News Releases | December 22, 2023

New York Coalition Criticizes Gov. Hochul for Caving to Wall Street in Vetoing Non-Competes Ban

Non-competes harm workers by limiting their freedom to change jobs and giving companies power to suppress wages.

Press Clips | September 1, 2023

As more Californians allege on-the-job violations, labor groups say bosses retaliate

Via: Cal Matters

More workers are filing claims with the state alleging employers are retaliating against them for engaging in legally protected activities,(…)

Press Clips | June 20, 2023

Amazon’s ‘Dangerous and Illegal’ Warehouse Conditions Under Senate Investigation

Via: Yahoo!Life

Workplace safety concerns at Amazon’s warehouses have now gotten the attention of one of the company’s most famous critics: Senator Bernie Sanders.

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(…)

Press Clips | March 13, 2023

Child Labor in the US: Despite Laws, Kids Work in Agriculture, Fast Food, Industry

Via: Teen Vogue

Child labor is not a relic of the past.

Press Clips | February 19, 2023

A Starbucks Worker Fired for Organizing Got His Job Back Thanks to NYC “Just Cause” Laws

Via: Jacobin

A Queens Starbucks worker was one of many across the country fired in retaliation for union organizing. Thanks to NYC(…)

Press Clips | February 3, 2023

How a YouTube Strike Could Set a Big Precedent For Workers’ Rights

Several teams of subcontracted YouTube workers went on strike on Friday, to protest a return-to-office policy that they say is(…)

Press Clips | January 27, 2023

Controversial noncompetes now face a possible ban. But one group never had to worry about them: attorneys

Via: Business Insider

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that about 30 million workers, nearly 20% of the workforce, across the US are currently(…)

Press Clips | November 16, 2022

Child Labor Has Made a Comeback

Via: Slate

A gruesome case at meatpacking plants is but one example.   BY TERRI GERSTEIN NOV 16, 202212:21 PM The latest child labor(…)

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