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Welcome to another episode of #RedFlags, a weekly roundup of the latest GOP antics harming good jobs, workers' wellbeing, and climate progress.

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Car‑wash worker advocates describe raids, urge AB 2271 to provide emergency benefits Clean Car Wash Workers Center and other worker representatives told the Senate committee that targeted federal raids have disrupted car‑wash workplaces, pushed many workers out of the industry and that the legislature should back AB 2271 (Assemblymember Robert Garcia) to provide direct financial benefits to impacted families.

The car wash industry is in crisis as federal raids disrupt small, immigrant-owned businesses, leaving workers vulnerable and urging support for emergency financial relief.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #EconomicResilience #WorkerRights #ImmigrantSupport

How do you like the taste of exploitation?

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#lieferando #explotation #explotationoflabour #migrantworkers #workerabuse #capitalism #profits #subcontracting #workerrights

Parliament forum calls for urgent PALM visa reform as 7,000 workers disengage Exploitation and poor living conditions have led an estimated 7000 people to walk away from the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The post Parliament forum calls for urgent PALM visa reform as 7,000 workers disengage appeared first on The Australia Institute.

Parliament forum calls for urgent PALM visa reform as 7,000 workers disengage #PALMvisa #LabourMobility #WorkerRights #Australia #VisaReform

Lawmakers hear bill to require Medicaid shared-services premium be passed to direct-care workers Rep. Hicks told the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee HF 3780 would require providers to pass some portion of higher Medicaid reimbursement for shared services to direct-care staff; union and family advocates testified; the bill was laid over for further stakeholder and fiscal work.

Minnesota's new bill aims to ensure that direct-care workers receive a fair share of Medicaid reimbursement for shared services, but will it be enough to address the systemic issues in our care system?

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#MN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #WorkerRights #MinnesotaDirectCare

Australia's Fragmented Security Regulation Exposed by Systemic Industry Failures MA Services collapse reveals systemic exploitation and tax evasion. Australia's fragmented security regulation allows major failures; experts call for national standards.

Australia's Fragmented Security Regulation Exposed by Systemic Industry Failures

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Retail workers in Mid-Wilshire are increasingly using wage and hour class actions to recover unpaid overtime, missed breaks, and other violations of California labor laws.

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY to all the working women around the world 🌍


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Home-care workers press Solano supervisors for higher IHSS wages and contract action A large group of in‑home supportive services workers, union leaders and county employees urged the Solano County Board of Supervisors to prioritize higher IHSS wages, a stronger cost-of-living adjustment and concrete bargaining direction to address recruitment and retention problems.

Home-care workers in Solano County are sounding the alarm as low wages and benefits threaten the quality of care and drive essential staff away.

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Your employer must correct safety hazards immediately once they know about them. Waiting for a Cal/OSHA inspection isn't an option under California law. Reporting safety concerns is your legal right, and retaliation is prohibited. #WorkplaceSafety #CalOSHA #WorkerRights #CaliforniaLabor

Wake up to the harsh reality! They don't need innovators; they crave laborers. Your relentless hustle is their luxury, your sweat and tears are their profit margins - refuse to be drained of your potential to line their pockets.

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California's ABC test: Employers must prove all 3 conditions for contractor status. You're entitled to minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and benefits. Contract labels don't override actual working conditions. #WorkerRights #CaliforniaLaw #EmploymentLaw

When construction workers are underpaid, taxpayers pick up the tab. 

1 in 6 construction workers are paid under the table or misclassified, costing California over $1 Billion per year in lost taxes.

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Senate committee advances bill tightening public‑employee union certification after marathon hearing After hours of public testimony and wide legislative debate, the Florida Senate Fiscal Policy Committee advanced CS for SB 1296, a package of changes to recertification, election and disclosure rules for public‑employee bargaining units. Supporters said low turnout and recent fraud show a need for reform; opponents said the bill will weaken workers and raise constitutional questions.

A contentious bill aimed at overhauling public-employee union certification is stirring fierce debate in Florida, with advocates claiming reform is needed while opponents warn it jeopardizes workers' rights.

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#FL #CollectiveBargaining #CitizenPortal #WorkerRights

In frontier AI, speaking up can end your career.
Kariema El Touny argues the field is racing ahead while protections for insiders still lag dangerously behind.

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Panel backs wage‑recovery fund in HB 2479; employers and worker advocates outline tradeoffs Staff and supporters said HB 2479 creates a wage recovery fund financed by civil penalties to give immediate partial payments to low‑wage workers; employers and contractor groups offered conditional support while noting implementation design questions.

A new bipartisan bill, HB 2479, aims to combat wage theft by establishing a recovery fund that promises swift relief for workers, but raises eyebrows among employers over its implementation.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #WorkerRights #EconomicFairness #BipartisanSupport

It’s 104 Degrees Inside That Cheese Puff Costume The underground gospel of suit performers, disaster snacks, and food mascots running a survival operation

Somewhere right now a person dressed as a hot dog is checking an alarm labeled ‘drink water or die’ and waving cheerfully.

#Foodsky #Food #EatSky #Gastromancy #Gastronomy #Culinary #Health #FoodMascot #Funnyassyi #Japanese #yuru-chara #Mascots #Health #WorkerRights #FreelanceJobs

Los Angeles workers are protected by strong California employment laws.

Minimum wage rises to $16.90 in 2026.
Overtime, anti-retaliation, and paid sick leave rights apply.

Know your rights and take action if your employer violates them. #LosAngeles #EmploymentLaw #WorkerRights

Senate passes labor-law change to clarify recovered-wage remedies in class actions After floor questioning about impacts on small businesses and statutory damages, the Senate approved Senator Ramos’s amendment to state labor law to align wage-recovery remedies in class actions with federal standards; roll-call announced Ayes 47, Nays 8.

The New York State Senate just passed a pivotal labor-law amendment aimed at harmonizing wage recovery for workers in class actions, but could this spark a wave of litigation against small businesses?

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkLabor #WorkerRights #ClassActionLitigation

DLI reports sharp rise in WISA intakes and investigations; credits outreach and informal resolutions The Department of Labor and Industry told the Senate Labor Committee that WISA intakes rose to 675 over Sept. 2024'Aug. 2025, investigations reached 123 (118 closed with findings), and DLI achieved a 94.3% resolution rate, largely through informal resolutions and targeted outreach.

Minnesota's Department of Labor reports a staggering rise in Women's Economic Security Act investigations, resolving 94.3% of cases through informal processes and targeted outreach!

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Full house today as we kick off the Central Valley Worker Rights Training Series-designed to assist CBOs support workers in asserting and accessing their rights. Today’s Wage Theft Training is led by our partners @legalaidatwork.bsky.social! Stay tuned for more opportunities… #WorkerRights

Senate committee advances bill to create wage‑recovery fund for unpaid low‑wage workers The Labor and Commerce Committee advanced HB 2479 after testimony from workers and employers; the bill would create a wage recovery program administered by L&I, fund it with civil penalties, allow interim payments up to $2,500, and raise civil penalties for repeat or willful wage violators.

A new bill in Washington could transform the lives of low-wage workers by ensuring they receive prompt payments for unpaid wages, potentially providing up to $2,500 in relief.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #WorkerRights #EconomicJustice

Senate committee hears bill to create wage-recovery fund, raise penalties for wage theft A Senate Labor & Commerce Committee hearing advanced a bill that would let Labor & Industries pay eligible low-wage workers up to $2,500 from a new wage recovery account before final adjudication and strengthen penalties for repeat wage violators; the proposal is funded by redirected civil penalties.

A new bill in Washington aims to expedite wage recovery for low-wage workers, potentially delivering them up to $2,500 while cracking down on wage theft—an issue costing workers millions annually.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #WorkerRights #EconomicJustice

Global solidarity works ✊🏾 Sub-contractor workers on the world's largest rubber plantation in Liberia organized a union and recently won their first contract 📝 See how they did it with the help of the Solidarity Center and @steelworkers.bsky.social ▶️ sclinks.co/3MLRiqD

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The Public Administration Employees Association in Lebanon has called for a strike to demand a 10-salary increase, higher transportation allowances, and more fuel support amid rising living costs, reflecting employee discontent in the economic crisis.

#Lebanon #EconomicCrisis #WorkerRights

Millions of New York City workers entitled to more time off as new law takes effect Sunday

Millions of NYC workers are about to get a reason to celebrate! 🎉 A new law taking effect Sunday means they're entitled to more valuable time off. #NYC #WorkerRights #GoodNews #TimeOff

Earned‑wage access bill debated; tipping ban and anti‑discrimination language affirmed, 'stacking' requires more study Lawmakers discussed HB 237 (earned‑wage access), which would prohibit tip prompts and incorporate anti‑discrimination and false‑advertising references; members raised concerns about preventing "stacking" (multiple advances from different providers) and agreed to invite the Office of the Attorney General for technical guidance before a vote.

Maryland lawmakers are grappling with the complexities of the earned-wage access bill, as they debate crucial changes like banning tipping and tackling the controversial issue of "stacking" multiple advances.

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Shiloh Inn closure and hotel inspections: Ocean Shores pursues enforcement and worker wage recovery City staff said inspections of the Shiloh Inn found unsafe conditions and unpaid utilities; employees were reportedly let go and equipment removed; the city has contacted L&I about unpaid wages and faces limited collection options as owners seek bankruptcy or sale.

Shiloh Inn's troubling fate unfolds as inspections reveal unsafe conditions and unpaid wages, leaving employees and events in limbo.

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Happy International Mother Language Day!
February 21 is International Mother Language Day! Here at L&I, we’re celebrating the many languages that connect our communities. 
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