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.
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: Leonard Woodcock born
Leonard Woodcock was born to Ernest Woodcock and Margaret Freel in Providence, R.I. in February 15, 1911.
Autoworkers president identifies the real “enemy”
The social compact is gone, said UAW president Bob King, yesterday in Detroit. "And if we want a growing middle class again, we need to restore it."
Unions gear up for new fast track fight
Unions are gearing up for yet another fight over so-called "fast track," also known as trade promotion authority.
At Nissan and beyond, workers' rights are civil rights
Thanks to the works of those who came before us, this new generation is equipped with the knowledge of how to make change, and it is become more and more apparent what we need to fight for.
Teamsters at UPS Freight voting on new pact
Teamsters leaders hope the second time will be the charm as 13,000 members who work for UPS Freight cast ballots on Jan. 11-12 on a new five-year contract.
Campaign intensifies to free Iranian trade unionists
CODIR says it regards the current period as an important opportunity to put effective pressure on the government of President Hassan Rouhani.
St. Louis unions giving to charities big time
When Americans think of labor unions, they think of union members campaigning for causes. But unions are a lot more, and their charity efforts in the St. Louis area show it.
