Labor movement in for a major makeover
The labor movement, aiming to reverse decades of decline suffered under relentless attacks by the corporate-funded right wing, is headed for a major makeover.
Survey: Majority backs public schools over alternatives
The U.S. public still strongly supports public schools and wants to improve them - and is willing to pay to do so.
Letter Carriers: Even Dem plans for postal “reform” fall short
The latest Republican version of "reform" of the red-ink-ridden U.S. Postal Service is unacceptable.
Unions scramble to aid victims in Detroit bankruptcy filing
WASHINGTON - Union leaders, both in Detroit and nationally, blasted the decision of Detroit's state-appointed financial czar to file for bankruptcy for the 750,000-person Motor City, even as they scrambled to try to help their members and retirees who suddenly face a very uncertain future.
Today in labor history: Farrell Dobbs born
Dobbs first became a pro-labor activist after witnessing the plight of workers during the Great Depression in the 1930s.
California labor leader to replace Holt-Baker at AFL-CIO
California labor official Tefere Gebr will succeed Arlene Holt Baker as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
Senate to vote by July 31 on all five NLRB nominees
The Senate will vote during the week of July 29 on all five of President Obama's nominees.
Today in labor history: Anarchist attacks steel magnate
On July 23, 1892, an anarchist named Alexander Berkman decided to avenge the Homestead massacre where nine strikers were killed.
St. Paul laundry workers picket for fair contract
About 240 Health Systems Cooperative employees, members of Workers United Local 150, have been working without a contract since March 31. A temporary extension of the previous contract expired July 14.
American Airlines unions join pro-airline merger ad drive
Facing questions about the planned merger of American Airlines and US Airways, the three unions representing most U.S. workers joined an open pro-merger ad campaign.
