Will the collective bargaining that takes place in 2024 be as important and influential as the negotiations that occurred in 2023? That’s a high bar. Consider this partial list of contracts settled in 2023: Teamsters and UPS, UAW and the Big 3 automakers (and, separately, Caterpillar), SAG-AFTRA and the Writers
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Power At Work Blogcast #47: Labor Podcasters on Labor with Lynn Fields and Mark Gevaart
In this blogcast, Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow Seth Harris is joined by the hosts of two fascinating labor radio shows to discuss why labor podcasting is important and a few current labor issues. Tune into his conversation with Lynn Fields, host of the Resolved Labor Podcast, and
How to spot a toxic workplace before accepting a job offer
The excitement of starting a new job can quickly subside once signs emerge that the workplace culture is toxic.
Gen-Z and Millennial Employees Don’t Want to Be the Weakest Links in Workplace Digital Security
Cyberattackers use cutting-edge AI tech to penetrate workplace computers. Younger workers worry that they’re especially vulnerable to new hacker tactics.
CEOs are making almost 200 times what workers are
CEOs are raking in fat pay packages as the US stock market booms.
Walmart paying annual bonuses to US hourly workers, a first for the grocery giant
For the first time ever, Walmart announced Wednesday that it is paying annual bonuses to its U.S. hourly store workers, including those at pharmacy and Vision Center stores.
The Future of Labor
Can workers’ power grow, even if union membership does not?
Amazon’s first U.S. labor union moves to affiliate with Teamsters
An upstart Amazon union has moved to affiliate with the Teamsters, one of the largest labor unions in the country.
What does HR look like in sports? One HR pro shares some of her experience
Rachel Ackerman is currently working to improve the people experience at a prominent sports media company.
AI Regulations: Illinois Tackles Deepfakes and EEOC Taps New AI Chief
With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly advancing and permeating various aspects of society, lawmakers and government agencies are grappling with the challenges of regulating this technology.
Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in $4 million discrimination case
Judge rules that Blue Springs School District discriminated against former student by barring him from boys’ locker room
Conservative Duo Wants to Take Down Diversity Programs One Bias Claim at a Time
Two conservative groups are using separate legal strategies to achieve the same goal—use the courts to thwart diversity programs.
Minnesota Amends its Earned Sick and Safe Time Act and Paid Family Leave Law
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed bills amending the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act and the Paid Family Leave Law. Many of amendments provide new and expanded definitions of terms. Other amendments create new penalties and appeals procedures. Rates of pay and premium rates are also addressed.
Construction Executive Magazine Ranks Maynard Nexsen’s Construction Group in Top 50
Good News About Wage Statement Penalties!
In this episode, Jen discusses the California Supreme Court’s new decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. regarding Labor Code section 226 penalties.