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Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

29 Jul, 2019

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29 Jul, 2019

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Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

No advocates for workers’ rights or labor were especially surprised last week when President Trump nominated Eugene Scalia for secretary of Labor, succeeding the utterly discredited Alex Acosta.

Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

Delivery Apps Like DoorDash are Using Your Tips to Pay Workers’ Wages

24 Jul, 2019

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24 Jul, 2019

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Delivery Apps Like DoorDash are Using Your Tips to Pay Workers’ Wages

When you order food through an app and tip the worker who delivers it, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the money you give goes directly to that person.

Delivery Apps Like DoorDash are Using Your Tips to Pay Workers’ Wages

Trump Ramps Up Assault On Workers' Rights With Scalia Nomination To Department Of Labor

24 Jul, 2019

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24 Jul, 2019

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Trump Ramps Up Assault On Workers' Rights With Scalia Nomination To Department Of Labor

Donald Trump ran for president on the idea that he would help struggling Americans, the "forgotten ma

Trump Ramps Up Assault On Workers' Rights With Scalia Nomination To Department Of Labor

UNITE HERE Member Finds Assistance Through Union Plus Strike Grant

23 Jul, 2019

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23 Jul, 2019

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UNITE HERE Member Finds Assistance Through Union Plus Strike Grant

When Honolulu UNITE HERE member Scott Abfalter walked out on a union-sanctioned strike last fall, he was able to get some financial assistance from an unexpected source. As a Union Plus Credit Cardholder, he was eligible for the Union Plus Strike Grant.

UNITE HERE Member Finds Assistance Through Union Plus Strike Grant

'Prime Day' is a Prime Time for Collective Action

19 Jul, 2019

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19 Jul, 2019

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'Prime Day' is a Prime Time for Collective Action

This week, millions of consumers flocked to Amazon looking for a deal on Prime Day, which brought in more than $3.9 billion for the retail giant last year.

'Prime Day' is a Prime Time for Collective Action

The Soul of a Union Man

12 Jul, 2019

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12 Jul, 2019

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The Soul of a Union Man

I was raised in a company house, in a company town, where the miners had to buy their own oilers – that is, rubber coveralls – drill bits, and other tools at the company store.

The Soul of a Union Man