worker rights
Workers lose pensions as lawmakers tackle multi-employer plan problems
March 8, 2019Labor appears to be united behind HR397.
Read moreHouse panel OKs minimum wage hike to $15
March 7, 2019The 28-20 party-line vote marks a win for low-wage workers and their allies, including the “Fight for $15 and a union” movement.
Read moreWest Virginia judge tosses state GOP’s right to work law – again
March 5, 2019Kanawha County (Charleston) Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Bailey has tossed out much of the state GOP-enacted “right to work” law – again.
Read moreLawmakers move to end anti-worker, anti-consumer forced arbitration
March 5, 2019“One of the fundamental principles of our democracy is that everyone gets their day in court. Forced arbitration deprives Americans of that basic right."
Read moreAt engine plant, corporate greed, merger and pay cut forced strike
March 1, 2019“We cannot and will not allow powerful companies like Wabtec to undo decades worth of progress on workers' rights."
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