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Biden hits economic populist talking points at Philadelphia campaign rally

By Seung Min Kim, Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Joe Biden delivered an unapologetically economic populist message Saturday during the first rally of his reelection campaign, telling an exuberant crowd of union members that his policies had created jobs and lifted the middle class.

Dancers at Los Angeles bar to become only unionized strippers in U.S. after 15-month battle

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Dancers at a Los Angeles bar could soon become the only unionized group of strippers in the U.S. The Actors' Equity Association labor union says that owners of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood have withdrawn their…

United pilots to picket as airline unions press for pay raise

By David Koenig, Associated Press

The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay.

Why Hollywood writers might go on strike, and what it means for your favorite shows

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

It would be the first writers’ strike — and the first Hollywood strike of any kind — in 15 years.

WATCH: Former Starbucks CEO defends labor practices during Senate hearing

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Schultz denied the company has broken the law and said Starbucks is appealing those charges. He said Starbucks respects workers' right to unionize, but believes the company already provides its workers with industry-leading wages and benefits.

WATCH: Biden promotes upcoming budget during visit with the International Association of Fire Fighters

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has decided to get out of the White House to unveil his budget this week and instead promote it in Pennsylvania, a must-win state in 2024.

WATCH: Biden says GOP plans would drive U.S. debt up by $3 trillion

By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said Republican policies would blow up the national debt by $3 trillion over 10 years, taking direct aim at GOP lawmakers who say their priority is a balancing the federal budget.

Thousands strike across UK as unions increase pressure for better pay

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Up to half a million workers are estimated to be on strike across the U.K. in the biggest day of industrial action Britain has seen in more than a decade.

WATCH: Biden announces release of nearly $36 billion to aid pensions of union workers

By David A. Lieb, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

The federal aid is intended to stop severe cuts to the retirement incomes of more than 350,000 Teamsters workers and retirees. The Biden administration says it's the largest-ever federal payment to a union pension fund.

Philadelphia Home Depot workers vote to reject 1st store-wide union

By Associated Press

Home Depot workers in Philadelphia rejected the first store-wide labor union at the world's largest home improvement retailer Saturday night, a loss for a fledgling movement to organize at major U.S. companies.