‘Your body fights to stay cool’: workers toil in record heat as federal rule frozen Trump officials and Republicans are rolling back protections against heat-related illnesses and deaths The Guardian - US · Sep 25
NYC Has No Heat Rule for Private Bosses. These Worker Rights Still Apply NYC has no mandatory heat rule for private employers, yet pay, safety and anti-bias rights protect outdoor workers regardless of immigration status. Latin Times · Sep 24
What Mamdani's Office of Worker Power Actually Means for Delivery Workers and Nannies Mamdani's Office of Worker Power aims to unionize NYC's delivery, domestic and day-labor workers, with rights that apply no matter immigration status. Latin Times · Sep 8
‘Power in the hands of people’: union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality The Guardian - US · Apr 15
‘We’re not going anywhere’: how unionization ‘whirlwind’ set stage for historic Starbucks strike Four years after workers at a Starbucks store in upstate New York became the first to unionize, hundreds of outlets followed – defying intense resistance from the coffee chain. What happened next? The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2025
‘Like working in a prison’: cuts, fear and understaffing at Trump’s labor department Morale has plummeted as staff charged with protecting US workers feel their core mission is being undermined The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
In Georgia, Trump Is Upending Successful Pro-Worker Reforms A Fort Valley school bus company shows what workers and companies are losing. Capital & Main · Jun 3, 2025
‘You can’t be pro-billionaire and pro-working class’: Biden’s labor chief on return of Trump Julie Su, acting labor secretary, fears many of Biden’s pro-worker policies will be undone by the new administration The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2025
Trump will destroy the government agencies that most help working people For all its supposed ‘populism’, the new administration will probably target offices that protect consumers The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2024
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su Touts November Jobs Report Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su discusses positive job trends and gradual economic improvements under the Biden administration. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Boeing And Union Hold 'Productive' Meeting Amid Ongoing Strike The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 751 said that with the assistance of Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su, the union's bargaining committee "had a productive face-to-face meeting with the company to address key bargaining issues. International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024
Prolonged Strike Clouds New Boeing CEO's Turnaround The quest by Boeing's new CEO to revive the aviation giant's fortunes suffered a serious blow when striking machinists voted down the latest contract proposal, prolonging a nearly six-week stoppage. International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024
Boeing And Union Reach New Contract Proposal To End Strike Boeing and IAM reach new contract proposal to end strike, offering pay raise and bonuses. Strike impacts Boeing production and suppliers, leading to layoff... Top News · Oct 19, 2024
A second Trump presidency has raised concerns of migrant workers’ rights Former US President Trump says if re-elected, there would be a return of ICE raids. Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2024
International Business Times · Oct 15, 2024 US Labor Secretary Intervenes In Boeing Strike Boeing announced it will reduce 17,000 jobs and to issue 60-day layoff notices next month to thousands of employees in its commercial aviation division. The company plans to implement the layoffs in mid-January.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024 Dockworkers pause strike after Biden administration’s appeal to patriotism hits the mark A dockworkers strike that froze operations at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports for 2½ days was paused on Oct. 3, 2024. The Conversation U.S. asked Anna Nagurney, a scholar of supply chains, to assess the extent of disruptions that likely occurred and how the swift return of 45,000 workers…
Top News · Oct 1, 2024 Shipping Industry Faces Potential Strike Over Wage Dispute USMX and ILA negotiate pay raises amidst industry profits. ILA accuses companies of prioritizing profits over fair compensation. Biden administration inter...
The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024 Democrats seek data on ‘oppressive child labor’ amid rise in reports of US abuses Exclusive: senior House members write letter seeking information on child labor violations in federally funded programs
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024 US miners' union head calls House Republican effort to block silica dust rule an 'attack' on workers The head of the national mine workers’ union is condemning an effort by House Republicans to block enforcement of a long-awaited federal rule directed at curbing workers’ exposure to deadly rock dust
Roll Call · Jun 24, 2024 As heat waves intensify, so does criticism of government support - Roll Call A relentless heat wave has focused attention on the inadequacy of government efforts to address heat-related deaths.
Top News · Apr 26, 2024 New Labor Department Rule Strengthens Protections For Farmworkers New Labor Department rule enhances legal protections for temporary farmworkers under H-2A program, addressing abuse, unsafe conditions, and illegal recruit...
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 New Federal Rule Strengthens Protection For Coal Miners New federal rule aims to reduce coal miners' exposure to silica dust and combat black lung disease, emphasizing worker safety and health protection.
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2023 Gov. Newsom’s biggest critic might be this California congressman - Roll Call Rep. Kevin Kiley says his state under Gov. Gavin Newsom is “not where we want to go as a country,” and he wants to warn his colleagues.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Biden faces pressure to join auto workers picket line as Trump sets sights on Detroit White House won’t dispatch labour officials to Michigan, for now
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2023 Labor Day 2023: a time to reflect on creating an equal workforce for all The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau will continue working to improve the status of working women and their families by focusing on better wages and working conditions in key sectors, Midwest Regional Administrator Gina Rodriguez writes.