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California

Why Gov. Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office

1 week ago

California

Powerful labor coalition backs redrawing California's congressional map in fight with Texas and Trump

fromFresno Bee

2 weeks ago

California

CA agency reverses on telework policy after workers raise union contract concerns

California

Why Gov. Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office

In a historic win for U.S. labor, all major Las Vegas Strip casinos are now unionized

All major casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are now unionized, marking a historic labor milestone.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Labour must create green jobs or lose voters to parties who oppose net zero, unions warn

The UK must ramp up the creation of green jobs, as the phase-out of fossil fuels risks losing public support for net zero transition and political backing.

Environment

Right-wing politics

fromThe Washington Post

Norman Tebbit, conservative ally to Margaret Thatcher, dies at 94

Norman Tebbit, a prominent British politician and ally of Margaret Thatcher, died at 94 years old on July 7.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Supreme Court ruling allows Trump's federal cuts to proceed

Supreme Court ruling temporarily allows Trump administration's cuts to HUD and other agencies amid ongoing legal challenges.

fromtherealdeal.com

The Daily Dirt: Mamdani takes victory lap with unions

Unions support Mamdani for emphasizing affordability and being an ally in labor struggles.

fromwww.amny.com

fromThe American Prospect

NYC Mayor's Race: Mamdani rallies with new labor supporters who once backed Cuomo in general election show of force | amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani secured labor union support after winning the Democratic primary, with his 543,344 votes marking a historical high since 1989.

#new-york-city

NYC politics

Labor Lines Up Behind Mamdani After Decisive Win

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

NYC Mayor's Race: City's top unions endorse Mamdani, abandon Cuomo | amNewYork

fromThe New Yorker

NYC politics

New York to Ford: NOT DEAD

Union leaders played a pivotal role in preventing New York City's collapse during the 1975 fiscal crisis.

fromThe American Prospect

NYC politics

Cuomo Wins Backing of 2 Major Unions That Once Pushed Him to Resign

Two major NYC labor unions switched endorsements from Mayor Adams to Andrew Cuomo, signaling his resurgence in the mayoral race.

NYC politics

Labor Lines Up Behind Mamdani After Decisive Win

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

NYC Mayor's Race: City's top unions endorse Mamdani, abandon Cuomo | amNewYork

fromThe New Yorker

New York to Ford: NOT DEAD

Union leaders played a pivotal role in preventing New York City's collapse during the 1975 fiscal crisis.

Cuomo Wins Backing of 2 Major Unions That Once Pushed Him to Resign

Two major NYC labor unions switched endorsements from Mayor Adams to Andrew Cuomo, signaling his resurgence in the mayoral race.

more#new-york-city

fromHuffPost

Two Major NYC Unions Drop Andrew Cuomo To Endorse Zohran Mamdani

Labor unions in NYC have shifted their support from Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani after his primary victory.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Union leaders' exit from DNC exposes mind-boggling' tensions inside Democratic party

Labor leaders resign from DNC due to dissatisfaction over the party's strategy towards working-class voters.

fromBKReader

Labor Leaders Exit DNC as Tensions Flare Over Working-Class Strategy

Top union leaders resign from DNC amid frustrations with party's approach to working-class voters.

fromThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics

California State Workers Resist Back-to-Work Orders - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Temporary government benefits for workers tend to become permanent, making reversing them difficult for lawmakers.

Union leader faces federal charge of conspiracy to impede an officer during L.A. ICE raids

"Let me be clear: I don't care who you are-if you impede federal agents, you will be arrested and prosecuted. No one has the right to assault, obstruct, or interfere with a lawful enforcement action."

Black Lives Matter

#vta

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Alternative transportation

Silicon Valley VTA workers vote on new contract offer - San Jose Spotlight

fromSan Jose Inside

Alternative transportation

VTA Says It Has Three Labor Agreements in Hand, One to Go

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Alternative transportation

Silicon Valley VTA workers vote on new contract offer - San Jose Spotlight

fromSan Jose Inside

Alternative transportation

VTA Says It Has Three Labor Agreements in Hand, One to Go

more#vta

fromwww.cityandstateny.com

Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race

Endorsements significantly influence mayoral candidates by broadening appeal and securing grassroots support.

#federal-workforce

SF politics

Rep. Ro Khanna, local labor unions denounce federal layoffs

San Francisco Giants

Judge pauses much of Trump administration's massive downsizing of federal agencies

A California judge mandated the Trump administration to cease major federal workforce downsizing, highlighting the need for Congressional approval.

US politics

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers

Federal worker unions significantly impede Trump's plans to reduce the government workforce.

Lawsuits from unions have successfully protected workers from firings during Trump's tenure.

SF politics

Rep. Ro Khanna, local labor unions denounce federal layoffs

San Francisco Giants

Judge pauses much of Trump administration's massive downsizing of federal agencies

A California judge mandated the Trump administration to cease major federal workforce downsizing, highlighting the need for Congressional approval.

US politics

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers

Federal worker unions significantly impede Trump's plans to reduce the government workforce.

Lawsuits from unions have successfully protected workers from firings during Trump's tenure.

more#federal-workforce

#trump-administration

fromTruthout

Washington Nationals

9th Circuit Court Finds Trump's Mass Federal Firings Violated Constitution

9th Circuit Court blocks Trump's executive order for massive federal workforce changes.

The court ruled Trump's order exceeds constitutional authority and is subject to Congressional approval.

fromFast Company

Washington Nationals

Trump wants to strip union rights from 2/3 of federal employees-and an appeals court said he can

The appeals court allowed Trump's executive order to proceed, impacting collective bargaining rights for federal employees during ongoing litigation.

Washington Nationals

fromTruthout

9th Circuit Court Finds Trump's Mass Federal Firings Violated Constitution

9th Circuit Court blocks Trump's executive order for massive federal workforce changes.

The court ruled Trump's order exceeds constitutional authority and is subject to Congressional approval.

Washington Nationals

fromFast Company

more#trump-administration

Trump wants to strip union rights from 2/3 of federal employees-and an appeals court said he can

The appeals court allowed Trump's executive order to proceed, impacting collective bargaining rights for federal employees during ongoing litigation.

fromStartribune

After years at home, thousands of Minnesota state workers are about to return to the office

The hybrid work plan is causing discontent among state employees, raising concerns over commuting and employee autonomy.

Los Angeles

Businesses seek to overturn hotel and airport wage hikes by forcing a citywide election

A coalition is seeking to repeal a new ordinance raising the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 by 2028.

fromThe Local France

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

'Angry' French taxi drivers plan to continue protests

Taxi drivers' protests in France continue due to dissatisfaction with government talks over new pay structures affecting hospital transport fares.

Higher Ed Unions Call for Free College in Fed Policy Agenda

Labor unions are advocating for free college and stronger labor standards in response to growing threats to higher education.

Retirement

fromBusiness Insider

This country just raised the retirement age to 70 - and others may follow

Denmark is raising its retirement age to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, linking it to life expectancy amid fiscal pressures.

fromqns.com

Resorts World backs $500M union-built plan to deliver up to 50,000 workforce housing units QNS

A landmark agreement aims to build 50,000 units of workforce housing in NYC over the next 20 years.

#california-politics

Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state's unions

California's gubernatorial race is heating up with prominent Democrats vying for the role amid ongoing social and economic crises.

California labor leaders grill Democrats running for governor on AI, benefits for strikers

Candidates expressed pro-labor support on key issues at a gathering of California 2026 gubernatorial hopefuls.

Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state's unions

California's gubernatorial race is heating up with prominent Democrats vying for the role amid ongoing social and economic crises.

California labor leaders grill Democrats running for governor on AI, benefits for strikers

Candidates expressed pro-labor support on key issues at a gathering of California 2026 gubernatorial hopefuls.

more#california-politics

fromwww.cbc.ca

Union representing Air Canada's flight attendants files for conciliation as talks stall | CBC News

Air Canada flight attendants are pushing for better compensation and working conditions after filing for conciliation amid stalled contract negotiations.

fromApaonline

Civil Capacity in the Age of Burnout

It's not just me, of course. Other people are exhausted by different things in different ways, and many people are exhausted (or worse) by more material changes in their lives.

philosophy

NYC firefighter unions back Andrew Cuomo for mayor, solidifying labor support

Unions representing FDNY members endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor, bolstering his support among labor groups before the Democratic primary.

fromFox News

Cuomo lands key endorsement as comeback bid for NYC mayor heats up

Andrew Cuomo secures endorsements from key labor unions, boosting his campaign for Mayor of New York City.

fromNew York Post

NYC firefighter unions back Andrew Cuomo for mayor, solidifying labor support

Unions representing FDNY members endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor, bolstering his support among labor groups before the Democratic primary.

fromFox News

Cuomo lands key endorsement as comeback bid for NYC mayor heats up

Andrew Cuomo secures endorsements from key labor unions, boosting his campaign for Mayor of New York City.

French rail union calls for more strike action in June

French rail workers' unions have called for strikes in early June to push for better pay and working conditions.

#tariffs

fromSlate Magazine

Left-wing politics

America's Labor Unions Are Souring on Trump

fromThe Nation

Left-wing politics

Labor Has a China Problem-but Not the One You Think

Left-wing politics

fromSlate Magazine

America's Labor Unions Are Souring on Trump

UAW President Shawn Fain's initial support for Trump's auto tariffs turned to union discontent due to Trump's anti-union actions.

Left-wing politics

fromThe Nation

Labor Has a China Problem-but Not the One You Think

Labor leaders are embracing tariffs as a means to protect jobs, particularly against competition from China.

more#tariffs

fromwww.mediaite.com

CNN Anchor Confronts Trump Labor Chief Over Whether Strong' Jobs Report Will Stick' When Tariffs Hit

The impact of tariffs on future job growth remains uncertain, despite a strong jobs report.

France politics

fromThe Local France

Hundreds of thousands rally across France on May Day

May Day demonstrations in France saw over 300,000 participants, marred by violence against Socialist lawmakers and subsequent arrests.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

Labor unions and nonprofits challenge Trump's federal workforce downsizing as unconstitutional.

fromFast Company

How Trump's mass firings could quickly hollow out the Black middle class

Trump's policies threaten the federal jobs that have historically uplifted Black Americans into the middle class.

California

fromABC7 Los Angeles

California proposes allowing testing of self-driving heavy-duty trucks

California proposes new regulations for testing self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, previously banned, amid safety and job concerns.

San Francisco

from48 hills

The budget battle begins as labor and CBOs push back against brutal Lurie cuts - 48 hills

Labor unions and community organizations oppose budget cuts linked to tech tax refunds.

Big tech companies like Uber and Lyft claim misclassification for tax purposes, seeking refunds.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYSNA nurses endorse Brooklyn councilmember for NYC comptroller

Justin Brannan has a strong track record of fighting for nurses throughout this City. As Finance Chair, Justin stood with NYSNA as we fought for more good nursing jobs and safe staffing in our Health+Hospitals system.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | NYC Councilman Keith Powers lands fire union endorsements for Manhattan Borough president

Keith Powers gains momentum in the Manhattan Borough president race with significant support from major labor unions.

How labor killed a bill to let California wildfire victims sue Big Oil for climate change

Big Oil's influence can derail climate legislation supported by environmentalists, as demonstrated by the recent failure of Senate Bill 222.

fromSan Jose Inside