In response to massive pandemic-related layoffs, new legislation in Congress would create a bill of rights for restaurant workers. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has sponsored House Resolution 1528, which was based on responses to a survey from Restaurant Opportunities Center United. The survey found 85% of respondents reported losing wages, 91% got no hazard pay despite working during the pandemic and 34% say they were not provided protective equipment while working. .
With a wave of unionization sweeping across America, the agency that oversees labor relations is struggling to keep up. Union leaders in North Dakota are calling for quick action. The National Labor Relations Board is funded by Congress and its budget is unchanged since fiscal year 2014. .
With a wave of unionization sweeping across America, the agency that oversees labor relations is struggling to keep up. The National Labor Relations Board is funded by Congress and its budget is unchanged since fiscal year 2014. Over time, inflation has eaten into that figure to the point that now the agency is effectively operating with a 25% lower budget than nine years ago. .
The nation s railroad workers say while they have a new contract, they re still fighting for quality-of-life issues. That was demonstrated at informational gatherings held in Minnesota and other states yesterday. The regional solidarity rallies in Minneapolis and Duluth surfaced after Congress approved a labor deal for the rail industry, averting a strike. .
Labor unions are calling on Congress to fully fund the National Labor Relations Board before its lame duck session ends. The NLRB has seen its highest caseload increase in decades, but its budget has stayed flat since 2014. When adjusted for inflation and increased cost, that means the agency has actually seen a 25% dip in its budget. .