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April Verrett: Championing Change as SEIU President
April Verrett was elected president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in 2024. She brings to her office bold leadership, strategic vision, and a relentless commitment to workers’ rights. Under her guidance, SEIU continues to amplify the voices of essential workers, advocating for dignity, fair wages, and safe workplaces across diverse industries.
Hockey Unions Join AFL-CIO, Strengthening the Labor Movement
In a historic move, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) have joined the AFL-CIO and its Sports Council, marking yet another significant expansion of the labor federation to 63 affiliated...
In Rushed DEI Deletions, Federal Agencies Fail to Consider Context Before Pulling Manuals and Content
Upon taking office, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the removal of all mentions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from departments and agencies throughout the federal government. At the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Workers’ Memorial Day is April 28OSHA Protects Workers
International Workers’ Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28th. This date coincides with the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) in the United States, which was enacted in 1970. The day serves as a global occasion to honor the sacrifices made by workers and to reinforce efforts to protect those at risk of injury or illness in the workplace.
Whole Foods Asks NLRB to Nullify Union Election in Philadelphia
In late January, workers at Whole Foods in Philadelphia voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1776. Now, the Amazon-owned grocery store is calling on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to nullify the election, claiming the election results still need to be certified by a regional director, which Whole Foods says can’t lawfully be done since the agency currently does not have a third board member in Washington, DC. President Trump illegally fired Board Chair Gwynne A. Wilcox after taking office in January.
