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Workers on Largest Federal Call Center Contract Applaud Biden’s Executive Order on Path to $15 Minimum Wage and Call for Maximus to Raise Pay Immediately
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Workers who handle millions of phone calls from Medicare and ACA participants are celebrating President Biden’s action to begin the process of raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour and are calling on their employer, one of the nation’s largest federal contractors, Maximus, to step up and raise their wages to $15 per hour immediately.
Joe Biden’s Buy American Order Will Close Loopholes and Create Jobs in Manufacturing and Services
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Today President Biden issued an executive order to update and strengthen Buy American requirements for federal spending. Current regulations create loopholes that allow companies to offshore jobs and undermine the intent of the law.
CWA Applauds Appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as Interim FCC Chair
Press Release
With the appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as the interim chair of the Federal Communications Commision, Joe Biden has turned to an experienced leader with a steady hand.
On Day One, Biden Fires Trump's Union Buster at the NLRB
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January 21, 2021
The NLRB General Counsel plays a critical role in setting the agenda for the NLRB and determining which cases it will pursue.
Campus Workers Win $15 Minimum Wage
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January 21, 2021
In response to pressure from union and community members, University of Memphis President M. David Rudd emailed all campus workers on Tuesday announcing a commitment to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour effective June 5, 2021.