Obama Unveils New Rule On Silica Exposure, Long-Awaited Workplace Safety Regulation
A regulation cutting workers’ exposure to a cancer-causing substance called silica has been literally decades in the making.
As Proxy Season Arrives, Activist Shareholders Are Challenging Corporations On A Range Of Labor Practices
About two dozen shareholder resolutions this year — at companies like Panera Bread and Best Buy — target labor issues, from workplace safety to gender pay equity.
European Airports, Train Stations Ramp Up Security After Deadly Brussels Attacks
Airports and rail stations across Europe boosted security after deadly explosions in Brussels Tuesday.
Managed By Q: On-Demand Company Gives 5 Percent Of Equity To Workers As Labor Secretary Tom Perez Praises Employers Who Take ‘The High Road’
The on-demand company's decision to grant stock options to cleaners, handymen and other staff drew praise Friday from the U.S. labor secretary.
Business Mogul Li Ka-shing: Hong Kong Economy Is ‘Worst I’ve Seen In 20 Years’
Comments by Li Ka-shing, one of Asia's wealthiest people, came days after Moody’s downgraded its outlook on the Chinese territory’s long-term debt.
Brazilian Judge Suspends Lula’s Appointment To Chief Of Staff Amid Street Protests And Corruption Probe
The move comes on the same day Brazil’s former president was sworn in as President Dilma Rousseff’s chief of staff.
Job Market: New Vacancies Rise, Jobless Claims Steady In Signs Of Healthy Hiring Situation
Key economic indicators released Thursday by the Labor Department point to an improving U.S. jobs market.
Feds Propose Two Crew Member Minimum On Trains, Irking Rail Industry And Drawing Praise From Safety Advocates
A plan from U.S. regulators calls for at least two crew members on nearly every train, but even in an era of increased automation, critics are unhappy.
Meet The Gig Economy Companies That See Investing In Workers As A Smart Business Strategy
Cleaning service startup Managed by Q — which employs people like Evan Bochner — aims to prove good technology that is compatible with a positive work environment.
Bernie Sanders Endorsement: Amalgamated Transit Union Is Backing The Vermont Senator For President
The Amalgamated Transit Union, which represents some 200,000 workers, praised the Democrat for "standing with the 99 percent."
McDonald’s Under Fire For Labor Violations In Landmark Joint Employer Case
The National Labor Relations Board case could greatly expand the fast-food giant’s liability for labor violations committed by franchisees.
Amid Industry Downturn, Kentucky Considers Ending State Safety Inspections Of Coal Mines
As industry-wide employment and production decline, Kentucky’s coal lobby wants to end state safety inspections.
Union Members Gravitating Toward Trump Amid Tough Talk On Trade And Immigration
The Republican’s presidential campaign is winning support from workers who are angry at the Democratic Party establishment.
Uber Accused Of Impeding NLRB Probe Into Labor Practices
U.S. authorities say the ride-hailing giant is not cooperating with an investigation into whether its drivers are employees or independent contractors.
HP Enterprise Stock Soars After First Post-Split Earnings Report Beats Expectations
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.’s share price skyrocketed Friday after the information technology firm posted its first financial results since splitting with HP Inc. last year.
BP CEO Bob Dudley Takes Home Nearly 20 Percent Pay Hike Despite Record Losses For Oil Giant
The oil giant posted a $6.5 billion loss last year, but CEO Bob Dudley saw a total pay raise of 20 percent, to nearly $20 million.
Trump Hotel Las Vegas Workers Who Just Formed A Union: ‘Make America Great’ By Negotiating A Contract
Workers at a Trump-owned hotel in Las Vegas want the company to recognize the results of their union election.
Boosted By Service Sector, Private Employers Added 214,000 Jobs In February: ADP Report
Despite struggles in energy and manufacturing, the private sector added 214,000 jobs in February.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Files First Lawsuits Against Employers For Discrimination Over Sexual Orientation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges Pennsylvania-based Scott Medical Health Center discriminated against a gay employee.
New York City Considering Landmark Protections For Freelancers Who Suffer From Wage Theft
Freelancers have little ability to seek recourse from the contractors who stiff them. That may soon change in New York City.
Uber NYC: Union Will Withdraw Request For Election To Represent Drivers At LaGuardia Airport
Under a tentative deal, the Electrical Workers will pull back from efforts to organize a group of the ride-hailing service provider's drivers.
Minimum Wage Fight: Alabama State Legislators Near Successful Block Of Birmingham’s New Pay Law
Alabama is the latest state to consider a so-called pre-emption law blocking cities — such as Birmingham, which recently adopted a $10.10 minimum wage — from enacting higher pay floors.
Apple Supplier In China’s Poor Labor Practices Clash With US Tech Giant’s Promises To Lift Supply Chain Standards: Report
Employees at a Chinese assembly plant that makes iPhones are working long hours for an average wage that’s 2,500 times lower than Apple CEO Tim Cook’s salary.
Job Market Reform In France: Government Proposal To Make It Easier For Companies To Fire Workers Draws Backlash
Proposals would make it easier for companies to fire workers, limit compensatory damages that can be awarded by labor courts.
EU Brexit 2016: What's At Stake If Europe Allows The UK To Slash In-Work Benefits For Migrants?
The contentious proposal to cut benefits for foreign workers likely will not reduce immigration to the U.K.
Marco Rubio Reels In More Wall Street Cash Than Any Other Candidate For President In 2016: Report
The Republican has taken in $4 million from financial interests, more than any other presidential candidate.
Rallies In Support Of Peter Liang, Convicted NYPD Officer, Draw Thousands
Protesters say a former New York City officer convicted in the death of Akai Gurley has been made a scapegoat.
In Bolivia, Voters Decide Whether To Give Leftist President Evo Morales A Fourth Term In Office
Depending on the outcome of a vote Sunday, Bolivian President Evo Morales, a self-described socialist, could stay in power until 2025.
Amid Deflated Prices, Oil Industry Shake-Up Looms
Analysts expect depressed oil prices to unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions throughout the energy industry — but that hasn't happened yet.
Delhi Grapples With Water Crisis After Violent Caste Protests Knock Out Key Water Source
Deadly protests centered on caste benefits have cut off one of the Indian capital’s key water sources.
