NRIPage | Articles | #unions | Get Latest Political & Global Updates, Sports News, Latest National & International NRI News in India, USA & other countries around the world

How the First Amendment Shaped Labor Day in America

Labor Day is more than a long weekend marking the end of summer. The history of First Amendment Labor Day connections shows how worker speech, peaceful assembly, labor organizing and petition rights helped Americans demand better conditions and greater recognition. How Labor Day Began in America Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and honors the social and economic contributi

US News

07 Sep 2026 03:19 AM

How the First Amendment Shaped Labor Day in America

Labor Day is more than a long weekend marking the end of summer. The history of First Amendment Labor Day connections shows how worker speech, peaceful assembly, labor organizing and petition rights helped Americans demand better conditions and greater recognition. How Labor Day Began in America Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and honors the social and economic contributi

US News

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

The District of Columbia is preparing to close the DC Streetcar after years of delays, significant investment, and ridership levels that never returned to pre-pandemic levels. City officials confirmed that the streetcar, which operates along H Street NE and Benning Road NE from Union Station to Oklahoma Avenue NE, will end service on March 31 due to budget pressures and consistently low demand. The announcement marks a major shift in Washington’s transit strategy, coming nearly a decade aft

Lifestyle

10 Dec 2025 12:05 PM

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

The District of Columbia is preparing to close the DC Streetcar after years of delays, significant investment, and ridership levels that never returned to pre-pandemic levels. City officials confirmed that the streetcar, which operates along H Street NE and Benning Road NE from Union Station to Oklahoma Avenue NE, will end service on March 31 due to budget pressures and consistently low demand. The announcement marks a major shift in Washington’s transit strategy, coming nearly a decade aft

Lifestyle

Protest camp outside Union Station cleared as activists allege political motivation

A protest encampment set up outside Washington, D.C.’s Union Station was dismantled early Friday morning by crews believed to be part of the U.S. National Park Service and United States Park Police. According to members of the activist group For Liberation and Resistance Everywhere (FLARE), the removal took place around 5 a.m., when officers arrived and began clearing tents and other property from the site. FLARE claims the action was carried out without prior notice and amounted to an

Political News

03 Oct 2025 16:39 PM

Protest camp outside Union Station cleared as activists allege political motivation

A protest encampment set up outside Washington, D.C.’s Union Station was dismantled early Friday morning by crews believed to be part of the U.S. National Park Service and United States Park Police. According to members of the activist group For Liberation and Resistance Everywhere (FLARE), the removal took place around 5 a.m., when officers arrived and began clearing tents and other property from the site. FLARE claims the action was carried out without prior notice and amounted to an

Political News

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Workers at the Hilton Americas-Houston have officially started their nine-day strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. The strike, which began on Labor Day, marks the first-ever hotel strike in Texas by Unite Here Local 23, the union representing over 400 hotel employees. The action is part of a broader movement for better wages, safety measures, and benefits within the hospitality industry. Th

Business

02 Sep 2025 09:22 AM

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Workers at the Hilton Americas-Houston have officially started their nine-day strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. The strike, which began on Labor Day, marks the first-ever hotel strike in Texas by Unite Here Local 23, the union representing over 400 hotel employees. The action is part of a broader movement for better wages, safety measures, and benefits within the hospitality industry. Th

Business

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

A new boycott effort is underway targeting McDonald's, led by the group People’s Union USA, which is calling for an economic blackout against the fast-food giant between June 24 and June 30. This group, known for organizing economic blackout campaigns, has accused McDonald's of various grievances, including price gouging, using tax loopholes to avoid paying taxes, suppressing workers' rights, and making false promises regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The gro

Food & Beverages

24 Jun 2025 14:53 PM

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

A new boycott effort is underway targeting McDonald's, led by the group People’s Union USA, which is calling for an economic blackout against the fast-food giant between June 24 and June 30. This group, known for organizing economic blackout campaigns, has accused McDonald's of various grievances, including price gouging, using tax loopholes to avoid paying taxes, suppressing workers' rights, and making false promises regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The gro

Food & Beverages

San Jose District 3 Council Race Nears Finish as Tordillos Leads in Fundraising

The San Jose District 3 special election is reaching its decisive moment, with voters heading to the polls Tuesday. The final financial disclosures ahead of the vote reveal a competitive and high-stakes race between Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos and community leader Gabby Chavez-Lopez. Both candidates have used the final weeks of the campaign to consolidate support and push messaging, but it is Tordillos who holds the lead in fundraising. According to official filing

General

24 Jun 2025 03:22 AM

San Jose District 3 Council Race Nears Finish as Tordillos Leads in Fundraising

The San Jose District 3 special election is reaching its decisive moment, with voters heading to the polls Tuesday. The final financial disclosures ahead of the vote reveal a competitive and high-stakes race between Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos and community leader Gabby Chavez-Lopez. Both candidates have used the final weeks of the campaign to consolidate support and push messaging, but it is Tordillos who holds the lead in fundraising. According to official filing

General

Articles

100-year-old woman beats breast cancer and continues living independently

India Bullet Train Project to Start With Indian Trains, Japan E10 Later

Israel Orders Strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh After Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations

Fake Doctor Arrested for Selling Fraudulent Medical Degrees to 400+ Students

NASA Artemis II mission set to take astronauts around the Moon after 50 years

IndiGo Suspends 6 International Routes Till September

SpaceX Plans $75B IPO, Could Reach $1.765 Trillion Valuation

Stand-Off Continues Between Mamata Banerjee and Junior Doctors Amid Ongoing Strike in Kolkata

7 Jaish Terrorists Killed in Infiltration Bid at Jammu's Samba Border

Apple iPhone 16e Launched in India: Price, Offers, and Key Features Explained

#unions

How the First Amendment Shaped Labor Day in America

How the First Amendment Shaped Labor Day in America

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

Protest camp outside Union Station cleared as activists allege political motivation

Protest camp outside Union Station cleared as activists allege political motivation

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

San Jose District 3 Council Race Nears Finish as Tordillos Leads in Fundraising

San Jose District 3 Council Race Nears Finish as Tordillos Leads in Fundraising

100-year-old woman beats breast cancer and continues living independently

India Bullet Train Project to Start With Indian Trains, Japan E10 Later

Israel Orders Strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh After Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations

Fake Doctor Arrested for Selling Fraudulent Medical Degrees to 400+ Students

NASA Artemis II mission set to take astronauts around the Moon after 50 years

IndiGo Suspends 6 International Routes Till September

SpaceX Plans $75B IPO, Could Reach $1.765 Trillion Valuation

Stand-Off Continues Between Mamata Banerjee and Junior Doctors Amid Ongoing Strike in Kolkata

7 Jaish Terrorists Killed in Infiltration Bid at Jammu's Samba Border

Apple iPhone 16e Launched in India: Price, Offers, and Key Features Explained

Popular Cities

Sign In

​100-year-old woman beats breast cancer and continues living independently

India Bullet Train Project to Start With Indian Trains, Japan E10 Later

Israel Orders Strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh After Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations

Fake Doctor Arrested for Selling Fraudulent Medical Degrees to 400+ Students

NASA Artemis II mission set to take astronauts around the Moon after 50 years

IndiGo Suspends 6 International Routes Till September

SpaceX Plans $75B IPO, Could Reach $1.765 Trillion Valuation

Stand-Off Continues Between Mamata Banerjee and Junior Doctors Amid Ongoing Strike in Kolkata

7 Jaish Terrorists Killed in Infiltration Bid at Jammu's Samba Border

Apple iPhone 16e Launched in India: Price, Offers, and Key Features Explained

#unions

How the First Amendment Shaped Labor Day in America

How the First Amendment Shaped Labor Day in America

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

Protest camp outside Union Station cleared as activists allege political motivation

Protest camp outside Union Station cleared as activists allege political motivation

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

San Jose District 3 Council Race Nears Finish as Tordillos Leads in Fundraising

San Jose District 3 Council Race Nears Finish as Tordillos Leads in Fundraising

​100-year-old woman beats breast cancer and continues living independently

India Bullet Train Project to Start With Indian Trains, Japan E10 Later

Israel Orders Strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh After Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations

Fake Doctor Arrested for Selling Fraudulent Medical Degrees to 400+ Students

NASA Artemis II mission set to take astronauts around the Moon after 50 years

IndiGo Suspends 6 International Routes Till September

SpaceX Plans $75B IPO, Could Reach $1.765 Trillion Valuation

Stand-Off Continues Between Mamata Banerjee and Junior Doctors Amid Ongoing Strike in Kolkata

7 Jaish Terrorists Killed in Infiltration Bid at Jammu's Samba Border

Apple iPhone 16e Launched in India: Price, Offers, and Key Features Explained

Popular Cities

100-year-old woman beats breast cancer and continues living independently

100-year-old woman beats breast cancer and continues living independently