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Rep. Greg Casar and Elon Musk bring Texas clash to D.C. stage

From Austin city council to the halls of Congress, this lawmaker has been increasingly critical of Musk, saying the billionaire receives special treatment and has conflicts of interest.

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Senate Committee Advances Labor Secretary Nomination Amid Controversy

Senate committee advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Department of Labor head amid concerns over labor issues and administration's workforce redu...

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Lori Chavez-Deremer Addresses Key Issues In Labor Department Confirmation Hearing

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation hearing highlights data security, PRO Act shift, and bipartisan support need.

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Labor Secretary Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Union Support

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Department of Labor leadership raises questions about her stance on workers' rights and potential impact on labor-rela...

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Labor nominee Chavez-DeRemer backs away from pro-union bill - Roll Call

Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer distanced herself from a pro-union bill she once backed at her confirmation hearing for Labor secretary.

Roll Call

Senate Republicans Divided Over Labor Secretary Nominee

Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for the Department of Labor faces scrutiny over her pro-union stance and support for the controversial PRO Act...

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Nine Ways to Find Your Lost 401(k)

Over 29 million lost 401(k) accounts worth almost $1.65 trillion have been forgotten by their owners. Here are nine ways you can locate your account.

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Waffle House Workers Say Owners Pocket Millions Through Wage Theft

Servers say the chain forces them to do janitorial work, dishwashing for lower tipped wages and robs them of up to $46.8 million.

Capital & Main

US may close minimum-wage loophole

A decades-old rule allows companies to pay workers with disabilities less than a dollar an hour

Salon

Labor Department Finds 11 Minors Working Hazardous Shifts At Iowa Pork Processing Plant

Qvest has been fined $171,919 in penalties for violating child labor laws and must take measures to ensure it doesn't hire minors illegally in the future.

International Business Times

US Labor Department Finds 11 Minors Working Hazardous Shifts At Iowa Pork Processing Plant

Qvest has been fined $171,919 in penalties for violating child labor laws and must take measures to ensure it doesn't hire minors illegally in the future.

Latin Times

Firefighters were elated after a federal bill provided them support for cancer. Then came ‘a slap in the face’

A 2022 law gave wildland firefighters with ‘presumptive cancer coverage’, but the list of ailments left out a range of cancers affecting women

The Guardian - US

When Will Texas Workers Finally Get Protections from Heat Exposure?

U.S. Representative Greg Casar discusses the timing and impact of a new federal workplace heat safety rule.

Texas Observer

Democrats alarmed at alleged warnings to employers of ‘surprise inspections’

House members write to labor department raising concerns about possible undermining of important labor safety tool

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Trump claims he’s pro-worker. Project 2025 will gut labor rights

Far-right plan for a Republican presidency would undercut unions, strip child labor laws and boost corporate profits

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How Women Can Win the Retirement Savings Struggle

From caregiving demands to long life expectancies, retirement planning for women is tricky. Luckily, every challenge can be overcome with the right solution.

Reason

Going Down?

Plus: Hunter Biden is guilty of crimes that shouldn't be crimes, North Dakota's voters take on gerontocracy, and more...

Reason

American Small Businesses Are Desperate for Foreign Workers

The number of job openings far exceeds the number of unemployed Americans. Seasonal businesses can't get the foreign labor they need.

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US Tech Firm Pays $7500 Fine After Job Posting Looking For 'Whites Only Within Texas' Goes Viral

US tech firm settles for racist job ad, faces fines and reforms. On the other hand, job seekers face a double whammy: Bias and automation threats.

The Independent UK

Tech company fined by DOJ over ‘whites only’ job posting

In March 2023, a recruiter for Arthur Grand Technologies posted a job advertisement looking for ‘US Born Citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX [Don’t share with candidates]’

Latin Times

More resources: Department of Labor expands Spanish-language video catalog for migrant workers

The DOL also added new content in 6 languages to its Migrant Worker website. It now includes Haitian Creole and Portuguese

RideApart

Motorcycle Parts Supplier Fined $300,000 for Child Labor

After an investigation by the Department of Labor, parts supplier Tuff Torq was found to be using child labor and fined for its practices.

Reason

Labor Department's New Regs Aim To Rescue Gig Workers From Their Own Preferences

Biden undid Trump-era rules for independent contractors, but the new rule will likely last only until another Republican is elected president. This is no way to regulate an economy.

The Guardian - US

UN decries Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash for ‘shameful’ wages and union-busting

Human rights expert says US companies trap workers in poverty, forcing them to rely on food stamps and Medicaid

The Guardian - US

Republicans continue effort to erode US child labor rules despite teen deaths

Violations have soared but legislative efforts to strengthen protection for young workers have received little support

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