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Who’s Really the Employer? Subcontracting’s Legal Shield

This investigation explores how lead firms can retain operational control while staffing vendors carry formal employer responsibilities. It examines the implications for pay, collective bargaining, workplace safety and legal accountability.

by Som Bentur
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White Plains Workers Win: AutoZone’s First Union Vote

Workers at an AutoZone store in White Plains voted 6–4 to join UAW Local 259, marking the chain’s first store union election win. Certification remains pending, while an organizer’s dismissal involves disputed supervisor status and no NLRB finding of unlawful conduct.

by Som Bentur