worker rights

NLRB rejects McDonalds’ request to treat joint employer cases separately

January 14, 2016 By PAI

The 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.

Mayor De Blasio helps celebrate NY Fight For 15 victory

January 13, 2016 By Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

Mayor de Blasio and the city council have called for $15 in NYC wage but the Republican-led state senate has blocked the desired increase.

Potato chip boss to workers: “Screw you and your f**king union”

January 8, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

Supporters of the striking workers are being asked not to buy Covered Bridge chips until the company returns to negotiations.

Attorney: high court ruling could hurt all workers, union and non-union

January 7, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

A potential negative ruling in a pending U.S. Supreme Court case involving public workers and their unions could hurt all workers nationwide.

NLRB casting jaundiced eye against forced arbitrations

January 6, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

If you signed an employment contract in the past 15 years, you likely also signed away your rights to sue your employer if you get fired for bad reasons.