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IBEW Local Union Highlights Demand for Skilled Workers
Action News 2 reports: “Electrical Workers Union IBEW Local 158 in Green Bay says Wisconsin needs more electricians, and officials say the career benefits both the state and workers who enter the trade. The union says it is a good career option for young people. Depending on…
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Judge Stops DOJ From Prosecution Threats of Election Workers After Union Coalition Lawsuit
The New York Times reports: “A federal judge in San Francisco dealt a major setback to the Justice Department late Friday, blocking the department from threatening to prosecute state and local election officials who do not comply with the department’s directives on handling…
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Union at Grand Theft Auto Maker Could Reach 1,600 Members
Game File reports: “A vote next month by workers at Grand Theft Auto maker Rockstar Games could result in one of the largest video game unions in the world. Organizers at the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain at Rockstar said on Tuesday that a successful vote will…
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Go Union-Made With Our Halloween Candy Guide
Halloween is almost here! If you’re buying bags of treats and sweets, make sure to check out our exclusive list of union-made candy! Each purchase supports good union jobs! Happy Halloween from all of us at Labor 411 To view more union-made products, visit our online directory.…
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Report: Workers Would Gain $1.2 Trillion Annually With a Tripling of Union Membership
Union membership pays. The Guardian reports: “Tripling union membership in the US would lead to a 14.5% raise for the median US worker, shifting $1.2tn to workers annually and significantly narrowing racial wage gaps, according to a new report released on Wednesday. The report…
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Democrats With Labor Backgrounds Make Push to Retake Congress
Labor activists are looking to fill the chambers of Congress. The Guardian reports: The US labor movement is having a banner election year. More than three dozen nominees for open House and Senate races across the US have backgrounds as labor union representatives or members.…
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As Disney Enjoys a Banner Year, It Is Forcing Spouses off Employee Healthcare Plans
AV Club reports: “Despite a little Moana and Grogu hiccup, Disney has had a pretty good year. Its latest co-production, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, just swung across $2 billion, joining Toy Story 5 in the top three biggest movies of the year. In a letter to shareholders this…
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Landmark Law Passed IN France Targeting Ultra-Fast Fashion Industry
France has taken a major step in restraining the ultra-fast fashion industry. Intertek reports: “On July 9, 2026, French Law No. 2026-602 of July 8, 2026 was officially published, making France the first country to enact legislation specifically targeting ultra-fast fashion. The…
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Workers Decry Automation, Affordability, and Job Losses During Labor Day Rally
Workers voiced their concerns about the future at Monday’s Labor Day rallies. The Los Angeles Times reports: “Thousands of union workers, their family members and supporters marched through the streets of industrial Wilmington on Monday, taking part in a Labor Day parade whose…
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Court Rules Trump Administration Illegally Lowered Wages for Migrant Farmworkers
The Trump administration’s attempt to cut costs for farmers at the expense of migrant workers has been ruled illegal. The Daily Record reports: “A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration illegally lowered the wages of migrant farmworkers, in a…