Press Clips | June 2, 2023

Why Americans Want Part-Time Jobs Again

Via: Time

Despite the downsides of foregoing a traditional 40-hour-a-week job, more Americans are embracing part-time and freelance work as they emerge(…)

News Releases | June 2, 2023

May Jobs Report: Despite Strong Job Growth, Labor Market Weakens for Black Workers

Workers are demanding that policymakers take action to support people pushed out of work before wider layoffs begin to mount.

News Releases | June 1, 2023

On the Supreme Court’s Decision in Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters

NELP believes in workers’ right to strike as a fundamental democratic principle.

Press Clips | May 30, 2023

Noncompete clauses ‘chill’ worker rights and are usually illegal, NLRB lawyer says

Via: Business Insider

Companies that force workers to sign “noncompete” clauses are likely breaking the law, infringing not just on those employee’s freedom(…)

News Releases | May 25, 2023

NELP Urges Caution on Portable Benefits Pilot Program Legislation

Such programs must promote worker mobility and strengthen economic security and not weaken existing labor rights.

Press Clips | May 22, 2023

Organizing Despite the Churn

Via: Labor Notes

When the Amazon Labor Union first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee(…)

Press Clips | May 16, 2023

Why California’s COVID unemployment mess isn’t over yet

Via: The Orange County Register

The biggest logjam of contested unemployment cases lies in a state appeals process By Lauren Hepler | CalMatters It’s been 22(…)

News Releases | May 5, 2023

April Jobs Report: Job Growth Slows Just as Black Workers See More Gains

It’s an affront to workers that the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates, threatening to throw the economy into recession.

Blog | May 1, 2023

New Jersey’s Temp Workers Win!

Tens of thousands of New Jersey temporary help and staffing agency workers triumphed over significant challenges, building power with support(…)

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