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Crypto in Retirement: A Clash of Views

December 14, 2025

A heated debate is unfolding in Washington, D. C. , as lawmakers consider changing rules to allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement accounts. On one side, the crypto industry sees this as a chance to open up new investment opportunities. On the other, labor unions are raising concerns about the

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Feds Fight Back Against Mass Layoffs

February 28, 2025

A federal judge in San Francisco recently stepped in to halt the mass firings of federal probationary employees. This decision came as a relief to labor unions and organizations who had sued to stop the Trump administration’s aggressive workforce reduction plans. The judge’s ruling specifically targ

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Shielding Sensitive Data

February 11, 2025

In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh

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Trump Supports Dockworkers Against Automation

December 14, 2024

Before the election, some labor unions attempted to build a positive relationship with Donald J. Trump. It seems their efforts might be paying off. Recently, President-elect Trump expressed his support for the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents dockworkers along the East and

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The Teamsters' Neutral Stance: A Smart Move?

November 27, 2024

You might be surprised to hear that a big union like the Teamsters didn't pick a side in the last election. They didn't back a Democratic or Republican candidate, which is pretty unusual. Instead, they asked both parties if they could speak at their events. Only the Republicans said yes. Once Trump

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The Port Strike: A Test of Balance Between Economy and Labor Rights

October 4, 2024

The sudden halt of operations at major ports along the Atlantic coast has thrown the Biden administration into a delicate balancing act. Thousands of longshore workers, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association, have walked out in protest over wages and job protections. The dispute

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Automation's Role in the Dockworkers' Strike: A Balancing Act

September 30, 2024

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is planning to go on strike, starting Tuesday, if a deal isn't reached by the end of Monday. The union is demanding higher wages and a total ban on automation at ports. But is this a reasonable request? Automation is changing the way we live and wor

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Teamsters' Leader Misses the Mark

September 27, 2024

The leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, has been making waves in the political world lately. Instead of endorsing a presidential candidate, he shockingly announced that the union would not support any candidate from either major party. This decision has left many scra

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The Unconventional Path

September 19, 2024

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union known for its strong stance on labor rights, made headlines by announcing it wouldn't be endorsing any presidential candidate in the upcoming election. This decision was met with surprise, as many major labor unions had already backed Democratic no

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Harris' Union Support: A New Era of Labor Politics

September 19, 2024

Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has been making strides in securing the support of organized labor, despite a major union's decision not to endorse her. The influential Teamsters union declined to issue an endorsement, citing a lack of commitment to workers' interests. However, Harris has won t