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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 released a statement after introduction of the Warehouse Worker Protection Act in the U.S. Senate.
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The Act would result in OSHA issuing a new ergonomics standard and giving unions a streamlined approach to organizing warehouses.
Workers in New Jersey voted to remove UAW representation, and the NLRB has surprisingly moved forward with the decertification vote.