Unions push Labor for at least five weeks annual leave for millions

The claim for five weeks’ holidays as a return on unpaid work hours is the first formal push of the union movement’s new legislative agenda.
Government Executive

Warren, Sanders push Labor on plans to create a centralized unemployment ‘starting point’

Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., are asking the Labor Department for more information following reporting from Nextgov/FCW that Labor is planning to test out a more ...
E&E

House Republicans push Labor to unwind mine dust rule

Seven Republican lawmakers said that the 2024 regulation could force mines to close down. Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee are urging the Trump administration to roll back a ...
The Conversation

Employers warn Labor’s push to lock in penalty rates is bad for business – but it’s not that simple

Chris F. Wright currently receives funding from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. In the past he has received funding from the Australian Research Council, the UK Economic ...