Tag: labor_rights
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Governor Newsom Proclaims Labor Day, Honors California Workers
Governor Gavin Newsom has officially proclaimed September 7, 2026, as Labor Day in California, recognizing the essential contributions of the state's workforce. His administration reaffirms its commitment to worker rights, fair wages, and expanding career opportunities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSA CaliforniaGavin NewsomLabor Dayworkerslabor rightscareer educationeconomyCalifornia Governors Office
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EPIC and NIWR Expose Algorithmic Unionbusting in New White Paper
A new white paper from EPIC and NIWR reveals how employers use surveillance technologies and AI-powered systems for "algorithmic unionbusting," identifying and suppressing worker organizing, and calls for urgent policy reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceLegal Worker SurveillanceAlgorithmic UnionbustingEPICNational Institute for Workers’ RightsWorkplace TechnologyPrivacy LawLabor Rights
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Media Monitor: NPR Examines the Impact of Protests
NPR reports that protests, though often slow and risky, have fostered empowerment and tangible change throughout U.S. history, according to Gloria J. Browne-Marshall.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMedia NPRprotestsGloria J. Browne-MarshallA Protest History of the United Statescivil rightsVietnam Warlabor rightsNPR Code Switch