Cuomo’s new minimum wage plan hits a snag, the NEA endorses Hillary, and Uber drivers are one step closer to collective bargaining in Seattle.Â
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An Uber Union?
Last Friday, the Seattle City Council finance committee voted unanimously to advance a bill that would allow drivers for companies like Lyft and Uber to form a union. The final vote has yet to be scheduled, but if the proposed legislation were to become law, it would be the first of its kind in the […]
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Service Workers Fight for a Share of Philly’s Revitalized Center City
An SEIU mega-local representing janitors and secruity guards rallies ahead of tough contract negotiations this fall.Â
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Hillary’s Relationship Status with Labor: It’s Complicated
From the get-go, Hillary’s campaign has been banking on early support from labor unions. And so far, she’s done OK. Very early on, the American Federation of Teachers, led by political ally Randi Weingarten, endorsed Clinton for president. She’s also garnered support from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. A number of smaller unions […]
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The Labor Prospect: Biding Biden
Unions await Joe Biden’s possible run, Minneapolis moves closer to fair scheduling law, and Republicans love the sharing economy.Â
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The Labor Prospect: Pitching the Pope
Francis I’s laborious arrival, Scott Walker’s fall, and the South’s low-wage bonanza.Â
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A Desperate Scott Walker Brings Anti-Labor Crusade to National Stage
Trying to woo big donors, the Wisconsin governor tries to bring his war on organized labor to the federal level.
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The Fed Will Continue to Support the Recovery—But For How Long?
This afternoon, the Federal Reserve announced that it will keep interest rates near zero for the time being, maintaining its critical support for the sluggish economic recovery. The decision came as a surprise to many observers on Wall Street, including analysts at Citigroup, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase, who expected a rate hike to […]
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How Unions Boost Democratic Participation
Union members are not only more likely to vote for progressive policies, they’re more likely to vote.
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The Labor Prospect: Walker’s Union-Busting Platform
Scott Walker’s plans for executive power, Bernie expands his support among rank-and-file union members, and Berkeley moves toward a $19 minimum.Â
