What would a Harris and Trump presidency each mean for union workers?

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Harris and Trump have each made a push to talk to union members and seek endorsements from leadership.

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Washington, DC, is the best place in the US for pay and good jobs. See the other top states.

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Factory workers and UAW union members form a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
Factory workers and UAW union members form a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Airport, farm, and fast-food workers rally for better heat protections

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A plane takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on June 05, 2024.

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Heat-related injuries to workers in the Americas have soared since 2000, study finds

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Two men work on an irrigation system in a public park during a heat wave.
Extreme heat is causing more injuries among workers.

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One of Biden's most faithful allies appears ready to break

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President Joe Biden addresses union workers in 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Greece responds to backlash after introducing a 6-day workweek

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The Greek government defended its six-day workweek policy after receiving backlash.

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The 10 highest-paying blue-collar construction jobs in the US

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Trade jobs like electric power-line installers can earn over $80,000 annually in the US.

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Extreme heat is affecting workers this summer. New federal rules would require bosses to provide rest, water, and shade.

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Call Centers Introduce ‘Emotion Canceling’ AI as a ‘Mental Shield’ for Workers

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Call center employees have notoriously unpleasant jobs. They field questions from disgruntled customers all day long and can only respond with corporate-mandated jargon. Many expect AI will one day replace these customer service jobs, but for now, several corporations are using AI to address the incredible emotional…

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Wells Fargo Employees Fired for Faking Being at Their Desk

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Over a dozen Wells Fargo employees were fired last month for trying to fool their bosses into thinking they were working when they were not, as first reported by Bloomberg Thursday. It seems they were unsuccessful.

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