‘We hope this is the beginning of a new day’ Paul Chavez today continues the work set forth by his father, helping those new to the US as well as families and descendants who have lived stateside for decades. Their foundation focuses on affordable housing, educational programs, community service and the rights of workers throughout the Southwest. … [Read more...] about Bust Of California Labor Rights Leader Cesar Chavez Takes Prominent Place In Biden’s Oval Office
Ways to help speed up labor
Why Biden will have to help Mexico
At some point, Biden may have to share his concerns over this situation with López Obrador, instead of just going over the traditional items on the two countries' agenda. This implies treading a delicate path. AMLO could well respond: "This is none of your business. The Mexican people elected me to carry out my program, and that is what I am doing." Moreover, AMLO has already been disdainful of Biden, to put it mildly. He practically endorsed Trump by visiting him at the White House last July, by declining to congratulate Biden on his election win until December 15, by offering asylum to Julian Assange, and by declining to condemn the assault on the Capitol by Trump supporters. … [Read more...] about Why Biden will have to help Mexico
Magistrate Denies Bond For Ohio Man Charged With Helping Plot Attack On U.S. Capitol
The Dayton judge said didn’t see a way to ensure public safety if she allowed Donovan Crowl, 50, out of jail. Magistrate Sharon Ovington cited the “very serious” nature of the charges and firearms that could be available to him. … [Read more...] about Magistrate Denies Bond For Ohio Man Charged With Helping Plot Attack On U.S. Capitol
Crenshaw: Biden’s Keystone, Paris Climate Policies Help Chinese Manufacturing, ‘They Can Keep Polluting While Our Economy Gets Hurt’
On Friday’s broadcast of “Fox News Primetime,” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) said that President Joe Biden’s orders on the Keystone XL pipeline and Paris Climate Accords are going to increase manufacturing in China, who “can keep polluting while our economy gets hurt.” … [Read more...] about Crenshaw: Biden’s Keystone, Paris Climate Policies Help Chinese Manufacturing, ‘They Can Keep Polluting While Our Economy Gets Hurt’
Biden should keep the new commonsense independent contractor rule
Biden’s support for the ABC test relies on the argument that companies, particularly those in the gig economy, are misclassifying their workers to avoid paying benefits. The problem with this argument is that many independent contractors simply don’t think they’re being mistreated. In fact, fewer than 10 percent of workers currently classified as independent contractors want to be reclassified. … [Read more...] about Biden should keep the new commonsense independent contractor rule
