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American job creators help workers provide for their families and lead healthy, secure, and fulfilling lives. The Chamber advocates for federal and state-level policies that improve the business climate and drive economic growth while providing opportunities for workers to thrive.
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A new complaint against Amazon CEO Andy Jassy continues the NLRB's ongoing campaign to suppress free speech rights.
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OSHA has indicated it will push a labor agenda with an anticipated rulemaking that would allow union officials to join OSHA officials during walk-around inspections at non-union locations.
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America’s seaports are critical gateways for goods entering and leaving the United States.
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The U.S. Chamber works with leaders at the U.S. Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, Congressional committees, and state legislatures to protect opportunities for independent contractors, promote needed immigration reforms to welcome global talent to the American workforce, and preserve every American’s right to work.
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This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, on H.R. 2670, the "Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act."
Workforce participation remains below pre-pandemic levels. We have 1.9 million fewer Americans working today compared to February of 2020.
The 111th International Labor Conference adopted a new standard on apprenticeships and new conclusions on labor protection and a just transition.
The Federal Trade Commission could eliminate millions of small businesses by ending the franchise model as we know it by imposing a ‘joint employer’ model.
While the Teamsters’ strike ostensibly is about working conditions at the facility, the reality is that the union is angry that “Amazon has refused to recognize and honor the union contract” that a different company agreed to.
OSHA has indicated it will push a labor agenda with an anticipated rulemaking that would allow union officials to join OSHA officials during walk-around inspections at non-union locations.
The public health emergency ended in May, yet OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare facilities continues.
New independent contractor test threatens the flexibility and earnings of workers – and goes against D.C. Circuit Court.