Trump appointee Peter Robb has his sights on labor unions. “The National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel is on pace this fiscal year to revive seven times more unfair labor practice cases that were brought against unions than against employers, driven in part by directives he’s issued calling for stricter rules for organized labor, according…
Since the October 2018 election that made her the first African American and the second woman to chair the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) in the district’s 90-year history, Gloria Gray has found herself in nearly constant demand. In addition to board oversight and continuing to represent the West Basin Water District, Gray…
Boeing’s South Carolina operation is making labor news once again – this time for firing workers after they organized. The Guardian reports: “Richard Mester worked for Boeing in South Carolina as a flight safety inspector for five years before being suddenly fired – along with two other employees – in November 2018 for allegedly failing to report…
Does anyone like self-checkout machines? It doesn’t seem so. No one asked for these machines. Instead, corporate executives who want yet another yacht decided to force them on to us. Here are three reasons why these machines are bad for the customers, workers, and the country as a whole. 1. They kill jobs, resulting in a race…
The endorsement of Joe Biden by the International Association of Fire Fighters has clearly gotten under President Donald Trump’s skin. He lashed out on Monday on Twitter against the union. And this morning, the presumably busy President of the United States, found the time to retweet over 50 times. Almost all were of accounts that were…
On Sunday, we celebrate the rich heritage of Mexico! Cinco de Mayo is an occasion for backyard barbecues, gathering with families and friends and, of course, concocting the perfect margarita. By using the ingredients below, you will be supporting ethical companies who give their workers a voice on the job. Now that’s cause for a…
The Trump administration announced yesterday that Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are not employees. Accordingly, the administration reasons, they aren’t entitled to employee protections. The Huffington Post reports: “It’s one of the most contentious questions in the world of work these days: Whom do Uber drivers and others in the gig economy really…
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden got under President Donald Trump’s (thin) skin after the International Association of Fire Fighters officially endorsed Biden. Trump predictably took to Twitter to unleash his anger on the labor union. The Dues Sucking firefighters leadership will always support Democrats, even though the membership wants me. Some things never change! — Donald…
President Donald Trump loves to profess his love for the American worker. It’s all he talked about, other than about Hillary, during his presidential campaign. But time and time again, Trump has shown his true colors by giving billions to his rich buddies while lashing out at the labor movement. His latest attack happened today…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) tracks workplace fatalities each year. Not surprisingly, the states with anti-union ‘right to work” laws fare the worst. Below are the ten states with the most workplace deaths, with the death rate per 100,000 workers listed as well. “Right to work” states are in bold. Alaska (10.2) Arkansas (6.1)…