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Can unions power the AI economy? AFL-CIO’s Liz Shuler thinks so

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Fortune

OSHA has 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here’s what it means for workers

When two West Virginia workers died last month in a chemical reaction, federal records showed the plant had been cited for safety violations in 2018

The Independent UK

The Trump Administration Begins 'Substantial' Layoffs of Federal Workers

Civil servants are normally temporarily furloughed during shutdowns. The White House insists the current funding lapse empowers them to permanently fire workers.

Reason

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The Latest: Hegseth summons top military commanders for sudden meeting next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military’s top officers to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter

The Independent UK

Want To Earn What Your CEO Makes? 5 Shocking Truths About Your Paycheck Differences

Think your paycheck is fair? These 5 eye-opening facts reveal just how wide the gap is between your salary and your CEO’s massive earnings.

GOBankingRates

‘He’s brazenly anti-worker’: US marks the first Labor Day under Trump 2.0

Advocates say Trump has hurt workers in many ways, often by cutting their pay or making their jobs more dangerous

The Guardian - US

Union leaders’ exit from DNC exposes ‘mind-boggling’ tensions inside Democratic party

Lee Saunders and Randi Weingarten say party not standing up for working people amid ‘existential battle’ under Trump

The Guardian - US

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SEIU Rejoins AFL-CIO To Strengthen Labor Movement

SEIU rejoining AFL-CIO after 20 years to strengthen labor movement and support workers.

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Harris campaign failed to connect with working class, US union federation says

AFL-CIO president says Democrats did not listen to low-income voters struggling to make ends meet

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris boosted by major union voter drives in final election push

Union canvassing efforts reach millions of voters as Trump’s populist veneer fades

The Independent UK

U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred

Allred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials.

The Texas Tribune

US Workers Need Five Lifetimes To Match CEO Pay—And A Trump Vote Could Make It Worse: Report

A recent study shows that US nationals believe former President Donald Trump would manage their finances better than Vice President Kamala Harris.

International Business Times UK

Union Leaders Respond To Biden's Decision To Step Down

Union leaders express appreciation for President Biden's support for public education, unions, and working people, while recognizing Vice President Harris'...

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Can the Republican Party make inroads with organised labour?

While pro-worker rhetoric has become more prevalent in the party, support for unions is in shorter supply.

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UAW President Shawn Fain Expresses Concerns About Biden's Electability

UAW leaders express concerns about Biden's chances against Trump but maintain support. Biden seeks labor community backing.

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AFL-CIO Executive Council Reaffirms Support For Biden-Harris

AFL-CIO reaffirms support for President Biden, highlighting unity and common goals for working families.

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Biden Leans On Unions To Bolster Reelection Campaign

President Biden seeks union backing for reelection amid concerns about his competitiveness and debate performance.

Kiplinger

How Does Your Pay Compare to Elon Musk’s?

Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package puts inequality back in the spotlight.

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Fortune

Tyson Fury and Mo Salah outearn Europe’s highest paid CEOs—but top U.S. execs trail only Cristiano Ronaldo's $260 million haul

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares had a compensation package worth $39.4 million in 2023, lower than any of the world's top 50 sports stars.

Latin Times

Latino workers are disproportionately at risk of dying while working, study shows

Almost 1,250 Latino workers died while working in 2022, 60% of whom were immigrants. The death rate has increased 24% over the past decade

Tom’s Guide

Tim Cook: Apple will ‘break new ground in generative AI’ this year

Speaking at Apple's annual shareholder meeting, Tim Cook once again teased that Apple's AI announcements are coming at some point in 2024.

Fortune

You’d need to work 5 lifetimes just to make your boss’s annual salary, report says

The average S&P 500 CEO earned 272 times more than what an ordinary worker took home last year, researchers found.

The Guardian - US

Americans are hungry to be part of unions. So why is US labor so timid?

Support for organized labor is soaring. Yet the biggest US union coalition endorsed Biden without asking anything in return

Salon

Black and Latino worker deaths soar

Federal government spends just $3.99 per worker on workplace safety compliance and “underreporting is widespread"

Axios

Why union membership is languishing amid labor revival

High profile labor organizing hasn't boosted overall union numbers.

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