An Executive Power Case That Trump May Win The Supreme Court seems likely to agree that a member of the National Labor Relations Board may be fired by the president at will. Reason · Apr 4, 2025
Can You Get Fired For Social Media Posts? Here's What The Law Says Employees need to familiarize themselves with their company's social media policies and their rights under labor laws. International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025
Dellinger v. Bessent Disappears Allowing Wilcox v. Trump to Train Sights on Humphrey's Executor The Supreme Court will not have to weigh in on removal limitations at the Office of Special Counsel, but it could still have to consider those for the National Labor Relations Board. Reason · Mar 6, 2025
Court rules Trump’s firing of labor board official illegal, saying president is not a king Judge orders reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to National Labor Relations Board after her removal by US president The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2025
Judge reinstates fired National Labor Relations Board member - Roll Call A judge ordered the administration to reinstate a National Labor Relations Board member, finding her firing without cause violated the law. Roll Call · Mar 6, 2025
3 ways Trump is acting like a king and bypassing the Constitution’s checks and balances on presidential authority I learned basic civics in my public school. But mostly, because it was more interesting, I also learned civics after school watching the animated series “Schoolhouse Rock,” often with my abuela – my grandmother – who took care of me. The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025
‘For Workers, There’s Nowhere to Go’ Labor board freeze leaves thousands of workers, from Amazon to Trader Joe’s, with few options — prompting some to consider more aggressive tactics. Capital & Main · Feb 20, 2025
Trump vowed to champion US workers - the reality has been a relentless assault President has begun slashing federal workforce while hobbling labor watchdogs NLRB and EEOC The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
Former Labor Board Watchdog Sues Trump Over 'Blatant Violation' Firing The former head of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), a US labor watchdog agency, is suing President Donald Trump over her termination as an NLRB board member after the 47th President suddenly removed her from her position last week. Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025
A top legal expert says that Trump's decision to fire the head of the NLRB is ‘completely unprecedented’: ‘Workers need to buckle up’ Trump’s decision to fire Gwynne Wilcox effectively shuts down the NLRB’s ability to function. Fortune · Jan 30, 2025
Trump tries to purge the NLRB Trump fired the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel and one of its Democratic members Salon · Jan 28, 2025
Trump fires senior labor board official in ‘unprecedented and illegal’ move Gwynne Wilcox pledges to challenge decision after dismissal in effect paralyzes National Labor Relations Board The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025
Whole Foods workers vote to unionize Whole Foods said it was "disappointed" by the vote but "committed to maintaining a positive working environment" Salon · Jan 28, 2025
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia become the 1st to unionize Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Pennsylvania have voted to unionize, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the Amazon-owned grocery store chain The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Capital & Main · Jan 21, 2025 With Union Rights Uncertain Under Trump, Higher Ed Workers Seek to Speed Up Bargaining Newly unionized Caltech, Occidental workers got union rights under Biden. Trump’s inauguration has them seeking quick contracts.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024 Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here's what you should know Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union are holding a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas
The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2024 US Amazon workers go on ‘largest’ strike against company, Teamsters union says Employees at seven facilities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco take action in demand of contract talks
The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2024 Amazon workers threaten strike in New York ahead of holidays If company fails to meet deadline, it could lead to Amazon’s first large-scale unfair labor practice strike in the US
Latin Times · Dec 11, 2024 Kyrsten Sinema Tanks Critical Biden Nominee with First Senate Vote in Weeks, Hands Trump Control of Key Committee In her first senate vote in weeks, Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema helped tank President Biden's nominee to secure a Democrat-majority on the National Labor Relations Board.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Amazon and Elon Musk's SpaceX challenge labor agency's constitutionality in federal court Attorneys for Amazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have argued in a federal appeals court that the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional
TechRadar · Nov 14, 2024 Amazon's mandatory anti-union meetings banned by Labor board Amazon’s mandatory ‘captive audience’ meetings were found to be in violation of the law.
Top News · Nov 8, 2024 Amazon Workers In Alabama Face Third Unionization Vote Legal battles over Amazon unionization votes in Bessemer, Alabama, amid alleged company interference.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 Amazon workers in Alabama will have third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence Amazon workers in Alabama will have the opportunity decide whether to unionize for the third time in three years
Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2024 Despite stark differences on worker rights, unions split on Trump, Harris Trump has garnered support among union members by tapping into issues that are top of mind of the broader electorate.
Capital & Main · Nov 1, 2024 Trump’s Inaction on Teamsters’ Pensions Fuels Frustration Over Failure to Endorse Harris Union members say the non-endorsement ignores Harris’ role in securing Teamsters’ retirement benefits and Biden’s pro-union NLRB, which has bolstered organizing efforts at Amazon.