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A new study reveals how some union practices prioritize maintaining their political influence over delivering benefits.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President for Employment Policy Glenn Spencer released the following statement today detailing the negative effects the PRO Act would have on America’s workforce and economy.
In an interconnected world, human trafficking is a global problem that touches many industries and business relationships. Traffickers rely on the transportation and hospitality sectors for moving and controlling victims and delivering them for commercial sex or forced labor, giving these sectors a critical role as the first line of defense.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the following statement today regarding the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final regulation adjusting the overtime salary threshold to just over $35,500 a year.
Eradicating human trafficking may seem like a daunting goal to achieve, but small, simple acts of compassion can make an impact.
This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions supporting Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
This Hill letter was sent from Christel Slaughter, Chair of the Chamber's Small Business Council, to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions supporting Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Unions like the SEIU have decided to pursue a concept from Europe referred to as sector-level (or sectoral) bargaining.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing H.R. 1423, the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act."
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