Michigan Democrats form task force to crack down on child labor violations
The task force’s formation comes at a time when Republican politicians are rolling back child labor laws across the country.
By Matt Cohen - July 27, 2023
The task force’s formation comes at a time when Republican politicians are rolling back child labor laws across the country.
By Matt Cohen - July 27, 2023
253,000 jobs were added across the country in April 2023.
By Oliver Willis - May 05, 2023
During her confirmation hearing, Republicans attacked Julie Su for implementing a pro-worker law when she was California labor secretary.
By Josh Israel - April 21, 2023
To notable economic impact, President Joe Biden has released millions of barrels of oil into the market and prioritized improvement of the supply chain.
By Oliver Willis - August 10, 2022
Job creation numbers from July’s jobs report were more than double of what was anticipated, defying negative perceptions about the economy.
By Associated Press - August 05, 2022
Unemployment rates have held steadily for months at the lowest marks since before the pandemic.
By Associated Press - July 30, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor reported Wednesday that employers posted a near-record 11 million job openings in October.
By Associated Press - December 09, 2021
A Department of Labor rule will require unvaccinated workers at large businesses to get tested regularly for the coronavirus.
By Josh Israel - September 16, 2021
President Joe Biden proposed $400 billion in home care aid. Health workers say it can’t come soon enough.
By Jacob Gardenswartz - July 14, 2021
Retail sales surged in March as millions of Americans received $1,400 checks through the American Rescue Plan.
By Emily Singer - April 15, 2021
Mayor Kim Janey said her administration will be open to those who have felt disconnected from the city’s power structure.
By Associated Press - March 24, 2021
Texas, which recently lifted all reopening restrictions statewide, had the highest rate of unemployment claims in the country last week.
By Donna Provencher - March 18, 2021
Demand for waiters, cashiers, front-desk clerks, and ticket takers may never regain its previous highs.
By Associated Press - March 13, 2021
The country has 10 million fewer jobs than it did a year ago.
By Donna Provencher - March 04, 2021
By narrowing the definition of ’employee,’ Republicans would leave a lot of American workers without labor protections.
By Donna Provencher - March 02, 2021
Julie Su has fought to protect low-wage workers for 17 years, freeing enslaved Thai workers in 1995.
By Amy Lieu - February 11, 2021
Donald Trump’s taking his war on the press to a new level, insisting they shouldn’t get paid.
By Emily Singer - January 19, 2021
Lawmakers and advocates praise Biden for having ‘the most diverse administration ever’ but worry about the lack of AAPI representation in his Cabinet’s top roles.
By Amy Lieu - January 08, 2021
Trump’s Department of Labor just issued a final rule that would give employers room to discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
By Casey Quinlan - December 09, 2020
Thousands of American workers are preparing to go on strike if Donald Trump refuses to peacefully leave office.
By Daniel Boguslaw - October 23, 2020
The Trump administration is slashing pay for farmworkers, which could benefit Donald Trump himself.
By Amy Lieu - October 19, 2020
The latest figures suggest that more than five months after the viral outbreak erupted the economy is still weak.
By Associated Press - August 20, 2020
Extensive guidance issued last month by OSHA and the CDC is not mandatory.
By Associated Press - May 23, 2020
New Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia is already pushing a reverse Robin Hood scheme to let restaurant owners effectively take tips from servers to save themselves money.
By Josh Israel - October 08, 2019
A new finalized rule will let states opt to require drug testing for many people just trying to get their unemployment insurance benefits.
By Josh Israel - October 03, 2019
Trump said he would be a ‘real friend’ to the LGBTQ community, but his administration’s proposed new rule would cause immeasurable harm.
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