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A group of former Google employees have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that their terminations violated labor law. The employees were fired for protesting against Google's contract with Israel, which provides cloud services to the Israeli government. The protesters argue that their firings were retaliatory and violated their rights to advocate for better working conditions. The fired workers are seeking reinstatement, back pay, and affirmation from Google's leadership that it will not retaliate against workers for lawful collective protest. [Extracted from the article]

The Department of Labor has responded to an appeal from 26 Republican attorneys general regarding a rule that allows employee retirement plans to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making investments. The rule, which has been in effect since January 2023, was challenged by the attorneys general who argued that it exceeded the agency's statutory authority. The Labor Department defended the rule, stating that it is consistent with the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Both sides agree that there should be oral arguments in the case. [Extracted from the article]

American Airlines is pushing back against a pilot's lawsuit alleging that the company breached its fiduciary duties by investing with fund managers who have environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The airline has asked the court to decide the case as a matter of law and rule against the pilot and the class of plaintiffs. American Airlines argues that the pilot has failed to provide evidence to support his claims of breach. The airline also defends its process for selecting and monitoring its retirement plans' investment options, stating that it receives guidance from an investment consulting firm. The pilot's lawsuit specifically takes issue with the use of investment managers like BlackRock, but American Airlines argues that BlackRock was chosen after a competitive review and offers lower fees and superior performance. The airline believes it has satisfied the requirements for a summary judgment and should not have to go to trial. [Extracted from the article]