Union Busting Act News Today

Tax breaks for companies engaging in what sometimes are illegal union-busting tactics could be prohibited by new federal legislation. Labor groups, including in Pennsylvania, contend companies hire consultants who threaten workers with termination for exercising their right to unionize and then claim the cost of those consultants as a tax deduction. Elena Lopez, senior legislative specialist for the Communications Workers of America, said it means people are organizing for better pay and worki...

Washington state is raising its minimum wage in 2024, but workers likely will still feel financially squeezed. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has announced the minimum wage will increase more than 50 cents to $16.28 per hour in 2024. Its the highest in the nation, other than Washington, DC. ...

A bill in Congress aims to close a tax loophole allowing companies to deduct anti-union activities. The No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act has support from U.S. Sen. ...

New federal legislation would prevent companies from getting a tax break for engaging in what are often illegal union-busting tactics. Labor groups say companies spend millions of dollars on hired consultants who threaten workers with termination for exercising their right to unionize, then claim the cost of those consultants as a standard business tax write-off. Elena Lopez, senior legislative specialist for the Communications Workers of America, said as workers are organizing for better wage...

Howard Schultz's pandemic wealth gains alone could pay for a $3,847 bonus for every Starbucks worker.

Union organizers are making headway, as measured by the more-aggressive cororate efforts to hobble them.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel’s office issued a memorandum reiterating the rights of immigrant workers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Continuing its aggressive approach to expanding legal protections for workers and labor unions, the General Counsel’s office of the NLRB issued Memorandum OM 22-09, reiterating NLRB policy on workers’

1. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel’s office issued a memorandum reiterating the rights of immigrant workers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)....

The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel’s office issued a memorandum reiterating the rights of immigrant workers under the National Labor Relations Act.Online Magazine publisher violated NLRA by posting a message on Twitter. Employer cannot decertify union

DOL Appeals Reinstatement of Independent Contractor Rule. Late last week, the administration filed its notice of appeal of the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas...