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Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles downgraded the charge against labor leader David Huerta from a felony to a misdemeanor related to his actions during an immigration raid, amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement and free speech protests.
Former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty and co-defendant Brian Burrows have been found guilty in their federal embezzlement trial. The jury convicted them on multiple charges, including conspiracy and embezzlement, for using funds from the electrician's union IBEW Local 98 for personal purchases and paying contractors for work done at their own properties and those of friends and family. Dougherty, who cares for his sick wife, will remain out of prison until sentencing in mid-March. Both defendants face significant jail time. They plan to appeal the verdict.
Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is being criticized for his leadership after a negotiating strategy led to the closure of trucking company Yellow and the unemployment of thousands of workers. O'Brien's refusal to compromise with Yellow resulted in the company filing for bankruptcy, leaving 30,000 people, including 22,000 Teamsters, without jobs. While O'Brien blames Yellow for the situation, Wall Street is benefiting from the liquidation process, with hedge funds and restructuring firms profiting from the sale of Yellow's assets. Critics argue that O'Brien's actions have harmed his members and allowed non-union competitors to expand.