With just a few days before Labor Day, hundreds of workers from trade unions yesterday gathered to form stronger ties and demand a legislated wage increase.
Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers.
(The Center Square) – The Service Employees International Union is touting a tentative five-year labor agreement with the Chicago Park District. A statement from SEIU Local 73 said the deal, pending ratification, includes unprecedented wage increases and improvements to working conditions. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski said the SEIU and the Chicago Teachers Union are in a favorable position with Brandon Johnson as mayor. “The SEIU is not dumb....
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...
In a news release, the US Department of Labor said that it has recovered more than $52,000 in back wages that were owed to workers with disabilities from Advo Companies Inc.
There are strong indications that workers will wait for a longer time to receive a new national minimum wage as negotiations have stalled amid excruciating economic hardship and mass suffering in the country.
The union representing striking airline catering workers says Ontario mediators have called them back to the table for talks with employer Gate Gourmet. About 800 food service staff at Toronto's Pearson airport went on strike Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers without meals this week. The workers cook, package and deliver food and beverages to planes for service on board, with Air Canada and WestJet having to limit meal offerings after the job action. Teamsters Canada claims some...
By Jean Gonzalez ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — A bill recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been described by a farmworker advocate as “inhumane” and draconian. DeSantis, who usually has public signing of bills, signed HB 433 in a closed door session April 11, along with other bills. Opponents of HB […] The post New Florida law giving state sole authority on worker protections, wages called ‘inhumane’ first appeared on OSV News.
Sheffield Wednesday earned a big boost in their fight for survival after their electric 3-0 win over West Brom on Saturday. The crucial three points takes the Owls to 50 overall, three points ahead of Birmingham City in 22nd place. Danny Röhl and his side need to pick up just one point in their final game of the season against Sunderland in order to secure their safety into next season. The previous meeting between the two ended with the Black Cats taking a 3-0 win at Hillsborough, so how will...
Brayden wasn't even six months old when his life was tragically taken. Versa Mae Simmons, a daycare worker, was charged with Brayden's murder. Simmons allegedly has a history of abuse and is being held on a $1 million bond
Three huge matches on ANZAC Day spread across Sydney, Melbourne and
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday is International Workers' Day and the community gathered in Albuquerque to honor immigrant workers. El Centro, a local immigrant's rights and worker justice organization, held the event which highlighted the economic contributions of immigrant workers. Event organizers say they honored Albuquerque and Bernalillo County's legacy of passing immigrant-friendly policies that promote public []