SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor charge against use of Darth Vader’s voice in ‘Fortnite’
James Earl Jones’ voice of Darth Vader is one of the most recognizable sounds in movie history — and now it’s at the center of…
California labor leaders grill Democrats running for governor on AI, benefits for strikers
SACRAMENTO — In the largest gathering of 2026 gubernatorial candidates to date, seven Democrats vying to lead California courted labor leaders on Monday, vowing to support pro-union…
Conspiracy in Benefit Plans Probed : FBI, Labor Department Study Union Health Contracts
WASHINGTON — An alleged coast-to-coast criminal conspiracy that has defrauded the employee benefit plans of major labor unions is being investigated by a joint task force of…
Lewis W. Hine photos: Potent reminders of the pain of child labor
Legislatures in 16 states, Florida prominent among them, have been deliberating rolling back child labor laws. In some cases, major steps have already been taken…
Fox News’ Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn welcome baby No. 2
Fox News’ Peter Doocy and Fox Business’ Hillary Vaughn have welcomed a second child. “Meet George Jack Doocy! Born after 30 hours of labor at…
Why the 2008 Latino cyberpunk film ‘Sleep Dealer’ is still relevant
Filmmaker Alex Rivera’s award-winning sci-fi film touches on current debates surrounding immigration, climate change and technology. Militarized water sources. Robot farmworkers. Commercialized memories. Everything is…
California woman sues Catholic hospital chain over abortion denial
A Eureka woman who nearly bled to death while miscarrying twins last year is suing the Catholic hospital chain that she claims refused her life-saving…
90-year-old U.S. labor relations law is suddenly in the crosshairs
Joe Biden was the first president to join a union picket line and support labor’s side in a number of major disputes. His appointments to…
Newsom sends cellphones to California CEOs to increase communication
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said the governor has been mailing cellphones to chief executives of the top 100 California-based companies with his phone number programmed…
Labor unions ask court to stop Trump admin. from ending negotiated TSA contract
TSA agents talk among themselves as they wait for passengers at St. Louis-Lambert International Airport in St. Louis on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A union…
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department
1 of 2 | Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Feb. 19 speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on her nomination to be…
Takeaways from the AP’s reporting into what people face in Myanmar after release from forced labor
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressHuizhong Wu, Jintamas Saksornchai And Martha MendozaPublished Mar 09, 2025 • Last updated 13 minutes ago • 3…
Rubio expands Cuba-related visa restriction policy for forced labor
Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on while President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday. On Tuesday he restricted visas for…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refuses to reject falsehood on vaccines, autism
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long record of questioning the safety of childhood vaccinations persisted as a flash point for him Thursday during a confirmation…
U.S. Atty. Martin Estrada resigns, looks back at ‘labor of love’
The granite steps leading up to the old federal courthouse in downtown L.A. are sturdy and regal. But something disturbing dotted them Friday that I…
Takeaways from The Associated Press’ reporting on prison labor in Alabama
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressRobin Mcdowell And Margie MasonPublished Dec 20, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article…
President Biden inducted into U.S. Labor Department’s Hall of Honor
1 of 4 | Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su inducts President Joe Biden into the U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor at the…
Labor boosted California Democrats by not talking like Democrats
SACRAMENTO — Democrats have a growing problem with union members and working-class voters, a building block that’s been foundational to their political success.Lorena Gonzalez, head of…
Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressTaiwo AdebayoPublished Dec 11, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
Union’s campaign against Democrat Josh Newman helped Republican Steven Choi win
A University of California workers union was successful in its fight to oust an Orange County Democrat from the state Senate after he did not…