Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights

A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...

The Hill - 1d

Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions

The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.

The New York Times - 1d

Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum

To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.

The New York Times - 3h

Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday

Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen workers joined one-day wave of strikes

Yahoo News - 1d

Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?

Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...

The Guardian - 8h

Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.

The New York Times - 1d

Far right leaves French government on the brink ahead of no-confidence vote

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will seek to topple Macron's prime minister, Barnier, in the French parliament.

NBC News - 7h

Fury in South Korea After President Imposes Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s top aides offered to resign hours after he rescinded his extraordinary order. Protesters are calling for his resignation as lawmakers prepare to meet.

The New York Times - 8h

Breaking down South Korea's decision to lift martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the ...

CBS News - 17h

Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos – live

Yoon completes dramatic U-turn by lifting martial law hours after announcing it, after unanimous vote from MPs against the measure and widespread outcry. The White House has said it is “closely” ...

The Guardian - 15h

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Declares Martial Law, Then Backs Down

Soon after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration on Tuesday, lawmakers voted to defy him, prompting the president to say he was lifting his order.

The New York Times - 18h

South Korea's president rescinds his martial law declaration. Its government is still in crisis.

The first declaration of martial law since South Korea's democratization in 1987 will be lifted, the country's president said after facing pushback.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

These Steeply Discounted D&D Book Collections Are Perfect Gifts For New Players

If you're looking to help a new D&D player get into the tabletop RPG, make sure you pick up Dungeons & Dragons: The Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set while it's on sale for just $15 (normally ...

GameSpot - 1d

Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?

The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.

The New York Times - 1d

Hamas and Fatah agree to create committee to run postwar Gaza Strip

Two main Palestinian factions agree during talks in Cairo that politically independent technocrats will run territory. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas and Fatah – the two main ...

The Guardian - 1d

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - 1d

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - 1d

U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities

A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.

CBS News - 22h

Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers

The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...

The Hill - 1d

US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...

The Hill - 19h