Supreme Court ruling robs workers of united voice on the job
In an anti-union decision, the Supreme Court voted to legalize "free riders" in cases where state or local governments and individuals jointly employ caregivers.
From Freedom Summer to Mississippi Nissan plant: “We got the power”
The event was about more than pay - the workers live in constant fear; "Once you step into that plant, you cannot speak your mind."
SEIU: After Supreme Court ruling, workers vow to stand up for good jobs, quality care
Home care workers and consumers are ready to stand up for quality home care in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Harris v. Quinn today.
Union leader says Congressional rules block pro-worker bills
Unions and their allies must "connect the dots" between gummed-up congressional rules and the lack of legislation that helps workers, voters, women and their allies.
Today in Labor History: Emma Goldman, IWW, Wagner Act, strike and lockout
There were at least five major events in the annals of labor history in the U.S. that occurred on June 27.
West Coast dock workers battling push to gut ILWU
With their six-year contract about to expire, talks being held between the ILWU and the managers of Pacific coastal ports are going down to the wire.
Massachusetts, Michigan minimum wage hikes leave restaurant workers shortchanged
The federal minimum wage for workers who depend on tips is $2.13 hourly and it hasn't risen in more than 20 years. And employers routinely cheat the tipped workers.
Unite Here aims to grow union membership among low wage workers
Delegates from all over the country, representing some 270,000 Unite Here members, are converging on this city June 25-27 for the union's constitutional convention.
Union activist sees new unity, new day for labor movement
My members, along with hundreds of labor, community, faith and student allies, have arrived to show support to fast food workers organizing for $15-an hour and a union.
Government workers back Grimes in Kentucky Senate race
The American Federation of Government Employees today formally endorsed Alison Lundergan Grimes for election to the U.S. Senate.
