The city of Hastings has enlisted an outside law firm to address the newest bid for unionization by its utility workers. This move not only highlights rising labor activity but also underscores the city’s commitment to a measured legal response.

Imperial County’s Board of Supervisors approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 542 on Tuesday, November 18. The agreement introduces wage adjustments, educational support, and other benefits that impact the union’s technical, crafts, labor & trades, and clerical professionals.

Forty-eight senators have introduced legislation to nullify former President Trump’s union executive orders. The initiative, originally reported by Government Executive, places a spotlight on continued debates surrounding labor policies. Observers note this development underscores a broader conversation about federal workplace governance.

In a significant move for federal workers, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has elected to de-recognize union representation for staff at multiple subagencies. HHS states that its aim is to remove “unnecessary obstacles” to work deemed essential for public health.