labor rights

DNC Calls Trump An ‘Anti-Union Scab’ In Labor Day Billboard Ads

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DNC Calls Trump An ‘Anti-Union Scab’ In Labor Day Billboard Ads

Democrats will try to shine a spotlight on GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s record on workers’ rights by calling Trump a “scab” as the Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial start of the fall campaign season. The Democratic National Committee is set to display 19 digital billboards in the swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin and … Read more

Biden’s New Independent Contractor Rule Kills Trump Changes

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Biden’s New Independent Contractor Rule Kills Trump Changes

The Biden administration is releasing a new labor regulation that would make it harder for employers to skirt minimum wage and overtime obligations by labeling workers as “independent contractors.” The final rule, announced Tuesday and slated to go into effect March 11, seeks to crack down on employee misclassification. Administration officials say that, though many … Read more