More than 300,000 workers are planning a walk-out on International Workers Day, May 1, citing President Trump’s immigration policies as a factor in their dissatisfaction. Service Employees International Union (SEIU), who endorsed Clinton for President in 2015, will play a major role in the protest.

Read more about the protest here.

In a work environment that is offering fewer employees financial independence, America’s freight railroad industry has bucked this trend. They stand in the top 7% of industries in overall employee compensation, have a higher average employee retention, better health insurance benefits than the ACA’s “platinum plan,” and a more viable retirement solution than the Social Security Administration. With increased training and opportunities for workers in all education levels, the freight rail industry has excelled despite global challenges, making America’s rail network the best in the world.

To learn more about their successful practices, read the article I wrote for Inside Sources here.

Citing broken promises, inconsistent application of company rules, and anti-union intimidation tactics, approximately 3,000 employees held a pro-union rally outside Nissan’s Canton, MS plant on March 4. The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union is looking to represent the Nissan employees. In addition to the workers, UAW President Dennis Williams, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Ohio’s former U.S. Sen. Nina Turner were also in attendance.

Nissan Human Resources Director Rodney Francis claimed the accusations were false. “The UAW has been targeting this facility for a number of years, so this is not new to our facility here,” he said. “But our employees are pretty focused and dedicated on trying to get good, quality vehicles out on the roads today.”

Read more about the rally and UAW’s efforts here.

Last month, House Republicans voted to overturn a rule that required federal contractors to disclose wage theft and worker safety violations within bids for new government contracts. On Monday, the Senate will weigh-in on this repeal.

Businesses, including the Chamber of Commerce, have called the law “costly, unnecessary, and unworkable.” Proponents of the law have argued that repealing it will make it easier for contractors to break labor laws, using tax dollars to do so. Almost one quarter of the workforce is employed by a company that holds a federal contract.

If the Senate votes to repeal the rule, President Trump is expected to approve the decision.  Read more about the rule here.

After a 3-year labor deal negotiation, unionized mechanics for United Parcel Service (UPS) have asked to walk away from the table. The current discussions, mediated by the National Mediation Board, a government agency, has fallen apart over health benefits. Teamsters 2727, which represents the mechanics, claims UPS wants to implement massive reductions to benefits for retirees. UPS is accusing the Teamsters of trying to pressure negotiations.

Future negotiation dates have been scheduled, but the National Meditation Board could offer a neutral third-party arbitrator as an option, or institute a 30-day “cooling off” period if arbitration is not chosen. The mechanics have already authorized a strike if the need arises. That strike could take place after the 30-day period ends.

Read more about the ongoing dispute here.