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Governor Newsom signs landmark bill expanding workers’ rights
Governor Newsom’s office provided the following info on the groundbreaking legislation. As part of the state’s continued efforts to support a strong workforce, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/governor-newsom-signs-landmark-bill-expanding-workers-rights/
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George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and . . . Charlie Kirk? Money in the US might see a new face if the GOP has its way.
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Republicans Propose Putting Charlie Kirk’s Face On US Currency
[Image attribution: “Charlie Kirk” by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0] George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and . . . Charlie Kirk? Money in the US might see a new face if the GOP has its way...
https://labor411.org/411-blog/republicans-propose-putting-charlie-kirks-face-on-us-currency/
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Gov. Newsom: “I Fear We Will Not Have An Election In 2028 Unless We Wake Up”
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s appearance this week on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert is going viral. He specifically warned against Trump’s efforts “trying to rig the [2026] midterm elections...
https://labor411.org/411-blog/gov-newsom-i-fear-we-will-not-have-an-election-in-2028-unless-we-wake-up/
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Trump is gonna be sooooo mad when he learns about this.
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ABC Reinstates Kimmel Despite FCC Chair’s Threats
The most famous and divisive suspension in recent memory is over. NBC News reports: “Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC’s airwaves on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was suspended amid…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/abc-reinstates-kimmel-despite-fcc-chairs-threats/
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Canceling Kimmel. Canceling Speech. Canceling Comedy.
The following piece by Harold Meyerson appears in The American Prospect. The almost instantaneous decision of Disney’s ABC to indefinitely suspend—its euphemism for “cancel”—Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/canceling-kimmel-canceling-speech-canceling-comedy/
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Employers Are Disciplining and Firing Workers For Charlie Kirk Posts
The backlash against employee social media speech on Charlie Kirk has begun. The Washington Post reports: “Within 24 hours of Charlie Kirk’s killing, an assistant dean at a Tennessee college…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/employers-have-begun-disciplining-and-firing-workers-for-charlie-kirk-posts/
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"Boeing has said it is hiring more workers to replace those who are on strike to meet rising demand."
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Striking Boeing Workers Say No To Contract Offer
Boeing workers in St. Louis have rejected a tentative deal. CNBC reports: “Striking Boeing defense workers in Missouri voted Friday against the company’s latest offer of a modified contract deal…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/striking-boeing-workers-say-no-to-contract-offer/
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Find an event in your city via the story below and make your voice heard.
#LaborDay
#UnionStrong
#WorkersOverBillionaires
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Labor Day 2025 Is A Historic One, With Over 900 Protests Planned Against Trump’s Anti-Worker Policies
Labor Day is a reminder that it was unions and the blood of many workers that led to the creation of the 40-hour workweek, the ban on child labor, the introduction of pensions, overtime pay…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/this-years-labor-day-is-like-no-other-with-over-900-protests-planned-against-trumps-anti-worker-policies/
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If not for unions, we'd all be working 14 hour days, six days a week and kids would be in factories instead of schools.
#laborday
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From union leader to prime minister.
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Former Union Leader Now Head Of European Country
A former union leader is now the prime minister of a European country. EuroNews reports: “Lithuania’s parliament elected a former labour union leader and relative political newcomer as the country’s…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/former-union-leader-now-head-of-european-country/
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Is cruelty the point?
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GOP Repeals Voter-Approved Paid Sick Leave. Takes Effect In Weeks.
The GOP repeal of paid sick leave measure begins August 28, just a few months after the voter-approved law took effect in May. The Guardian reports: “Being sick is a costly business for Bill Thompson…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/gop-repeals-voter-approved-paid-sick-leave-takes-effect-later-this-month/
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Victory: Every Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Is Now Union
Casino workers and their unions have achieved a monumental victory. The Associated Press reports: “When Susana Pacheco accepted a housekeeping job 16 years ago at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/victory-every-major-las-vegas-strip-casino-is-now-union/
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Appeals Court Okays Trump Ending Collective Bargaining For Many Federal Workers
Union-busting by Trump got a nod of all approval from a federal appellate court. The New York Times reports: “A federal appeals court on Friday allowed President Trump to move forward with an order…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/appeals-court-okays-trump-ending-collective-bargaining-for-many-federal-workers/
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Fear Government Control of Markets? It’s Trump, Not Mamdani, Who’s Your Problem.
The following article by Harold Meyerson appeared in The American Prospect. New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has provoked accusations of impending communism by his proposal to build…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/fear-government-control-of-markets-its-trump-not-mamdani-whos-your-problem/
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ICE Arrests Arizona Business Owners For Hiring Undocumented Workers
Americans have watched thousands of undocumented workers rounded up by ICE over the last few months. Now, it seems that ICE is beginning to go after business owners who employ the workers…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/ice-arrests-arizona-business-owners-for-hiring-undocumented-workers/
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Concession Workers Go On Strike For First Time In Fenway’s 113 Year History
A Fenway first began today. ABC affiliate, WCVB, reports: “For the first time in Fenway Park’s 113-year history, concession and restaurant workers went on strike Friday as the Boston Red Sox begin a…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/concession-workers-go-on-strike-for-first-time-in-fenways-113-year-history/
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Continuing its assault on working Americans, the Trump administration has announced its intent to repeal more than 60 rules that protect workers.
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DOL Pushes To End Minimum Wage For Home Health Care Workers And People With Disabilities
Continuing its assault on working Americans, the Trump administration has announced its intent to repeal more than 60 rules that protect workers. The Associated Press reports: “The U.S.
https://labor411.org/411-blog/dol-pushes-to-end-minimum-wage-for-home-health-care-workers-and-people-with-disabilities/
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Biggest Union In NYC Endorses Zohran Mamdani For Mayor
The NYC mayoral race is bringing labor unions closer to a progressive candidate. ABC 7 reports: “Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has scored a prize endorsement from the…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/biggest-union-in-nyc-endorses-zohran-mamdani-for-mayor/
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Victory For Workers Who Make Lululemon Clothing In The Philippines
Congratulations to the garment workers in the Philipines who make Lululemon’s clothing. They won a major victory with a new agreement with contractor Metrowear Two management. The Labour News Network…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/victory-for-workers-who-make-lululemon-clothing-in-the-philippines/
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Trump To Give “Temporary Pass” So Farms And Hotels Can Use Migrant Labor
When it comes to farms and hotels, a “temporary pass” might become available to migrants who work there. NBC News reports: “President Donald Trump said in an interview on Fox News that the…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/trump-looking-to-give-temporary-pass-so-farms-and-hotels-can-use-migrant-labor/
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Browse hundreds of apprenticeships across the country and learn why a union apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn.
#ibew
#electrician
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Find Your Electrician Apprenticeship Today Via Our Directory Of All 50 States
If you’re looking for a lifelong, rewarding career that does not require a college degree and provides debt-free paid training, consider a union apprenticeship as an electrician.
https://labor411.org/411-blog/find-your-electrician-apprenticeship-today-via-our-directory-of-all-50-states/
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Farms in the Red State of Texas are feeling the pinch of the Trump Administration's immigration policies.
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Numerous Texas Farms Shut Down As ‘Almost 100%’ Of Workers Leave Due To ICE Raids
Farms in the Red State of Texas are feeling the pinch of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. MSN reports: “In a stunningly swift overnight change, some Texas farm operations had to shut…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/texas-farms-shutting-down-as-almost-100-of-workers-leave-due-to-ice-raids/
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Trump Reverses Course From Days Earlier, Orders ICE Raids On Farms And Hotels
Our flip-flopping president has done so again but this time with ICE raids at farms and hotels. The Guardian reports: “Donald Trump has abandoned his brief immigration and customs enforcement (Ice)…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/trump-reverses-course-from-days-earlier-orders-ice-raids-on-farms-and-hotels/
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100,000 Member Union Begins ‘Summer Of Resistance’ In Los Angeles
The following was originally published on SEIU 721’s website. Against the backdrop of a massive replica of the Declaration of Independence, members of SEIU 721 joined forces with other labor unions…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/100000-member-union-begins-summer-of-resistance-in-los-angeles/
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U.S. Senator Assaulted, Forced On Ground, And Arrested At Kristi Noem Press Conference
The treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) today has shocked the nation. The Trump Administration’s security assaulted him, forced him on the ground, and arrested him for speaking out at a…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/u-s-senator-assaulted-forced-on-ground-and-arrested-at-kristi-noem-press-conference/
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President of California’s Largest Union Injured And Detained By ICE In Raid
SEIU California released the following statement on yesterday’s ICE raid. David Huerta, President of SEIU California and SEIU- United Service Workers West was injured and detained at an ICE raid in…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/president-of-california/
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SCOTUS Ruling: Trump Admin. Can Have Access To Your Social Security Data
A major ruling threatens the privacy of Americans. The Associated Press reports: “The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two victories Friday in cases involving the Department of Government...
https://labor411.org/411-blog/scotus-ruling-trump-admin-can-have-access-to-your-social-security-data/
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Sheetmetal Union Member Deported To El Salvador Is Back In The US, But Will Face Charges Here
A member of the sheet metal workers union, SMART, is back in the US after making headlines when the Trump administration sent him a notorious El Salvador prison. The administration, however…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/sheetmetal-union-member-deported-to-el-salvador-is-back-in-the-us-but-will-face-charges-here/
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Court Issues Injunction Stopping Kristi Noem From Union-Busting
Another day, another court action against the Trump Administration. This time it’s to protect workers. The Associated Press reports: “A federal judge on Monday granted a preliminary injunction to stop...
https://labor411.org/411-blog/court-issues-injunction-stopping-kristi-noem-from-union-busting/
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“A 50% tariff would completely shut us out of the U.S. market,” said Marty Warren, United Steelworkers National Director for Canada. “This isn’t trade policy – it’s a direct attack on Canadian industries and workers."
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Steelworker union calls Trump’s 50% steel tariffs “a devastating blow to Canada’s industries”
The United Steelworkers National Director for Canada, Marty Warren, blasted President Donald Trump for his announcement yesterday to double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%. The tariffs will take…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/steelworkers-call-trumps-50-steel-tariffs-a-devastating-blow-to-canadas-industries/
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CEO Pay Increased Nearly 10% In 2024 Compared To 1.7% For Workers
The rich got richer in 2024 while workers struggled to keep their heads above water. The Associated Press reports: “The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&
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GOP Politicians Overturn Paid Sick Lave That Was Approved By State’s Voters
A red state whose voters approved paid sick leave now find it repealed thanks to the state’s GOP legislature. The American Prospect reports: “Last November, Missouri voters passed a mandatory paid…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/gop-politicians-overturn-paid-sick-lave-that-was-approved-by-states-voters/
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GOP senator on her support of Medicaid cuts, “Well, we’re all going to die”
A U.S. senator said what might be this year’s “let them eat cake:” The New York Times reports: “Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, had a gloomy message for constituents at a town hall in Butler…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/gop-senator-on-her-support-of-medicaid-cuts-well-were-all-going-to-die/
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The Court Lets Trump Run Amok Over Agencies That Protect Workers and Consumers
The following article by Harold Meyerson originally appeared in The American Prospect. One venerable bit of folk wisdom has forever contended that there are different laws for the rich and the poor.
https://labor411.org/411-blog/the-court-lets-trump-run-amok-over-agencies-that-protect-workers-and-consumers/
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LA City Council Says Yes To Highest Minimum Wage In The Country
LA hotel and airport workers will receive the highest minimum wage in the country if the mayor approves the proposed ordinance. NBC Los Angeles reports: “The Los Angeles City Council gave final…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/los-angeles-city-council-says-yes-to-highest-minimum-wage-in-the-country/
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Trump Pardons Labor Union President Right Before Sentencing
A former labor union president has received a “full and unconditional” pardon from Trump. The Associated Press reports: “A labor union leader who pleaded guilty to failing to report gifts from an…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/trump-pardons-labor-union-president-right-before-sentencing/
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Stellantis Battery Joint Venture Workers At Indiana Plant Authorize UAW Representation
Workers at a Stellantis at a battery joint venture plant are saying “union yes.” The Detroit News reports: “A majority of workers at Chrysler parent Stellantis NV’s electric vehicle battery joint…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/stellantis-battery-joint-venture-workers-at-indiana-plant-authorize-uaw-representation/
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Walmart responds after Trump told it to “eat the tariffs”
American companies, which Trump proclaims he is the champion of, are speaking out against his tariffs. USA Today reports: “President Donald Trump and American retail giant Walmart are trading stern…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/walmart-responds-after-trump-told-it-to-eat-the-tariffs/
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Trump Admin. touts ‘new model’ where workers spend their entire lives fixing factory robots
In a bizarre, dystopian statement, a Trump cabinet member said that the new model is for workers to work their entire lives in a factory but to do so as repair people for the factory’s robots.
https://labor411.org/411-blog/trump-admin-touts-new-model-where-workers-spend-their-entire-lives-fixing-factory-robots/
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Check out Robert Reich's excellent post today calling out the media for not using the word "corruption" when talking about Trump.
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Don’t call them “potential conflicts of interest.”
They’re corruption.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-162789546
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Reagan Was Bad For Federal Worker Unions. Trump Could Be Much Worse.
The assault on federal worker unions by the president in his first 100 days is putting him on a path to be the most hostile president to federal workers unions in our country’s history.
https://labor411.org/411-blog/reagan-was-bad-for-federal-worker-unions-trump-could-be-much-worse/
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Union Workers Hurt By Tariffs Speak Out On Trump: “Direct Attack on the Working Class”
More and more union workers are speaking out against the Trump tariffs as the pain becomes more real. Newsweek reports: “A union representing West Coast dock workers has decried President Donald Trump...
https://labor411.org/411-blog/union-workers-hurt-by-tariffs-speak-out-on-trump-direct-attack-on-the-working-class/
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Washington Legislators Approve Unemployment For Striking Workers Despite GOP Opposition
A major win for union members is heading to the governor’s office for signature. The Washington State Standard reports: “Unemployment benefits for striking workers are close to becoming law in…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/washington-legislators-approve-unemployment-for-striking-workers-despite-gop-opposition/
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Trump Tariffs To Blame For 20,000 Layoffs, Says UPS
The Trump tariffs continue to bring pain, and seemingly no gain, to American companies. The Guardian reports: “The United Parcel Service (UPS) is expected to cut about 20,000 jobs in 2025 as a part of...
https://labor411.org/411-blog/trump-tariffs-to-blame-for-20000-layoffs-says-ups/
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Starbucks Plans To Hire More Baristas As It Concedes Automation Move Backfired
Starbucks is putting humans over robots, for the meantime, at least. The Guardian reports: “Starbucks is planning to hire more baristas, get them to work more hours at its coffee shops and roll back…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/starbucks-plans-to-hire-more-baristas-as-it-concedes-automation-move-backfired/
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Trump says US kids may have less toys because of his tariffs but that’s okay with him
Trump’s trade war could result in US kids receiving less toys because of increased costs. And he’s fine with that. The Associated Press reports: “President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that…
https://labor411.org/411-blog/trump-says-us-kids-may-have-less-toys-because-of-his-tariffs-but-thats-okay-with-him/
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