Labor
Teacher sickouts close almost all Detroit schools
January 20, 2016Nearly all Detroit Public Schools (DPS) are closed Wednesday, as teacher sickouts which began last week continue.
Read moreHow the Oscars began as a tool for union-avoidance
January 15, 2016Everyone's heard of the Academy Awards, but few know the anti-union origins of its sponsor.
Read moreNLRB rejects McDonalds’ request to treat joint employer cases separately
January 14, 2016The NLRB's general counsel presents evidence in one big case about the joint responsibility of McDonald's and its local franchises to obey labor law.
Read moreHouse GOP votes to curb asbestos victims’ class action suits
January 14, 2016The House's GOP majority rammed through legislation to curb class action suits and throw open asbestos' victims medical records/payments.
Read moreMayor De Blasio helps celebrate NY Fight For 15 victory
January 13, 2016Mayor de Blasio and the city council have called for $15 in NYC wage but the Republican-led state senate has blocked the desired increase.
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