Pivotal labor cases due before Supreme Court
When it comes to the issue of union fees and free riders heading towards the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s a case of “here we go again.” But with a difference.
Government
Uncategorized
Seward Coop workers vote overwhelmingly to unionize
Workers at Seward Coop’s three locations are celebrating their decision to join United Food & Commercial Workers Local 653. Ninety-four percent of those who voted supported union representation.
Co-Ops
Linden Hills Co-op workers submit cards for union election
An overwhelming 80 percent of Linden Hills Co-op employees signed and submitted cards to the National Labor Relations Board Thursday to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 653.
Community
Labor movement pledges to challenge bigotry, bridge racial divisions
With the country facing serious questions of racial justice – and bigoted political rhetoric intended to divide people – the labor movement hopes to foster dialogue and solidarity, leaders of the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions said Thursday.
Wage Theft
Residential construction industry built on ‘payroll fraud’ model
Jose Ramirez had never heard the term “wage theft,” but he knew he was being cheated when a roofing subcontractor refused to pay him.