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The Department of Labor’s new overtime regulation raises the salary threshold, which will harm small businesses and charitable nonprofits.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new “walk-around” regulation that will result in OSHA-sanctioned trespassing.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Workplace Policy Marc Freedman released a statement after OSHA issued a new rule on the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process.
Teamsters organizers recently voted against union representation for themselves, even though they encourage employees elsewhere to unionize.
In late March, the United Auto Workers petitioned the federal National Labor Relations Board to hold an election at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.
This development is the latest in the UAW’s relentless, decade-long quest to unionize the Chattanooga Volkswagen facility after previous attempts have failed.
The Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to improve “salting” reporting.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting the "Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act."
By allowing workers to vote privately in a union election, the Georgia bill prevents potential intimidation and ensures employee decisions reflect genuine sentiments.
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is flexing its oversight muscles by sending letters to 12 unions seeking information to prevent fraud and corruption.
The House Education and Workforce Committee is investigating a resolution adopted by the leadership at a United Workers Union Local.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to support H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63.