Nissan rejects offer to mediate Mississippi dispute with UAW
The car firm claimed that "entering mediation over issues raised might violate U.S. national labor law."
Teachers, unions weigh in as Senate panel starts rewrite of federal education law
Ever since Bush's No Child Left Behind, teachers, parents, administrators and lawmakers have been at odds over how to judge schools, kids and teachers.
Striking auto mechanics locked out, putting up a fight
The automobile mechanics strike here at Al Piemonte Chevrolet, now over 30 weeks long, has deteriorated into a lock-out situation.
Immokalee workers pact with Fresh Market sets “new precedent”
This sets an "important new precedent that supports growers who are making investments to improve labor conditions on their farms with increased market share."
Today in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley
Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.
Houston, we have a problem: Strike at major oil refineries
"Houston has the worst record in Texas, and Texas has the worst record in the nation when it comes to workplace fatalities or catastrophes."
Today in labor history: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."
Illinois legislature Democrats vow to protect workers
The first scheme they plan to stop is any Republican effort to impose a so-called "right to work" law in the Land of Lincoln.
President seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
Union oil workers to rally at Shell headquarters
USW members account for about 64 percent of the country's oil refining capacity, and more locations could soon join the strike if necessary.
