A blunt message about career responsibility is challenging long-held expectations between workers and employers. McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) CEO Chris Kempczinski recently shared a video on Instagram urging workers to rethink who is responsible for career progress and advancement, while warning that traditional "employment deals" no longer apply in today's labor market. He also acknowledged the advice might "hurt your feelings," framing it as practical guidance rather than criticism. Don't Miss: Missed Nvidia ...

Immigration Enforcement & Federal Intervention - Illinois Attorney General expresses concern over potential unlawful and unconstitutional deployment of federal forces in Chicago [9] - Expectation of a surge in ICE agents and potential support from other federal agencies, possibly utilizing the Great Lakes Naval Base [13][14] - The administration's actions are perceived as potentially motivated by a desire to incite violence and justify deploying forces into the city [6] Legal & Political Challenges - The Attorney General's office is preparing for potential litigation against unlawful deployments, coordinating with other state Attorneys General [10] - Concerns raised about the President's online posts and their potential impact on court views regarding the legality of federal operations in Chicago [5] - Joining 19 other state AGs in filing a brief supporting the American Federation of Government Employees against the administration's order ending collective bargaining for most federal employees [15] Workers' Rights & Collective Bargaining - The fight for federal employees' collective bargaining rights is viewed as a broader fight for all employees' rights and against wage theft [17][18] - Collective bargaining is considered critical for securing a middle class, reasonable work hours, safe working conditions, and reasonable wages [17] Criticism of Federal Actions - The President's actions, such as attempting to defund ATF and community violence interruption programs, are seen as inconsistent with a genuine desire to fight crime [4] - Concerns raised about the President's rhetoric and potential use of the military against American citizens, described as a move towards authoritarianism [12]

Labor Relations & Policy - 加拿大自由党政府越来越多地依赖劳工法中一个曾经很少使用的条款，强迫罢工工人重返工作岗位 [1] - 批评人士认为，这破坏了集体谈判，并取消了对雇主的制约 [1]

It was a very powerful moment and got the point across and you know sometimes you don't have to say anything. Top WNBA players made a bold statement over All-Star weekend by actually saying nothing. Ahead of the league's 2025 All-Star game, every player on the floor wore a shirt with the words, "Pay us what you owe us across the chest." The collective display was a direct call out to league leadership that players want more of the financial pie.On par with other pro aletes, NFL, NBA, and NHL players receive ...

Labor Relations - Ride-share industry in British Columbia, Canada sees Uber drivers joining a union [1] - Unionization aims to negotiate the country's first collective agreement for ride-share drivers [1]