House approves labor-friendly bill with support from 20 Republicans

The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure ...

Faster Labor Contracts Act passes House after GOP rebels join Democrats

The House on Tuesday passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill that seeks to impose shorter timelines for first-contract ...

TEAMSTERS-LED FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT PASSES U.S. HOUSE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT

With bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), a ...

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 172,000 jobs last month

The US labor market appears to have found its footing: The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, shattering expectations, new ...

Sonderling acting his way into permanent role atop Labor Department

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling appears to be on a glide path to lead his department permanently. Sonderling was promoted to the Department of Labor‘s deputy secretary in April after the ...
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How Labor Day has changed — and not changed — in its 140-year history

In September 1882, labor leaders, workers and supporters gathered in New York City for the world’s first Labor Day parade. According to Allyson Brantley, an associate professor of history at the ...

Jobs Report Shows Hiring Shot Up in May as Labor Market Continues to Rebound

May Employment Numbers Blow Past Economists' Expectations ...