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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

At a recent Senate labor committee hearing, a striking Boeing employee raised concerns that the proposed Faster Deals Act could weaken unions’ influence if arbitration panels are allowed to impose contracts without a worker vote. The legislation is intended to streamline initial labor contract negotiations, but critics argue it may shift too much power from

A New Jersey roofing and siding manufacturer is pushing to keep a $28 million Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) lawsuit moving forward against a Teamsters local and its associated health insurance fund. The manufacturer contends that the union and fund’s efforts to dismiss the case are legally flawed and should be rejected. Background The

The Third Circuit’s recent decision to overturn a $3.5 million victory for a pipe fitters and plumbers union is facing renewed scrutiny. The union has asked the appellate court to reconsider its ruling, arguing that the panel’s decision conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court precedent concerning pension contributions and overtime pay. Background The case arose when

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may face delays in regaining full functionality after the Senate labor committee withheld a vote on a new nominee. The delay clouds the board’s ability to achieve a quorum and complicates efforts by Republicans to secure a three-member majority capable of revisiting long-standing precedents. Background The NLRB is a

Trustees for the International Association of Machinists (IAM) pension fund have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a recent appellate ruling in favor of the union in disputes over employer pension liabilities. The case centers on how employers calculate withdrawal payments when exiting multiemployer pension plans — a question with significant financial implications for