California legislature passes bill that could transform worker bargaining. Here's how.
The bill would allow fast food workers to win higher pay industry wide.
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The bill would allow fast food workers to win higher pay industry wide.
Christopher Morris/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- U.S. labor unions enjoy their highest level of approval in almost 60 years, as high-profile worker victories at Amazon and Starbucks have galvanized public support. However, union membership -- the lifeblood of the labor movement -- has fallen to a historic low. The decline of labor power stems in part from federal labor law, since employers retain wide latitude to obstruct union campaigns, labor experts told ABC News. Businesses, in turn, often push down wages and weaken labor conditions in pursuit of a competitive advantage, exploiting the lack of...
The National Union is holding its 23rd Leadership Development School this week near Barrie, Ontario. Leadership Development School
The bottom line? As prices and profits soar, $7.25 just isn't what it used to be.
The L.A. City Council’s recent approval of a hotel worker protection measure is part of a growing trend.