Australian Labor Party News & Breaking Stories

Oakland Mayor Thao faces recall amid FBI raid and rising crime. Supporters distance themselves, urging her to resign for public trust.

Two Burnsville police officers and a first responder were killed in a tragic domestic abuse call. Minnesota mourns their loss.

Transit Equity Day, a nationwide day of action, honors Rosa Parks' legacy and highlights the importance of equitable public transit.

California fast food workers will receive a minimum wage of $20 per hour starting in April 2022, making it one of the highest in the country. The move reflects the power of labor unions and settles a dispute between labor and business groups. The law also establishes a fast food council with the authority to raise the minimum wage annually. The focus now shifts to a separate bill that would raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour.

Labor Day, which is often associated with sales and barbecues, actually has its roots in the 19th-century fight for fair working conditions. It was originally designed to honor workers and their contributions to society. The holiday evolved over time and became less associated with unions, and the rule against wearing white after Labor Day has largely disappeared.

Former South Australian senator Cory Bernardi criticizes Labor minister over Voice to Parliament, calls her "completely out of her depth."