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Amazon Warehouse in Alabama Is Set to Begin Second Union Election
During the first union election at Amazon’s Bessemer, Ala., warehouse early last year, organizers largely avoided visiting workers at home…
Conditions at a GM Plant in Mexico Spur a Labor Challenge
SILAO, Mexico — When he got a job with General Motors in Mexico, Guillermo Ramírez thought it was his ticket…
Esteban Torres, Congressional Advocate for Latinos, Dies at 91
Esteban Torres, an eight-term Democratic member of Congress from California who was dedicated to fighting poverty and who served for…
A Fight Over Rooftop Solar Threatens California’s Climate Goals
Some energy experts say utilities would not be able to produce or buy enough renewable energy to replace what would…
Workers at REI Store in Manhattan Seek to Form Retailer’s Only Union
Employees at an REI store in Manhattan filed for a union election on Friday, making the outdoor equipment and apparel…
Taking On Starbucks, Inspired by Bernie Sanders
Starbucks allows employees who work at least 20 hours a week to obtain health coverage, more generous than most competitors,…