In this very special blogcast, Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow Seth Harris is joined by Bernie Sanders, the senior United States senator from Vermont. Listen now to hear Senator Sanders’ opinion on the current status of the labor movement and worker power, along with his views on the
Archives for October 1, 2024
How companies should handle grief in the workplace
Returning to work after the death of a loved one can cripple employees’ well-being if companies ignore their needs.
Port strike freezes shipping on East Coast, dealing blow to economy
The strike is disrupting ports that handle more than half of U.S. trade in shipping containers, with the economic bite growing worse if the standoff drags on.
Supreme Court Will Decide if Former Employees Can Sue Over Post-Employment Benefits
Ellen Donovan McCann says post-employment benefits are often the first to be amended when businesses experience budget challenges, but employers may have to take more care in changing them if SCOTUS decides that former employees can sue over those benefits.
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NLRB Nominations Face Tight Timeline As Senate Returns
Michael Lotito says the future decisions and direction of the NLRB depend on whether Chair Lauren McFerran is confirmed to remain in her current position for another five years.
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