Nurses: court decision is a threat to public health and safety, workers' rights
The case, Friedrichs v. CTA (California Teachers Association), involves a challenge supported by far right anti-union groups.
Picking peas should bring a better life
We're doing it so that our children can leave the fields and move forward. I want to give them a better life.
House bill slashes $74 million from NLRB, shackling board
Ruling Republicans on the House subcommittee that helps dole out federal funds slashed $74 million from the board's budget for the year.
Virginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates
The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.
LA supporters take to the streets to back fired El Super worker
On a hot summer day in LA, Fermin Rodriquez, a fired El Super market worker, marched alongside community, labor and religious leaders.
Triqui migrants do the work, but want change
"When I see people working in the field, I see a lack of equality. If it wasn't for them the crops wouldn't get grown or harvested."
Teachers’ unions begin presidential endorsement process
The meetings are important because the teachers unions are known for their members' political activism, intelligence, credibility, and reach.
Catholic Church and labor leaders vow joint push for social justice
The Roman Catholic Church and the U.S. labor movement are working more closely together than ever.
New Haven march calls for hiring to end jobs crisis
Every neighborhood and many unions rallied together behind the banner of New Haven Rising for good jobs for city residents.
“Right-to-work” goes down the drain in Maine
Following effective worker lobbying, meetings, phone calls and 10,000 post cards, RTW legislation was defeated by a 90-52 margin in the state House.
