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A Teamsters local has asked a Michigan federal court to dismiss it from a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a Black construction worker, arguing that its decision not to arbitrate his firing was based on litigation judgment, not racial bias. The case highlights a recurring and legally sensitive question: when does a union’s discretionary decision […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a Fifth Circuit decision that allows employers targeted by the National Labor Relations Board to seek court orders blocking agency enforcement actions. By turning away the union’s appeal, the justices left intact a ruling that has the potential to significantly reshape how and where labor disputes are

Starbucks has agreed to pay nearly $39 million to resolve a New York City enforcement action alleging widespread violations of the city’s Fair Workweek Law — one of the largest payouts ever tied to local scheduling protections. The settlement, announced by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and Mayor Eric Adams, underscores the

The Sixth Circuit has delivered a sharp reminder that compliance with National Labor Relations Board enforcement orders is not optional — and that prolonged resistance can carry escalating consequences. In a recent ruling, the court found that a construction company violated an existing enforcement order by refusing to turn over records a union had sought

The Teamsters announced a milestone: the successful organization of their first bargaining unit of Amazon-affiliated truck drivers who haul goods into the company’s warehouses. The move marks a strategic expansion of the union’s long-running campaign to organize workers connected to the e-commerce giant — and signals a shift beyond warehouse floors into logistics and transportation.

The National Labor Relations Board has asked the Ninth Circuit to lift a long-running stay and resume consideration of a high-stakes appeal that could shape the future of union organizing nationwide. At issue is whether the board acted within its authority when it fundamentally revised its approach to union elections and bargaining orders in its

An open-ended strike by Starbucks workers began Thursday at 65 cafes across 13 states, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing standoff between the coffee giant and its unionized workforce. Organized by Starbucks Workers United, the strike is designed to grow unless the company agrees to higher pay, increased hours, and progress on resolving a

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) is moving forward with consideration of a long-stalled nominee to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), signaling a potential shift in the agency’s trajectory after months of uncertainty. The nominee — Boeing’s internal labor counsel — is slated for committee consideration Wednesday, reopening questions

Immigrant drivers and labor unions have asked the D.C. Circuit for an emergency stay of a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that bars certain immigrants from operating commercial trucks and buses. The petitioners argue that the rule is unnecessary and that these drivers do not pose the safety risks cited by the agency, calling

The federal government has filed a brief in support of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) pension fund in its ongoing Supreme Court dispute over withdrawal liability calculations. The government’s backing emphasizes that plan actuaries and trustees should have discretion to determine the methods and assumptions used to calculate employer withdrawal payments from multiemployer pension