Economy Sep 01 A Labor Day story of migrant farmworker Larry Itliong’s fight for better conditions By StoryCorps
Economy Nov 13 New federal rule could allow millions of workers to more easily unionize at big companies Some business groups have already sued to halt the rule, which is scheduled to go into effect Dec. 26. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is also trying to reverse it through legislation. But labor unions say it's needed. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 New workplace accommodations for pregnant people are now in effect. Here’s what they cover The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which is now in effect, requires employers provide accommodations to pregnant workers for everything from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including time off to recover. By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
Nation Mar 29 Watch 4:47 Senate Democrats grill former Starbucks CEO over allegations of anti-union practices The former CEO of Starbucks went head to head with Democrats on Capitol Hill in a tense hearing over union drives at the company. Howard Schultz's opposition to unions has long been public, but some lawmakers and labor leaders allege… By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters
Economy Dec 16 Starbucks workers plan to strike for 3 days at 100 stores across country Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Sep 07 Starbucks to rehire 7 fired Memphis workers after losing appeal By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Starbucks says the workers violated company policy by reopening the store after closing time and inviting a television crew inside. But the National Labor Relations Board determined the company was interfering with the workers' right to organize. Continue reading
Aug 27 California considers legislation giving fast food workers more power, protections By Don Thompson, Associated Press The proposal awaiting final action before the California Legislature adjourns Wednesday would create a new Fast Food Council made up of four workers’ delegates alongside four employers’ representatives and two state officials that would set minimum standards for wages, hours… Continue reading
Dec 16 Survivors of deadly tornado that leveled factory sue employer, saying they weren’t allowed to leave By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The survivors claim Mayfield Consumer Products demonstrated "flagrant indifference" by refusing to allow employees to go home early. Continue reading
Dec 09 EU plans to improve conditions for gig economy workers by classifying them as employees By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Under the rules, which still need approval, a platform that meets at least two criteria will be deemed an "employer" and people working for that company will be reclassified as "workers" with the right to a minimum wage, paid vacation,… Continue reading
Jul 07 Biden seeks to strengthen options for workers with new executive order By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order reducing the ability of employers to prevent workers from going to rival firms and remove some of state occupational licensing requirements that make it harder to land a job. Continue reading