By Kim Kelly April 27, 2023 Every seven years, the commonwealth of Virginia is required to update its history and social studies education standards of learning. Once adopted, that framework sets expectations for what students will learn and be tested on during their K-12 tenure. The bureaucratic process is usually pretty quiet, but … Continue reading How labor history came under attack in Virginia schools
Addressing Labor Shortages: 5 Tactics To Help Your Business Mitigate Labor Shortages In Your Industry ValueWalk / 23 Feb 2023 Ever since the onslaught of the pandemic, workers across several industries have been quitting their jobs in record numbers in search of an improved work-life balance, better pay, and more inclusive and healthier company … Continue reading Addressing Labor Shortages: 5 Tactics To Help Your Business Mitigate Labor Shortages In Your Industry
By Kristin Toussaint February 17, 2023 Across the country, some 8 million undocumented or unauthorized immigrants are working in the labor force—and experts say they’re among the most vulnerable to exploitation, workplace violence, and dangerous working conditions. “One of the things that perpetuates unsafe conditions in the workplace is that workers are … Continue reading How the Biden administration is helping protect the most vulnerable and exploited workers
By Kim Kelly February 14, 2023 After a tumultuous two years, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh is reportedly leaving the Biden administration to head up the NHL player’s union. Walsh is the first former union leader to hold the top spot at the Department of Labor since the Ford administration (shout out to International … Continue reading Labor Secretary Marty Walsh didn’t seize the moment he was given
By Kristin Toussaint December 28, 2022 Strikes, walkouts, union wins, and even more workers organizing—the wave of labor action that gained momentum during the pandemic showed no signs of slowing down in 2022. In fact, it ramped up even more: The number of union election petitions filed with the National Labor Relations Board increased … Continue reading Can the labor movement capitalize on its big wins from 2022?
By Sam Becker August 02, 2022 Workers are having a moment. As the pandemic has shifted more power into the hands of employees—for the time being, at least—labor strikes and an interest in unions have picked up around the country. In fact, the number of union representation petitions filed with the National Labor … Continue reading Anti-union bills bubble up in Congress, despite growing voter support for organized labor
By Sam Becker June 23, 2022 High inflation and worries about economic contraction are stunting the markets but proving to be catalysts for growth in one area: an interest in striking and unionizing. The number of strikes between January and May 2022 is double that of last year, according to data … Continue reading Labor strikes have doubled in the past year. Is high inflation part of the reason?
By Marcus Baram May 10, 2022 This article is from Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. After decades of decline in overtime pay, the Biden administration is considering action to sharply expand access in a time of high inflation. This is the first article of … Continue reading How overtime pay went from a labor right to a rarity
Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse will hold a union election in March The in-person election will take place over six days. K. Holt @krisholt February 16th, 2022 An Amazon truck exits the company’s JFK8 distribution center in Staten Island, New York, U.S. November 25, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid. Brendan McDermid / reuters Amazon workers at … Continue reading US labor board sues Amazon to reinstate fired Staten Island worker
