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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

He's brazenly anti-worker': US marks the first Labor Day under Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's second-term actions prioritize corporate interests and have rolled back worker protections, weakened unions, and harmed vulnerable workers' pay and safety.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK unions want 'worker first' plan for AI to protect jobs

Over half of British public worry AI will impact jobs; TUC demands worker-first AI strategy with retraining, protections, and conditional public funding.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 08.20.25 - Above the Law

Recent legal and regulatory developments reveal politicized prosecutions, reduced worker protections, threats to public-service benefits, and potential regulatory conflicts of interest.
#minimum-wage
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Mayor Vetoes Bills to Raise Wages for Grocery Delivery Workers

Minimum wage legislation for app-based grocery delivery workers was vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams to prevent further grocery cost increases.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Revealed: Six east London businesses named for not paying minimum wage

Employers failing to comply with minimum wage laws lead to significant repayments for workers.
The government continues to hold companies accountable for wage issues.
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#labor-rights
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US politics

18 States Now Have Laws Blocking Cities From Enacting Paid Leave Standards

73 million workers are affected by state laws that restrict local labor protections, including paid sick leave.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
NYC politics

How Philadelphia Is Fighting Back Against Donald Trump's Anti-Worker Crusade

Cities must strengthen local labor policies to protect workers' rights amidst federal rollbacks.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

How Philadelphia Is Fighting Back Against Donald Trump's Anti-Worker Crusade

Cities must strengthen local labor policies to protect workers' rights amidst federal rollbacks.
more#labor-rights
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow | CBC News

"The Ontario Federation of Labour is advocating for more robust worker protections due to growing health concerns over poor air quality caused by increasing wildfire smoke. This initiative focuses on establishing comprehensive regulations for extreme heat and air quality, akin to those already in place for cold weather. "},{
Public health
US politics
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Trump's AI plan pushes AI upskilling instead of worker protections - and 4 other key takeaways

The Trump administration's AI Action Plan prioritizes deregulation, global dominance, and AI upskilling without proposing worker protections.
#employment-rights
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers

NYC Council will vote on legislation providing wage and workplace protections for delivery workers.
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC bans Uber and Lyft from randomly barring drivers from working

New York City implemented a pay increase and protections for Uber and Lyft drivers, aimed at preventing unjust lockouts by the companies.
Public health
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff

The layoffs at NIOSH severely impact health and safety programs, hindering critical investigation and approval processes.
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