Florida labor fights “paycheck protection”
Florida's labor movement is fighting against a bill, supported by the state's Chamber of Commerce and legislature, that would strip public sector unions of their right to engage in political activity.
Relocating production line to avoid union breaks labor law
The NLRB says Boeing's decision to locate its second assembly line for its new model "Dreamliner" super-jumbo passenger plane in non-union South Carolina, and not in its unionized plants in the Pacific Northwest, breaks labor law.
May Day in Chicago: Labor to commemorate Haymarket martyrs
It's just one word in labor history with a lot of associations: Haymarket.
Spectrum nursing home workers mark year on strike
Hundreds of representatives from labor and community organizations poured out last Saturday in support of Spectrum Health nursing home workers.
Labor leaders hail Obama speech, call for more action on jobs
Labor leaders, while endorsing the president's budget deficit speech, say job creation will need to be addressed if the long-term fiscal health of the nation is to be restored.
Union leaders urge: Act now to stop paycheck "protection" laws
"This is about eliminating the organizations that represent people. With one vote they are trying to take away our rights."
Unionbusters target crews that run Washington’s ferry boats
The ferry system in Washington is a beloved mode of travel, a throwback to simpler times, renowned for safe, reliable service, yet lawmakers are trying to strip ferry workers of their collective bargaining rights.
Labor law enforcer: “I’m not dead yet!”
Collective bargaining remains one of the few effective ways to preserve the American middle class, the chair of the National Labor Relations Board says.
Young trade unionists mark Baltimore “We Are One” Day
Unity to defeat the attack on workers was the theme, with Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke keynoting, at the Young Trade Unionists event.
