"Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Key Worker Protection Reform"

A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has struck down a new federal rule, known as the National Labor Relations Board’s “joint-employer” rule, that would have made it easier for fast-food and other workers to organize. The rule aimed to hold big companies like McDonald’s responsible for unfair labor practices involving their franchisees or subcontractors. Business lobbies celebrated the decision as a major win, while the NLRB is considering its next steps. This ruling is seen as a setback for labor advocates and a victory for employer groups, and it highlights the ongoing legal and legislative battles over labor rights and the definition of "joint employers."