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Black unemployment gap has widened nationally, remains pronounced in Indiana

July 3, 2026
Tom Murphy / Special to IBJ

The state’s unemployment rate for Black workers stood at 5.9% in this year’s first quarter, according to an analysis of federal data by the Economic Policy Institute. The overall unemployment rate was 3.6%.

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Trump taps Keith Sonderling, longtime ally of business, for Labor Secretary

June 30, 2026
The Washington Post

Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across government, was previously the deputy labor secretary.

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Indiana shows support for Labor Department’s prevailing wage raise proposal

May 28, 2026 | Cameron Shaw, The Indiana Lawyer

The change would likely price foreign workers out of the U.S. labor market, of which they comprised about 19% of in 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Allison Transmission workers in Lafayette vote to authorize strike

May 26, 2026 | Joey Harris

Allison Transmission completed its purchased of Fort Wayne-based Dana Inc.’s Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business for $2.7 billion at the beginning of 2026.

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Construction industry likely to be a subject of state’s FAIRNESS Act enforcement

April 17, 2026 | Cameron Shaw, The Indiana Lawyer

The law, which takes effect July 1, provides that employers who knowingly and intentionally hire undocumented immigrants could face civil actions.

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Union for ISTA staff files unfair labor charges

April 13, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The union representing staff at the Indiana State Teachers Association has filed multiple unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board alleging ISTA management intimidated and retaliated against staff.

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WNBA, players union reach ‘transformative’ agreement in principle

March 18, 2026 | Associated Press

Now, the league will have a sprint over the next two months to get to opening day on May 8.

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Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial

March 17, 2026 | Associated Press

The Justice Department reached a settlement with Live Nation last week to open up some ticketing and promotional markets to more competition, but 30 states are still pursuing the case.

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WNBA and its players’ union meet for a 3rd straight day as they seek new labor deal

March 12, 2026 | Associated Press

The sides started Thursday’s discussions around 11 a.m. Nine hours later, they were still talking. The main sticking point is still revenue sharing.

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WNBA and players’ union resume labor talks after 12-hour session ends without deal

March 11, 2026 | Associated Press

In proposals over the last 24 hours, the league has increased its salary cap offer in the first year to $6 million — up from $5.75 million in previous negotiations, a source said.

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WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as deadline nears, source says

March 9, 2026 | Associated Press

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said at USA Basketball training camp on Saturday that the two sides should stop sending proposals and instead meet face-to-face until a deal gets done.

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WNBA, players still apart with contract deadline quickly approaching

March 4, 2026 | Associated Press

The WNBA has told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by Tuesday, March 10, to start the season on time.

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WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, source says

March 2, 2026 | Associated Press

The WNBA sent a new proposed collective bargaining agreement to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some young stars like Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker.

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WNBA sets deadline needed for new contract to avoid delaying season, source says

February 24, 2026 | Associated Press

The season is supposed to start May 8 and every game missed will mean lost revenue, sponsorships, television money and fan support.

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UPDATE: Indy Fuel’s league, players union tentatively agree on new CBA after weekend strike

December 28, 2025 | Associated Press and IBJ Staff

The work stoppage resulted in the postponement of three games on the Indy Fuel’s schedule.

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Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system

December 24, 2025 | Associated Press

The change follows a series of actions by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping a visa program that critics say has become a pipeline for overseas workers willing to work for lower pay but supporters say drives innovation.

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Walmart, other US companies want to build pipeline of skilled tradespeople

December 20, 2025 | Associated Press

The nation’s largest retailer and private employer revamped its training program last year to increase its pipeline of maintenance technicians.

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Shelbyville casino workers vote to unionize

December 8, 2025 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

The table game dealers and dual rate workers at the casino cast their votes to join the Teamsters Local 135 after 50 days on the picket line.

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ISO musicians gain pay increase in new 3-year labor contract

December 5, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

According to a spokesperson for the musicians, incremental pay increases will add up to a 9.6% raise across three years.

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Revenue sharing central issue as WNBA, union wrangle over new CBA

December 5, 2025 | The Washington Post

The WNBA and its players union remain at odds as details emerge from collective bargaining negotiations.

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AI has the nation’s largest employers putting their workers on notice

November 2, 2025 | The Washington Post

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon warned at a company event in September that AI is set “to change literally every job” and that his workers would have to adapt.

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Largest federal workers union calls for end to government shutdown

October 27, 2025 | The Washington Post

The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents more than 800,000 federal and D.C. government workers, said in a statement Monday that the shutdown is punishing the very people who keep the country running.

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