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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 months ago

New Vermont workforce office outlines four goals, senators press to fill labor seats The state's Office of Workforce Strategy and Development described four statewide goals to increase worker supply, reengage adults, support business retention and boost graduate retention; senators pressed the office to confirm statutory labor representation and to show how it will drive strategy beyond acting as a "clearing house."

Vermont's new Office of Workforce Strategy and Development unveils ambitious plans to enhance worker supply and boost business retention, but can they overcome skepticism about their effectiveness?

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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2 months ago

Richland County delays ambulance district contracts as employees seek union representation County staff told the Executive & Finance Committee Dec. 15 that signed contracts for a newly created ambulance district remain outstanding pending DOR approval; the county also received notice that ambulance employees are seeking SEIU representation and an election may follow.

Richland County's ambulance district contracts are in limbo as workers push for union representation—what's causing the delay?

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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8 months ago

Lawmakers mandate remote electronic voting systems for labor representation elections New section requires regulations for remote voting procedures in labor representation elections

Massachusetts just mandated new regulations for remote voting in labor representation elections—could this change the game for workers' rights?

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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10 months ago

Union prepares for membership decline following Janus decision impact Union anticipates budget cuts and potential staff reductions due to Janus decision fallout.

Vermont unions are bracing for a membership decline and budget cuts, raising critical questions about their future advocacy for workers' rights.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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11 months ago

Senate committee approves Jade Kelly for Colorado Civil Rights Commission appointment Committee recommends Jade Kelly to the Colorado Civil Rights Commission for labor representation.

Jade Kelly is set to join the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, bringing her powerful advocacy for workers' rights and equity to the forefront of civil rights discussions.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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1 year ago

Dane County approves Building Trades Council as exclusive representative for electricians and carpenters Board approves resolution recognizing the Building Trades Council for Dane County employees.

Dane County has officially recognized the Building Construction Trades Council as the exclusive representative for local carpenters and electricians, paving the way for significant changes in labor negotiations.

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