Labor
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The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
Dockworkers in Philadelphia and 35 other US ports began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation, even though some progress had been reported in latest contract talks.
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Pennsylvanians push for affordable caregiving for families, respect for caregivers
While caregivers may be some of the most important workers in a functioning community, taking care of children and the elderly when family members can’t, their pay and respect often don’t match up with their contributions. And yet still, the cost to individuals and parents who don’t have paid leave or care benefits from their…
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Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
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Judge upholds Biden-Harris administration’s ban on noncompete clauses
Noncompete clauses effectively prevent workers from starting their own business or finding a new job in the same field within a certain area or timeframe after leaving their current job. The Biden-Harris administration’s ban on them is now tentatively set to go into effect on Sept. 4, pending other legal action.
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Inflation Reduction Act creates 295 union jobs at Lehigh Valley Mack Trucks facility
Sen. Bob Casey announced last week that Volvo Mack Trucks in the Lehigh Valley received $208 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to produce zero-emission vehicles. It’ll create 295 union-paying jobs.
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A Trump judge just blocked the ban of noncompete clauses
The FTC voted to ban noncompete agreements in April—those pesky clauses that employers often force their workers to sign which effectively bar them from starting their own business or finding a new job in the same field within a certain area or timeframe after leaving their current job.
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More than 52,000 PA workers and retirees’ pensions saved by Biden’s American Rescue Plan
The Biden administration announced last month that over 1 million workers have had their pensions saved by the American Rescue Plan.
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Pete Buttigieg praises PA union members at Machinists convention
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at the annual Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists convention on Wednesday to promote President Biden’s pro-union record.
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Pete Buttigieg promotes American-made steel while visiting Harrisburg area
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured South Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday and joined Gov. Josh Shapiro in thanking steelworkers for rebuilding the country’s infrastructure.
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Bob Casey warns about Supreme Court’s attacks on workers and unions
Bob Casey is warning Pennsylvania voters that the US Supreme Court is coming for the right to organize.
