The fight against forced labor in trade is not a new concept. For decades, the United States has banned the importation of goods produced with forced labor through the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 (“Tariff ...

The fast-food industry is fueling a surge in child labor violations across the United States, especially at companies with franchised locations such as McDonald’s, Sonic and Chick-fil-A, according to ...

The mandatory raise would apply to all fast food restaurants in California that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationwide. FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES THAT WERE MADE TO THE BILL AND A NEW ...

A federal investigation found that dozens of 14- and 15-year-old employees at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Troy worked more hours per week and worked later into the evening than allowed under federal ...

Senate Bill 844, also known as The Faster Labor Contracts Act was introduced in March 2025. As labor relations matters continue to stagnate before the quorum-less National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB ...

The latest phase of the Starbucks Workers United campaign includes sit-ins at stores, where union members have been arrested. They say the escalation is necessary to call attention to their fight.

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union commends Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) for introducing the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which would require employers to ...

Moving around and staying active during labor can help it progress faster. Simple techniques like breast stimulation can naturally encourage labor contractions. Medical interventions are sometimes ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and Teamsters members from Corewell Health East and Breakthru Beverage joined Representatives Donald ...