3-21-20 IATSE update of legislative efforts for relief Sections Political Action Read more about 3-21-20 IATSE update of legislative efforts for relief No doubt many of you have been experiencing an information overload the past few days regarding the federal legislative response to the COVID-19 crisis. Here is a specific update on the IATSE’s legislative efforts and the current state of play in Washington, DC: https://www.iatse.net/news/iatse-facilitates-80000-letters-congress-campaign-support-displaced-entertainment-workers.
U.S. House passes labor law reform Sections Political Action Read more about U.S. House passes labor law reform The most far-reaching pro-union labor law reform in 85 years passed the U.S. House Feb. 6 on a 224-194 vote. Known as the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, HB 2474 would crack down on unlawful anti-union tactics by employers, make it easier and quicker for workers to unionize and get a first contract, and eliminate so-called “right to work” laws on the books in 27 states that are intended to keep unions weak.
IATSE PRESIDENT CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS RELIEF PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES DISPLACED ENTERTAINMENT WORKERS Sections Political Action Read more about IATSE PRESIDENT CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS RELIEF PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES DISPLACED ENTERTAINMENT WORKERS Friday, March 13, 2020 NEW YORK, NY – Matthew D. Loeb, International President of the IATSE, released the following statement with regards to the coronavirus virus:
2020 PRIMARY ELECTION Sections Political Action Read more about 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION California Labor Federation endorsement list: https://calaborfed.org/2020-primary-election/
They’re at it again. Sections Political Action Read more about They’re at it again. The brand new California State law that defines who can be employed as a sub-contractor and who must be paid as an company employee is still under judicial challenge, yet the greedy corporations funding those legal challenges are not waiting for a court based legal outcome. Uber, Lyft & Door Dash are determined to remove themselves from compliance with this law by any means necessary. They have teamed up to qualify an initiative for the November ballot called the “California App-Based Drivers Regulation Initiative.”
Gig Companies’ Lawsuit Meritless, California Unions Vow to Defend Landmark AB 5 Law Sections Political Action Read more about Gig Companies’ Lawsuit Meritless, California Unions Vow to Defend Landmark AB 5 Law AB 5 is the most important state law in decades to address widespread inequality by raising wages for workers and holding corporations accountable. Rather than comply with the law to provide workers with basic protections and economic security, big corporations embarked on a spending frenzy to overturn it.
Biden, Sanders Split on Natural Gas with Thousands of IBEW Jobs at Stake Sections Political Action Read more about Biden, Sanders Split on Natural Gas with Thousands of IBEW Jobs at Stake A bill introduced late last month by Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie S
U.S. House passes labor law reform Sections Political Action Read more about U.S. House passes labor law reform
AFGE urges Congress to protect Defense workers’ union rights Sections Political Action Read more about AFGE urges Congress to protect Defense workers’ union rights The American Federation of Government Employees is urging members of Congress to protect the rights of Department of Defense workers to join a union after President Trump authorized DoD to end collective bargaining wherever it sees fit, citing absurd reasons like flexibility and security — as if workers having a voice in their life at work is a national security threat.