U.S. House votes down effort to weaken federal prevailing wage Aug 1, 2017 SW Washington’s Jamie Herrera Beutler votes to cut Davis-Bacon.
‘Right to work’ coming to the public sector May 16, 2017 A Supreme Court ruling that ‘fair share’ fees are unconstitutional is likely 6 to 13 months away.
The end of Obamacare? May 16, 2017 The American Health Care Act, dubbed Trumpcare, would worsen Obamacare’s flaws.
An end to overtime? U.S. House passes a bill letting employers offer ‘comp’ time instead of paying overtime May 15, 2017 The bill would erode the 40-hour work week by making it cheaper for employers to require long hours.
GOP Congress to states: Stop helping workers save for retirement May 15, 2017 Five states, including Oregon, are setting up low-fee retirement accounts for workers without any employer-sponsored plan.
TRUMP 100 DAYS: What’s his labor record so far? May 1, 2017 Have Trump’s acts in office lived up to his pledge to put the American worker first?
Trump Labor nominee confirmed Apr 29, 2017 Alex Acosta was sworn in April 28, the day after a 60-38 confirmation vote in the Senate.
Class War in the Capital City Apr 5, 2017 In his new book, Gordon Lafer argues there’s a top-down class war under way, in which business groups are using state legislatures to remake America.
Republicans in Congress try to sabotage state-sponsored retirement savings plans — before they begin Mar 16, 2017 State-sponsored retirement savings plans in Oregon and four other states are about to help millions of Americans save for retirement. Republicans in Congress are trying to stop them.
Unions facing fierce attack in GOP-led state legislatures Feb 28, 2017 Iowa strips public worker collective bargaining rights, but right-to-work fails in New Hampshire.
