“The attack on the federal workforce is not really about the federal workforce, it’s not really about ‘government efficiency,’ it’s really about remaking the civil service, eliminating large parts of the civil service, in the image of the Billionaire Class.” This was the opening response by Chris Dols when he joined us for an interview…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 2/21 – 2/28
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from February 21 to February 28 New Campaigns Election Results Grievances, Unfair Labor Practices, & Court Cases Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Boss Watch: 2/21 – 2/28
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28 There continues to be no new enforcement actions or resolutions of enforcement actions at the EEOC, OSHA, MSHA, and DOL, but we do have a new sort of policy memo out from the EEOC that is interesting, as well…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 2/14 – 2/21
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from February 14 to February 21 New Campaigns Election Results Settlements, Grievances, & Unfair Labor Practices Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Boss Watch: 2/14 – 2/21
There continues to be no new enforcement actions or resolutions of enforcement actions at the EEOC, OSHA, MSHA, and DOL, but we do have a few news reports! Texas Killer On August 1, an electrician working as a contractor at the Tesla plant in Texas died on the job while inspecting electrical panels. The family…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 2/7 – 2/14
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from February 7 to February 14 New Campaigns Election Results Settlements, Grievances, & Unfair Labor Practices Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Policy Expert Explains What’s in Store for Alabama with Federal Cuts
“Everyone listening, every voter in the country really needs to know that the House Republican budget that was presented this week basically is a ‘Billionaire’s First’ budget.” Robyn Hyden is the Executive Director of Alabama Arise, and this was her immediate response on last Saturday’s live broadcast of The Valley Labor Report when asked what…
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Boss Watch: 2/7 – 2/14
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, February 7, and Friday, February 14 There continues to be no new enforcement actions or resolutions of enforcement actions at the EEOC, OSHA, MSHA, and DOL, but we do have a news report! Florida Thieves From the Orlando Weekly’s McKenna Schueler: A restaurant worker at…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 1/31 – 2/7
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from January 31 to February 7 A note about Florida public sector organizing: All these numbers coming from McKenna Schueler, a staff reporter for the Orlando Weekly, and creator of the Caring Class Revolt substack – available at caringclassrevolt.substack.com – you can…
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Boss Watch: 1/31 – 2/7
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, January 24, and Friday, January 31 Trumps’ administration has continued to not issue new enforcement actions or announce the resolution of old enforcement actions. This is true at least at the following agencies: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA),…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 1/24 – 1/31
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from January 24 to 31 New Campaigns Campaign Updates Election Results Settlements, Grievances, & Unfair Labor Practices Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Boss Watch: 1/24 – 1/31
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, January 24, and Friday, January 31 We mentioned last week that enforcement actions against employers would likely slow down, and slow down they have. Since last week, there have been no announced enforcement actions, new investigations, or resolutions of cases. The only announcements from the…