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Trucks hauling shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, in November.

Trucker shortage? It’s a point of debate amid supply chain jam

By Jessica Wehrman
Posted December 8, 2021 at 12:28pm
“We shouldn’t use everyone’s tax dollars to pick winners and losers," Sen. Joe Manchin, shown recently on Capitol Hill, reportedly said while participating in an event announcing Toyota’s $240 million investment in a components plant in his state.

Manchin opposes additional EV tax credit tied to unions

By Joseph Morton
Posted November 12, 2021 at 8:00am
Rep. Ro Khanna told CQ Roll Call that “it would be very attractive for someone” to rotate among federal agencies as a cybersecurity expert.

Bill aims to codify federal cyber personnel rotation program

By Gopal Ratnam
Posted September 28, 2021 at 7:00am
President Joe Biden’s executive order aims to curb collaboration on wage rates between competing employers.

Biden to target noncompete clauses, wage collusion

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted July 7, 2021 at 6:24pm
Federal workers and contractors demonstrate in the Hart Building amid the 2019 government shutdown. These workers perform jobs that are critical to our country and deserve to be paid what they’re worth, Kelley writes.

It’s time to recognize federal workers for a job well done

By Everett Kelley
Posted June 21, 2021 at 6:00am
Sen. Tim Kaine says the Senate isn't likely to pass a stand-alone union-organizing bill and is more likely to attach the provisions to another measure.

Biden’s labor support may stall unless Senate enacts protections

By Caitlin Reilly
Posted May 18, 2021 at 11:03am
Adams, shown at a 2019 hearing, said the Fair Labor Standards Act excluded jobs held by Black and brown workers from basic labor protections.

Democrats urge end to labor practices they see rooted in racism

By Caitlin Reilly
Posted May 3, 2021 at 4:14pm
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., announced the April floor schedule Tuesday, along with plans to reduce House vote timing from 45 minutes each to 30 minutes in a step toward the pre-pandemic normal.

House to take up DC statehood, equal pay bills this month

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted April 6, 2021 at 5:20pm
Martin Walsh told senators that Boston established a $15 an hour minimum wage, paid sick time and parental leave during his two terms as mayor.

Walsh confirmed to lead the Labor Department

By Caitlin Reilly
Posted March 22, 2021 at 6:33pm
A Lyft passenger is seen on Fourth Street Northeast in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 28.

Gig workers would pay higher taxes under coronavirus aid bill

By Doug Sword
Posted March 5, 2021 at 7:22am