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Driverless rideshares could hit D.C. streets, but union workers and drivers are up in arms, fearing job losses. Protesters stormed the John Wilson Building, demanding council members reject the “Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026.” Councilmember Charles Allen’s bill would cap initial robotaxi fleets at 200 vehicles, but a…

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Congress should seal eligible records that keep Americans out of workThe author urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act to remove federal record barriers that hinder employment and economic stability for many Americans.

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New farmworker minimum-wage hike threatens to hit California shoppersThe new minimum-wage law will boost pay for farmworkers to $19.75 an hour under the the federal H-2A guest worker program.

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Labor Department Suspends Eight Companies From Green Card ProgramThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) suspended Microsoft, Adobe and six information technology (IT) outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program on Thursday, Oct. 8 [1][2]. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said Microsoft and Adobe were suspended “due to multiple active federal investigations” [2]. Vice President J.D. Vance…

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'The Membership Has Spoken': Shawn Fain Overwhelmingly Wins Reelection as UAW PresidentShawn Fain, who has emerged as one of the most prominent labor leaders in the United States, handily won reelection as president of the United Auto Workers, according to an unofficial tally released Friday. “The membership has spoken,” Fain, who led the UAW through historic strikes against the Big Three Detroit automakers in 2023, said in a statement.…

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Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data showsThe administration barred Microsoft and seven other firms from sponsoring green cards over claims they favor foreign workers. Here's what the visa data shows.

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Autoworkers rebuke Trump after overwhelmingly electing president’s foeShawn Fain , who has emerged as one of the most prominent labor leaders in the United States , handily won reelection as president of the United Auto Workers , according to an unofficial tally released Friday. Trump has previously called Fain a " stupid person ," a " weapon of mass destruction " against autoworkers and called for him to be " fired…

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Deutsche Bank CEO Criticizes Pace, Consistency of German ReformsDeutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing urged the German government to step up reforms and do more to roll back employment protection in an interview with Bild am Sonntag.

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