November 19, 2025 The WNBA labor fight is the latest in a long history of women-led worker movements When Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier calmly sat down and told a group of assembled local media the WNBA is helmed by “the worst leadership in the world” on September 30, she likely did so with a … Continue reading The WNBA labor fight is the latest in a the long history of women-led worker movements
US labor board drops allegation that Apple’s CEO violated employees’ rights In 2021, Tim Cook sent a staff email that warned people against leaking confidential information. Mariella Moon UpdatedSat, September 27, 2025 Reuters / Reuters The National Labor Relations Board has withdrawn “many of the claims” it made against Apple in relation to cases brought … Continue reading US labor board drops allegation that Apple’s CEO violated employees’ rights
September 01, 2025 Labor Day marks the start of fall—here’s when the leaves will change where you live BY Michael Grothaus Labor Day has arrived, and with it, the start of meteorological fall. Both are on September 1 this year, and it’s the day many consider to be the beginning of autumn. Astronomical fall, the day … Continue reading Labor Day marks the start of fall—here’s when the leaves will change where you live
The best Labor Day sales you can still get today from Apple, Dyson, Sony and others You can still get hundreds off laptops, robot vacuums, headphones and more thanks to these Labor Day deals. Valentina Palladino Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget Labor Day may bring about the unofficial end to summer, but on the … Continue reading The best Labor Day sales for 2025: Save on tech from Apple, Sony, Shark and others
August 22, 2025 What student loan borrowers need to know before Labor Day BY Taylor Hatmaker Student loan borrowers face an ominous deadline as Labor Day approaches. The Trump administration announced earlier this year that it planned to resume collections for borrowers behind on their student loan payments, setting a deadline of “later this summer.” In … Continue reading What student loan borrowers need to know before Labor Day
July 03, 2025 Jobs report: U.S. labor market beats expectations with healthy rate of hiring in June BY Associated Press U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the American labor market continues to show surprising resilience despite uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The unemployment rate ticked down 4.1% from 4.2% in May, the … Continue reading Jobs report: U.S. labor market beats expectations with healthy rate of hiring in June
January 17, 2025 Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor The Labor Department said that QSI employed children on overnight shifts at 13 meat processing plants. BY Associated Press The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department announced its third agreement this week with a company … Continue reading Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor
January 10, 2025 Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks The success of the International Longshoremen’s Association in winning Trump’s support for its anti-automation battle could be instructive for unions facing contract renewals during his term. BY Reuters A tentative labor deal forestalled potentially damaging trade disruptions at three … Continue reading Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks
September 01, 2024 How ‘scab’ became an insult used by unions in the labor movement Its use actually dates to medieval Europe. BY The Conversation Over its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause. Some insults, such as blackleg, are largely forgotten today. … Continue reading How ‘scab’ became an insult used by unions in the labor movement
Labor Day sales include up to 20 percent off Sonos speakers This includes the Era 100 for $200. lawrence bonk Tue, Aug 27, 2024 Sonos Sonos has a number of Labor Day sales on speakers and bundles right now that discount gear by up to 20 percent. The most notable deal is for … Continue reading Labor Day sales include up to 20 percent off Sonos speakers
