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Terence Flynn Quits Labor Board Over Leak
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:27pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The board’s inspector general had found that one of its five members, Terence F. Flynn, gave information to two Republican associates, including an adviser to Mitt Romney.
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Terence Flynn Quits Labor Board Over Leak
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:27pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The board’s inspector general had found that one of its five members, Terence F. Flynn, gave information to two Republican associates, including an adviser to Mitt Romney.
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Terence Flynn Quits Labor Board Over Leak
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:27pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The board’s inspector general had found that one of its five members, Terence F. Flynn, gave information to two Republican associates, including an adviser to Mitt Romney.
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Jobs Few, College Graduates Flock to Unpaid Internships
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 11:51am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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In a weak job market, many college graduates are taking unpaid internships that fail to deliver on their promises of experience by offering little more than menial work.
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A Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 10:53pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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As the nation’s economy slowly recovers, several states are pushing to raise the minimum wage, arguing that $7.25 an hour is too meager to live on.
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Union Leaders Plan a Door-to-Door Effort to Aid Obama
Posted: March 12th, 2012, 1:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A 2010 ruling that set the stage for unlimited donations to “super PACs” also enabled unions to send their foot soldiers to the homes of voters who don’t belong to unions.
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Critics Question Record of Fair Labor Association, Apple’s Monitor
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 9:41am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Fair Labor Association, the firm that Apple has hired to examine worker conditions at the plants of its suppliers, has been criticized by labor groups as ineffective.
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Union Membership Rate Fell Again in 2011
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 8:56pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The nation’s union membership rate continued a decades-long slide last year, falling to 11.8 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced.
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Lockouts, Once Rare, Put Workers on the Defensive
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 12:57am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Many Americans know about the highly publicized lockouts in professional sports. But they are increasingly imposed in less visible industries as well.
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Lockouts, Once Rare, Put Workers on the Defensive
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 12:57am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Many Americans know about the highly publicized lockouts in professional sports. But they are increasingly imposed in less visible industries as well.
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N.L.R.B. Backs Workers on Joint Arbitration Cases
Posted: January 7th, 2012, 12:28am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board concluded that a federal law affirming the right of workers to engage in concerted action trumps any agreement barring group claims.
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N.L.R.B. Adopts Rules to Speed Unionization Votes
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 1:13am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The measure was the last major policy decision made by the National Labor Relations Board before it drops to two members and can no longer make new rulings.
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N.L.R.B. Adopts Rules to Speed Unionization Votes
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 1:13am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The measure was the last major policy decision made by the National Labor Relations Board before it drops to two members and can no longer make new rulings.
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Wage Protection Planned for Home Care Workers
Posted: December 15th, 2011, 10:14am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Obama administration will propose new regulations on Thursday to give two million home-care workers minimum wage and overtime protection, a White House official said.
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Wage Protection Planned for Home Care Workers
Posted: December 15th, 2011, 10:14am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Obama administration will propose new regulations on Thursday to give two million home-care workers minimum wage and overtime protection, a White House official said.
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Wage Protection Planned for Home Care Workers
Posted: December 15th, 2011, 10:14am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Obama administration will propose new regulations on Thursday to give two million home-care workers minimum wage and overtime protection, a White House official said.
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Republican Threatens to Quit Labor Board
Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 8:10am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Brian E. Hayes has threatened to resign in order to block a plan by the National Labor Relations Board to adopt rules that would speed up unionization elections.
NYT > Sports
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George Cohen, N.B.A. Mediator, Has Experience for Role
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 10:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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George Cohen once served as outside counsel to the professional baseball, basketball and hockey players associations, and his father was a New York sports journalist for 48 years.
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Interns File Suit Against ‘Black Swan’ Producer
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 3:20am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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An accounting intern for “Black Swan.”Two men who worked without pay on “Black Swan” claim that the studio violated labor laws.
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Interns File Suit Against ‘Black Swan’ Producer
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 3:20am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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An accounting intern for “Black Swan.”Two men who worked without pay on “Black Swan” claim that the studio violated labor laws.
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Boeing Plant Is Expected to Get Lift From House
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 2:09am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The House is expected to pass a bill Thursday that will nullify an antiunion complaint by the National Labor Relations Board, which wants the work moved to Washington State.
NYT > Health
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National Briefing | NORTHWEST: Seattle Council Votes for Paid Sick Time
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 1:30am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Seattle City Council voted Monday to require employers with five or more workers to provide paid sick days.
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White House to Propose Plan to Help Postal Service
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 1:18am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Obama administration will try to save the Post Office from default by proposing extra time for a payment.
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Economix Blog: A Challenge for Unions in Public Opinion
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 11:07am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A Gallup poll shows a bare majority of Americans approve of unions, and the split in sentiment between Democrats and Republicans is stark.
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N.L.R.B. Eases Unionizing at Nursing Homes
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 1:21am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board announced three decisions made before the term of its chairwoman, Wilma B. Liebman, ended Sunday.
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In the Teamsters, a Candidate Tries to Break the Mold
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 12:33am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Sandy Pope, the first woman to run for the presidency of the very macho union, faces an uphill battle as she tries to unseat James P. Hoffa.
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States Want More in Pension Contributions
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 12:50am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Gaping pension shortfalls are forcing states to get more money from workers, some of whom have already accepted wage freezes and higher health insurance contributions.
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Wal-Mart Workers Try the Nonunion Route
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 10:30pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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After failed attempts to unionize Wal-Mart stores, the nation’s main union for retail workers decided to help create a nonunion group that has signed up thousands of members.
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Labor Board Tells Boeing New Factory Breaks Law
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 9:56am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board says in a complaint that the company chose South Carolina for its new 787 Dreamliner production line in retaliation against a union, which is illegal.
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Countering the Siege
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 1:10am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Gerald McEntee, 76, who has led the largest public employee union for 30 years, is mobilizing as his members’ rights and benefits are under assault.
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U.S. and Colombia Near Trade Pact
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:41pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Colombia has agreed to do more to protect union leaders, which the administration hopes will help with Congress.
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U.S. and Colombia Near Trade Pact
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:41pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Colombia has agreed to do more to protect union leaders, which the administration hopes will help with Congress.
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Indiana Informs Wisconsin’s Push
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 8:56pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The experience of Indiana, where the governor ended bargaining for state employees, shows how much is at stake for workers and the government.
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Indiana Informs Wisconsin’s Push
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 8:56pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The experience of Indiana, where the governor ended bargaining for state employees, shows how much is at stake for workers and the government.
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News Analysis: A Watershed Moment for Public-Sector Unions
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 2:47am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The legislative push by Gov. Scott Walker could signal the beginning of a decline in the power of public unions — both at the bargaining table and in politics.
NYT > Health
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States Aim Ax at Health Cost of Retirement
Posted: February 16th, 2011, 12:10am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Searing rises in health costs have reopened the pledges made to local government workers, past and present.
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States Help Ex-Prisoners Find Jobs
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 3:39pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Advocates say it’s cheaper to try to prevent ex-convicts from resorting to crime than to lock up repeat offenders.
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States Help Ex-Prisoners Find Jobs
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 3:39pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Advocates say it’s cheaper to try to prevent ex-convicts from resorting to crime than to lock up repeat offenders.
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Union Membership in U.S. Fell to a 70-Year Low Last Year
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 2:20am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The number of workers in unions fell by 612,000 last year to 14.7 million, a report said, with declines coming in both public and private sector unions.
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U.S. Plans to Sue 4 States Over Laws Requiring Secret Ballots for Unionizing
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 1:13am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board said it would sue South Carolina, Arizona, South Dakota and Utah over recent state amendments that require secret ballots for unionization.
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Economix: A Model of Workplace Flexibility?
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 10:00am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Is the accounting firm a model for work-life balance? Some accountants say no. A workplace expert tries to put their comments in perspective.
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Labor Board Overturns Vote by Sandwich Shop Workers
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 8:54pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board ruling permits the Industrial Workers of the World to ask for another unionization vote.
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Flex Time Flourishes in Accounting Industry
Posted: January 8th, 2011, 1:57pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Experts say some firms are especially respectful of the work-life balance, and they are retaining valuable employees as a result.
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Economix: State Officials vs. State Employee Unions
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 4:33pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Government officials in many states and cities have asked public-sector unions to accept freezes on salaries and concessions on pensions.
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U.S. Proposes Posted Notice of the Right to Unionize
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 6:36am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board is weighing a requirement that companies give their workers information about their ability to unionize under federal law.
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E.E.O.C. Sues Kaplan Over Hiring
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 1:51am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wants to stop Kaplan’s use of credit histories in job offers.
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Economix: Unemployment for Blacks in New York
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 11:35am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A report by the Community Service Society of New York finds that only one in four young black men in the city has a job.
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Economix: Unemployment for Blacks in New York
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 10:17am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A report by the Community Service Society of New York finds that only one in four young black men in the city have a job.
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Economix: Rating State Job Subsidy Programs
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 11:43am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A new report helps provide some answers on whether your state is getting the best bang for the buck on job subsidies given to corporations.
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U.S. Union Backing Boosts Korea Trade Pact
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 6:30am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Two unions have broken with organized labor’s traditional opposition to free-trade agreements.
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Economix: Measuring the Mommy Penalty
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 5:51pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Among highly educated women, those with M.B.A.’s suffer the largest percentage “mommy penalty,” while those with medical degrees suffer the lowest loss.
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Economix: Effects of Delayed Childrearing
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 10:24am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A new study finds that delayed marriage and childbearing are leading to increased stress for American men and women in balancing work and family obligations.
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Company Accused of Firing Over Facebook Post
Posted: November 8th, 2010, 10:09pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board said a company fired an employee illegally after she criticized her supervisor.
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Economix: Labor Law Is Broken, Economist Says
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 1:53pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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In a new paper pegged to the 75th anniversary of the National Labor Relations Act, Richard B. Freeman declared that the law "has become an anachronism irrelevant for most workers and firms."
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Fast-Food Employees Reject Union Effort in a Narrow Vote
Posted: October 23rd, 2010, 1:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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In an 87 to 85 vote, workers in 10 shops voted against joining the Industrial Workers of the World.
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Taking a Vote on Union Construction
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 5:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Voters in some communities have approved measures that bar city officials from favoring unions in construction contracts.
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Taking a Vote on Union Construction
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 5:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Voters in some communities have approved measures that bar city officials from favoring unions in construction contracts.
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S.E.I.U. Wins Vote Against Rival Union at Kaiser Permanente
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 8:36am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Service Employees International Union had feared that a victory for its rival would give that union momentum to lure away members.
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Liberal Groups Rally in Washington, Offering a Challenge to the Tea Party
Posted: October 2nd, 2010, 4:17pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Tens of thousands rallied at the Lincoln Memorial, seeking to carry on the message of jobs and justice the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. trumpeted at a rally held at the same site 47 years ago.
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Muslims Report Rising Discrimination at Work
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 1:28am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Muslims in the U.S. accounted for about one-quarter of the religious discrimination claims filed by workers.
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Unions Find Members Slow to Rally Behind Democrats
Posted: September 17th, 2010, 2:40pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Labor leaders promise to devote unprecedented resources to help Democrats stave off disaster, but members aren’t showing much enthusiasm.
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Union vs. Union in a Battle in California
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:10pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Workers at 331 Kaiser Permanente facilities began choosing today whether to bolt the S.E.I.U. to join a breakaway union.
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Union vs. Union in a Battle in California
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:49pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Workers at 331 Kaiser Permanente facilities began choosing today whether to bolt the S.E.I.U. to join a breakaway union.
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Union vs. Union in a Battle in California
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:34pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Workers at 331 Kaiser Permanente facilities began choosing today whether to bolt the S.E.I.U. to join a breakaway union.
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Labor Tries to Organize Carwashes in Los Angeles
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 1:30am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Labor organizers have met strong resistance as they try to organize carwashes in Los Angeles.
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Are Working Conditions Really Getting Less Dangerous for Hispanic Laborers?
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 3:37pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The gap in the fatality rate between Hispanic workers and the overall work force had apparently narrowed last year. But why?
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Wal-Mart Asks Supreme Court to Hear Bias Suit
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 1:10am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Supreme Court could review the largest employment discrimination lawsuit in American history.
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Fatal Workplace Injuries Declined 17% in 2009
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A union official said the numbers might not be reliable because budget constraints might have delayed data reports from state agencies.
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In Mott’s Strike, More Than Paychecks at Stake
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 11:01pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A fight at an apple juice plant pits a company earning record profits against workers determined to resist cuts.
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BP to Pay Record $50.6 Million Safety Fine for Texas Refinery
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 1:23am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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BP has agreed to pay a record $50.6 million fine for safety violations found last year at its troubled Texas City refinery.
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Nike Agrees to Help Laid-Off Workers in Honduras
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:33pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Student groups had pressed Nike to pay severance that the two subcontractors in Honduras had failed to pay.
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Nike Agrees to Help Laid-Off Workers in Honduras
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:33pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Student groups had pressed Nike to pay severance that the two subcontractors in Honduras had failed to pay.
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An Apparel Factory Defies Stereotypes, but Can It Thrive?
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:00pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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An American-owned apparel factory in the Dominican Republic has committed to pay a living wage — three times the average for the industry there.
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Lawyers Warned Wal-Mart of Risks Years Before Bias Suit
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 10:35pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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A report prepared for the company in 1995 found widespread gender disparities in pay and promotion at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores.
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Job Prospects Improve Slightly for Graduates
Posted: May 24th, 2010, 8:50pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Connections and credentials may help graduates find work in hot industries, but some economists are concerned about a shaky recovery.
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Recess Appointments End Deadlock on Labor Relations Board
Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board will soon have three Democrats and one Republican, and businesses are bracing for a wave of pro-union rulings.
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Recess Appointments End Deadlock on Labor Relations Board
Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:00am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The National Labor Relations Board will soon have three Democrats and one Republican, and businesses are bracing for a wave of pro-union rulings.
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Companies Push to Repeal Provision of Health Reform
Posted: March 29th, 2010, 11:57pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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An association representing 300 large companies said a provision of the health overhaul would hurt profits.
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Still With Obama, but Worried
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:44am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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At the A.F.L.-C.I.O.’s winter meeting, leaders spoke of mobilizing the base to help minimize Republican gains this fall and about how President Obama could do more to help their cause.
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U.S. Cracks Down on ‘Contractors’ as a Tax Dodge
Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:46pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Federal and state officials are pursuing companies that try to pass off regular employees as independent contractors.
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U.S. Cracks Down on ‘Contractors’ as a Tax Dodge
Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:46pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Federal and state officials, many facing budget deficits, are starting to aggressively pursue companies that try to pass off regular employees as independent contractors.
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Unions Oppose Possible Health Insurance Tax
Posted: January 9th, 2010, 6:11am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Labor leaders say President Obama is betraying unions by supporting a tax on high-priced, employer-sponsored health insurance.
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Shoplifters? Studies Say Keep an Eye on Workers
Posted: December 30th, 2009, 3:03am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Employee fraud involving gift cards appears to be growing as retailers struggle to contain overall theft.
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Shoplifters? Studies Say Keep an Eye on Workers
Posted: December 30th, 2009, 1:20am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Employee fraud involving gift cards appears to be growing as retailers struggle to contain overall theft.
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Tim Costello, Trucker-Author Who Fought Globalization, Dies at 64
Posted: December 26th, 2009, 1:50am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Hailed by academics and labor advocates as a worker-intellectual, Mr. Costello helped found several groups and co-wrote four books.
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Schumer Faults Adidas for Overseas Production
Posted: November 25th, 2009, 1:46am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The New York senator said he might ask N.B.A. Commissioner David Stern to intervene to try and keep production of much of the league’s official jerseys in the United States.
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Some Organizers Protest Their Union’s Tactics
Posted: November 18th, 2009, 10:46pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Unite Here organizers are speaking out against what they say is a longstanding practice in which officials pressured subordinates to disclose personal information.
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Labor Fight Ends in Win for Students
Posted: November 18th, 2009, 1:12am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The college anti-sweatshop movement persuaded Russell Athletic to agree to rehire 1,200 workers in Honduras.
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N.A.A.C.P. Prods Obama on Job Losses
Posted: November 17th, 2009, 3:07am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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With black unemployment at more than 15 percent, a civil rights group decides to turn up the heat on a black president.
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Work-Related Injuries Underreported
Posted: November 17th, 2009, 3:02am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Government Accountability Office said that many employers did not report workplace injuries for fear of increasing their workers’ compensation costs.
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Law Seeks to Ban Misuse of Genetic Testing
Posted: November 16th, 2009, 12:57am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The law would prohibit the use of genetic information in hiring decisions or in determining coverage.
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Law Seeks to Ban Misuse of Genetic Testing
Posted: November 16th, 2009, 12:57am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The law would prohibit the use of genetic information in hiring decisions or in determining coverage.
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New Law to Bar Misuse of Genetic Testing by Employers
Posted: November 15th, 2009, 8:33pm EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The law would prohibit the use of genetic information in hiring decisions or in determining coverage.
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Survey Finds Deep Shift in the Makeup of Unions
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 1:38am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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About 48.9 percent of union members are now in the public sector, up from 34 percent in 1983.
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House Bill Would Assure Workers Paid Sick Days
Posted: November 4th, 2009, 1:55am EST by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Legislation introduced in Congress on Tuesday would guarantee five paid sick days for workers sent home by their employers with a contagious illness.
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Democrats Working to Overturn Justices on Age Bias
Posted: October 7th, 2009, 2:55am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Congressional committee chairmen said they would move to overturn a ruling that made it harder for workers to win age discrimination cases.
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Hyatts Face Protests After Layoffs in Boston Area
Posted: September 25th, 2009, 3:21am EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The chain decided to lay off its housekeeping staff at three hotels and replace them with lower paid workers.
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With a Receptive White House, Labor Begins to Line Up Battles
Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 10:05pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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The Obama administration, though it says it supports free trade, has so far seemed aligned with labor’s trade agenda.
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Union Chief Leads Protest of Wall St. ‘Apostles of Greed’
Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 3:35pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Richard Trumka, the new president of the A.F.L.-C.I.O., told bankers they faced a battle if they did not do more to help homeowners and create jobs.
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Recession Drives Women Back to the Work Force
Posted: September 18th, 2009, 11:23pm EDT by By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
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Many highly educated women who had left work to stay at home with their children are rejoining the labor pool.