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Texas federal judge blocks US labor board rule that makes it easier for workers to unionize
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board that would have made it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies.
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United Auto Workers union sets deadline for ‘serious progress' or more locals will go on strike
The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three is now in its fourth day. There were no signs Monday of an early breakthrough that might end the strike, and the United Auto Workers have threatened to escalate their walkout against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
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Biden's goals for labor and climate collide in United Auto Workers strike
The United Auto Workers strike has exposed tensions between President Joe Biden’s goals of fighting climate change and supporting unions.
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Thousands stop work and join the picket lines as UAW union strikes at all 3 Detroit automakers
About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands in contract talks and what Detroit’s three automakers are willing to pay.
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The United Auto Worker union may soon strike major US car makers. Here's why and what that means
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
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These are the most overworked cities in the US
FinanceBuzz ranked the most overworked cities among the 50 largest in the country.
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Here's Where the Jobs Are for May 2023 — in One Chart
Professional and business services led job creation for the month with 64,000 new hires.
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Kids Could Fill Labor Shortages, Even in Bars, If These Lawmakers Succeed
Lawmakers in several states are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations.
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Why Most of the World Celebrates Labor Day on May 1
May Day, known internationally as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, is a holiday celebrated by over 60 countries on May 1 to recognize the achievements of workers. Here’s a history of the holiday from the Industrial Workers of the World and the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Why These Dallas Restaurants Have 3% Surcharge on Bills
A Dallas restaurant owner says he’s being transparent about the costs of providing benefits to his employees.
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Why a Greenville Avenue Restaurant Group Has Added a 3% Surcharge to Tabs
A pair of Greenville Avenue restaurants in Dallas started off 2023 with a new fee tacked onto customers’ bills.
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New Push to Get Employers to Hire People of All Abilities
The Department of Labor is spotlighting the workforce contributions of people with disabilities and as NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports, the Texas Workforce Commission’s ‘Texas Hire Ability’ program encourages employers to hire people with all abilities.