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New York's Uber Drivers Form Labor Association
Uber

New York's Uber Drivers Form Labor Association

More than 1,000 Uber drivers signed membership cards with the association, known as the Amalgamated Local of Livery Employees in Solidarity.
Reuters | 3 min read
McDonald's Goes Head to Head With Labor Regulators

McDonald's Goes Head to Head With Labor Regulators

The burger giant is accused of violating employee rights as a joint employer.
Lindsay Friedman | 3 min read
Lawmakers Push Back Against NLRB Joint Employer Ruling

Lawmakers Push Back Against NLRB Joint Employer Ruling

Republicans in the House and Senate introduced legislation intended to roll back the Labor Board's broader definition of joint employer.
Kate Taylor | 2 min read
How the NLRB's Employment Ruling Could Hurt Jobs, Business Growth

How the NLRB's Employment Ruling Could Hurt Jobs, Business Growth

The NLRB just penalized the only entities providing jobs in this country, in the name of increasing employment. How does that make sense?
Ray Hennessey | 5 min read
Will This Decision Force Franchises to Reconsider Their Business Models?

Will This Decision Force Franchises to Reconsider Their Business Models?

The National Labor Relations Board's latest move means franchisors can be held legally accountable by workers.
Kate Taylor | 3 min read

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