A Grand Old Party for Workers?
How corporate conservatism trumps MAGA gestures on behalf of the working class
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Union leader’s provocative RNC speech draws ire from some in organized labor
Teamster President Sean O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention has drawn backlash from both the union and its critics, who view his move as “two-faced.”
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US union organizing, and unions’ election win rate, is surging, NLRB says – Times of India
US News: Recent data from the National Labor Relations Board reveals a surge in union election petitions, with over 2,600 filed this fiscal year, exceeding the
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The rise of the ‘union curious’: Support for unionization among America’s frontline workers
Two major shifts are occurring in U.S. workers’ attitudes toward labor unions: the rise of workers who are interested in, but unsure about, unions and an emerging generation gap between younger and older workers.
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Ricardo Torres on LinkedIn: Grocery Workers Are Suing to Bring Democracy to Their Union
Labor union Dissident groups are nothing new but have been growing not just in numbers but effectiveness, groups like Teamsters for a democratic union (TDU)…
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Orlando union-busters helped Ohio charter school violate employees’ rights, federal judge finds | Orlando
The Orlando-based Labor Pros, and its consultants, have a history of skirting federal labor law
Read the full article at: www.orlandoweekly.com
Illinois Amazon Drivers Just Went on Strike for a Contract
This week, Amazon drivers organized with the Teamsters in Skokie, Illinois, went on strike over the company’s violations of labor law. The workers are demanding Amazon recognize and bargain with their union.
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University of Montana graduate students form new union
Graduate students at the University of Montana in Missoula have formed a union after two years of organizing, and with more than 400 eligible members, it will be one of the largest in the state.
Read the full article at: missoulacurrent.com
Workers Need New Heat Protections Immediately
The Biden administration has proposed a desperately needed new heat standard to protect workers from scorching temperatures. Expect business groups to oppose it.
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Ricardo Torres on LinkedIn: Oversalted: NLRB Judge Facilitates Union Organizing, Throws Out…
A good article about Board decisions relating to union salting and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
Contact me at Rtorres@pslabor.com if you want a copy of my Overview of Union Salting Tactics
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