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Republicans warn Biden admin's foreign farm worker rule is 'giveaway to Big Labor'

November 15, 2023

Republicans warn Biden admin's foreign farm worker rule is 'giveaway to Big Labor'

Republicans want the Biden administration to withdraw a rule that they say is a "giveaway" to Big Labor and would hurt the efficiency of U.S. farms.

Randi Weingarten fact checked for asking where the 'women' are at all-male Jewish prayer service

November 15, 2023

Randi Weingarten fact checked for asking where the 'women' are at all-male Jewish prayer service

Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten was hit with a community note from social media company X after asking where the "women" were during an all-male minyan.

GOP lawmaker reveals backstory after nearly coming to blows with union boss at Senate hearing

November 15, 2023

GOP lawmaker reveals backstory after nearly coming to blows with union boss at Senate hearing

Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin spoke out against Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien after the two had a confrontation in a Senate hearing.

Randi Weingarten gets educated about exactly who is to blame for the rise in homeschooling

November 13, 2023

Randi Weingarten gets educated about exactly who is to blame for the rise in homeschooling

American Federation of Teachers president, Randi Weingarten, was blamed for the rise in homeschooling by X users who blasted her lack of introspection.

Northern Massachusetts district's schools remain closed as teacher strike enters fourth day

November 13, 2023

Northern Massachusetts district's schools remain closed as teacher strike enters fourth day

Schools in Andover, Massachusetts remained closed Monday as local teachers spent a fourth day on strike, keeping approximately 5,500 students out of school.

Teacher strike cancels school for some 5,500 Massachusetts students

November 10, 2023

Teacher strike cancels school for some 5,500 Massachusetts students

Hundreds of Andover, Massachusetts, teachers went on strike Friday morning over several pay-related grievances, leaving about 5,500 students out of school.

Union says striking workers at Down East mill have qualified for unemployment benefits

November 10, 2023

Union says striking workers at Down East mill have qualified for unemployment benefits

Workers from the machinists, millwrights, and SEIU are on strike at a mill in Maine that makes pulp used in the manufacture of paper.

Congress gears up for bipartisan challenge to Biden labor policy

November 10, 2023

Congress gears up for bipartisan challenge to Biden labor policy

Congressional lawmakers are gearing up for a bipartisan repeal effort of a newly expanded Biden administration labor policy.

From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?

November 9, 2023

From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?

Amidst a tight labor market, unions are striking, and seeing successes across the country, despite a historically low rate of unionization in the US labor force.

Tentative deals with MGM and Caesars narrowly avert Las Vegas hotel workers strike

November 9, 2023

Tentative deals with MGM and Caesars narrowly avert Las Vegas hotel workers strike

MGM Resorts and the Las Vegas hotel union have reached a deal that will avoid a strike on the part of its 30,000 hospitality workers.