New worker protections + union strategies
Key Questions
What new worker protections passed in New York?
The Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act passed, alongside 2027 budget pension reforms rolling back Tier 6 cuts. Hochul secured $5M for wage theft enforcement.
How are child labor violations being addressed?
McDonald's faced 550 violations, while 13 states introduced and 4 enacted rollbacks weakening protections in 2026. This contrasts with ongoing enforcement pushes.
What Supreme Court win aids delivery drivers?
A unanimous ruling restores court access for last-mile drivers, impacting Amazon workers previously trapped in mandatory arbitration clauses.
How do PIPs and NDAs affect federal and other workers?
Videos explain PIPs as potential age discrimination tools, while federal workers face new NDAs with attorney guidance on rights. Trump EO reclassifies 8k jobs to ease firings.
What cases highlight FMLA and wage theft retaliation?
Joanne Kim v. Regeneron addresses FMLA retaliation, and a worker fired for exposing $4.2M wage theft won justice. Practical videos cover whistleblower rights.
What bipartisan efforts target crypto in 401(k)s?
Lawmakers push back on Labor Department plans to include crypto, citing risks to retirement security amid broader pension and benefits reforms.
How do care and dairy workers face ongoing challenges?
Care workers with 23 years experience earn under $20/hr and fight via picket lines, while Vermont dairy workers seek basic protections against exploitation.
What right-to-work and lawsuit resources are available?
Explainer videos detail how right-to-work costs workers $3,300 yearly, with guides on employment lawsuits, negotiation, and when to seek legal help before it's too late.
NY Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act passed. McDonald's 550 child labor violations. AI hiring algorithms show racial disparities. Governor Hochul secures $5M for wage theft enforcement. Joanne Kim v. Regeneron—FMLA retaliation case. Right-to-work explainer video. Video of worker fired for exposing $4.2M wage theft wins justice. Bipartisan pushback against crypto in 401(k)s. New York's 2027 budget enacts key pension reforms—rolling back Tier 6 cuts for public workers. State lawmakers continue to weaken child labor protections in 2026—13 states introduced rollbacks, 4 enacted. Trump executive order reclassifies 8,000 federal jobs, making it easier to fire federal workers—direct attack on civil service protections, sparking union legal challenges. Care workers with 23 years on the job still under $20/hr—picket line, union fight. Dairy workers in Vermont fight for basic labor protections. Practical video on PIPs as age discrimination offers worker protection tool against corporate pushout. New: Unanimous Supreme Court win for last-mile delivery drivers—restores court access, directly impacts Amazon drivers trapped in mandatory arbitration. New: Federal workers asked to sign NDAs—practical rights guidance from attorney. New: OSHA reform, $20 minimum wage, overtime expansion proposed in 2026—compliance blog overview.