Many hoping for pro-worker State of the Union
President Obama is expected to call for an increase in the minimum wage to $10.00 an hour during next Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Boeing contract a key issue in Machinists rerun election
Controversy over the narrowly ratified eight-year contract extension between the Machinists and Boeing will be a key issue.
Today in labor history: United Mine Workers founded
Contrary to what right-wing politicians would have us believe, labor unions have been part of the fabric of American society for a very long time.
Justices hear right-wing scheme to trash union fees
"My personal caregiver came to me two weeks ago in a snowstorm. She gets a really good wage because of the union. When she's stress-free, I'm stress-free."
Today in labor history: Steel workers walk off jobs in industry's largest work stoppage
On this day in 1946, some 750,000 steel workers walked off the job in the largest work stoppage in the industry.
Reproductive clinic law could impact organizers, workers rights
The case involves whether the 35-foot limit violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and its free speech guarantees.
Money bill trims pro-biz program at OSHA, boosts women’s bureau
The money bill's positives led Richard Trumka to call it "a good start that moves in the right direction" on spending priorities.
Today in labor history: Federal employees gain right to collective bargaining
On January 17, 1962, President John Kennedy signs Executive Order 10988, recognizing the right of federal employees to bargain collectively.
Trumka adds infrastructure to AFL-CIO legislative priority list
Richard Trumka is adding reconstruction of U.S. infrastructure - and creation of tens of thousands of well-paying jobs doing so - to the federation's priority list.
Today in labor history: Leonard Woodcock born
Leonard Woodcock was born to Ernest Woodcock and Margaret Freel in Providence, R.I. in February 15, 1911.
