Government workers fired for credit problems
Federal employees, classified as "security risks" because of credit problems, protested mass firings and suspensions at a hearing with Congresswoman Marcia Fudge here April 23.
CFL leader says: Tax big banks to create good jobs
Dennis Gannon, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, on Monday called for a stock transaction tax to make the big banks pay to create good jobs now.
Safety high on the agenda for Workers Memorial Day
According to Leo Gerard, president of the United Steel Workers, "The most important thing to come out of a mine is the miner."
Marchers demand bailout for Main St.
"They got bailed out, we got sold out!" was the chant as over 150 trade unionists and community allies marched through downtown Oakland April 5, pausing at banks along the route to let their message soak in.
Retirees jump-start convention
The Alliance for Retired Americans rocked their first plenary session with appearances by AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler, Labor Department Secretary Hilda Solis and others.
March jobs not enough to reduce unemployment rate
This morning's release of the government employment report showed 162,000 payroll jobs gained in March, the largest jump in three years.
Honor Cesar Chavez by protecting farmworker children
Farmworker rights, civil rights groups and labor leaders are urging supporters to call their lawmakers and ask them to endorse the Children's Act for Responsible Employment.
