LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Top Stories: DOL's final Independent Contractor rules explained; Biden vows veto over joint Congress' employer efforts; SAG-AFTRA gets AI voice deal; Hike or strike: CSU faculty wants 12% & more...
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U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Regulation
The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule on January 9, 2024, defining “independent contractor” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final regulation rescinds a 2021 rule defining the same term. Read more…
Biden vows veto if Congress moves to repeal NLRB rule on contract, franchise workers
President Joe Biden will veto an attempt to repeal a U.S. labor board rule requiring companies to bargain with unions representing some franchise and contract workers if it passes Congress, the White House said on Monday. Read more…
Actors’ union announces deal for AI voice acting licensing in video games
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing more than 150,000 film and TV performers, announced a new deal Tuesday that sets terms for the use of artificial intelligence voices in video games. Read more…
5% pay hike for CSU faculty, librarians, coaches not ‘viable,’ union says
Their union, which is seeking a 12% increase, said workers are ready to wage a five-day strike later this month. Read more…
Washington state lawmakers look at providing unemployment benefits to locked out or striking workers
Washington may become one of a few states that allow striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits under certain conditions. Read more…