Organized Labor

Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government

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Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government

President Trump instructed a broad swath of government agencies on Thursday to end collective bargaining with federal unions, a major escalation in his effort to assert more control over the federal work force. Mr. Trump framed the order as critical to protect national security. But it targets agencies across the government, including the Departments of … Read more

Whole Foods Workers Form First Union in Amazon’s Grocery Chain

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Whole Foods Workers Form First Union in Amazon’s Grocery Chain

Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia voted on Monday to become the first unionized store in Amazon’s grocery chain, opening a new front in the e-commerce giant’s efforts to fend off labor organizing in multiple segments of its business. Employees at the sprawling Whole Foods store, in the city’s Spring Garden neighborhood, voted … Read more