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politics1 day ago

Six-figure H-1B fee returns as DHS seeks public input

The White House and DHS have revived a proposal to charge a $103,265 fee for all new H-1B petitions, aiming to curb misuse and fund immigration agencies; after a federal judge blocked a previous six-figure fee as an unlawful tax, the plan now enters a 30-day public-comment period and faces lawsuits that warn it could deter global talent and strain hospitals and tech firms. H-1B approvals are capped at 85,000 annually (plus 20,000 for advanced degrees), with most beneficiaries from India and China, reflecting a broader push to tighten U.S. immigration policy.

via Politico|
#h-1b#immigration#labor-unions
Colleges and Unions Fight DHS Rule Limiting International Students to Four Years
law7 days ago

Colleges and Unions Fight DHS Rule Limiting International Students to Four Years

Unions (including UAW and AFT) and college groups are suing DHS in Massachusetts to block a final rule that would cap international students’ stay in the US at four years, require extensions, and also limit J-1 exchange visitors to four years and I visas to 240 days. The plaintiffs argue the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act and failed to adequately weigh costs or respond to public comments, potentially hurting colleges and the US’s global talent competitiveness; they seek a preliminary injunction before the September 15 effective date.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#dhs-rule#duration-of-status#f-1-visa
california-politics22 days ago

California Democrats Back Billionaire Wealth Tax, Splitting From Newsom and Unions

California’s Democratic Party executive board endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaire wealth with a one-time 5% levy, moving in line with progressive advocates like Rep. Maxine Waters and Bernie Sanders but clashing with Gov. Gavin Newsom and major unions; supporters argue it would fund healthcare and public services, while opponents warn it could hurt budgets and drive the ultrawealthy out of state, and rivals are mounting efforts to undercut Prop 40.

via Politico|
#billionaire-tax#california-democrats#california-politics
Labor splits over California's Prop 40 billionaire tax
politics25 days ago

Labor splits over California's Prop 40 billionaire tax

California's Prop 40 billionaire tax is exposing rifts within labor: SEIU-UHW has refused to back the measure, while other unions oppose it, arguing the one-time 5% asset tax would not create a sustainable funding stream and could destabilize budgets for education and public safety; as Gov. Newsom and wealthy donors weigh in, the ballot fight highlights deep disagreements over how to fund healthcare and safety-net programs without prompting the wealthiest residents to leave.

via Los Angeles Times|
#billionaire-tax#california#healthcare-funding
Maine’s Troy Jackson Set to Seal Democratic Senate Nomination
politics1 month ago

Maine’s Troy Jackson Set to Seal Democratic Senate Nomination

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to win the Democratic nomination to replace Graham Platner after a smooth nominating convention, propelled by deep labor ties and union support as rivals drop out; Platner’s scandals helped clear the field, and Jackson’s campaign has strong fundraising (about $1 million) and a UNH poll showing him ahead of US Senator Susan Collins, 49–46.

via Talking Points Memo|
#democratic-nomination#graham-platner#labor-unions
VW to slash models and trim capacity in sweeping restructuring
business1 month ago

VW to slash models and trim capacity in sweeping restructuring

Volkswagen said it will drastically cut its model lineup—by up to half—and reduce annual production capacity to about nine million vehicles from 12 million, as part of a broader transformation. The move follows a tense boardroom clash and reports of potentially closing four German plants and cutting up to 100,000 jobs, though unions and lawmakers oppose the plan and no final agreement has been reached.

via CNBC|
#auto-industry#business#labor-unions
VW’s 100,000-Job Overhaul Signals a Turntoward Change Amid EV Surge
business1 month ago

VW’s 100,000-Job Overhaul Signals a Turntoward Change Amid EV Surge

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a radical overhaul that would cut about 100,000 jobs (roughly 15% of its global workforce) and halt production at several German plants, while trimming five-year investments by about 15% to roughly €130 billion. The plan, described via Manager Magazin and CNBC, would be VW’s largest restructuring in 89 years and faces pressure from labor unions. The moves come as Tesla and Chinese competitors gain market share in Europe and Germany, with VW’s domestic sales slipping in Q1 2026 even as rival volumes rise, underscoring the push to accelerate electrification and software/battery progress across the Group.

via Not a Tesla App|
#auto-industry#business#electric-vehicles
Dev warns Star Wars Eclipse could be canceled amid looming layoffs
technology1 month ago

Dev warns Star Wars Eclipse could be canceled amid looming layoffs

Quantic Dream staff warn that Star Wars Eclipse could be canceled if the planned layoffs of about 115 workers proceed, saying the studio is already understaffed and losing that many would halt production; a French union strike presses for safer restructuring as Lucasfilm Games monitors progress. The project, announced in 2021 and set during the High Republic era, remains uncertain amid past abuse allegations at the studio.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#crunch#labor-unions#layoffs
Germany maps out pension reform to shore up aging system
world-news2 months ago

Germany maps out pension reform to shore up aging system

Germany plans to overhaul its aging pension system, with a commission recommending raising the minimum retirement age from 63 to 64 and ending the 63-year early-retirement provision, while also raising the age for phased retirement from 55 to 58. The government says it will push the package through quickly, but unions oppose it and the coalition’s slim majority could complicate passage.

via AP News|
#europe#germany#labor-unions
Apple to Shut Down Three Stores Amid Mall Declines and Retail Slumps
business2 months ago

Apple to Shut Down Three Stores Amid Mall Declines and Retail Slumps

Apple is permanently closing three U.S. stores today—Towson Town Center (Maryland), North County in Escondido (California), and Trumbull (Connecticut)—citing the departure of retailers and declining mall conditions; affected employees may transfer to nearby Apple stores, and the Towson closure has drawn criticism from the union and lawmakers given its history of unionization.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#business#labor-unions
DC fines Lewis George campaign for alleged labor-union coordination
dc-politics2 months ago

DC fines Lewis George campaign for alleged labor-union coordination

The District’s Office of Campaign Finance fined mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George’s campaign $16,000 after investigators found improper coordination with labor unions and an independent expenditure committee that spent about $1 million supporting her; the union-backed group Safe & Affordable DC was fined $4,000. Lewis George’s campaign denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the ruling.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#dc-politics#janeese-lewis-george-politician
state-politics-and-policy2 months ago

Pritzker pauses Illinois data-center incentives, triggering fall veto showdown

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker halted new state tax incentive agreements for data centers after lawmakers balked, pausing incentives for any new projects while negotiations on a broader framework addressing energy, water use, and community benefits unfold; existing agreements remain in place, and the move sets up a fall veto-session clash between labor unions and environmental groups over AI- and cloud-driven growth.

via Politico|
#data-centers#environmental-groups#illinois
politics2 months ago

San Francisco’s Open-Seat Test for the Left’s Next Leader

In San Francisco’s open House race to replace Nancy Pelosi, three progressives—Scott Wiener, Connie Chan, and Saikat Chakrabarti—present distinct left-leaning paths: Wiener leans to a pragmatic left, Chan emphasizes labor backing and wealth taxation, and Chakrabarti pushes a broader insurgent agenda. Pelosi’s late endorsement of Chan adds weight as the city’s tech wealth and housing shifts shape the contest and its national implications for the Democratic left.

via Politico|
#labor-unions#left-politics#nancy-pelosi