Union opposes reopening U.S. meat plants as more workers die – Reuters
The largest union representing U.S. meatpacking workers said on Friday it opposed the reopening of plants as the Trump administration had failed to guarantee workers’ safety.
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Say Goodbye To ‘Hero Pay,’ Kroger Tells Workers
Essential workers are heroes until it’s time for employers like Kroger to pay them what they deserve….
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NY Companies Weigh Whether Essential Workers Should Get Hazard Pay
"To be treated like this has been really eye opening," one CityMD medical scribe said.
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Detroit automakers push for restart of plants within 2 weeks | CTV News | Autos
Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.
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Ohio Employers Can Secretly Report “Work Refusal” Due to Coronavirus
Workers who stay home out of concern for unsafe conditions at work may be investigated and potentially stripped of unemployment benefits.
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UAW signals support for Detroit’s Big 3 safety measures as automakers eye reopening date
The UAW is signaling support for the safety protocols put in place by Detroit’s Big 3 automakers as the groups gear up for a return to work.
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Samsung Heir Apologizes for Corruption and Union-Busting Scandals – The New York Times
Lee Jae-yong said he would be the last of his family members to lead the South Korean corporate empire.
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Union drops $1 million to push Congress for state worker coronavirus relief
“Public service workers put their lives on the line every day to save ours,” says the AFSCME president.
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Union launches legal action to block reopening of Cargill meat processing plant in High River | CTV News
Nearly half of the 2,000 employees at the plant have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the operation to be idled just under two weeks ago.
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Turkish police detain union leaders attempting to stage May Day rally
Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people Friday, including trade union leaders who tried to stage a May Day march in defiance of a coronavirus lockdown and a ban on demonstrations at the flashp……
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