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Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick Signals Unprecedented Shift in GOP Approach to Unions

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Ridgewood Nj, President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) as Labor Secretary has stirred both excitement and skepticism across political and economic sectors. A rare labor-friendly choice for a Republican administration, Chavez-DeRemer’s record suggests potential shifts in the GOP’s traditionally cautious approach to organized labor.

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East Coast Dockworkers Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement on Wages and Contract Extension

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Port Newark NJ, the brief but impactful strike by dockworkers that halted operations at East Coast ports came to an end late Thursday. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they had reached a tentative agreement on wages and a contract extension, bringing relief to supply chains that had been disrupted across 14 major marine hubs.

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The History, Founding, and Importance of Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer in the United States. It’s a day that honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the prosperity, strength, and well-being of the country. But how did this day come to be, and why is it so significant?

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Only 12% of NJEA’s Highest-In-The-Nation Dues Are Reinvested at the Local Level

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Ridgewood NJ, the Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey released their latest report today, entitled The NJEA vs. Local Unions: The Local Unions Make and the NJEA Takes.  The report examines the relationship between the statewide New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and the hundreds of affiliated local unions around the Garden State and finds that only 12 percent of New Jersey teachers’ dues return home.

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Starbucks Agrees to Talks with Workers United Union

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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday, Starbucks announced its intention to engage in discussions with the Workers United union regarding bargaining agreements and union organizing.

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Unionization of Reality TV Stars?

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Ridgewood NJ, in addition to the labor movements within Hollywood’s CGI-dominated realms, another significant movement is brewing among reality TV stars. Spearheaded by figures far removed from the CGI-created worlds, such as former Real Housewives of New York cast member Bethenny Frankel, a public campaign for the unionization of reality TV stars gained momentum last summer. Frankel highlighted issues of mistreatment and poor working conditions within the industry, sparking conversations about the need for change.

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The Real Maguire – Who Actually Invented Labor Day?

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Ridgewood NJ, while most sources, even the Department of Labor, credit Peter McGuire with the origination of Labor Day, recent evidence suggests that the true father of Labor Day may in fact be another famous union leader of the 19th Century, Matthew Maguire.

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Starbucks Workers Strike Over Discharge of Shift Supervisor at the Starbucks Montclair

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Monclair NJ, Starbucks workers in Montclair, Summit, Ledgewood and Danbury, CT went on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike to protest the discharge of Celeste Cruz, Shift Supervisor at the Starbucks Montclair, NJ location.

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Labor Day, is a Tribute to the Contributions and Achievements of American Workers and the Labor Movement

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Ridgewood NJ, Labor Day,  is a tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement. It’s a day when many take a break from their usual routines to relax, enjoy the last moments of summer, and reflect on the struggles and victories of the labor movement.

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5th Starbucks Location Unionized in New Jersey

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Succasunna NJ, with a 17-4 vote, workers at the Succasunna Starbucks store, located in Morris County at 401 Route 10, in the Succasunna and Ledgewood sections of Roxbury, voted to unionize, making it the fifth store in the State of New Jersey to do so.

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Rutgers University Faculty Members Vote to Strike

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New Brunswick NJ, classes at the three campuses of Rutgers University may come to a halt for its 67,620 students as faculty members gave their union leaders the authority to call for a strike a week from now.

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Amazon’s Attrition Rate Costs the Company $8 billion Annually

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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon’s turnover rate is well above industry averages. The attrition rate is costing an estimated $8 billion annually for Amazon and its shareholders. Only one out of three new hires in 2021 stayed with the company for 90 or more days. The company may deplete the available labor supply in some regions within a few years. Amazon’s learning programs appear disorganized and are likely costing the company hundreds of millions in wasted hours.

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Coalition of New Jersey Business and Labor Organizations Call on Legislative Leadership to Stop Murphy Electrification Mandates

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NJDEP Regulations to Electrify Building Sector Take Effect in December, Leading to Increases in Rents, Property Taxes and Grocery Bills

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Ridgewood  NJ, With the first round of NJDEP regulations set to take effect on December 6th, a diverse coalition of 24 business and labor organizations sent a letter to Senate President Nick Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin calling on the Legislature to halt Governor Murphy’s building electrification mandate until a full analysis of costs can be developed.

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Starbucks Has Become the Poster Child of anti-unionism

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Ridgewood NJ, after years of supporting fringe leftwing causes Starbucks, arguably one of the nation’s most progressive-thinking companies, led by Howard Schultz, arguably one of the nation’s most progressive CEOs, has become a poster child of anti-unionism? Starbucks has become the subject of a small but significant organizing campaign by Starbucks Workers United, which is affiliated with the SEIU, or Service Employees International Union.

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State Senate Republicans Call For Special Committee to Investigate Massive Increase in Public Employee Health Benefit Costs

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) have introduced legislation to form a special legislative committee with subpoena power to investigate massive proposed premium increases for the health plans that cover state government, local government, and school employees.

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