Tag: Labor rights
Immigration Crackdown Impact on Reporting Hazards: Advocates Warn
Warehouse workers were in a state of panic during the summer of 2011 as they reached out to Ellen Widess, the leader of Cal/OSHA at that time, about unsafe conditions in Inland Empire warehouses....
California Employers Misuse 1st Amendment to Oppose Pro-Worker Law
California Employers Misuse 1st Amendment to Oppose Pro-Worker LawCalifornia employers are facing scrutiny for allegedly misusing the 1st Amendment to push back against pro-worker legislation. On New Year's Eve, the California Chamber of Commerce...
California Labor Laws in 2025: Enhanced Worker Protections Guide
California Labor Laws in 2025: Enhanced Worker Protections GuideCalifornia lawmakers have once again shown their commitment to protecting workers by passing new legislation that enhances workplace rights and safeguards. These laws, which came into...
Manchin and Sinema Sink Schumer’s Effort to Secure Democratic Majority on Top Labor Board
In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats' efforts to secure a Democratic majority on the National Labor Relations Board were thwarted by two pivotal votes. Outgoing Senators Joe Manchin and...
Video Game Workers Strike Over AI Concerns: Impact on Industry
Video game performers represented by SAG-AFTRA are set to go on strike due to concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) protections in the industry. This strike, scheduled to begin on Friday, marks the second time...
Tesla’s Nordic Shareholders Seek to Promote Workers’ Rights in Vote Promoting Workers’ Rights: Tesla Nordic...
Tesla mechanics in Sweden have been on strike for six months with little progress from the company. However, Nordic shareholders are determined to make a change. They are pushing for workers' rights to be...