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Approval of labor unions nears record high: Gallup
Seven in 10 Americans say they approve of labor unions, just shy of the record-high approval rating for organized labor, according to a new Gallup poll.
Senate bills would cut pay for federal employees working remotely
Two new Senate bills threaten to reverse the progress made in fostering a flexible, efficient and satisfied federal workforce.
New study warns against ‘busy bragging’ culture in the workplace
We’ve all heard the refrains.
Big Labor’s lie can’t disguise the facts: Real wages are up
Despite being afforded an array of special legal privileges that no other type of private organization enjoys, private-sector union bosses saw their membership fall by 39 percent between 1983 and 2023, even as overall private-sector payroll employment grew by 69 percent.
UAW files labor charges against Trump and Musk, alleging worker intimidation
The United Auto Workers (UAW) said Tuesday that it filed federal labor charges alleging former President Trump and Elon Musk attempted to “intimidate and threaten” workers during their Monday evening interview on the social platform X.
Employers used return-to-office to make workers quit. Then this happened.
As organizations navigate the shifting dynamics of the post-pandemic workplace, some have controversially used return-to-office mandates as a strategy to induce voluntary turnover.
Do we really need shared physical offices to collaborate at work?
The Biden administration, under pressure from House Republicans, has been pushing federal workers to return to the office for the sake of increased collaboration.
Democrats must prioritize the workforce to win back the working class
Amid America’s current news cycle, it can be hard to see past the daily barrage of political crises and focus on the underlying policy offerings of each campaign.
Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks, including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.
Labor union support rolls in for Harris — but with notable holdouts
Vice President Harris is locking down support from organized labor after the withdrawal of President Biden, but a few powerful unions are still on the fence, drawing some rancorous criticism.
Critical labor union endorsement may not land at Democrats’ door
Biden stands to face a major blow in 2024 if he doesn’t secure the endorsement of the Teamsters labor union that is vowing to do its “due diligence” instead of automatically backing Democrats.
Are remote workers faking it? Or is it their bosses?
The recent termination of several employees at Wells Fargo for using mouse-jiggling devices while working remotely is part of a broader pattern of employees fired for similar faking of work activity from home. But it brings to light a deeper issue within corporate culture.
Back to the office, back to getting harassed?
As organizations push for their employees to return to traditional office environments, they face numerous challenges, from logistical concerns to employee resistance.
Biden to extend overtime protections for 1 million workers
Biden is extending overtime protections to 1 million workers who make less than the median individual salary and is vowing to take more action if reelected.