Employees, supervisors tell council unpaid overtime and missed checks threaten city operations During public comment at the special joint meeting, Metro workers from water, waste services, libraries and schools reported unpaid overtime, missing accruals, and difficulty contacting payroll after the Oracle conversion, and warned of staff losses and operational strain.

Metro employees reveal alarming payroll issues post-Oracle conversion, with unpaid overtime and missing checks threatening essential city services.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #PayrollIssues #PublicServices #TennesseeWorkers #LaborRights

"Ryan Yamamoto reports on #LarryItliong, who, along with 800 #Filipino #farmworkers, began the #DelanoGrapeStrike."

🇵🇭 #FarmworkersDay
🇵🇭 #PhilipVeraCruz
🇵🇭 #WorkersRights
🇵🇭 #LaborRights
🇵🇭 #UnitedFarmWorkers

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Missouri Senate passes cannabis bill after amendments on privacy, effective date and labor classification The Missouri Senate on third reading adopted a Senate substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2641 (relating to cannabis), adopting three floor amendments — a privacy opt‑in, moving the bill’s effective date to align with a federal rule (Nov. 12), and a narrow NLRA-related carve‑out for certain cannabis workers — and passed the measure 25–5.

The Missouri Senate has just passed a pivotal cannabis bill that not only redefines regulations but also sparked intense debate about consumer privacy and market fairness.

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#MO #MissouriCannabis #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LaborRights #ConsumerPrivacy

Paraprofessionals present contract proposals, urge living wage and better leave At the March 23 Holyoke School Committee meeting, representatives of the Holyoke Paraprofessional Association and multiple paraeducators urged the committee to adopt a tiered compensation system, restore longevity, expand sick and family leave, and ensure pay parity for paras performing teacher duties ahead of April 6 bargaining.

Holyoke paraprofessionals are fighting for fair wages and better leave policies, urging the School Committee to prioritize their needs before the upcoming negotiation on April 6.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #HolyokeParaprofessionals #LivingWage #LaborRights

LA tech layoffs are accelerating, and so are the problematic severance agreements. Quick thread on what tech workers should know: ✅ Severance isn't required by law ✅ Non-competes are always void in CA ✅ You can't sign away unpaid wages #TechWorkers #LaborRights

Board approves Summerville High School renovation contract after debate over bidder's labor record The Somerville board voted to award the Summerville High School renovation contract to the lowest responsible bidder despite a public commenter's allegations of Department of Labor violations against that firm; the board attorney had found the bid responsive and a construction manager will oversee the work.

The Somerville Board of Education has awarded a controversial renovation contract to the lowest bidder, despite serious concerns over the contractor's labor violations.

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#NJ #SchoolRenovation #CitizenPortal #SomervilleEducation #LaborRights #PublicAccountability

Cesar Chavez allegations force a reckoning: Role model, or something less? Accusations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused girls and women while he led a transformational labor movement complicate the legacy of a man hailed by millions.

Cesar Chavez, an icon in the labor rights movement who was revered by millions of Latinos and others, now is accused of sexual abuse of girls and women. The allegations profoundly complicate his legacy. #cesarchavez #laborrights #farmworkers
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On What Was Once Chavez Day, Some Try to Highlight a Movement, Not a Man

#midwestagendaartnews #cesarchavez #farmworkersday #laborrights #deloreshuerta

“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis Updated analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not have a significant effect on inflation. The post “Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis appeared first on The Australia Institute.

“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis #MinimumWage #FairWage #IncomeEquality #LivingWage #LaborRights

“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis Updated analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not have a significant effect on inflation. The post “Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis appeared first on The Australia Institute.

“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis: Updated analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying… #MinimumWage #FairWage #IncomeEquality #LivingWage #LaborRights

Shareholders are already bailing—Paramount stock is down 33% this month. They know a "Junk" rating when they see one. 🚫💰 #WBDParamount #MarketCrash #LaborRights

War-driven market instability is threatening the $111B merger, and the cost of "paying for the war" is falling squarely on Hollywood’s workforce. 🎬📉 #Hollywood #LaborRights #IranWar

ORGANIZED WORKERS WIN!

In Feb, 1300 workers in Indonesia went on strike to stop “efficiency” layoffs at Young Hyun Star (YHS)

100% walked off, shutting down production & forcing management to cancel layoffs - a major win by GSBI (Gabungan Serikat Buruh Indonesia).

#WorkersRights #LaborRights

134 years. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR YEARS of the same boot on the same neck and we're still debating whether the boot is real 😤🔥💀 #WageSlaves #GildedAgeReturns #TaxTheRich #HistoryRhymes #EatTheRich #LaborRights

Over 40% of CSUF student workers may be affected by wage violations.

Unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, and underpayment are more common than expected.

Know your rights and how to document issues under California law.

#CSUF #WageViolations #StudentWorkers #LaborRights #EmploymentLaw #California

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#Strike #LaborRights #GeneralStrike #MayDayStrike

3/ "We are being asked to cheer for our own extinction." Fonda’s speech at the Kennedy Center highlighted the 15,000 jobs at risk. She’s joining the Teamsters and IATSE in a unified front against the "synergy" bloodbath. 👷‍♀️🎬 #LaborRights

California Assembly approves Farm Workers' Day by urgency vote after heated debate The Assembly passed AB 2,156 to designate March 31 as Farm Workers' Day with an urgency clause, 67–0, after lawmakers debated honoring farmworkers while addressing recent allegations linked to Cesar Chavez.

California's Assembly has just passed a bill designating March 31 as Farm Workers' Day, igniting a passionate debate on the legacy and future of farmworker rights.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #SocialJustice #LaborRights

House approves four‑year tentative contract with CEUI NP‑2 after budgeted debate The Connecticut House approved a resolution backing a tentative four‑year contract with the Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI NP‑2) covering roughly 3,600 service workers. Sponsors said the deal costs just over $45 million across four years; lawmakers warned of long‑term budget pressure and reliance on the RSA and transportation fund.

Connecticut's House has just approved a $45 million contract for 3,600 essential workers, but is it a recipe for fiscal strain?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #LaborRights #FiscalResponsibility

So the "funding wall" was a paper tiger. Trump "ordering" DHS to pay TSA after 40 days of travel misery proves the chaos was the point. He didn't find the money; he just realized the "strongman" optics fail when people can't get to Spring Break. ✈️💸
#GovernmentShutdown #LaborRights #DHS #TSA

Political Left fights for Labor in compromise while the political Right does not.

Labor:
Fair wages (not high)
Fair hours (not low)
Fair conditions (not high)
Fair benefits (not high)

Owner:
Lowest wages
Highest hours
Worst conditions
Lowest benefits

#LaborRights
#Unions
#LivingWage

Senate debate on restoring sick‑leave enforcement ends with withdrawal of floor amendment Senator Hughes proposed a floor amendment to reinsert a one‑year private cause of action for enforcement of the earned sick‑leave citizen initiative (LB 1089); after extended questions and floor pushback the amendment and related proposals were withdrawn.

Senator Hughes' ambitious amendment to strengthen sick leave rights faced fierce debate and withdrawal, sparking renewed discussions on employee protections in Nebraska.

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#NE #EmployeeProtection #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #LaborRights

Big news is coming out of New York — and we've got someone on the ground to break it down. Nicole Siminski is live from the National Center for Collective Bargaining in Higher Ed. Here's what you need to know.
#UnionStrong #FacultyUnion #CollectiveBargaining #LaborRights #FacultyRights

White text on a black background, reading '6,088 days since the U.S. Federal Minimum Wage was last raised.'

6,088 days.

The U.S. federal minimum wage has been $7.25/hour since July 24th, 2009. That was 6,088 days ago.

Learn more: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/55681

#WageStrike #LaborRights #EqualityForAll

Disneyland cast members have secured millions in wage settlements, but violations still happen.
Understand your overtime rights, document scheduling issues, and take action to recover unpaid wages.

#Disneyland #WageClaims #Overtime #LaborRights #CaliforniaLaw #WorkerProtection

Thank you @deborahkalb.bsky.social for interviewing me and always supporting my books. #kidlit #pubday #publishing #biography #farmworkers #laborrights

Solidarity with nearly 1,000 union faculty on strike at New York University fighting for fair pay, job security, and manageable workloads. Contract Faculty United-UAW members deserve equity and respect—not exploitation. Stand with workers. ✊ #UnionStrong #NYUStrike #LaborRights #FacultyUnited-UAW

Happy National Agriculture Day! And happy book birthday to FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT! When people organize, they can move mountains. One person can make a difference, but a movement is always bigger than just one person. 
#agriculture #farmworkers #laborrights #socialjustice #fight

Q & A with Angela Quezada Padron We spoke with Angela Quezada Padron about her work as an educator, editor, and an author-illustrator and publisher; and why she feels called to tell the untold stories of strong Latinas.

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#kidlit #biography #socialjustice #laborrights