Labor
Bipartisan coalition beats GOP attempt to weaken Davis-Bacon wage protections
July 26, 2017“Once again, an overwhelming bi-partisan majority rejected an attempt to weaken the Davis-Bacon Act."
Read moreCalifornia State Fair exhibit recognizes farmworkers
July 26, 2017For the first time, the fair has an exhibition that not only pays tribute to field laborers, but also acknowledges the long history of their struggle to organize unions.
Read moreThe real heroes of Comic-Con: San Diego security guards fight for a union
July 25, 2017Not all heroes wear capes, and occasionally true heroes put on capes to bring attention to the heroic every day battles they are fighting.
Read moreTrump moves to destroy the rights of millions to overtime pay
July 25, 2017The Labor Department does not need more information about overtime pay—they need to support workers who badly need a raise.
Read moreThis week in history: U.S. minimum wage rises to $7.25 an hour
July 24, 2017In an economy increasingly characterized by the service sector, a raise in the minimum wage affects the lowest-paid workers.
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