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A new study reveals how some union practices prioritize maintaining their political influence over delivering benefits.
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The current General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board has levied an assault on the very kinds of open discussion and free speech the National Labor Relations Act explicitly protects.
This Coalition letter was sent to President Biden on ongoing labor negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three (General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company).
Under a proposed law, employed workers would get paid to strike, and California businesses would foot the bill.
For the first time since the agreement entered into force, Mexico denied a U.S. request to review labor practices at a Mexican facility, leading to the U.S.’s request for a RRM panel review.
The NLRB’s Cemex decision threatens to impose collective bargaining on employers and employees with a secret ballot election.
The U.S. Chamber is urging the Senate to hold off on the confirmation until it can be paired with a Republican nominee, keeping with Senate tradition when there are vacancies for each party.
A long and expanded strike will continue to hurt U.S. consumers and businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Workplace Policy Marc Freedman released a statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule.