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AFSCME sues Labor Department over rule ending merit staffing for job centers

Defendant in lawsuit

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees sued the Labor Department on September 10 over a rule that ends merit-based hiring at the nation's job-search offices. The rule, published August 20, takes effect October 19. It lets states replace career civil servants with contractors or non-merit staff in the Employment Service, a federal-state program created in 1933.

Updated Yesterday

Allegiant pilots clash with airline over low pay, foreign visa hires, and green card bid

Rule Changes

Regulatory gatekeeper for Allegiant’s green card bid

Allegiant Air's contract fight with its pilots (Teamsters Local 2118) spans immigration policy, wage standards, and a proposed $1.5 billion merger with Sun Country Airlines. The roughly 1,400 pilots have been stuck under an amendable 2016 contract — starting pay around $50,000, about half what regional peers earn, with grueling schedules.

Updated May 10