Eight U.S. House Offices File for the Right to Unionize
From today’s New York Times: Aides to eight of the most progressive members of the House filed petitions on Monday to form unions in their offices, the first substantial action…
Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration’s LGBTQ Protections at Work, Schools
From today’s Washington Post: A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked enforcement of two Biden administration directives protecting LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces from discrimination, ruling in favor of…
DOT Secretary Buttigieg Announces Passenger Bill of Rights, Crack Down on Airlines
From today’s NPR News Online: AILSA CHANG, HOST: It has been a chaotic start to the summer for many travelers as airlines struggle to meet surging demand. Tens of thousands…
WA State Labor Contractor Fined For Violating Migrant Worker Rights
From today’s Seattle Times: A labor contractor based in Adams County denied 165 farm laborers more than $83,000 collectively in overtime pay for cleaning the Gorge Amphitheatre, according to a…
Record Signatures Filed for Michigan Abortion, Voting Rights Initiatives
From today’s Detroit News: A ballot committee seeking to enshrine the right to abortion in the Michigan Constitution turned in 753,759 signatures Monday, a record amount that exceeds the state-mandated…
Airline Pilots Seek Big Raises and Broader Changes
From today’s New York Times: Staffing shortages, bad weather, high fuel prices and runaway inflation — airlines face plenty of challenges as they seek to benefit from a strong travel…
New Connecticut Law Takes Its Place In U.S. Data Privacy Framework
From today’s Reuters Online: In May, the State of Connecticut enacted the Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act (the “CTDPA”) which includes a broad array of privacy regulations that…
Overturning Roe V. Wade—What Workers Need To Know
From today’s Forbes Magazine: The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case (Dobbs). If you’re not familiar with that case’s name, you’re probably familiar…
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Does Washington’s Ride Share Law HB2076 Continue Uber’s War Against Employment Classification?
From today’s South Seattle Emerald: On March 4, a labor law concerning rideshare drivers successfully passed through the Washington State Legislature and made its way to the governor’s desk. The…
SCOTUS Agrees To Hear North Carolina Redistricting Case, Setting Up Show Down On Voting Rights
From today’s CNN Online: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a dispute over redistricting in North Carolina, a case that could have major implications for voting rights across…