Fed judge blocks rule to ease unionization; Lead-tainted cinnamon recalled

Fed judge blocks rule to ease unionization; Lead-tainted cinnamon recalled

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board that would have made it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies. The rule, which was due to go into effect Monday, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered … Read more

Europe’s Socialists scramble for ideas to fight far-right surge – POLITICO

Europe’s Socialists scramble for ideas to fight far-right surge – POLITICO

“The very soul of Europe is at risk,” warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. During the two-day meeting in Rome, politicians cast around for ideas and strategies to reverse the curve. “We should respond to the worries of our citizens,” Belgian Socialist Party lead candidate Elio Di Rupo told POLITICO, noting that the far right … Read more

How the Kroger-Albertsons merger could impact union workers

How the Kroger-Albertsons merger could impact union workers

Kroger was hoping to finally close its $25 billion acquisition of Albertsons—first announced in 2022—within the coming months. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), however, had other plans: This week, the agency filed a lawsuit to block the deal, which would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history. The lawsuit, which alleges the proposed merger … Read more

Founder, former mayor, and former Knesset member, Avraham Shochat passes – Israel Politics

Founder, former mayor, and former Knesset member, Avraham Shochat passes – Israel Politics

The passing of former finance and infrastructure minister Avraham Shochat this week nearly marks the end of an era. Ehud Barak was the last Labor prime minister in Israel, serving from 1999 to 2001.There are few still living Labor Party stalwarts who served as ministers or Knesset members in the administrations of Yitzhak Rabin, … Read more

Lawmakers Tell Delta To Keep Its Dirty Union-Busting Hands To Itself As Flight Attendants Fight To Organize Union

Lawmakers Tell Delta To Keep Its Dirty Union-Busting Hands To Itself As Flight Attendants Fight To Organize Union

While the airline industry in the U.S. is largely unionized, Delta is different. Its pilots and dispatchers are unionized, but Delta’s technicians and flight attendants, as well as its ramp, cargo and tower employees, are not. With renewed efforts to change that following years of growing support for unions, it’s starting to look like we … Read more

New French PM vows to cut red tape and taxes – POLITICO

New French PM vows to cut red tape and taxes – POLITICO

Speaking before the French National Assembly, Attal vowed to “lift the burden” of rules and regulations for small business owners, slash red tape and reduce payroll taxes in a bid to encourage employers to give raises to minimum wage workers. Attal also confirmed a total of €2 billion in tax cuts for the middle class, … Read more

Colorado Democrats plan wage theft bill aimed at construction industry

Colorado Democrats plan wage theft bill aimed at construction industry

Colorado construction contractors could face civil liability for wage theft under a bill previewed by Democratic lawmakers Friday. Details of the proposal are still being finalized ahead of the legislative session that begins Wednesday. House Majority Leader Monica Duran, a Wheat Ridge Democrat, said it is one of the bills she plans to introduce on … Read more

Trump meets with Teamsters boss, who says 45 agreed to sit down with union

Trump meets with Teamsters boss, who says 45 agreed to sit down with union

The head of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the nation’s most powerful labor organizations, sat down for dinner with former President Donald Trump this week, as the million-member strong union considers which candidate to back in 2024 and Trump works to secure the support of the working class. The General President of the … Read more

Rising with the machine: AI and the future of work

Rising with the machine: AI and the future of work

Rising with the machine: AI and the future of work Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the … Read more

Denver’s saddest restaurant closures of 2023

Denver’s saddest restaurant closures of 2023

Losing a favorite go-to restaurant can feel like a stab to the heart, especially if it was the kind of place that always had an extra smile ready for you, or where everyone knew your name and your order. Saying goodbye to that part of your routine stings. While the city has been riding a … Read more