"La Bestia" victims call for immigration reform
Hernández lost his left leg and arm and part of his right hand when he fell from the top of a moving freight train while trying to reach the U.S. - he was desperate.
Netroots Nation delegates discussed unions' role in progressive causes
Unionists at the confab included a large delegation from the CWA, a former top Unite Here activist, and AFL-CIO officials Liz Shuler and Tefere Gebre.
Today in labor history: Brewery workers unite!
On this date in 1886, brewery workers in San Francisco declared a historic victory against the brewery owners.
Obama names emergency board in NJ Transit dispute
President Obama named the board, at the request of the unions representing the railroad's 4,000 workers, on July 16.
GOP funding bill would force the NLRB to lay off one-third of its staff
The Obama administration is blasting a GOP-authored money bill that would underfund the Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services Depts.
Clinton, Sanders meet top union leaders
The two leading Democratic presidential contenders met behind closed doors with top union leaders to talk positions and strategy.
The push is on to save Social Security, create jobs for youth
Passing the Employ Young Americans Now Act would be an important step in the fight to preserve and expand Social Security.
Time to raise Social Security benefits: highlights of Retired Americans Conference
The 2015 Alliance for Retired Americans Legislative Conference took place July 7 thru 10.
Abolition of two-tier wage system tops UAW bargaining with GM
"A society built on low-wage jobs does not deliver purchasing power."
Today in labor history: black farmer union leader murdered by sheriff’s posse
He was murdered by a heavily armed white mob organized by the sheriff.
