Labor Dept Drops Defense of Biden Overtime Rule
"The US Department of Labor is ending its legal defense of a Biden-era regulation that widened the eligibility for overtime pay for millions of workers" https://t.co/4J1oWYdNXc @parker_purifoy
Regulator's Turbulent Culture Exposes Paranoid Leadership Crisis
"those inside the agency that regulates roughly one-fifth of consumer spending in the US describe a culture rocked by staff clashes, leadership turmoil, industry backlash and an embattled, paranoid leader" Gift link: https://t.co/2eZscAPSCH
Union Wins Reversed at Chipotle, Apple, Amazon
Same month we learn Teamsters disclaimed interest at the one unionized US Chipotle, Apple announced closure of one of its two unionized US stores, and Amazon asked appeals judges to undo certification of its one unionized US warehouse https://t.co/njFRzk2JlI
Teamsters Abandon Michigan Chipotle Union After Three Years
Scoop: The Teamsters union has formally disclaimed interest in representing staff at the Michigan Chipotle that unionized in 2022, forfeiting the sole union foothold at the company after three years without winning a contract https://t.co/2O9yaE0Jqo
Business Owners Reap Tax Perks Denied to W‑2 Workers
“There are just a lot of tax benefits that come with owning a business that are just not really available to somebody working a W-2 job... It’s just a reflection of how Washington works, right? There’s no ‘regular person’ lobby.”...
NLRB Settlement Thwarts Landmark Amazon Driver Responsibility Ruling
Scoop: Trump's NLRB general counsel is proposing a settlement defusing one of the agency's most consequential Amazon cases, averting a potential landmark ruling on the company's responsibility for contract drivers it claims not to employ https://t.co/nimIelUrQz
Fact‑checking Emails Now Cover Even Eye‑rolls
one time I reported that someone had rolled their eyes at something during our interview; before publishing, I included that in a fact-checking email in case they wanted to dispute whether their eyes in fact rolled
Apple Shuts First US Union Store, Union Vows Legal Fight
Apple plans to close its first unionized store, one of only two union sites in the US: https://t.co/Ghh3HZA3n4 @markgurman Union says it's "exploring all legal options and will work with elected officials and allies to hold Apple accountable."
Starbucks Union Accuses Company of Bad‑Faith Negotiations
Scoop: Starbucks union has filed new labor board case accusing company of negotiating in bad faith in the contract talks that resumed this week – a rocky start to the first negotiations in a year https://t.co/uOwcdsY8ms Union alleges Starbucks backtracked...
NLRB Says Amazon Violated Law Over Staten Island Negotiations
NLRB members, including Trump's appointees, rule Amazon illegally refused to negotiate at its Staten Island warehouse, teeing up what could be a yearslong federal court battle: https://t.co/ybrQBy5lR0 @robertiafolla @amazonteamsters
Trump Names James Murphy NLRB
As long expected, President Trump has named NLRB member James Murphy as the labor board's chairman, the agency just announced. In statement, Murphy says he looks forward to working with colleagues "to protect and advance the rights of American workers."
REI Plans Pay Cuts, Benefit Reductions, Faces Union Legal Challenge
Scoop: REI has told staff it plans to cut pay for future hires and reduce benefits for current staff. REI has also told its union, UFCW, that it plans to unilaterally impose terms from its final offer at recently-unionized stores. Union...
Mercedes Settles NLRB Case, Pledges No Mexico Move
Scoop: Mercedes has settled NLRB case over alleged union-busting in the lead-up to 2024 vote in Alabama. Mercedes will make promises including not threatening to move to Mexico. NLRB general counsel office approved settlement despite objections of the UAW https://t.co/UsuAcusVzW
NLRB Swamped with 17,000 Cases, 10,000 Overdue
"The National Labor Relations Board has approximately 17,000 open unfair labor practice investigations on hand, including almost 10,000 cases that have been pending review for more than six months" https://t.co/m5FQS4iHKl @robertiafolla
Bipartisan Staff Decry Toxic, Demoralizing Workplace Culture
"more than two dozen current and former department employees from across the political spectrum described a toxic workplace characterized by an absentee secretary, hostile aides and a deeply demoralized staff" https://t.co/yxuZGWU39r @rebeccadobrien @EvanGorelick