Starbucks’ attempts to prevent federal subpoena denied. Seattle’s District Court ruled that Starbucks Corp must comply with a subpoena issued by the Department of Labor, requiring them to…
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Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California
She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…
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Healthcare Workers Union Coalition Strike Begins
Union negotiators say compensation proposals do not reflect the cost of living. A strike of more than 75,000 healthcare workers with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions began…
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President Joined UAW Picket Line Prayer Update
He expressed full support for auto workers. President Joe Biden became the first sitting president to join a striking union’s picket lines when he joined with striking members…
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State Department Issues “Return to Office” Announcement
Joins other federal agencies in minimum in-person work requirements. The Department of State recently released a return-to-office announcement to employees, transitioning from exclusive teleworking to at least three…
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United Auto Workers Strike Big Three Manufacturers
The administration sends officials to facilitate progress toward an agreement. The United Auto Workers, the largest union in the nation, began a strike at midnight Friday against America’s…
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Department of Labor Promotes Mental Health in the Workplace
Labor officials met in Boston to support mental health strategies in work environments. The U.S. Department of Labor sent officials to Boston to participate in an event at…
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FAA Pauses Return-to-Office Plans
Union opposition leads to renegotiations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) paused the return-to-office plans that had been announced after unions claimed it violated their collective bargaining agreement. The…
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UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
Negotiations were carried out without the assistance of the president’s administration. The Teamsters Union and United Parcel Service officials announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached…
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NSF Announces Transition from Remote to Hybrid Work Schedule
Federal employee union requests a meeting to negotiate. The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that all workers will be required to be in-office a minimum of two days…
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