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politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Trump's Labor Department's Quiet Power Broker

Keith Sonderling, a longtime Republican insider, has effectively run the Labor Department as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s exit, placing him at the center of the Trump administration’s labor and workplace policy. His influence extends beyond DOL to the EEOC and staffing decisions, earning him backing as a steady steward of the administration’s agenda, even as a permanent nomination remains uncertain and he could remain in an acting role for the term.

via Politico|

#acting-secretary #department-of-labor #keith-sonderling

economy4 months ago•17 min saved

Trump’s second-term actions threaten working families’ affordability

A new analysis catalogs 47 Trump actions in the first year of his second term that the authors say erode workers’ wages, undermine job creation, weaken labor rights, enable employer exploitation, and hobble government’s effectiveness, arguing wage growth has lagged productivity for decades and these policies will worsen the affordability crisis for working families unless reversed. The report highlights moves like cutting minimum pay for federal contractors, rolling back protections for farm and in-home-health workers, and reshaping labor enforcement to favor employers.

via Economic Policy Institute|

#affordability #economy #labor-policy

business8 months ago•3 min saved

McDonald's CEO Criticizes Tipping Tax Policies and Industry Wage Disputes

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski criticizes President Trump's no tax on tips policy for creating an uneven playing field, as McDonald's does not benefit from tip-related tax relief and the policy favors businesses paying lower wages with tips. He advocates for a unified minimum wage for tipped and non-tipped workers to address wage disparities and improve labor conditions.

via Fortune|

#business #labor-policy #mcdonalds

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

US Officials Discuss Replacing Undocumented Farmworkers with Americans

Border czar Tom Homan emphasizes there will be no amnesty for undocumented farmworkers, highlighting the internal tensions within the Trump administration as it balances the need for agricultural labor with an aggressive immigration stance. While exploring options like expanding the H-2A visa program and a 'touchback' reentry plan, officials remain firm on enforcement, reflecting the complex political landscape surrounding immigration and labor in agriculture.

via Politico|

#farmworkers #h-2a-visa #immigration

politics1 year ago

U.S. Aims to Abolish Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers

The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate a waiver that allows employers to pay disabled workers less than the federal minimum wage. This move is part of a broader effort to promote economic equality and ensure fair labor practices for all workers, regardless of disability.

via The New York Times|

#biden-administration #disabled-workers #economic-equality

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Legal Battles Mount as Various Groups Sue Biden Administration Over Labor Policies

Lawmakers in Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, are introducing legislation to repeal the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule policy. The rule change holds companies liable for workplace policies alongside their franchisees, and is set to take effect on December 26. Supporters of the repeal argue that the policy will lead to higher costs for consumers, fewer jobs for workers, and hinder small business growth. The legislation is part of a broader effort by Congress to challenge various Biden administration policies, although previous attempts have been met with a veto from President Biden.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #bipartisan-challenge #congress