OSHA proposes cutting worker exposure to beryllium by 90 percent
Beryllium is a heavy metal whose inhalation causes a chronic lung disease and may lead to lung cancer.
First female U.S. train engineer inducted into N.D. Railroad Hall of Fame
Thirty-nine years ago, Ramona Dockter became the first female freight train engineer.
Labor board punts college athletes' try to unionize on technicality
By a 5-0 vote, the National Labor Relations Board on August 17 tossed out college athletes' - in this case, Northwestern University's football players' - attempt to unionize.
Today in labor history: Hormel meatpackers launch historic 1985 strike
The strike became a bitter conflict that galvanized workers' support from around the country and internationally.
AFL-CIO puts spotlight on wage efforts in Twin Cities
Ongoing campaigns to raise wages and improve working conditions in the Twin Cities are drawing national attention.
Today in history: Social Security celebrates 80th birthday
On this date 80 years ago, in 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt deepened and expanded the New Deal by signing into law the Social Security Act.
Today in labor history: NYC subway workers show their muscle
Eighty years ago, TWU president Mike Quill and his union colleagues were jumped by thugs as they made their way to union headquarters.
White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill
If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.
Steelworkers become first union to back Iran nuclear curbs deal
"The USW supports the Iran deal because it would enhance national and global security as well as benefit the U.S. economy."
Add Chris Christie – again – to the list of union-bashers
Add New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the lengthening list of GOP presidential hopefuls who are open and vocal union-bashers.
