What Exactly is a Labor Union

What Exactly is a Labor Union

Why do labor unions need to exist? What do they accomplish? These are questions one might ask when considering the definition and use of a labor union. Defining “Labor Union” To understand the history and current functions of labor unions, it is important to first...
Starbucks and Other Companies Provide Paid Parental Leave

Starbucks and Other Companies Provide Paid Parental Leave

The Seattle-based coffee giant, Starbucks, announced last month that it’s parental leave policy — which gives all birth mothers, regardless of their position at Starbucks, six weeks of paid leave at 67 percent of average pay — will get even better for its...
What Labor Conditions Were Like Before The FLSA

What Labor Conditions Were Like Before The FLSA

Stephen Koppekin has specialized in resolving and negotiating employment issues for over forty years, using his vast knowledge of comparative economics, law, and dispute resolution to support him. Stephen enjoys writing about the latest labor topics on his websites....