Push work sharing to soften impact of joblessness
The job-sharing plan is another attempt to cut the impact of joblessness even in a weak recovery.
Compromise on benefits and payroll tax passes despite complaint by unions
The AFL-CIO announced just before noon on the East Coast today that it cannot support H.R. 3630, the compromise bill coming before Congres.
Labor and business economists call “right to work” unworkable
A pro-labor economist is saying that Republicans who think "right to work" laws will stimulate the economy in their states are dead wrong.
Biden: GOP doesn’t understand middle class
Most of his speech alternated between jabs at GOP leaders, and defense of the Obama administration's actions.
Worker-friendly senator to unveil jobs plan
WASHINGTON (PAI) - Senate Labor Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will roll out an extensive package of legislation within the next few weeks - everything from infrastructure improvements to parts of the Employee Free Choice Act - to try to rebuild the middle class.
