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One Way To Protect Workers In A Pandemic: Make It Harder To Fire Them

“The pandemic has created an unprecedented workplace safety crisis, making millions of jobs vastly more dangerous. It’s critical that workers like Martin can share their stories with the public and …

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US: Norwood v. Rodi Marine (COVID-19 negligence case)

Here is the COMPLAINT,  alleging unseaworthiness and Jones Act negligence when a vessel captain contracted COVID-19.

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Vessel policies under scrutiny in US Jones Act litigation for crewmember death caused by COVID-19

Litigation has now commenced in the US federal court in Louisiana on a suit filed by a deceased crewmember’s estate against the shipowner / employer alleging unseaworthiness and Jones Act …

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McDonald’s Workers Sue Claiming Virus Measures Falling Short

McDonald’s Corp. was sued by a handful of workers in Chicago who claim the restaurant chain has failed to keep them and others safe while they continue to serve food …

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Unfair Choices: Can Workers Refuse to Return If Their Workplaces Are Unsafe?

“Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, some workers have faced a gut-wrenching decision: stay at work and risk illness and death, or leave work and lose their job.  Although …

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Republicans introduce bill to create legal ‘safe harbor’ for gig companies during the pandemic

“Republicans in both chambers introduced legislation Wednesday that would shield digital gig companies from lawsuits over worker classification when providing protective equipment or wage boosts during the coronavirus pandemic. The …

The Labor Department is forcing workers back to jobs that could make them sick

“As states lift their lockdowns, furloughed workers are being recalled. That’s as it should be as the economy thaws from its deep freeze. But some of these workers are being …

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AFL-CIO v. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United States Department of Labor

Here is the petition filed by the AFL-CIO: Emergency Petition AFL-CIO Complaint

McDonald’s accused over ‘systemic sexual harassment’ of employees worldwide

An international coalition of labor unions has filed a complaint against McDonald’s, alleging systemic sexual harassment of its employees around the world. The complaint, filed at the Organization for Economic …

Le groupe McDonald’s poursuivi devant l’OCDE pour « harcèlement sexuel systématique »

Une coalition internationale de syndicats a annoncé avoir porté plainte lundi 18 mai devant l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE) contre le groupe McDonald’s, accusé d’avoir échoué à lutter …

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