Ex-CWA President Cohen to campaign for Sanders
"Bernie realizes that workers' rights in the U.S. remain under attack and near the bottom of the world's democracies."
Today in labor history: airline workers strike in 1966
On this date in 1966, International Association of Machinists (IAM) members across the country employed by five airlines went on strike.
Federal workers union sues government over data breach
The cyber attack exposed confidential data, from medical records to Social Security numbers, of between four and 18 million workers.
Teamsters score big win in Southern California
The win is the biggest in the history of Teamsters Joint Council 42, which covers Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Obama announces new overtime pay rule
Overturning a cutback the GOP Bush Administration instituted a decade ago, Obama announced a new overtime pay rule on June 30.
Union leaders hail high court’s marriage equality ruling
Union leaders hailed the Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay marriage, but added there is still opposition to equal rights for gay people.
Today in history: first U.S. postage stamps issued, and what that means
On this date in 1847, the Post Office Department (now called the U.S. Postal Service), issued its first two postage stamps.
