
The Role of Unions and Collective Bargaining As Temperatures Rise
As summer draws to a close, heat from a sweltering summer lingers. The gross failures of too many employers to protect their workers from this summer’s record breaking-extreme heat resulted in numerous injuries and in extreme cases, death. However, unions and the power workers build with them have provided