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Republicans Propose Putting Charlie Kirk’s Face On US Currency [Image attribution: “Charlie Kirk” by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0] George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and . . . Charlie Kirk? Money in the US might see a new face if the GOP has its way...

George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and . . . Charlie Kirk? Money in the US might see a new face if the GOP has its way.

ABC Reinstates Kimmel Despite FCC Chair’s Threats The most famous and divisive suspension in recent memory is over. NBC News reports: “Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC’s airwaves on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was suspended amid…

Trump is gonna be sooooo mad when he learns about this.

Striking Boeing Workers Say No To Contract Offer Boeing workers in St. Louis have rejected a tentative deal. CNBC reports: “Striking Boeing defense workers in Missouri voted Friday against the company’s latest offer of a modified contract deal…

"Boeing has said it is hiring more workers to replace those who are on strike to meet rising demand."

Labor Day 2025 Is A Historic One, With Over 900 Protests Planned Against Trump’s Anti-Worker Policies Labor Day is a reminder that it was unions and the blood of many workers that led to the creation of the 40-hour workweek, the ban on child labor, the introduction of pensions, overtime pay…

Find an event in your city via the story below and make your voice heard. #LaborDay #UnionStrong #WorkersOverBillionaires

If not for unions, we'd all be working 14 hour days, six days a week and kids would be in factories instead of schools. #laborday

Former Union Leader Now Head Of European Country A former union leader is now the prime minister of a European country. EuroNews reports: “Lithuania’s parliament elected a former labour union leader and relative political newcomer as the country’s…

From union leader to prime minister.

GOP Repeals Voter-Approved Paid Sick Leave. Takes Effect In Weeks. The GOP repeal of paid sick leave measure begins August 28, just a few months after the voter-approved law took effect in May. The Guardian reports: “Being sick is a costly business for Bill Thompson…

Is cruelty the point?

Victory: Every Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Is Now Union Casino workers and their unions have achieved a monumental victory. The Associated Press reports: “When Susana Pacheco accepted a housekeeping job 16 years ago at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip…

#unionstrong

DOL Pushes To End Minimum Wage For Home Health Care Workers And People With Disabilities Continuing its assault on working Americans, the Trump administration has announced its intent to repeal more than 60 rules that protect workers. The Associated Press reports: “The U.S.

Continuing its assault on working Americans, the Trump administration has announced its intent to repeal more than 60 rules that protect workers.

Victory For Workers Who Make Lululemon Clothing In The Philippines Congratulations to the garment workers in the Philipines who make Lululemon’s clothing. They won a major victory with a new agreement with contractor Metrowear Two management. The Labour News Network…

Congrats!

Find Your Electrician Apprenticeship Today Via Our Directory Of All 50 States If you’re looking for a lifelong, rewarding career that does not require a college degree and provides debt-free paid training, consider a union apprenticeship as an electrician.

Browse hundreds of apprenticeships across the country and learn why a union apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn. #ibew #electrician

Numerous Texas Farms Shut Down As ‘Almost 100%’ Of Workers Leave Due To ICE Raids Farms in the Red State of Texas are feeling the pinch of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. MSN reports: “In a stunningly swift overnight change, some Texas farm operations had to shut…

Farms in the Red State of Texas are feeling the pinch of the Trump Administration's immigration policies.