Articles tagged with #labor
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Us Department of Labor Proposes Rule Clarifying Employee, Independent Contractor Status Under Federal Wage and Hour Laws
The US Department of Labor has taken a significant step in addressing the growing issue of worker misclassification in the gig economy by proposing a new rule to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors under federal wage and hour laws. The proposed rule, announced on Ma...
In Mlbpa’s Pivotal Moment, Bruce Meyer Must Expand His Capacity to Lead
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has reached a critical juncture, with Executive Director Bruce Meyer facing mounting pressure to resolve ongoing disputes with the MLB. The union has been engaged in a heated negotiation with the league over key issues such as salary caps, player...
Wga Staff Go on Strike Weeks Ahead of Amptp Negotiations
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has taken a bold step, calling a strike in the entertainment industry. This decision will impact thousands of writers, directors, and crew members who are members of the guild. The strike is set to begin immediately, with the WGA stating that it will continue until...
N.y.c. Nurses Reach Deal to End Strike at Two Hospital Systems
The strike, which began on December 11, 2022, was one of the largest and longest in New York City's history, with over 7,000 nurses from two major hospital systems participating. The nurses were demanding better staffing ratios, higher wages, and improved working conditions. Despite multiple failed ...
Nurses Describe Fear on the Job as Bitter Strike Enters Fifth Day
The dispute between nurses and hospital administrators has been brewing for months, but it came to a head on Monday when thousands of nurses walked off the job in a bitter labor strike. The strike, which has left thousands of patients without care, has been marked by tense negotiations between the t...
Us Jobs Market Sees Moderate Growth Despite Rising Unemployment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September jobs report on Friday, providing insight into the ongoing state of the US labor market. The data indicates that employers added 263,000 new positions in September, marking the 20th consecutive month of job growth. However, the report also reveale...