Proposed Overtime Rule by DOL Suggests $55K Threshold with Automatic 3-Year Updates
💰 Proposed Overtime Rule by DOL Suggests $55K Threshold with Automatic 3-Year Updates.
The historical activist roots of the Labor Day holiday are particularly evident this year, with labor unions actively challenging working conditions across various industries. From trucking to auto manufacturing, unions are challenging worker treatment and advocating for improved labor rights. The labor movement's resurgence parallels the era from which Labor Day originated, as workers face rapid economic changes and growing income disparities between themselves and billionaire industry leaders, reminiscent of inequalities from over a century ago. With writers and actors on strike, negotiations leading to new labor agreements for UPS workers, and picket lines spanning multiple industries, the emphasis on labor rights is more prominent this year. Despite Labor Day's commercial aspect, which often includes sales and celebrations, the holiday's roots as a tribute to workers have gained prominence, reflecting the challenges workers face in the current economic landscape. The reinvigoration of the labor movement highlights the continued relevance of organized labor in advocating for worker rights and fair treatment.
The Department of Labor just ordered three cross-border logistics companies in San Diego to shell out $840,000 in back wages and fines to warehouse and transportation workers.