labor

Denver’s investigation of wage theft at strip clubs was a “reckless abuse of power,” lawsuit alleges

David Bale5 days ago03 mins

Denver labor officials exhibited a “reckless abuse of power” that violated the constitutional rights of two city strip clubs during a wide-reaching wage theft investigation that led to nearly $14 million in restitution and fines, the businesses allege in a new federal lawsuit. Diamond Cabaret and Rick’s Cabaret, in a complaint filed Friday in U.S….

Neurosurgeon Raises NIH Funding Concerns in Key Letter | Newswise

David Bale6 days ago07 mins

As the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee met for a confirmation hearing of the next National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director on Wednesday, March 5, a coalition of leading medical and research organizations issued a formal letter urging policymakers to reconsider proposed NIH funding restrictions. The letter, led by Alexander Khalessi, MD,…

Metro Denver King Soopers workers authorize strike; other union members vote this weekend

David Bale1 month ago04 mins

The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 said union members in metro Denver and Boulder have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against King Soopers. The timing and locations of strikes will be announced publicly before any labor action starts, the union said. The union announced the results Thursday night after two days of…