What Does the Assault in Gaza Say About U.S. Labor?
November 8, 2023
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The move illustrates larger dynamics currently at play within the U.S. labor movement as the assault on Gaza rages on.
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First-Ever Strike for Portland Teachers Tackles Student Needs
November 6, 2023
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The Portland Association of Teachers (PAT), which has about 4,500 members, walked out on strike on Nov. 1, closing 81 schools.
How to Maintain Positive Mental Health in a Toxic Workplace
November 1, 2023
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A toxic workplace can take a toll on your mental well-being. Learn how you can overcome toxicity in the workplace with self-care strategies.
Starbucks Is Exploiting the Violence in Gaza and Israel to Attack Its Union
October 30, 2023
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The president of Workers United writes that Starbucks is endangering its own employees and appears to even endorse boycotting its own stores.
Supreme Court to Hear Major Employment Law Cases
October 25, 2023
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The Supreme Court will answer challenges relating to whistleblower protections, mandated job transfers and employment discrimination, and the ability to interpret vague laws from federal agencies.
Interview with the Co-Founder of Workplace Fairness and NELA
October 23, 2023
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Wayne Outten continues to support Workplace Fairness, a non-profit for workers’ rights, as its president and by regularly sponsoring events.
Workplace Bullying Laws in the U.S.: What Protects You
October 23, 2026
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No federal law bans general workplace bullying, but harassment tied to a protected trait is illegal. Learn what the law covers, how to report, and your deadlines.
Union Organizing Rights: What the Law Protects and How to Use It
October 22, 2026
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Know your union organizing rights under the NLRA: what you can do, what employers cannot, how to start a union, and how to file a charge in time.
Final Paycheck Laws: When You Must Be Paid and What to Do
October 19, 2026
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Federal law sets no immediate deadline for a final paycheck. Learn how state rules differ, what the check must include, and how to act if it is late.
Last Chance Agreements: U.S. Employees, Don’t Waive EEOC Rights
October 18, 2026
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Learn when U.S. employers use last chance agreements, what terms to review, which EEOC rights cannot be waived, and how employees and union reps can respond.
Unpaid Internships: 7 Factors, State Laws, and U.S. Remedies
October 17, 2026
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Learn how U.S. unpaid internship laws apply, what the seven factor test examines, how state rules differ, and where interns can seek remedies.
30-Day Deadlines for Some U.S. Whistleblower Retaliation Laws
October 16, 2026
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U.S. whistleblower retaliation laws set strict deadlines, sometimes just 30 days. Find the right agency, from OSHA to OSC or MSPB, and preserve evidence.
