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
Author: Jacob Morrison
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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…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 1/17 – 1/24
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from January 17 to 24: New Campaigns Election Results Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs Listener Submissions
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Boss Watch: 1/17 – 1/24
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, January 10, and Friday, January 17 Important Note The way that we’ve been compiling this newsletter over the years has been pretty simple: we’ve checked federal agencies tasked with enforcing worker protection laws and included their press releases about instances where they’ve begun or concluded…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 1/10 – 1/17
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from January 10 to January 17 New Campaigns Campaign Updates Election Results Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Boss Watch: 1/10 – 1/17
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, January 10, and Friday, January 17 Florida Killer A U.S. Department of Labor investigation determined a Mulberry phosphatic fertilizer manufacturer failed to follow required safety standards, leading to the tragic loss of a 29-year-old process operator in July 2024. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 12/20 – 1/10
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from December 20 to January 10 New Campaigns Election Results Settlements, Grievances, & Unfair Labor Practices Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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News & Announcements for the New Year
Hey yall – with the start of the New Year we’re getting back into the swing of things, and I wanted to take the time to do some house cleaning stuff. First of all, I want to thank everyone who donated to our fundraising campaign again. Because of your generous donations, we have been able…
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Boss Watch: 12/20 – 1/11
Illegal activities of Southern Bosses for the weeks between Friday, December 20, and Friday, January 11 South Carolina Thieves More than 600 temporary agricultural workers are entitled to their share of more than $132,000 recovered by the U.S. Department of Labor from a Ridge Spring employer that illegally deducted money from their wages for political…
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 12/6 – 12/20
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from December 6 to December 20 New Campaigns Election Results Settlements, Grievances, & Unfair Labor Practices Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative Internal Union Affairs
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 11/29 – 12/6
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from November 29 to December 6 New Campaigns Election Results Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative
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Last Week in Southern Labor: 11/22 – 11/29
Here’s what workers in the US South and the colonies were up to from November 22 to November 29 New Campaigns Election Results Settlements, Grievances, & Unfair Labor Practices Strikes & Bargaining Political & Legislative