Steelworkers, top firms at odds as contract deadline approaches
Steelworkers and the nation's top steel companies are at odds in negotiations as the deadline for a new contract approaches.
Today in labor history: Reagan fires air traffic controllers
"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.
Report: Unemployment insurance fails workers with volatile schedules
In many service sector jobs, including food service and retail, workers often experience volatile schedules that wildly fluctuate from week-to-week and wreak havoc on their lives.
Federal judge upholds NLRB union election rules
The rules helped reduce the time available to businesses and union-busting "consultants" to illegally intimidate, spy on, harass and fire workers for exercising their rights.
Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers
Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.
Court orders El Super to reinstate Fermin Rodriquez, fired organizer
"I am incredibly excited to be returning to my job where I can continue to fight for dignity and respect for all El Super workers."
